Wedding websites are becoming more mainstream than the save-the-date announcement. They are both very beneficial tools for any wedding, but none more so than a destination wedding. It is extremely helpful for out of town guests.

In practical terms, visiting a couples wedding website allows guests to:

• Find out how to get from the airport to the hotel.
• Obtain names and phone numbers for airlines that fly to the destination, along with group discount codes.
• Get directions from the ceremony to the reception site.
• Get hotel rates and contact info.
• Learn about area attractions.
• See the complete weekend itinerary so they can figure out when to arrive and leave.
• Find out details like suggested dress for peripheral events.

Wedding websites also give you a forum to let people know how you met and share the story of the proposal. This is also a place where you can post photos of you and the groom and the wedding party, as well as introducing the wedding party. Later the site can be used to post various photos from your wedding shower, wedding, and reception. This will also help your guests make connections sooner.

You will want to make your site as uncluttered as possible. Keep the font easy to read and keep text short and sweet. You will want to get your site up at least six months before the big event. Reserve a domain name early enough to include it on your save-the-date card. Be sure to gather e-mail addresses when gathering home addresses for your guest list so you can send an e-mail out to let everyone know your site is up and running.

Setup a free wedding website today at the Wedding Window.