If you’re considering a wedding website you’re probably overwhelmed by all the options and asking yourself: Are wedding websites more trouble than they’re worth? 

Maybe. Here are a few questions that can help you decide if a wedding website is right for you, and what information to include.

• Are your guests Web savvy?
• Will there be information guests need beyond what’s in your invitations?
• Do you want to be able to provide updates to guests as your plans come together?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you might benefit from a wedding website. So how do you make sure it’s complete enough for your guests without going overboard with it?

Think of your wedding website like a wedding cake: You can serve a small but tasteful cake, a multi-tier cake or a full dessert bar with many options!

Below, we’re breaking down when to use each type of wedding website and what each one should include.

Photo: Hello Blue Photography

The Small Cake:

Exactly as this option suggests, this basic wedding website is minimal. It highlights the most basic details guests will want to reference.

• Your Names
• Your Photo
• Wedding Date & Location (Ceremony + Reception)
  • Date Including Start and End Times
  • Suggested Attire
  • Transportation Information
  • Lodging Information (incl. code and/or name if you have a room block)
• Registry Links
• How to RSVP

Great Options for the Small Cake:

Honeyfund: Every honeyfund page includes all the information listed above with one glowing benefit: It’s focused on your cash-based wedding registry. Since registry info is the #1 reason wedding guests look at a wedding website, you’ll be sure to maximize gifts by using Honeyfund for your Classic wedding website.

Photo: Belmar Bakery

The Multi-Tier Cake:

Sharing your love story and honeymoon plans is helpful and fun for guests as they’re perusing your wedding website.

So this version of the wedding website includes all of the basics above, with the additions of:

• About Your Story
• Honeymoon Plans

Great Options for the Multi-Tier Cake:

Honeyfund again! Every honeyfund page includes all the information listed above as well as a full honeymoon destination and description section. Since your Honeyfund page is designed to get wedding guests excited about your trip, you’ll be sure to maximize gifts by using Honeyfund for your wedding website.

Othe options: Joy and Minted each offer user-friendly wedding website options. Their interfaces are the easiest to use if and most flexible you have multiple registries you want to link to. (Many other wedding websites box you into just registry companies they work with.) With either service, you will have the ability to personalize your website. Plus, you will also be able to add personalized copy about your story as well as photos, a password to protect who can see your site, and more. 

Photo: Paul Barnett Photographer

The Full Dessert Bar:  

Just as its name suggests, this type of wedding website includes all of the bells and whistles. A site this detailed will most often be used for destination weddings — or any wedding where a large percentage of guests are traveling from out of town. A wedding website of this caliber truly leaves no stone unturned, including all of the above, plus:

• Complete Wedding Weekend Timeline 
• Things to Do 
• Photos of Your Relationship
• Wedding Party Names and Photos
• A Blurb About Each Wedding Party Member
• Ability to RSVP Online

Great Options for the Full Dessert Bar:

Squarespace and Wix are the most popular for couples that want it all and want to customize it. If you’re a designer or tech type, these are perfect for you. 

Regardless of the option that feels right for your big day, the key with any wedding website is to prep it early and make sure any cash-based registry links are up.  Include a small insert card when you send your wedding and shower invitations to your guests.  You’ll be surprised how soon guests want to celebrate you with gifts!

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Have you thought about having a virtual wedding? With travel bans, social distancing guidelines and restrictions on large gatherings, many couples are turning to this alternative wedding ceremony.

Having a traditional wedding may be harder than usual right now, so getting married virtually can help you navigate these restrictions and keep your wedding on schedule.
Here’s what you need to know about planning and having a virtual wedding.

How to Plan Virtual Wedding

While planning a virtual wedding ceremony may be simpler than a traditional one, there are still many things you need to consider.

Where Will You and Your Partner Be?

One of the first things you and your partner should decide is where you will physically get married. Will it be in a church? Your backyard? A local park?

Many couples are using their virtual wedding as an opportunity to get married in their backyard. Since you, your partner and maybe a few vendors will be the only people physically at your ceremony, you don’t need a big space to say, “I do”. Any size backyard will do, and you can use this as an opportunity to decorate your yard with some fun, unique decor!

