- 24-hour support
- Integrations available
- Free templates
Appy Couple is a wedding website builder that lets you create a site from 500 completely customizable themes. The site includes everything from photo sharing and travel planning to event scheduling and RSVP tracking. Couples can also get 24-hour support with any questions concerning setup or design.
You can import addresses into a printable format for sending out invitations and connect guests with your registries to make gift giving easy. With Appy Couple, you can also set up cash donation gifting for those who want to donate to the event or honeymoon.
Pricing starts at $49 for a complete site that covers hundreds of themes and icons, as well as options for coordinating print stationery. Couples can enjoy unlimited access and storage for guest entries, messages, and photos. The luxury package allows you to change your design and offers additional high-end designs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Available on Android and Apple devices
- Demo available
Cons
- Doesn't offer a free site
Summary
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Starting Price
- Appy Boutique: $49
- Appy Luxury: $149
- *co-ordinating print invites and monograms sold separately. Custom domains are an additional cost.
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- 24-hour support
- Integrations available
- Free templates
- Integrates with other sites
- Free templates
- RSVP tracking
Joy provides everything you need in a single site to plan and organize your wedding. It has a host of tools, like a guest list checkoff, save the dates, and invitations. You can also create a template for hotel accommodations and shuttle listings and put all your wedding registries in one place. Another unique feature of Joy is that you can stream your event for family and friends who live far away and are unable to attend.
Free templates are available to get you started creating your event site, and there are extra features you can add, including photo galleries, live slideshows, and RSVPs. You can share your site through social media and choose whether you want your event to be public or private. Joy is free to use and includes a demo so you can see exactly how the options and features work.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- App available on Android and iOS devices
Cons
- Live support online available during normal business hours
Summary
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Starting Price
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrates with other sites
- Free templates
- RSVP tracking
- Integrations available
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
Minted lets you create a wedding website for free. You can choose from hundreds of designs that match the style and tone of your wedding or load custom artwork and make the website completely original. Integrations are available through cash app donation sites, so guests have the option of sending a monetary present over a physical gift. The site will also track all these gifts so you know who to thank.
A drag-and-drop editor lets you arrange the site to your personal preferences, and you can create printed cards to match the site. A premium builder lets you add password protection, gives you a custom URL and custom pages, and makes your website smartphone-friendly, which makes it easy for family and friends to view your special day anytime.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Annual renewals are available for a fee
Summary
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Starting Price
- Basic: Free
- Premium: $15 one-time setup fee
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrations available
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Integrations available
- Free templates
- Online gift registry
Couples looking for a website to host a luxury wedding can choose from many high-end features from Riley & Grey. The site has unlimited website templates designed by artists who created works for the New York Times, Marie Claire, and Glossier. These custom websites integrate with your wedding registries, so you can have all your wish lists in one location. There’s also an online gift registry that makes it easy to shop for what you like.
With Riley & Grey, you can change your website design to a new template anytime you want. For increased privacy and security, your website is automatically hidden from search engines.
Pricing is slightly more expensive than other paid builders, with sites starting at $35 per month. The yearly plan is the most popular at $240.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Matching paper invitations
Cons
- Designs can't be customized
Summary
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Starting Price
- Month-to-Month: $35/month
- Full Year: $240/year
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Drag and Drop Editor
No
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrations available
- Free templates
- Online gift registry
- Integrations
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free domain if you subscribe annually
Squarespace has everything you need to chronicle your wedding. It lets you share location information, detailed schedules, and other essential details with your guests. There’s even a map block that features a visual map of where guests need to go for each event. The site includes free templates with built-in features, such as photo galleries, RSVP pages, gift registries, and invitations. All you have to do is choose the one that matches the tone and style of your event and fill in the information.
The pricing for Squarespace starts at $12 per month and goes up to $40 a month, depending on the size and number of features you need. While there isn’t a free option, the site does offer a 14-day trial with a 7-day extension if you still haven’t made up your mind if it’s right for you. It also sets you up with a free domain if you subscribe annually.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Setting up guest lists and RSVP lists can be tricky
- Pricey when compared to other wedding website builders
Summary
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Starting Price
- Personal: $12/month
- Business: $18/month
- Basic Commerce: $26/month
- Advanced Commerce: $40/month
- *discounts with annual billing
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrations
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free domain if you subscribe annually
- Integrations
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
The Knot was specifically designed to help couples organize and share their special day with family and friends. The website builder includes hundreds of designs that can be customized to make the site completely your own. You can choose a personalized URL, a custom cover photo, and a unique color scheme for each site. The site is so easy to use that even those with little or no design experience can get a website up and running. You also have access to hundreds of vendors that can assist with everything from wedding planning to flowers.
