Create a personalized Web site
The easiest way to coordinate your wedding plans and get everyone on the same track is to make a schedule and post it on a personalized Web site. That way, all of the wedding party, relatives and guests can log on at any time to find out what they need to know.
It's easier than having your home or cell phone ringing off the hook with people asking a zillion questions. But in order to make sure your Web site addresses everyone's concerns, make sure to include these essential elements:
A couple's profile.
A nice idea for your home page is a photo of you and your spouse-to-be with some information about where you met and how you got engaged. That's information everyone attending the wedding will be interested in learning.
Wedding logistics.
Be sure to state the wedding and reception date, time and place, along with the members of your wedding party and their relation to the bride or groom. You also can provide maps to the ceremony and reception, parking information, and tips on scenery guests might like to explore on the way.
Out-of-town guest information.
It's a good idea to provide airline, car rental and hotel information - especially if your guests can get a special rate at designated places you've arranged.
A calendar.
This is a place where you can share some personal details. Guests can look and see where the wedding and honeymoon dates fall. You also can list information including the dates of the bridal shower, dress and tuxedo fittings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner and whatever else you'd like.
Gift registry information.
It's a wonderful idea to link your gift registry to your site. This can provide greater convenience for guests who can shop online for your gifts while they are in that mindset.
A guest list manager.
By including a guest list on your Web site, people can log on and see who will be attending, as well as inform you of their attendance via e-mail directly to you from the page.
