Comparison

Wedlock vs Joy for wedding websites and planning

Joy centres on the guest-facing wedding website, RSVP flow, travel information, and registry. Wedlock centres on the couple’s working plan, with the website and RSVP information linked to it.

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Quick verdict

Joy fits when the wedding website is the main decision. Wedlock fits when the website sits within a shared planning workspace.

Joy

For a wedding website, online RSVPs, travel tools, and registry options.

Wedlock

For keeping tasks, guests, budget, tables, and the wedding website together.

Guest experience

Send yourself a test RSVP from each service before inviting guests, especially if you have more than one event or meal choice.

Website first or plan first?

Joy describes its product as a free wedding website builder with RSVPs, guest list management, and travel tools. It suits couples focused on what guests will see.

Wedlock brings a section-by-section website editor, desktop and mobile previews, design presets and private drafts into the same workspace as your plan. Publish website changes when ready; collect replies through separate RSVP links, not the website itself.

Choose based on the work you repeat

Start with Joy if you expect to spend most of your time writing a guest-facing website, comparing styles, and collecting replies. Start with Wedlock if you expect to spend it agreeing tasks, managing a budget, and changing the table plan.

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Last reviewed 15 September 2026. Features, availability, and pricing change, so check these published product pages before you decide.

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