When choosing your location, you’ll also want to consider the lighting and surrounding area. Your guests will be viewing your wedding from a screen, so choosing a location that is conducive to your technology setup and provides your guests with a great viewing experience is an important aspect to consider.

What Platform Will You Use?

This year has seen the rise of remote work and video conferencing software, many of which can be used for your virtual ceremony. Zoom has become a go-to video software for couples, and there are many other platforms you can use too. Other options include Facebook Live weddings, Skype or deciding to livestream a wedding on YouTube.

No matter which platform you choose, make sure you consider these common aspects when it comes to the technology setup for your big day.

First, you’ll want to use a device with a high-quality camera to provide the best possible streaming experience. Your guests are tuning-in to see you and your partner, and you want them to be able to see you clearly. Picking a location with good lighting will help with this too.

The same goes for the device’s audio quality. Streaming your wedding with a device that has high-quality audio will make sure your guests have a great viewing experience. The last thing you want is for your guests to not be able to see or hear you during your ceremony.

When deciding on a platform, choosing one that is easy-to-use for your guests will help ensure technology doesn’t hold them back from viewing your wedding.

Finally, like a traditional wedding, do a test run before the actual ceremony to make sure all the technology is working properly and looks and sounds great.

Do Your Virtual Wedding Right by Hiring Professionals

Wedding vendors will still be a part of your big day, and it’s up to you to decide who you want there.

One essential vendor is your officiant. They can marry you virtually or in-person at a distance. If your officiant won’t physically be in your presence, you will need to confirm that there isn’t anything additional you need to do to make your wedding legal. And don’t forget to get your marriage license! Both the officiant and marriage license requirements vary by state and county, so double check these first before you say, “I do!”.

Even though the in-person guest count will be low, a photographer can still capture your wedding memories and make your ceremony special. Interview a few to see if they have experience with virtual weddings and ask if you can see some samples of their work. Capturing your virtual wedding day moments will give you some positive memories to look back on and remember this year as the time you were married during a global pandemic.

You might also want music at your wedding, but maybe you don’t need a band or DJ. Make your own Spotify playlist and have it playing in the background, or if you do want live music, you could hire a virtual musician.

Additionally, even though you won’t need to cater food for your guests, you may still want to get a special dessert or food item for you and your partner. Food vendors are adapting to the pandemic and can work with you to make your food requests happen.

Finally, with the advent of virtual weddings, companies have been created to help you have a seamless experience. One such company is Wedfuly. They help you with every aspect of your big day. Using Zoom, they provide everything from tech setup to organizing your breakout rooms and first dances. Their base package starts at $1,200, and as part of this package, they provide tech support for your wedding including things like switching camera angles, muting guests, MCing your event and playing selected media. They also have a ton of add-on services you can take advantage of.

Anyone can set up an iPad and stream their wedding, but if you want someone to help you make your virtual ceremony engaging, memorable and less stressful, hiring a company like Wedfuly could be a great option for you.

And don’t forget to post a link to your Honeyfund during your livestream!

Invite Everyone!

A big perk of a livestreaming wedding is you can expand your guest list. You won’t be limited by your venue’s space or cost, and you don’t need to pay for their meals, so you can essentially invite as many people as you want!

Expanding your guest list is a great way to celebrate with more people, but keep in mind that guests may be in different time zones when deciding on the time of day for your event.

Another part of this alternative wedding experience is determining how your guests will interact with each other and you. Make it fun for them! One of the cool features on Zoom is its breakout room feature. You can divide your guests into groups and have them “eat” together like they would at a traditional wedding. This allows for people to interact as if they were sitting next to each other for dinner.

Also, communicating clearly with your guests will help your wedding day happen without a hitch. Making sure they all have the proper link and login information, and providing etiquette guidelines for muting and speaking, will help your guests know how you want them to act during your ceremony.

Caroline Creidenberg, CEO & Founder of Wedfuly, says guests may start out a bit confused and skeptical about a virtual wedding, but they always end up loving it.

“Every single time they are blown away. Guests keep commenting about how real it felt. A lot of them even comment on how they had an even better vantage point than if they had been there in person!”