The Knot lets you integrate your registries, add your dates, and view a timeline of the special event. The site also makes it easy to coordinate hotel rooms and meals and even create custom invitations for printing. Additionally, The Knot has a blog where you can find answers to common questions about building a site. Pricing is $19.99 per year.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Support online available during business hours
Summary
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Starting Price
- Custom Domain for your Wedding Website: $19.99/year
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrations
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Integrations
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
Ucraft multifunctional website builder provides all the tools needed to create a wedding website. Those without design experience can choose from predesigned templates. Each site has a drag-and-drop feature, so you can take a template and move items around to fit your personal style and needs. You can also set up your site to take cash gifts and track RSVPs so you know exactly how many guests to expect on your special day. If you need to make changes to the site, you can do so at any time without any additional fees.
Ucraft comes with a free option that’s limited in size and options. The Pro site costs $10 a month, while the unlimited site costs $21 a month when paid annually. Those who want to try before they buy can take advantage of the 14-day trial that comes with access to all the features.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- App not available for Android or iOS devices
Summary
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Starting Price
- Free Website: Free
- Pro Website: $10/month when paid annually
- Pro Shp: $21/month when paid annually
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
No
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Integrations
- Free templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Personalized URL
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Online gift registry
You can plan and organize your wedding and find the vendors you need to complete the task through WeddingWire. Create a checklist to help you remember what tasks you’ve accomplished, or organize your guest list and create seating charts. The website includes community advice from others who’ve used the software, and you can browse a list of weddings and review how WeddingWire made the day special. You can also read blog posts that contain ideas and tips from wedding experts to get inspired for your own special day.
WeddingWire is free to use and makes it simple to locate specialists in your area who can assist with planning your wedding. Start with a template and add, remove, or move items around to make the site your own. Because it’s free, the site doesn’t have a trial or demo option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Available online and as an app on Apple and Android devices
Cons
- Support only available during business hours
Summary
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Starting Price
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Personalized URL
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Online gift registry
- Custom domains
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free templates
Wix has long been a go-to for wedding website builders. It lets couples choose a custom domain for electronic invitations and RSVPs, and it offers social media integrations and a user-friendly drag-and-drop editor. There are hundreds of free templates to get you started. You can use advanced features, like adding a blog to narrate your journey for family and friends, or book fittings and use a calendar to create a timeline of events. With the builder’s advanced privacy controls, you can choose who you allow to access the site.
Wix offers a free option with very few features, which may be ideal for small and intimate events. Pricing for paid sites ranges from $4.50 to $24.50 per month. If you want to try the software first, the site does offer a 14-day trial for the higher-priced plans.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- App unavailable for Android and iOS devices
Summary
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Starting Price
- VIP: $39/month
- Pro: $23/month
- Unlimited: $18/month
- Combo: $14/month
- Business VIP: $49/month
- Business Unlimted: $27/month
- Business Basic: $23/month
- Enterprise: Contact for quote
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Custom domains
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free templates
- Free templates
- Integrates with other software
- Drag-and-drop editor
WordPress.com is well known for site creation, and wedding websites are no different. You can choose from a predesigned professional template and add your own touch to create a site that’s as unique as your special day. WordPress integrates with other software, including a cash app that lets you take monetary gifts. You can also insert photos, add checklists, include maps, and provide contact information for RSVPs. The site has thousands of add-ons, such as a calendar to create a timeline of the event or a countdown to help you keep track of how many days you have before the big day.
A basic WordPress site is free, which is ideal for those planning smaller events or who want to keep things simple. For a premium site with a custom domain, you can expect to pay at least $4 a month when billed yearly. A demo is available so you can see how the site works before you commit to a monthly payment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- App available for mobile devices
Cons
- Support only available online during business hours
Summary
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Starting Price
- Free: Best for Getting Started $0
- Personal Best: $4 per month, billed yearly
- Premium Best: $8 per month, billed yearly
- Business Best: $25 per month, billed yearly
- eCommerce Best: $45 per month, billed yearly
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Drag and Drop Editor
Yes
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RSVP Tracking
Yes
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Gift Registry
Yes
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Privacy Controls
Yes
Features
- Free templates
- Integrates with other software
- Drag-and-drop editor
