Why We Don’t Recommend DIY WordPress for Wedding Vendors (And Why We Build on Squarespace)
If you’re a wedding vendor, your website isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s usually the first place couples go after finding you on Instagram, Google, or via a recommendation from a friend.
In that moment, they’re making quick decisions:
Do I like their style?
Do they feel professional?
Can I easily see what they offer and how to enquire?
So yes, your site should look beautiful. But more importantly, it needs to work. That means it must load quickly, be easy to navigate on mobile, and make it simple for couples to take the next step.
The DIY WordPress Situation We See All the Time
Many wedding vendors start out with the best intentions: “I’ll just DIY a WordPress site and tidy it up later.”
Totally fair. WordPress is everywhere, and it’s often marketed as the go-to option. But here’s what usually happens:
You pick a theme that looks amazing in the demo… but quickly realise changing anything is harder than expected.
You try a page builder. Then a plugin. Then another plugin because the first one doesn’t do exactly what you need.
Suddenly, you have a website that “kind of works” but you’re nervous to touch it because you might break the layout… or the whole site.
And when you’re busy servicing clients and running weddings on weekends, the last thing you want is to spend weeknights troubleshooting your website.
Why WordPress Isn’t Always the Easiest Platform to Update
WordPress can be a powerful tool when it’s built and maintained properly.
The problem? For most wedding vendors, it isn’t “easy to update.” Too many settings, too many moving parts, so even simple tasks can become headaches:
Updating your pricing guide
Swapping out images
Adding a new gallery
Changing your enquiry form
Updating your FAQs
If making changes feels stressful, you avoid it and that means your website slowly becomes out-of-date, which can cost you enquiries.
The Couple Experience Matters
A website isn’t just for you — it’s for the couples visiting it.
When a site is slow, clunky, or difficult to use on mobile, people notice. They might not know why it feels frustrating… they just move on to the next vendor.
Common issues we see with DIY or plugin-heavy WordPress sites include:
Slow loading times (especially on mobile)
Confusing navigation
Inconsistent fonts and spacing across pages
Buttons or forms that don’t behave properly
In the competitive wedding industry, where couples compare vendors quickly, a smooth user experience can be the difference between an enquiry and a lost lead.
Why We Build Wedding Vendor Websites on Squarespace
We build wedding vendor websites on Squarespace because it’s designed to be both:
Beautiful, and
Genuinely user-friendly
Squarespace is clean, modern, and consistent across desktop and mobile. But the biggest win? It’s easy for you to update.
You can make changes yourself without worrying about plugins, updates, or technical maintenance. Squarespace empowers business owners who want to be hands-on without needing to be “techy.”
We Don’t Gatekeep Your Website
When we build your Squarespace site, we don’t make you dependent on us. We set it up properly, then hand it over, so you can manage your website moving forward.
That means you can:
Update galleries with new work
Refresh testimonials
Tweak packages as your business grows
Update availability or enquiry processes
And if you want support later, we’re always here but you won’t be stuck waiting for every small change.
We’ll Help You With Domains and Hosting Too
If the words “domain” and “hosting” make your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone.
We guide you through choosing:
Your domain (your website address)
The best hosting setup
Connecting everything so your site is live and secure
If you want to integrate an exisiting domain or are currently being held ‘hostage’ by your current provider, we can also connect you to our trusted IT partner who can assist with keeping everything streamlined.
Ready for a Wedding Vendor Website That Actually Works?
If you’re a wedding vendor or wedding venue on the Gold Coast looking for a website that’s polished, functional, and easy to manage, we’d love to help.
Book a complimentary 30-minute consult and we’ll discuss:
What’s not working with your current website
How your site could better serve your couples
The best next steps to help your business grow
As a trusted Gold Coast marketing agency for wedding vendors, The Marketing House creates websites that look stunning, perform flawlessly, and make managing your business online simple. View our services here or get in touch with us to book a complimentary consultation.