So if your guests are a bit skeptical about your virtual wedding, you can highlight the positives and assure them that they will love it. Your guests will follow your lead, and if you approach your virtual ceremony with a positive attitude, your guests will too.

Are Virtual Weddings Coronavirus Friendly?

Absolutely! One of the major perks of a virtual setup is the safety it provides against coronavirus. Your guests can be a part of your ceremony from the comfort of their home, and if you decide to have vendors who need to be at your wedding in person, they can socially distance and wear facemasks to keep you, your partner and themselves safe.

Save Thousands of Dollars with a Virtual Wedding

According to Creidenberg, the main benefit they are seeing for virtual weddings is the cost savings it creates for couples.

“By not feeding hundreds of guests, couples are saving thousands of dollars and are able to quadruple the number of guests [they invite]. Removing that cost, but keeping the sentimental and emotional aspect is a win-win.”

Many couples have been hit hard financially this year, so a live-streamed wedding could make for a great alternative to help you save money.

When you get married virtually, you don’t need to book a large venue, cater food or provide transportation to and from your venue, so the main costs involved are going to be your technology setup, any vendors you use, your wedding attire and a venue if you decide on one.

Here is a breakdown of what the cost of planning a Zoom wedding might look like:

• For $14.99 you can get Zoom’s Pro Plan and have up to 100 attendees
• According to The Knot, an officiant can cost between $500 to $800
• Photographers vary in price, but can be as little as $1,000 and up to $3,000
• If you get married in your home, then your venue is free!
• Most people have a phone, tablet or laptop they can use to record their wedding. If you need to get an upgraded one, then this will be a cost you need to consider.

All-in, depending on the vendors you use and the location, you could have a virtual wedding for as little as $1,500 and start going up from there. This does not include items such as your rings or wedding attire, as that will vary based on your personal preference.

One final thing to note is that this alternative wedding option not only saves you money, but it is going to save your guests money too since they won’t need to book travel accommodations for your wedding. It also keeps them safe from having to travel during the pandemic.

How are Couples Feeling about Their Virtual Wedding

A virtual ceremony will likely cost less, let you keep your original wedding date and allow you to expand your guest list. Additionally, it will decrease the risk of exposure to coronavirus because of the lack of in-person interaction.

Creidenberg says they are hearing amazing feedback from couples regarding their virtual wedding experience including reduced stress and blown away expectations.

“Virtual weddings are way less stressful, require less planning, and are still just as emotional and memorable. A lot of couples go through an immense amount of stress leading up to their wedding day because of all the tiny details and stressful things that go into the planning process. Virtual removes a lot of those decisions and eases the stress! I think a lot of people saw this as Plan B, but now they are realizing it’s even better than plan A!”

If you still want to get your friends and family together in person, consider having a virtual ceremony and then hosting an in-person reception when the time is right. You can have the best of both worlds by saving thousands of dollars on your wedding, getting married on your original date and still celebrating in-person with your loved ones when the pandemic subsides.

A New Possibility for Weddings

This year has been anything but normal, and a virtual wedding is a great alternative to a traditional wedding. They are less expensive, and while your guests won’t be there in person, you might be able to invite more people to celebrate with you.

Virtual weddings are becoming more and more popular, so if you are thinking about saying, “I do” virtually, you should feel comforted knowing that many others have come before you and have had great experiences.

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You’ve been invited to a 2020 wedding that’s been canceled or postponed: What’s the wedding gift etiquette? We’ve heard this question frequently, and the answer depends on the couple’s reschedule plans. But in most cases, it’s helpful to send a gift as soon as you can, both to you (get it off your to-do list) and the couple (they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness during this stressful time).

If You Haven’t Already Gifted, Now Is The Time 

With so many couples going through the chaos of planning their rescheduled events, now is the time to send your gift. You can best show your love and support by sending your gift while it’s at the top of your mind. Of course, if you already sent one gift, there’s no expectation you’ll send a second. But if you plan to, we recommend checking their honeyfund or registry to see whether their plans or needs have changed. A lot can happen in a year!

