The Our Story page is the most personal part of your wedding website, and often the one couples put off. It does not need to be long or polished. Guests visit it to smile, to learn a detail they did not know and to see a few photos. This guide gives you five structures that work, original examples in different tones, caption ideas and a short list of things to leave out.
What makes a good Our Story section
- Short. A minute of reading on a phone is plenty. Two short paragraphs or three captioned photos are enough.
- Specific. One real detail ("we met in the queue for the last train") beats three general ones ("we instantly clicked").
- Warm, not private. Write for the whole guest list, from your grandmother to your colleagues.
- In your voice. If you would never say "soulmate" out loud, do not write it.
Five structures that work
| Structure | Best for | How it opens |
|---|---|---|
| How we met | A memorable first meeting | "We met on a rainy Tuesday in a bookshop that has since closed." |
| A short timeline | Long relationships with clear milestones | "2019: first date. 2021: first flat. 2026: the question." |
| Two voices | Couples who remember things differently | "Her version: … His version: …" |
| Three moments in photos | Couples who prefer pictures to words | Three photos, one line each |
| The proposal | A proposal story everyone keeps asking about | "He had planned a sunset. It rained." |
Pick one. Mixing a timeline, two voices and a proposal story on one small page feels crowded.
Examples you can adapt
These couples are fictional; the examples are written for this guide. Change the details, keep the shape.
How we met, warm
"We met at a friend's birthday dinner in 2019, sitting at the wrong end of the table and laughing at the same terrible joke. Clara stayed for one more drink; Julian missed his last bus. Seven years, two cities and one very patient dog later, we are getting married, and we would love you to be there."
How we met, light
"Daisy borrowed Wyatt's pen at a pub quiz and never gave it back. He has been trying to get it back ever since. The pen is still missing. We are getting married anyway."
A short timeline
"2018: we meet on the first day of university. 2020: we move into a flat with a broken heater. 2023: we adopt Pepper, who runs the house. 2026: a question on a windy beach, and a yes."
Two voices
"Her version: I noticed him because he was the only one who brought snacks to the meeting. His version: I brought the snacks so she would notice me. We both agree on the ending."
The proposal
"Julian planned a picnic at the spot where we had our first date. Then it poured. He proposed under a bus shelter with a slightly soggy ring box, and it was perfect."
For a reserved couple
"We met through friends in 2020 and have been inseparable since. We cannot wait to celebrate with the people who have been part of our story."
Our wedding website wording guide has more examples for the welcome, the details and the reply page.
Photo captions
If your design shows a few photos with a short line under each, the captions do most of the storytelling. Keep each one to a single short line:
- "The first photo of us, and the worst haircut of 2019"
- "Our first flat, the morning after we got the keys"
- "Pepper, the real head of the household"
- "The bus shelter where he asked"
- "Lisbon, the trip where we started planning all this"
A good caption says where or when, and adds one human detail.
Choosing the photos
- Three or four is enough. Choose different moments, not three versions of the same holiday.
- Mix close and wide. One close photo of the two of you, one with a place in it, one candid.
- Check the crop. Many designs show photos in a portrait or square frame; a wide landscape shot may lose the edges. Preview on your phone.
- Use photos you are happy for everyone to see. Your guest list includes people you know less well.
- Ask before using photos of other people, such as friends in a group shot.
What to leave out
- Ex-partners and how you "stole" each other. Funny to you, awkward for guests.
- Inside jokes nobody else understands. One is charming; three is a private conversation.
- Private details. Home addresses, workplaces, children's full names and travel dates belong elsewhere, if anywhere.
- Long lists of firsts. First film, first meal and first argument quickly become a list.
- Anything you would not read aloud at the reception.
A quick process if you are stuck
- Each of you writes three moments on a sheet of paper, without looking at the other's list.
- Compare. Keep the moments on both lists, plus one that only one of you remembered.
- Pick the structure from the table above that fits those moments.
- Write one or two sentences per moment, then cut every sentence that does not add a detail.
- Read it aloud. If it sounds like you, it is ready.
- Show it to one friend who knows you both. If they smile at least once, you have the right details.
How the Our Story page works on our wedding websites
Every one of our designs has an Our Story page: a short intro line of up to 200 characters and 3 story photos, each with a caption of up to 60 characters, shown in the frames of the design. You crop each photo to its frame in your panel and preview the page before you publish. You can also choose music for this page, a track made for your website, your own file or none, and turn the page off if you prefer. Open the Olive & Ivory demo on your phone to see an Our Story page, read the features, or start with how to make a wedding website on your phone. Our checklist of what to put on your wedding website covers the other pages.
FAQ
How long should the Our Story section be?
Short enough to read in about a minute on a phone: two short paragraphs, or three or four photos with one-line captions. Guests visit to enjoy a few details and photos, not to read a long account. If in doubt, cut it in half.
Should we write Our Story in first or third person?
Either works; first person ("we met…") feels warmer and more natural for most couples. Third person ("Clara and Julian met…") can suit a formal wedding. Pick one and keep it for the whole page, including captions.
What if we do not have a cute how-we-met story?
You do not need one. Write two or three ordinary, specific moments: a first trip, a first home, a pet, a favorite place. Guests enjoy honest details more than a dramatic story, and a short, simple page is perfectly fine.
Do we need an Our Story section at all?
No. It is optional, and many couples skip it or keep it to a single line and a photo. If you leave it out, make sure the rest of the website still has your names, the date and the details guests need.