How long does setup take?
Wondering how much time you'll need to get your wedding website up and running? Less than you might think.
Short answer: You can have a basic wedding website up and running in under an hour. Most couples spend a few hours over a couple of days building out their full site and adding guests.
Getting started is quick
Creating your WedSites account takes just a few minutes. Once you're in, a setup wizard walks you through the essentials step by step, so you won't feel lost or overwhelmed.
Here's a rough idea of how the time breaks down:
- Account creation: A couple of minutes to sign up and enter your basic wedding details.
- Choosing a theme: Browse the theme gallery and pick a design you love. All themes are included with every plan, so there's no pressure to choose quickly.
- Adding your content: This is where you'll spend most of your time. Write your welcome message, add event details, upload photos, and make it yours.
- Guest list and RSVPs: If you're on Standard or Pro, adding your guest list and setting up RSVPs takes a bit of extra time depending on how many guests you have.
You don't have to finish in one sitting
There's no deadline to complete your site. Many couples set up the basics in one session, then come back over the next few days or weeks to add more details, tweak the design, and polish things up. Your site saves as you go, so you can pick up right where you left off.
Themes give you a head start
Every WedSites theme comes with a pre-designed layout, so you're not starting from a blank page. Just swap in your own text, photos, and details. It's more like filling in the blanks than building from scratch.
Tips
- Start with the must-haves like your names, date, and venue. You can always add more sections later.
- Don't worry about getting everything perfect on day one. Your site is easy to edit anytime.
- Use the setup wizard to make sure you don't miss any important steps.