Your person just got down on one knee, you said a teary-eyed “yes,” and now it's time to dive into wedding planning! One of the first fun tasks for engaged couples is creating a wedding website. But you might be thinking, “Which site should I choose? Is there really a difference between Zola, The Knot, and others?” The answer: yep, there sure is. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you navigate the options and find the perfect wedding website for your big day.
Exploring the Options
When it comes to creating your wedding website, you have two main choices: a hosting website (like Zola or The Knot) or a custom wedding website template. Each option has its own benefits, and will serve as a beautiful and informative hub for your guests. Let's dive into a few key differences!
Hosting Websites (Zola, The Knot, etc.)
With easy-to-use templates and tools (including integrated registries and built-in checklists), convenience is one of the chief benefits of hosting a website with a major brand like Zola or The Knot. These templates may be a good option for couples looking to streamline their planning process without too much fuss. However, hosting websites are extremely popular these days, which means your template has likely been used by thousands of other brides—possibly even someone in your close circle of friends. The pre-selected layouts are editable but hardly customizable, leaving little room for creativity. The URLs tend to be a bit messy as well, usually using the couples’ names followed by the website name, such as “jackandemma.theknot.com.” Each of these factors, along with the company logos prevalent throughout the site, the final product often lacks a custom and luxe look.
Stand Out with Custom Sites
A custom website lets you showcase your unique love story and style, offering endless possibilities for personalization. Our fully customizable wedding website templates allow you to fully customize your site to EXACTLY match the look and feel of the event you’re planning. Whether your wedding theme is garden party, rustic boho, or a refined and natural feel, we’ve got you covered with our three unique designs. It’s ideal for those who want every detail to reflect their personalities, from bespoke design elements to unique interactive features.
How Does It Work?
Here’s the sitch:
- NO monthly subscription with us to track and (forget to) cancel.
- NO membership fee.
- NO required credit line or branding left behind that detracts from your design.
- NO limitations to the layout or aesthetic you want to achieve!
Unlike platforms like Bliss & Bone that require a monthly fee, purchasing one of these sites gives you immediate access to a gorgeous, professionally-designed website with RSVP capabilities + a dedicated mobile view editor, built on the user-friendly platform of Showit…PLUS a comprehensive PDF guide and video tutorial that will teach you how to personalize your site to your exact preferences.
Simply choose the template that most closely aligns with your personal style or event design, and enjoy having the ability to put your own spin on every single detail!
Yes! You can customize the…
- Fonts
- Colors
- Text
- Images
- Monogram
- Design Elements
- Layout
- Section Order
- Domain
- …and more
Head over to our shop to take a peek at the designs - you’re one step closer to checking off another to-do list item! No more “copy and paste” sites that you’ve seen ten times over; your unique and customizable site awaits!
