Overview

• Squarespace

  Best all-around wedding website builder.

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• The Knot

  Most popular niche platform for free wedding websites and more.

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• Wix

  Most customizable DIY website builder for weddings

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• Zola

  Best for registries.

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• Joy

  A good free all-in-one wedding planning platform for quick set up.

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Website Builders Rankings

• 1. Squarespace

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  Squarespace is a popular platform for creating all types of elegant and functional websites, including wedding websites. In fact, it’s our top pick for the best overall website builder and is the platform behind some of the best wedding website designs.

  The Editor

  

  Squarespace's page editor.

  Squarespace’s drag-and-drop editor, Fluid Engine, lets you intuitively drag and drop blocks anywhere in a section. The blocks snap to an adjustable underlying grid, i.e., you can’t quite place elements pixel-perfect, but this structured approach gives enough customization while being intuitive and easy to use.

  The structured editor also means the mobile version of the site will be pretty much ready alongside the desktop site. For any other required adjustments and tweaks, you can edit the mobile website using the same editor (just switch to mobile view when editing).

  Key Features For Your Wedding Website

  • Customizable Templates: Choose from a variety of wedding-specific templates that are fully customizable to match your wedding theme and personal style.

  

  An example of Squarspace's wedding website template

  • Personalized Domain Name: Secure a custom domain to make your website easily accessible for guests. You get a free domain for the first year with all the plans.
  • RSVP Management: Create customizable forms to collect RSVPs and manage guest responses efficiently.

  

  RSVP page made using Squarespace Forms and page editor.

  • Photo Galleries: Display engagement photos and other memorable moments in beautiful galleries to share your story with guests.
  • Registry Integration: Easily link to your wedding registries, including integrating options with platforms like Zola.
  • Custom Email Campaigns: Keep guests updated with logistics or manage invitations using customizable email templates that match your website design.
  • Mobile Optimization: Ensure your website looks great and functions well on all devices, providing a seamless experience for guests accessing your site from smartphones or tablets.
  • Password Protection: You have the option to password-protect your website until you’re ready to share it with guests or ever make it public.

  Pricing

  Squarespace plans start at $16 per month on annual plans. There is no free plan, but they have a free trial—no credit card is required.

  For a wedding website, the $16 per month base plan is sufficient. It has all the features, including a free custom domain.

  All annual plans include a free custom domain name for one year. 👍

• 2. The Knot

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  The Knot is a comprehensive wedding planning platform designed to assist couples in organizing every aspect of their special day. It offers a range of tools and resources, including vendor directories, budget management, and inspiration galleries.

  The Knot also has a free wedding website builder, which enables couples to create personalized websites to share essential details with their guests.

  The Editor

  

  The Knot's page editor. It has some bugs like I couldn't rearrange simple elements here.

  The Knot’s website editor is decent and easy to use but not customizable or intuitive like Squarespace’s editor.

  With The Knot, you choose a theme and fill in the details for whatever’s in the theme or add some simple blocks. This makes customization a hassle, but if you like the theme’s look, you’ll probably be okay with the end website as each theme allows you to showcase all the essential details.

  Key Features

  • 100s Of Templates: Choose from a variety of free, professionally designed templates that can be tailored to match your wedding theme and personal style. And since the editor is very rigid, you won’t need to make any changes to your mobile website as it will be pretty perfect.

  

  • Personalized URL: While the basic service is free, you can purchase a custom domain ($20/year) for a personalized touch.
  • RSVP Management: Utilize the built-in RSVP feature to track guest responses in real-time. Warning: I have seen some complaints about The Knot’s RSVP feature failing, but most people haven’t faced any problem.
  • Registry Integration: Seamlessly link your wedding registries, including cash funds and charity donations, allowing guests to access all gift options in one place.
  • Photo and Video Galleries: Share engagement photos, venue images, and other media to engage guests and provide a visual narrative of your journey. I especially like the “Photo Timeline” option, which allows you to show your relationship timeline visually.
  • Privacy Controls: Enhance privacy by adding password protection to your website and choosing whether it appears in search engine results.

  Pricing

  It’s free!

• 3. Wix

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  Wix is the most popular website builder by market share. It’s like Squarespace in that you can make all types of websites with Wix, including wedding websites.

  Its unstructured editor is its most defining feature—it allows you to move any element to any spot on a page. This makes it the most customizable website builder option for DIYers making their wedding website.

  The Editor

  

  Wix's page editor.

  Wix’s drag-and-drop editor is the most powerful among all DIY website builders.

