Your love story deserves more than a dry paragraph. The "Our Story" section on your wedding website is where emotion meets connection—but if it feels like a novel or a resume, guests won’t read it. This guide shows you how to write a bio that’s short, sweet, scroll-worthy, and authentically you.

Whether you met on a dating app, through mutual friends, or in high school chemistry, your story matters. But the key is *how* you tell it. Let’s make sure guests actually enjoy reading it.

Why Your "Our Story" Page Matters

• It sets the tone: Guests understand the vibe of your celebration through how you tell your story.
• It connects guests: Many may not know both of you. Your bio is the bridge.
• It creates anticipation: When guests feel closer to your story, they’re more excited to celebrate.

How Long Should a Wedding Website Bio Be?

Keep it under 300 words. Break it into short sections with subheadings or line breaks. Aim for warm, not wordy.

• Intro: 1–2 sentences
• How you met: 2–3 sentences
• The journey: 2–3 sentences
• The proposal or what’s next: 2–3 sentences

Structure: The 4-Part Story Format That Works

1) A Short Hook

Open with something light or quirky—not your full timeline. Example: "It started with a swipe... and a shared obsession with spicy margaritas."

2) How You Met

Describe where and how your paths crossed. Include just enough context to feel real. Avoid exact dates unless they matter to the story.

3) Your Journey

Highlight shared adventures, milestones, or what makes your relationship unique. This is a place for tone: funny, heartfelt, poetic—choose what feels like you.

4) The Proposal (or a Look Ahead)

Wrap it up with how you got engaged or what you're excited for next. End on a forward-looking or joyful note.

Real Examples (Before & After)

Before: "John and I met in college in 2015. We dated for six years and got engaged in 2023. We enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with our dog, Luna. We can't wait to celebrate with you."
After: "We met at a college karaoke night when John sang a Backstreet Boys ballad, unironically. Six years, 12 countries, and one very spoiled golden retriever later, we're making it official. We can’t wait to party with all of you."

What Not to Include

• Paragraphs of detail: Save the long version for your vows.
• Inside jokes: If guests won’t get it, skip it.
• Over-formality: Let your personalities shine. Skip the corporate tone.
• Exact dates and places: Unless meaningful, they clutter the flow.

Tools to Help You Write

Use Weddnesday's Dahlia Template to jumpstart your draft. You can also try the Alice Template to find your ideal tone—romantic, playful, minimalist, or poetic.

Final Touches

• Use your voices: Write in first person or alternate voices to keep it fresh.
• Add a photo: Choose one that feels like "you" as a couple, not just a posed shot.
• Keep it readable: Break text into short paragraphs or use visual cards.

Build Faster with Weddnesday

With Weddnesday, your story isn’t just readable—it’s beautifully framed. Use templates like Clara to highlight your journey, or embed your bio within an intentionally designed website. Keep guests engaged, from your love story to your RSVP flow.

FAQ

Should we write our story in first person or third?
First person feels warmer and more conversational. Use "we" or alternate paragraphs from each of you if it fits.

Can we include a funny or unconventional detail?
Yes—those are often what make guests smile. Just make sure it’s appropriate for all readers.

Do we both need to write it together?
Not necessarily. One of you can draft it and the other can add edits or reactions. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just honest.

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