wedding style, the current joy of my life... follow along with me as i plan our aug 08 wedding

WWW = World Wide Wed (in Style weddings)

Feb 18, 2008

above are screen shots of Wedding Window and eWeddings.  i personally chose to go with wedding window, however i purchased our own domain name through godaddy.com.  i recently flipped through the winter 2008 In Style Wedding Mag and found this uber helpful page about wedding websites... i'm picking out the info that i thought was great and was helpful for me.  


get creative
  • forgo the standard photos like baby pics and a stiff, posed engagement shot. instead, show more interesting candids of you two together over the years.
  • tell the story of how you met, his proposal and other defining moments in your courtship.  offer important details, but try to keep it concise; sometime less is more (i have a problem doing this, but my fiance is great at editing!)
  • tip: make sure to only share items suitable for your grandmother.
let guests participate
  • ask folks to vote for a first-dance song or to suggest songs they'd like to hear (or don't) at the reception.
  • ask for lighthearted advice in a section where other can post words of marital wisdom (we did this).
  • include a memory board so guests can share stories about you & your groom. 
put your stamp on it
  • repeat elements, such as a motif or a joint monogram, that appear on your save the dates, invitations or other stationery. (we are using a blue paisley pattern and a sand dollar)
  • incorporate your wedding colors to give guests a hint of what to expect at the event.
  • have you and your groom's song serve as background music while family and friends are logged on.
share honeymoon plans
  • don't just give your destination; explain why you two chose it and what places you might visit while there.
  • upload photos of the resorts where you'll be staying and colorful local sights.
  • when you return, create captions for you favorite pics, and post the text and images for guests to view.
the nitty-gritty
  • don't forget the basics: the date and location of both the ceremony and reception, as well as directions, maps, and itineraries. (see screen shot below)
  • recommend hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and nearby must-see attractions for out-of-towners, and include links to web sites about your suggested spots where possible. (see screen shot below)
  • post a weather forecast a week ahead of time so your guests have an idea of what to pack. (this is also something we've done, i will update it a week before the wedding)

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