Wedding website FAQ's.

I think these are some examples of good FAQ questions:

Can I bring a date?

How do I RSVP?

What accommodations are available for out-of-town guests?

Can I bring a date - thats a great one!

Shoes? - For instance if it is outdoors some night not want to wear spiked heels. I remember one wedding had dirt paths, pretty but icky for open toe shoes and my feet were a mess - I wouldn't have worn open toes if I knew...

Weather? If you know that the days are warm but at night the temp drops so might recommend people bring something to keep warm at night.

FAQ about where your wedding is for out of town guests... i.e. things to do, places you recommend they check out like food/coffee shops.

If you are providing anything like flip flops for the dance floor.

Events... if you are doing something like the money dance might want to let ppl know so they bring cash since a lot of people only carry plastic.

I'm sure I'll think of more.....

I answered the following questions in my FAQs section:

1. What should I wear?

(to address the fact that the ceremony/reception are outside, so heels aren't advised)

2. Can I bring my kids? Can I bring a date?

(to answer the adults-only, your-RSVP-card-specifically-says-how-many-seats-I-reserved-for-you questions)

3. What's for dinner?

(to make guests fully aware that we're serving meat and seafood with no stated vegetarian option, but that veggie/gluten free meals can be ordered with notice)

I'm sure I'll think of more as the wedding gets closer!

Oh man, I would NOT do this.

Would really rub me the wrong way as a guest. I know it's tempting, but seriously, you are not running an internet business...you're throwing a wedding. Simply don't. This can come across as very rude.

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Pw: august17

Why would you consider that rude? I think it's been helpful for me rather than calling the couple about little things it's out there. And everyone knows the same info rather than leaving it out for one and not the other. Because I have a children free wedding for one of my weddings, I don't want any miscommunication. I've told people in person, hinted and put it on the website. I don't want anyone telling me that they were surprised.

@Stacy A. I don't understand why this would be considered rude - could you explain?

It can be interpreted like "don't bother us with the same questions everyone asks."

Also, depending on how you word your answers, you can come across as controlling or bossy. No one likes to be micromanaged.

Ultimately, only you know your guests (better than anyone else)...for me, it probably wouldn't matter. Only about 40 of our 300 invited guests have even looked at the website.

I will add, I basically give guests some info on a page I called "guest info."

It's just tips for visiting the city...the tone is very "for your comfort and convenience" not "please don't do this and this." It's all in the wording. Approach with caution.

Hmm, I don't think it comes off as rude, but I do agree with Stacy as needing to know your guests. Ours probably wouldn't read a section labeled FAQ...but I like the guest info idea (thanks Stacy)! That way I can put in there about the weather/heels/etc and not feeling guilty for not telling all 160 people all the info (since I'm sure things will slip my mind)!

Sure thing

I teach English and writing, so I think very carefully about how I word everything!

For example, "The attire is semi-formal. Some suggestions for your convenience include summer suits for gentleman and colorful cocktail or tea length dresses for ladies." translates to: don't wear white to my wedding

I understand your point, but I still don't think it comes off as rude. As a guest, I would like as much information about the event as practical, particularly if it's to be held outdoors or I'm from out of town. But I agree, the tone is key.