Wedding website FAQ: questions and example answers

01Questions about who is invited

These cause the most awkward conversations, so they deserve the clearest wording. Name the rule, give the reason in a few words if you want, and do not apologize at length.

• Are kids invited? "We love your little ones, but our wedding is adults only. Nursing infants are welcome."
• Can I bring a date? "We have limited space, so we can only include guests named on your invitation. Your RSVP will show your party."
• Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner? "The rehearsal dinner is for the wedding party and immediate family. If you are invited, it will appear on your RSVP."

02Questions about the day

Give times, places and practical details. Guests read these on the morning of the wedding, so be specific.

• What should I wear? "Cocktail attire: suits or dresses. The ceremony is on grass, so block heels or flats work best."
• What time should I arrive? "Please arrive by 3:30pm; the ceremony starts promptly at 4pm."
• Is the wedding indoors or outdoors? "The ceremony is outdoors with an indoor backup. Evenings are cool, so bring a layer."
• Is there parking? "Free parking is on site. Shuttles run from the Harbor Hotel at 3pm and back at 11pm."
• Will there be food for dietary needs? "Yes. Tell us about allergies or diets on your RSVP."
• Is the venue accessible? "The ceremony and reception spaces are step-free. Get in touch if you need anything."

03Questions about RSVPs, gifts and photos

Repeat the RSVP deadline here even though it is elsewhere: people land on the FAQ from a search inside the site or a link you texted.

• When is the RSVP deadline? "Please RSVP by May 1 so we can confirm numbers with our caterer."
• I RSVP'd but can't come any more. "Please let us know as soon as you can by text or email."
• Where are you registered? "Our registry is linked at the top of this site. Your presence is the main gift."
• Can we take photos during the ceremony? "We are having an unplugged ceremony; please keep phones away until we walk back down the aisle."
• Is there a wedding hashtag or photo link? "Share photos at the link on our Photos page after the wedding."

04How to make the FAQ easy to use

Group questions under short headings, put the most-asked first, and keep it to the questions you have actually been asked or expect. A long FAQ hides the important answers. If you use a wedding platform, it will usually have an FAQ section built in; on a general builder, a simple list of questions in bold with answers underneath works well.

If the site is public, search engines may show your FAQ, so keep personal details out of it. The rest of what to put on a wedding website covers privacy, and how to make a wedding website walks through the whole site.

05Questions about travel and the venue

For weddings guests travel to, a few more questions come up again and again. Answer them once here and link to the travel page for detail.

• Is there a hotel block? "Yes, at the Harbor Hotel. Book by April 1 with code SMITHWEDDING for the group rate."
• Which airport is closest? "Lisbon (LIS) is 40 minutes from the venue by taxi."
• Will there be transport between the hotel and venue? "A shuttle leaves the hotel at 3pm and returns at 11pm and midnight."