What should you write as a welcome message on a wedding website?

Short answer

Your welcome message should greet guests warmly, say who you are, and give the date and location of the wedding. Keep it friendly and short, like a postcard. Add a line about how glad you are they are coming.

Start with a simple hello and your names, then the date and place of the wedding. For example: "Hello and welcome! We are so happy you are here. We are getting married on [date] at [venue], and this website has all the details you need."

Add one or two personal lines, like how you met or what you love about the day, but keep it brief. Guests mainly want practical information, so the welcome message should point them to the tabs for travel, accommodation, the schedule and RSVP.

If you have multiple events, such as a hen do, stag do or a morning-after brunch, mention that they will find those details too. Thank them for travelling and for being part of your day. Avoid inside jokes that might confuse older guests, and write in plain English.

Remember that some guests may not know each other, so a line like "We have planned a relaxed day and hope you enjoy it" helps set the tone. End with a warm sign-off, such as "With love, [names]". Do not include any legal or religious details here, as those go on the ceremony page and can vary depending on your venue and registrar.