Ten years ago, building a wedding website meant hiring a developer or using clunky website builders that required a learning curve most couples didn't have time for. Today, you can launch a complete, beautiful wedding website in under 10 minutes. Here's exactly how.
What Your Wedding Website Should Do
Before building, be clear on the job your website needs to do. A wedding website is your guests' single source of truth. It should answer every logistical question before they ask it:
- When and where are all the events?
- How do I get there? Where do I park?
- Where can I stay if I'm traveling from out of town?
- What should I wear?
- How do I confirm my attendance?
If your website answers all five questions clearly, you've done the most important part right.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign up at amantran.click/login and navigate to the Wedding Websites section in your dashboard. Click "New Website" to start. You'll be prompted to enter your names and wedding date — this is used to auto-populate the countdown timer and hero section.
Step 2: Choose a Theme
Amantran's website builder offers multiple premium themes. Each one comes with pre-built sections, a coordinated color palette, and mobile-optimized layouts. You can switch themes at any time without losing your content — so choose one that's close to your vision and refine it later.
For a traditional Indian wedding: the Royal Gold or Ivory Rose themes work beautifully. For a modern or destination wedding: the Minimal or Contemporary themes offer a cleaner look.
Step 3: Fill In the Hero Section
The hero is the first thing guests see. Enter:
- Bride and groom names (these appear inside your chosen frame design)
- Wedding date and time
- A short tagline or couple's quote (optional but adds warmth)
The frame picker gives you 15+ decorative frame styles — from a simple circle to lotus-inspired designs. Choose one that reflects your wedding aesthetic.
Step 4: Add Your Events
In the Schedule section, add each ceremony with its date, time, and venue. For a typical Gujarati or North Indian wedding, this might include Sangeet/Garba, Mehendi, Haldi, Lagna, and Reception as separate entries. Each event gets its own card in the timeline view.
Step 5: Set Up the RSVP Form
Toggle the RSVP section on. The form automatically collects:
- Guest name
- Attendance confirmation (attending / not attending)
- Number of adults and children
- Meal preference (Jain, Veg, Regular, or Other)
- Additional notes
You'll receive every response in your RSVP dashboard — with live stats, meal breakdowns, and the option to export everything as a CSV file for your caterer.
Step 6: Add a Music Player (Optional)
The Music Player section adds a floating widget to your published site. Add an audio URL (any direct link to an MP3 file), set a track title and artist name, and enable autoplay if you'd like the music to start automatically when guests visit. This is a popular touch for couples who have a "song" — guests love discovering it on the website before the wedding.
Step 7: Publish and Share
Click Publish. Your site goes live immediately at yourname.amantran.click. Share this link in your WhatsApp invitation, generate a QR code that links to it (using Amantran's built-in QR generator), and embed the QR code in your invitation PDF.
From that point, every guest who scans or clicks has everything they need — and every RSVP goes directly to your dashboard.
Keeping It Updated
The wedding website isn't a one-and-done project. Return to it whenever:
- A venue or time changes
- Accommodation details are confirmed
- You want to add new photos from your pre-wedding shoot
- You have updates for outstation guests
Unlike a printed card, updates on your website reach all guests instantly — no reprints, no phone trees.
Start building your wedding website on Amantran — free, no credit card needed.
Why Your Wedding Needs a Website
A wedding website solves a problem that every couple with 100+ guests encounters: there's more information that guests need than can reasonably fit in a WhatsApp message or even a beautifully designed PDF. Venue maps, accommodation options, event schedule for multiple functions, travel information for outstation guests, RSVP collection — all of this needs a home.
The alternative — fielding individual questions from 200+ guests via WhatsApp — is how couples end up spending the three weeks before their wedding answering "what time does it start?" 47 times. A wedding website answers those questions once, centrally, and lets you focus on actually preparing for your wedding.
What Your Wedding Website Must Have
Before the nice-to-haves, get these essentials right:
- Couple names and wedding date — visible immediately, no scrolling required
- Full event schedule — every function with date, time, venue, and dress code
- Venue information with map — embedded Google Maps for each venue, parking info, public transport options
- RSVP form — accessible from every page, with clear deadline
- Contact information — who to message for queries (not the couple directly — a family coordinator)
Step-by-Step: Building with Amantran
Step 1: Log In and Navigate to Websites
From your Amantran dashboard, navigate to the Wedding Websites section. Click "Create New Website." You'll be prompted to enter the couple's names and wedding date — this information pre-fills your website header automatically.
Step 2: Choose Your Template
Amantran offers multiple website templates ranging from traditional (floral, gold accents, traditional Indian motifs) to modern (minimal, clean, photography-forward). Choose the template that best matches your wedding aesthetic. You can customize colors and fonts after selection.