Ceremony Now, Reception Later

Many couples (about 25% of Honeyfunders) are opting to have a wedding ceremony on their originally scheduled date and a second celebration next year. In this case, consider the time, expense, and hardship they’re going through. Your gift to their honeyfund or even a simple gift card will be welcome. Send it as close to their original wedding date or actual ceremony date as you can swing.

Since the wedding’s already happened, should you bring a gift to the reception? A reception gift is not expected, especially if you’ve already given a wedding gift. It’s 100% up to you! Our best advice is to give a small token gift in honor of the event. The newlyweds will definitely appreciate your kindness.  

Ceremony Now, No Reception Later

A smaller group of couples (about 8% of Honeyfunders) are opting to skip the traditional wedding day altogether in favor of a small at-home or virtual ceremony. Send a gift as soon as you learn they were officially married.

Postponed the Big Day

If your couple has said they are postponing the entire event until a later date, it’s ok to wait to give your gift until closer to the new wedding date. However, sending your gift now has two benefits; 1) It’s something you won’t have to worry about later, and 2) the couple will be very appreciative of your thoughtfulness.

Canceled Altogether

If your couple has decided to split and not get married at all, you obviously won’t need to send a gift. If you already did, the couple will likely return it to you unless you insist otherwise. If you want to send a token of support to either or both, a Honeyfund Gift Card is nearly as flexible as cash.

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That’s why we started a free directory of wedding vendors specializing in at-home weddings, micro weddings, back yard weddings, Zoom weddings, elopements, and weddings off the beaten path. These vendors are committed to making your big day shine, without the $35,000 price tag. (Save that money and build a future with your honey.)

Here are some of our favorites:

Rent My Wedding

Offering home wedding décor kits, Rent My Wedding can transform your home for a virtual wedding look, every bit as special as a traditional venue.

Blooms by the Box

Imagine your bouquet and other wedding flowers ordered online and delivered to your door! Blooms by the Box makes it completely contactless. Get a free, no-obligation quote.

Wanderlust Bay Ministries

Need to ordain a friend or family to officiate? Wanderlust Bay Ministries ordains wedding ministers and helps them perform the most beautiful weddings in the world.

Everything But the Ring

Need to chat with an expert just to get your head around where to start? Everything But The Ring can be your virtual wedding planning consultant.

Browse the full Wedding Vendor Directory to discover more possibilities for your big day. Are you a vendor? Submit your free listing here.

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I’m happy to share the results of weeks of collaboration with my own team at Honeyfund, wedding industry professionals, partners, and one special celebrity, our own Shark Tank investor Mr. Wonderful. If you and your partner are absolutely getting married THIS YEAR, here’s how to do it:

Create a Honeyfund — and a Wedding Fund

What couples need right now is flexibility, and there’s no wedding gift more flexible than cash. For 14 years, Honeyfund has helped make couples’ dream honeymoons happen with our cash-based honeymoon registry solution. Now, you can register for wedding funds, too.

How to Plan a Traditional Wedding During Coronavirus

Starting to think your wedding is out the window? We spoke to wedding planners, venues, and wedding vendors to give you all the information you need to move forward with your COVID-safe wedding plans. Here’s how to plan your wedding during coronavirus.

Plan Your At-Home, 2020 Wedding

Want to keep it small and safe? Your wedding can be as simple as an at-home ceremony with Zoom and a virtual background. Or get creative with a space in your home or yard. You can also ship celebration baskets to friends and family so they can share in the toast or enjoy cake for dessert with you. If there is someone close to you that you’d like to perform the ceremony, they can be ordained online using this service. For more ideas to make your special day become a reality, browse our new Online Weddings Vendor Directory.

Honeymoon at Home

Since traveling is out for the time being, we’ve put together a series of honeymoon-inspired date night ideas. Hawaii, anyone?

Enter the Mr. Wonderful Wedding Rescue Giveaway (Entries Closed May 25)

It may be too late to enter, but you can follow the story of one lucky couple who was married by ABC Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary — Mr Wonderful himself! Ten more winners received $1,000 into their Honeyfund account.

As we gather more ideas and resources, we’ll update this post and share them on the blog. Do you have a Coronavirus Wedding story to share? Comment below to be featured on Honeyfund’s Instagram!

