Password-protected wedding website vs. guest match

Compare shared passwords and guest-match privacy for wedding websites.

Short answer

A shared password is familiar but easy to forward. Guest-match privacy asks guests to identify themselves against the guest list, which can feel smoother and gives hosts more control.

Shared passwords are simple but leaky

A password is easy to explain, yet guests often forward it alongside the link. If the site includes private event details, that can weaken the boundary.

Guest match keeps access tied to the list

Guest-match privacy checks a visitor against the known guest list, making the portal feel personal without asking everyone to remember one shared secret.

Choose based on guest comfort

If your guest list is still forming, start open or password-protected. If you already know the invited households, guest match is usually the cleaner long-term choice.

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