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Got a wedding website? Cool. It's one of the best ways to communicate with your guests without going crazy on the phone or e-mail. Now, what are you going to do with it? Wedding guru, Christa Terry recommends that you include the following things (and avoid a few others) for a successful site. Here's the scoop:

1. The what, when, and where of your event. Add maps to the wedding and reception venues. This simple information will answer most of the questions your guests might have.
2. If guests are coming from out of town, use the website to make their travel arrangements easier. Include maps, hotel, and rental car information. Help them feel right at home with suggested restaurants and activities to entertain. If children are coming, make sure you include some kid-friendly ideas.
3. Your "how we met" love story. People love to delve into the personal lives of others and your story will not only provide interesting content, it will make your wedding more personal for your guests.
4. Your attendants. Give their names and tell how you know them. Again, this kind of personal information is interesting to your guests.
5. Link to wedding registries. Although etiquette experts say not to put registry information on your invitations, it still seems okay to put this information (and even link to it) on your website.
6. Avoid rambling. A little personal information is interesting; your life story from day one might be too much. Use your best judgment.
7. Avoid using copyrighted photos and information. Just like in school, no plagiarizing and watch out for TV shows, movies, music or images that you don't have the right to use.