| I predict in the next two years more than 75% | | | | MySpace |
| of engaged couples will be creating their own | | | | - Most of your guests will have either one of |
| wedding websites. They are more than just a | | | | these pages. So if you post a link, most of your |
| way to herald your exciting engagement news - | | | | guests will have access to your site. |
| they are incredibly practical. | | | | Include your web site on the Save the Date |
| For starters, with a wedding site, your guests can | | | | announcement |
| RSVP instantly. Instant RSVP means you can | | | | - Save the dates go out early, so putting a link to |
| know your guest volume well before the wedding. | | | | your engagement site there will really help to give |
| Knowing which guests to expect can save you | | | | them heads up where all the fun wedding details |
| incredible money on food and beverages. Over | | | | will be online. |
| purchasing wedding food and alcohol accounts for | | | | Send a mass email |
| a large percentage of excess wedding costs. | | | | - Send your guests an email with your wedding |
| Yet another benefit to an engagement webpage | | | | page link, and encourage them to check it often |
| is the interactive element. Guests and wedding | | | | for fun games, news and polls about the big day. |
| party members can post comments and | | | | Your guests will love to be a part of the wedding |
| message you directly. Guests who have questions | | | | planning right from the start. |
| about childcare for the reception, can post right to | | | | Newspaper Announcement |
| your blog, or email you quickly. You can then post | | | | - Most couples put their engagement |
| a site message about childcare offered, for | | | | announcement in the paper. Include your wedding |
| maximum convenience for your guests. | | | | site link in the paper. This is a great way to |
| If you're struggling to plan your wedding use your | | | | access an audience without a Facebook page or |
| website to your advantage. Wondering whether | | | | email account. |
| to serve a vegetarian dish? Post a poll asking how | | | | The benefits and possibilities of a wedding site are |
| many guests are vegetarian. Looking for a | | | | endless. Start thinking about your site right away, |
| potential guest willing to help with decorations or | | | | and enjoy the convenience of having open |
| childcare? Post a "job opening" on the site. If used | | | | communication with your guests. My personal |
| correctly, you can tailor your wedding exactly to | | | | favorite site service, in terms of usability and |
| what your guests would like. Find out their food, | | | | personalization is Wedding Window. It's a favorite |
| wine, cocktail, music and other preferences. | | | | of InStyle and the celebrity wedding community. |
| Ways to market and showcase your site: | | | | Happy planning! |
| Post your wedding page link on Facebook and | | | | |