What are common wedding website passwords and why should you avoid them?

Many couples choose passwords that are meaningful and easy to remember, such as their surnames, the date of the wedding written as numbers, the venue's name, or simple words like 'happilyeverafter' or 'forever'. These are also the first things a curious guest might try. If your website holds personal details like your home address, travel plans, or gift list information, a guessable password leaves that information open to anyone who knows a little about you.

Instead, choose something random and unrelated to your wedding. A mix of letters, numbers, and a symbol works well. You can make it fun, like a favourite film quote or a shared joke, but avoid obvious choices. Write the password clearly on your invitation or save the date so guests do not struggle. If you worry about older guests finding it fiddly, you can offer a simple password and accept that privacy is more about deterring casual snooping than stopping a determined person. Remember, the password is a courtesy barrier, not a fortress.