Wedding website welcome message: 12 examples you can use

A wedding website welcome message should be two to five sentences that greet guests, say what the day is, and point them to the schedule, the reply form and the travel details. It is the first thing guests read, and often the only thing before they scroll to the date, so it should take thirty seconds and sound like you. Here is what to include, and twelve examples you can copy and change. Or use the free welcome message generator to write one from your names.

What to include

A welcome message does not need to tell your whole story. Aim for three things:

1. A greeting. Say hello the way you would to a guest at the door.
2. The headline. Your names, the date and the city.
3. Where to go next. A pointer to the schedule, the travel details or the reply form.

Anything beyond that can live in its own section, such as your story or your FAQ.

How long should it be?

Between two and five sentences. On a phone, that is about one screen. If you find yourself writing more, move the extra into the story or the FAQ section.

12 examples

1. Warm and simple

Welcome! We are so happy you are here. We are getting married on 12 June 2027 in [City], and we cannot wait to celebrate with the people we love. Everything you need is on this page.

2. Short and sweet

We are getting married, and we would love you to be there. Details below.

3. Light-hearted

Hello, friends and family. We are getting married, we are feeding you, and there will be dancing. Here is everything you need to know.

4. Formal

Together with their families, [Partner One] and [Partner Two] welcome you to their wedding website. We look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday, the twelfth of June.

5. Destination wedding

We are getting married in [place], and we are so grateful you are thinking of joining us. Please start with the travel and stay section, because the earlier you book, the easier it is.

6. A wedding weekend

Welcome to our wedding weekend. There is a lot happening, so the schedule below lists every event with its time, place and what to wear. Reply to each one so that we can plan.

7. Second wedding

We found each other later, and we are overjoyed. We would love to share the day with the people who have supported us along the way.

8. Small wedding

We are keeping our day small and personal, and you are one of the few people we asked. We are so glad to share it with you.

9. Family-focused

Our families have made us who we are, and we are thrilled to bring them together. Please join [Partner One]'s and [Partner Two]'s families in celebrating our marriage.

10. Story first

It began with [short moment], and now here we are. Scroll to read our story, then find the details and let us know you are coming.

11. Practical

Welcome. The ceremony is at 4:30 pm at [venue]. Parking, accommodation and the reply form are all below. Please reply by 15 May.

12. Heartfelt

Thank you for being part of our lives. Having you with us will mean more than we can say. We hope this page makes the day easy for you, and we cannot wait to see you.

Common mistakes

• Burying the date. Put the date and city in the first lines.
• Writing for yourselves. Inside jokes land better after a clear opening.
• Making it too long. Long text on a phone is hard to read. Use sections.
• Forgetting the next step. Tell people where to find the schedule and how to reply.

Adding your message to your site

On a Made For Our Day wedding website, the welcome message lives in the Message section. Pick a design, replace the sample text with one of the examples above, and preview it on a phone before you publish. Guests see exactly what you see.

For the details that come next, read our guides to wedding invitation wording and when to send wedding invitations.

Questions

Should I include our full names?

Yes, in the first line or the page title, so guests know they are in the right place. Use the names your guests know you by.

Can I use the same text as my invitation?

You can, but a website is a good place to be a little warmer and to point to details the invitation cannot fit.

How do I make it sound like us?

Read it aloud. If a sentence does not sound like something you would say, change it.

Should the message mention gifts or the registry?

It is usually better to keep that on its own section or the FAQ, so the welcome message stays a welcome.