5 Reasons Skipping a Wedding Website is NOT an Option

Dawn Strong
Updated

We know that planning your big day celebration can be a little, umm, stressful - and it's so, so tempting to start minimizing your list of to do's to make things easier. We totally get that, but when it comes to checking items off your list, a wedding website is most definitely not one of them. Trust us on this one - if there is anything that will make your planning life simpler, it's a gorgeous website. Here's why.

THEY ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO COLLECT ADDRESSES Ahh... the wedding address scavenger hunt - one of the most time-consuming aspects of your Big Day. Sure, those Google spreadsheets may come in handy, but tracking down all of your nearest and dearest is harder than it looks. Enter a stunning wedding website from Basic Invite. Not only is it a totally gorgeous component of your celebration, it allows you to collect your guests' addresses and then utilize their free addressing service to create beautiful envelopes without lifting a finger. (Totally genius.)

THEY OFFER AN EASY WAY TO RSVP RSVPing is definitely a necessity, but wouldn't it be nice if you could make it easier on your guests to do so? With Basic Invite, you can use their FREE digital RSVP service and all of your loved ones can simply log online and RSVP in a matter of seconds. They can even do it all from their phone or tablet. Even better? After you've collected all of the names, meal choices, etc. etc., simply export the info and tackle those seating charts, place cards and escort cards. You and your guests will both be happy - it's a win-win.

THEY MAKE TRAVEL + EVENTS SIMPLE Your wedding weekend isn't just a simple set of nuptials, it's an event - and letting your guests know all of the little details is key. From the welcome dinner to the going away brunch, having those dates and times handy will keep everything flowing smoothly - and your website from Basic Invite is the way to do it. (We mentioned it looks fab on a tablet or phone, right?) Not to mention that you can also keep everyone up-to-date on all of the Big Day details - like time, place, transportation and room rates.

THEY ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO SHARE YOUR REGISTRY DETAILS Your guests definitely don't want to arrive to your party empty-handed, so setting up a wedding registry is super important. Getting that info to them, however, can be a little tricky. Our tip? Find a wedding website that allows you to list as many registries as you want (hey there, Basic Invite) and gives your guests all of the info they need without breaking tradition. It's an easy way to let all of your loved ones know the deets without having to spread the word the old-fashioned way, i.e., word of mouth.

YOU CAN SHARE YOUR STORY This is your time to shine and your guests definitely want to be a big part of it. With a wedding website from Basic Invite, they can get to know you even better with entire pages dedicated to sharing your love story and gorgeous photos. We love how it personalizes your site and gives your guests a chance to truly be a part of everything. Plus, those e-pics you and yours captured? They're awesome, and they need to be shared.

Tackling your wedding website doesn't have to be daunting, but finding the right partner is important. We're big fans of Basic Invite, because they make things so, so simple and all of their designs are out-of-this-world gorgeous - not to mention customizable in 180+ colors. Which means you can really make it your own and we absolutely adore their easy-to-use platform. Plus, when it comes to getting all of your pertinent info to your guests, there's just no better way. Oh, and did we mention that they have beautiful invites + paper goods to match your website design?!? We couldn't love them more, you guys.