Update the first part of your WedSites URL to create a different web address for your wedding site.
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Your subdomain is the first part of your WedSites URL (like "yournames.wedsites.com"). You can change it if you need a different address!
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If your site is at emilyand jordan.wedsites.com, your subdomain is emilyandjordan.
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This is your site's address on WedSites before you set up a custom domain!
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Every wedding site comes with a permanent web address made of three friendly words, something like gentle-ivory-peony.wedsites.com. You'll find it in Settings under Your permanent web address, with a Copy link button next to it.
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Here's the lovely part: this address always works, whatever subdomain you pick later. If you choose a subdomain, the permanent address simply forwards guests to it. Change your subdomain again and it still forwards, to the new one.
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So if you're not ready to decide on a subdomain yet, you can share your permanent address right away and sort the pretty URL out later.
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You made a typo. "Emiy" instead of "Emily"
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You want something shorter. "EmilyAndJordanRodriguezKim" is too long, try "EmAndJ"
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Your plans changed. Name change, rebranding, or you just want something different
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Better match your hashtag. Make your URL match your wedding hashtag
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Your site moves to the new address!
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If you haven't picked a subdomain yet, this field is empty and shows your permanent web address as a greyed-out hint. That's just a reminder of where your site lives right now, so you can leave it empty for as long as you like.
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Want to go back to your permanent address? Clear the field and save. Your site returns to the three-word address, and nothing is lost.
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Letters and numbers only. No spaces or special characters.
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Hyphens are usually OK. "emily-and-jordan" works.
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Must be unique. No one else can have the same subdomain.
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Case doesn't matter. "EmilyAndJordan" and "emilyandjordan" are treated the same (usually displayed lowercase).
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Keep it reasonable. Most systems have length limits.
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When you enter a new subdomain, the system usually tells you right away if it's available.
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If your first choice is taken, try:
- Adding your wedding year: "emilyandjordan2026"
- Using your last name: "thekims"
- Using initials: "eandjk"
- Getting creative: "emjforever"
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Your permanent web address still works. It follows you to the new subdomain, so any link you shared using it keeps working. This is your safety net.
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The old subdomain stops working. Guests who try to visit the old subdomain won't reach your site.
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Links break. Any links you've shared (in emails, social media, save-the-dates) won't work anymore.
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Bookmarks break. Guests who bookmarked your old address will get an error.
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This is why changing your subdomain requires caution!
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Early on, before you've shared it widely. Best time to change.
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After a major change. Name change after marriage, for example.
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If there's a serious error. Typo or embarrassing mistake.
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When you're sure it's necessary. The hassle of updating links might not be worth it otherwise.
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After you've already shared it everywhere. Save-the-dates are printed, emails are sent, etc. Too late!
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Just because. If your current subdomain works fine, leave it.
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For minor improvements. "emily-jordan" vs "emilyandjordan" isn't worth the hassle if people already know the first one.
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If you change your subdomain, you need to update:
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Any printed materials (if they haven't been sent yet)
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Email signatures
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Social media posts
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Previous text messages or emails - maybe send an update!
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QR codes (if you've created any)
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A tip to save yourself the trouble next time: QR codes and printed links made from your permanent web address never need updating, because that address follows you wherever you move.
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If you've already shared your old subdomain, let guests know:
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"Our wedding website has a new address! Visit us at new-url.wedsites.com"
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Send this via email, text, or social media so guests don't get frustrated by broken links!
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Subdomain: yourname.wedsites.com (free, provided by WedSites)
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Custom domain: yourname.com (you purchase and own it)
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If you're going to use a custom domain anyway, your subdomain matters less since guests will use the custom domain!
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Technically yes, but don't! Every time you change it:
- Old links break
- Guests get confused
- You have to update everything again
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Pick one and stick with it!
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Most systems allow subdomains of reasonable length. If yours is super long, consider abbreviating:
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Too long: "emilymariarodriguezandjordanalexanderkim"
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Better: "emilyandjordan" or "rodriguezkim"
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After changing:
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Double-check spelling before you finalize!
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Keep it simple. Shorter is easier to share and less likely to have errors.
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Ask for a second opinion. Have your partner or a friend review it.
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Think long-term. Will this subdomain still make sense in a year?
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Some couples change their subdomain after the wedding to reflect their married name:
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Before: "emilyandjordan.wedsites.com"
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After: "thekims.wedsites.com"
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This is fine if you're keeping your site live! Just remember guests won't be able to find it at the old address.
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Changing your subdomain is possible, but it's best to get it right the first time to avoid broken links and confused guests!
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