  Compared to Squarespace’s structured editor, Wix has an unstructured editor. It lets you drag and drop elements anywhere you want on a page—without constraint. You can see a video explanation here. Almost no other website builder provides a drag-and-drop interface like this— every other website builder has constraints (example: Squarespace blocks can only be placed in a grid).

  While the unstructured editor gives users freedom, it also introduces bugs and workarounds that can get very frustrating. Plus, you’ll likely have to redo a lot of the mobile website because pixel-perfect on desktop and mobile are different.

  In short, choose Wix if you want to really customize your website.

  Key Features

  • Customizable Templates: Choose from a variety of free, professionally designed templates to match your wedding theme.

  

  Wix's wedding website templates

  • Personalized URL: Option to purchase a custom domain for a more personalized and professional look.
  • RSVP Management: Built-in RSVP tool to track guest responses in real-time, including meal preferences.
  • Registry Integration: Connect your wedding registries, cash funds, and charity donations in one place.
  • Photo and Video Galleries: Share engagement photos, venue images, and other media to create a visual story.
  • Privacy Controls: Password protection options to restrict access and the ability to exclude your site from search engines.
  • Social Media Integration: Add wedding hashtags and integrate social media links to keep guests engaged.
  • Guest Communication: Use Wix’s email marketing tools to send updates, reminders, and thank-you notes.
  • Mobile Optimization: All Wix wedding websites are mobile-friendly, ensuring a seamless experience on any device.

  Pricing

  Wix offers a free plan, but that’ll show a Wix ad at the top of your wedding website (something you probably don’t want).

  The cheapest Wix plan, and the one that’s sufficient for a wedding website, is $17/month (paid annually).

• 4. Zola

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  Zola is a comprehensive wedding planning platform offering free wedding websites, customizable registries, and planning tools to simplify your wedding journey.

  The Editor

  

  Zola's page editor.

  Key Features

  • Customizable Templates: Choose from a variety of free, professionally designed templates to match your wedding theme and personal style.
  • Personalized URL: Option to purchase a custom domain for a personalized touch.
  • RSVP Management: Utilize the built-in RSVP feature to track guest responses in real time, simplifying attendance tracking and meal preference collection.
  • Registry Integration: Seamlessly link your wedding registries, including cash funds and charity donations, allowing guests to access all gift options in one place.
  • Photo and Video Galleries: Share engagement photos, venue images, and other media to engage guests and provide a visual narrative of your journey.
  • Privacy Controls: Enhance privacy by adding password protection to your website and choosing whether it appears in search engine results.
  • Guest List Management: Import a spreadsheet or start fresh on Zola to track RSVPs, meal selections, plus-ones, and more.
  • Multiple Event Management: Create multiple events, like engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and the wedding itself, and select which guests are invited to which events; guests will only see the events they’re invited to.
  • Customizable Questions for Guests: Add questions for guests to answer when they RSVP, such as meal choices, song requests, or food allergies.
  • Smart Seating Charts: Drag and drop guests into different tables for each event at your wedding, customizing table names and the number of seats.
  • Mobile-Friendly Design: Websites are optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless experience for guests accessing your site on smartphones or tablets.

• 5. Joy

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  Zola is a comprehensive wedding planning platform offering free wedding websites, customizable registries, and planning tools to simplify your wedding journey.

  The Editor

  

  Zola's page editor.

  Key Features

  • Customizable Templates: Choose from over 600 free, professionally designed templates to match your wedding theme and personal style.
  • Personalized URL: Option to purchase a custom domain for a personalized touch.
  • RSVP Management: Use the built-in RSVP feature to track guest responses in real-time, simplifying attendance tracking and meal preference collection.
  • Integrated Registry: Seamlessly incorporate your Zola registry to enable guests to view and purchase gifts directly from your website.
  • Photo and Video Galleries: Share engagement photos, venue images, and other media to engage guests and provide a visual narrative of your journey.
  • Privacy Controls: Enhance privacy by adding password protection to your website and choosing whether it appears in search engine results.
  • Guest List Management: Import a spreadsheet or start fresh on Zola to track RSVPs, meal selections, plus-ones, and more.
  • Multiple Event Management: Create multiple events, like engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and the wedding itself, and select which guests are invited to which events; guests will only see the events they’re invited to.
  • Customizable Questions for Guests: Add questions for guests to answer when they RSVP, such as meal choices, song requests, or food allergies.
  • Smart Seating Charts: Drag and drop guests into different tables for each event at your wedding, customizing table names and the number of seats.
  • Mobile-Friendly Design: Websites are optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless experience for guests accessing your site on smartphones or tablets.
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