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While it may be completely unlike any wedding you ever imagined, it is possible to go ahead with your scheduled wedding during Coronavirus.

If you and your sweetie have decided to get legally married on your original wedding date and/or during the shutdown, here are some options.

First and Foremost: The Marriage License

If you already have your license, great! Skip to the next section. If you don’t already have your marriage license in hand, you’ll need to contact your local county marriage clerk and find out if the office is open and issuing marriage certificates.

1. Call the county clerk where your ceremony will take place and ask how to apply for a marriage license. You’ll typically need identification, an application form and a small fee.
2. Pickup your marriage license or ask for it to be mailed if you appeared in person to apply.
3. There is sometimes a waiting period, depending on your state.

It’s Easy to Get Married During the Coronavirus Pandemic

With a marriage license, you can easily go ahead with a wedding ceremony and make your nuptials official! Here are the basic steps:

1. Find an officiant authorized to perform weddings in your state. If you can’t find an officiant, a close friend or family member can be ordained online to perform the ceremony.
2. With a laptop, cell phone or digital video camera and an internet connection, stream your ceremony to family and friends watching from home. (Try these breathtaking libraries or classic cathedrals as Zoom backgrounds!) Or, call a local wedding videographer for a more professional streaming experience. Make sure they’re equipped to do the job according to CDC guidelines for social distancing and sanitation.
3. After the ceremony, have your officiant and two witnesses sign the marriage license. Your witnesses can be members of your household or neighbors who watch from outside. You two may also be required to sign, depending on your county’s rules.
4. The officiant will then return the signed license to the county clerk’s office. Congratulations, you’re legally married!
5. About a week later, purchase copies of the certified marriage certificate from the clerk’s office. Call to find out about current wait times.
6. If you’re changing your name, take your marriage certificate to the Social Security Administration office to record the change. You’ll also need an original copy to go to the DMV, the bank, and other places where you plan to officially change your name. Call each office before you go to get up to date guidance on office hours and remote services.

Wow, is it really that easy to get married? Yes! Think of this rare moment in time as an unexpected advantage. The expensive and time-consuming parts of your wedding, venues, flowers, catering and other event logistics, really aren’t necessary to marry the one you love.

The big party can wait — your wedding guests will happily watch your nuptials online and celebrate your union with joy, without the stress of travel or the threat of illness. See our 2020 Wedding Rescue post for more ideas.

Finally, make sure your online wedding registry is ready, so those who want to give can do so easily.

Are you a wedding vendor serving virtual weddings? Submit your info to our free Online Weddings Vendor Directory.

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How to keep your wedding in spite of coronavirus

There are two main Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related risks associated with your wedding day 1) wedding guests who will need to travel to get there and 2) bringing everyone together into a gathering.  In many places, people either can’t or won’t travel due to the risk of contracting the virus. And large gatherings may be banned in your area.

Here’s how to keep your wedding during coronavirus:

1. If your wedding is BEFORE Summer of 2021, read our article on how to decide whether to postpone a 2020 wedding. Call your wedding vendors and find out what the cost of canceling or postponing will be. Ask what reschedule dates are available. If you decide to postpone, read the section below on how to postpone your wedding.
2. If your wedding is  AFTER Summer of 2021, you can likely keep the event as planned.
3. If you are getting married before Summer 2021 and keeping the wedding, read our article on how to plan your wedding during coronavirus and plan for a certain number of guests to attend via Zoom or another livestream service.
4. Consider having an online wedding instead.
5. Follow CDC guidelines for public gatherings. This means chairs sitting farther apart at the ceremony, and almost zero hugging, kissing, handshaking and dancing (aside from the two of you, of course). You may also need to do away with the buffet. Discuss with your caterer.
6. Consider having an intimate wedding as scheduled, and postponing the big reception into summer or fall of 2021. A lot of the risk of spreading the virus amongst wedding guests is due to reception activities like food, drinks, and dancing.

How to postpone your wedding because of Coronavirus

1. Set a new date with your venue, if you can. It will help take the anxiety out of the situation to know you are definitely getting married, just not now. If your vendor can’t commit to a new date, pick a month more than six months from now, so you have a new goal to work toward.