Step 3: Customize Your Hero Section
The hero section is the first thing guests see. Add: couple names (these auto-fill from your setup), wedding date, location (city), a high-quality photo from your pre-wedding shoot, and optionally a short quote or tagline ("Two families. One beautiful beginning."). The countdown timer is enabled by default and calculates automatically from your wedding date.
Step 4: Write Your Story
The "Our Story" section is the page guests read first for emotional reasons. Keep it genuine and conversational: how you met, a specific memory that characterizes your relationship, the proposal. Aim for 200–400 words — long enough to be meaningful, short enough to read in one sitting. Include 2–3 photos from your relationship timeline.
Step 5: Add Your Event Schedule
Add each event as a separate card in the Events section. For each event include: event name (Sangeet / Mehendi / Lagna / Reception), date and day of week, start time (and end time if known), venue name, and dress code. Amantran automatically generates a map link for each venue address you enter.
Step 6: Add Accommodation Information
For outstation and international guests, this section saves significant coordination time. Add 3–5 hotels at different price points with: hotel name, approximate distance from main venue, price range, booking link, and whether you've negotiated a group rate (common for large weddings). Add any shuttle service details if you're providing transport from hotels to venues.
Step 7: Set Up Your RSVP Form
Amantran's RSVP form connects directly to your guest list from the invitation send. Customize the fields you want to collect: attendance confirmation, party size, which events, meal preference, dietary restrictions. Set the RSVP deadline. The form submissions appear in your Amantran dashboard in real time.
Step 8: Add a Photo Gallery
Upload 15–25 photos from your pre-wedding or engagement shoot. Optimize for web before uploading (each photo under 500 KB) to keep page loading fast. Amantran's gallery section displays photos in a responsive grid that looks great on both mobile and desktop.
Step 9: Generate Your Website URL
Your website is accessible at [yourname].amantran.click — automatically generated from the couple's names you entered. Share this URL in your WhatsApp invitation message and embed it as the destination of your invitation PDF's QR code.
Step 10: Test Before Sharing
Open your website URL on your phone and on a laptop. Check: does the page load in under 3 seconds on mobile data? Are all maps loading? Does the RSVP form submit correctly (test with your own details)? Does the QR code on your invitation scan to the correct page?
Technical Considerations
Mobile Loading Speed
Over 80% of your guests will access your wedding website on a phone. Every large image you add increases load time — slow load times mean guests leave before seeing your RSVP form. Compress all photos to under 500 KB before uploading. Amantran handles this compression automatically during upload.
Keeping It Updated
As wedding details finalize (or change), update the website immediately. Your website URL is what guests bookmark and return to — it should always have the most current information. If you change a venue, update the website and send a WhatsApp notification to your list the same day.
Privacy: Public vs. Password-Protected
A public wedding website is discoverable by anyone with the URL. A password-protected website requires guests to enter a password before viewing. For most Indian weddings where the guest list is defined and personal, password protection adds a layer of privacy without significant friction (share the password in the invitation message).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to build a wedding website on Amantran?
Basic setup (hero section, event details, RSVP form) takes 30–45 minutes. A fully developed website with Our Story content, photo gallery, accommodation guide, and FAQ takes 2–4 hours across a few sessions. Many couples complete it over a weekend.
Do I need any technical skills to build a wedding website on Amantran?
No. Amantran's website builder is designed for people with no web development experience. Every section is built through a visual interface — you type content into form fields, upload photos through a standard file picker, and see live previews of your changes. No code, no HTML, no hosting configuration.
Can I update the website after the wedding?
Yes. Many couples use their wedding website as a post-wedding photo gallery or memory page. Amantran websites remain active and editable after the wedding date. You can add post-wedding photos, a thank-you message to guests, or simply leave the website as a digital keepsake.
What should I link the QR code in my invitation PDF to?
Directly to your RSVP page (not your website homepage) for maximum RSVP conversion. If your RSVP form is on the homepage: link to the homepage. If it's on a dedicated RSVP page: link to that specific page. Every extra click between the invitation QR code and the RSVP form reduces completion rates.
Can guests view the website without downloading an app?
Yes. Amantran wedding websites are standard web pages, accessible through any browser on any device without downloading anything. The URL in your invitation opens directly in the phone's browser.
How do I add a music playlist or "our song" to the website?
Embed a YouTube link or Spotify playlist URL in your wedding website's music section. Amantran supports embedding media from these platforms. Your guests can listen to "your song" while reading your love story — a simple touch that adds significant emotional resonance.
What's the best way to share the wedding website with guests?
Three channels: (1) QR code on your PDF invitation, (2) clickable link in your WhatsApp invitation message, (3) verbally for guests who ask "where can I get more details?" All three should point to the same URL.
Can I collect RSVPs for a multi-day wedding where different guests attend different functions?
Yes. Amantran's RSVP form supports per-event attendance fields — guests can indicate which specific functions they'll attend. This gives you function-specific headcounts rather than a single wedding-wide number, which is essential for caterer and venue coordination for multi-day events.