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(*Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out our eulogy writing service or our eulogy template.)
(Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out Speechy’s bespoke speechwriting service. We also have a range of excellent speech templates that might be just what you need.)
Your ‘About Us’ section is a chance to show off your relationship, not your autobiography.
When it comes to writing your wedding website story, short and snappy is the goal. Think of it as the movie trailer to your romcom – funny, heartwarming, and with just enough of a tease to keep guests excited for the big day.
Save the deep dives and the Oscar-worthy monologues for your speech – your wedding website should be breezy and fun. Aim for 200 words or fewer. That’s enough to give long-lost relatives a sense of who you are as a couple, without boring anyone who’s just here for the wine list.
Use conversational, relatable language. If you wouldn’t say it out loud at a bar or on a walk, don’t write it here.
Quirks are gold. Rather than ‘we both love the same movies,’ try ‘we both cry at Pixar films and quote Die Hard like it’s Shakespeare.’
Decide on your voice before you start.
Third person can work well if you keep it cheeky. Example:
“When Janina first met David, she couldn’t help noticing his gorgeous brown eyes, his kind-hearted nature… and his child-like obsession with Star Wars.”
OR
“Emily says she knew Tom was the one when he made her tea without asking how she took it. Tom says he knew it when she didn’t judge his Spice Girls playlist.”
First person makes it feel more intimate. You can alternate lines or write separate mini-paragraphs for each person. Example:
“When we met, Tom tried to impress me by claiming to know every line from The Princess Bride. Turns out he only knew about three, but he made me laugh anyway. I knew then that he was different. He says he knew I was ‘the one’ the moment I pretended not to notice him knocking over his wine on our first date.”
“I knew she was special when she laughed at my terrible Princess Bride impressions and didn’t flinch when I knocked over a glass of red all over the table. I figured if she could handle that, she could probably handle me.”
Avoid the mush. Leave the big, sweeping romantic gestures for the vows. The best bios show your personalities and make your guests laugh.
There are no strict rules, but here are some ideas that help tell your story in a compelling way.
🥂 The Meet Cute
Where did it all begin?
“We met when we were young, drunk, and obsessed with Vampire Weekend. Now we drink oat milk lattes and listen to Radio 4.”
🤹 Personality Combo
Play up your opposites-attract energy.
“Tom’s a gym bunny, cocktail connoisseur and Instagram king. Austin’s a bookworm who could give a TED Talk on WW1 trivia. Together, they work.”
💍 The Proposal
Only include this if it was sweetly chaotic or unusual.
“Jaya proposed to Zane after dessert. She cried before the starters and didn’t pop the question till after pudding. The waiter asked if everything was okay twice.”
🚀 Future Plans
Feel free to keep it funny.
“Grace dreams of vegan stews and meditative mornings. Anthony dreams of Grace never changing, especially the part where she always brings snacks.”
🧀 First Date Shenanigans
Good if it wasn’t Pinterest-perfect.
“She nearly lost a shoe in the sticky carpet of The Bedford Arms. He saved the day by doing the lawnmower dance. They’ve been inseparable ever since.”
The Adorable Nerds
“Scott and Sophie’s eyes met over a sticky Wetherspoons bar during Manchester Uni Fresher’s Week. She was arguing about student discount on crisps. He just wanted a pint. After bonding over Star Trek and a Tesco Finest meal deal, Scott proposed at Durdle Door. Sophie said yes. Resistance was futile.”
The Animal Lovers
“Toby and Nick bonded over dogs and Taylor Swift on Tinder. First date: spaghetti, giggles, and Fearless on vinyl. Proposal: tears (his), denial (his), acceptance (also his). One very pampered dog later, they’re ready to tie the knot.”
“Alex was living in Bristol. Jamie was in Barcelona. After three years, countless airport reunions, and far too many WhatsApp voice notes, they’re finally saying goodbye to Ryanair queues and hello to married life — under one roof, with one very spoiled cat.”
“They met at a Tuesday night pub quiz when Alex corrected Jess on the capital of Kazakhstan (it’s Astana, by the way). Since then, they’ve been a winning team at trivia, takeaway orders, and karaoke duets. Marriage was the next logical round.”
“Hannah and Luke didn’t believe in ‘love at first sight’ — or dating apps. But somehow a blind date, an argument about marmite, and a broken umbrella led to four years, two houseplants (one surviving), and a proposal in front of a very confused alpaca.”
Need a stylish (and easy!) way to show off your love story? Here are some of the best wedding website builders to get you started — whether you’re planning from Bristol or Brooklyn.
withjoy.com
Free, modern designs with RSVP tools, gift registries, and guest communication all built in. Their app is super handy, too.
minted.com
Known for their luxe stationery, Minted also offers elegant matching websites. Best for design-conscious couples in the US.
gettingmarried.co.uk
A solid UK-based option with built-in RSVP management, guest list tools, and personal domain options.
zola.com
One of the most comprehensive platforms around. Wedding websites, gift registry, RSVP tracking, and seating charts all in one place.
theknot.com
Great templates, easy-to-edit bios, and planning tools galore. One of the most popular wedding platforms globally.
Your wedding website story isn’t just for the guests – it’s for you too. It’s a mini time capsule of who you are before you say ‘I do.’
So keep it short, make it sparkle, and for the love of romcoms, leave the clichés at the door.
The Speechy team are TV-trained scriptwriters/comedians by trade & we’ve helped 1,000s of speakers around the world deliver their dream speech.
Our advice has been quoted everywhere from The New York Times to Grazia and from Forbes to The Observer. Our founder has also featured on the BBC Sounds’ Best Men podcast with Jason Manford and written ‘The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches’, published by Little, Brown.