2. Call your other vendors and let them know you’re postponing and your new date, and adjust any appointments or payment deadlines.

3. Contact the wedding party and guest list. It will feel awful, but postponements happen every day, and guests understand. Just tell them the new date or time frame and the reason why. You’ll be relieved when it’s done, and so will they.

Here’s some wedding-postponed announcement wording:

“We want to make sure our special day is safe for all, so we have decided to reschedule our wedding to [new date].”

“Due to Coronavirus restrictions on travel and social gatherings, we have made the tough choice to postpone our wedding until [new date].”

Should you return wedding gifts because of Coronavirus-postponed wedding?

As long as you have a new date or time frame, you don’t need to return gifts or mention them in the postponement announcement (see above). Unless a guest specifically asks you to return their gift, consider this one less thing to worry about.

If you don’t already have one, now’s a good time to setup a honeyfund (a cash-based wedding registry). The flexibility of cash is always helpful in uncertain times, which is why we created a new registry item: the Flexibility Fund. You can add it to your own registry with one click. Don’t forget to add a link to your honeyfund to your wedding website so guests checking for updates will see the available options.

Should you postpone your honeymoon because of Coronavirus?

I get it. This really sucks. But the truth is, traveling is risky right now. Asking yourself a few key questions will help you determine whether or not to cancel or reschedule your honeymoon due to Coronavirus.

1. How is your health? And the health of those around you?
If you travel anywhere right now, you are exposing yourselves to the virus. True, healthy individuals under the age of 50 seem to be at a low risk of serious illness or death. But think about the people around you. If you do carry the virus, will you come home to family members over 50? Do you work in the health industry or with the elderly? This is why the CDC is recommending any non-essential travel is halted until the number of new infections subsides. When will that be? Most likely a year at least. No one knows for sure.

2. Travelers flying, taking a cruise or other public transportation to their destination
If you have to fly, take a cruise ship, train or bus to get to your honeymoon destination, you should contact the carrier and ask them about their social distancing and sanitation policies. Any time people are close together in tight spaces, the risk of transmission increases.

3. Travelers driving to their destination
Did you opt for a local honeymoon? If so you might not have to cancel. You’ll want to research the shelter-in-place or quarantine restrictions in your given city, and when they expire. Call the hotels and ask about sanitation and distancing policies, and which amenities are open and closed. Read our article on staying at hotels during Coronavirus.

4. Would we be able to go even bigger, better, or longer if we postpone? How much can we save by re-booking now when prices are cheaper? In every challenge, there’s an opportunity.

5. What will it cost me to cancel?
If you decide it’s prudent to cancel, first determine if you have travel insurance. If not, call the credit cards you used to book, some come with automatic insurance. If you used a travel agent, they can help you navigate this step. Once you know if you have any coverage, find out what the deductible is

How to cancel your honeymoon because of Coronavirus

First, call and ask about the cancellation policy of all your accommodations, transportation (flights, train tickets, etc) and tours. Cancel anything that’s refundable or charges a fee less than your insurance deductible to cancel.

Many times, flights can’t be canceled, but they can be changed for a fee. And most major airlines are waiving those fees right now. (Visit your airline’s website or call your travel agent to find out if yours will be waived.) At this time, not knowing how long it will take to be safe to travel again, I recommend rescheduling for the same time next year. If you can’t wait that long, don’t book anything closer than 6 months from now.

What if I lose money?

Many of us with travel plans during this outbreak will end up eating some of the cost to cancel and/or reschedule.  But keep in mind, booking any kind of travel right now is ridiculously cheap, so you may be able to recover some of that loss by re-booking for next year at a lower price. If you have a Honeyfund registry, add those fees to your wish list so friends and family can pitch in to help. We’ve also created a new Flexibility Fund that can be added to your honeyfund page with one click.

As a last resort, you can dispute the original travel charges with your credit card company. One of the most common reasons to dispute a charge is that you didn’t receive the goods or services you paid for.

Have you had to cancel your wedding or honeymoon? I’d love to hear from you in the comments.

Updated July 18, 2020

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