Purchasing a Custom Domain

Getting Your Own Custom Domain

A custom domain like alexandjamie.com gives your wedding website a polished, professional feel.

Why Get a Custom Domain?

Benefits:

• Cleaner, more memorable URL
• More professional appearance
• Easier to share verbally
• No "marrythedetails.com" branding
• Keep the domain after your wedding

Best for:

• Couples who want a premium feel
• Wedding websites featured on invitations
• Those planning to keep the site long-term

Checking Domain Availability

1. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Domain
2. Click Add Custom Domain
3. Enter your desired domain
4. We'll check availability instantly

Popular extensions:

• .com — Most common, most recognized
• .wedding — Perfect for weddings
• .love — Romantic option
• .us — If .com is taken

Pricing

Custom domains through Marry The Details:

Standard pricing:

• $18/year (.com, .net, .org)
• $25/year (.wedding, .love)
• Includes DNS management
• Includes SSL certificate
• Includes renewal reminders

Why purchase through us?

• Automatic setup — no technical configuration
• Works immediately
• One bill for everything
• Support if issues arise

Purchase Process

1. Find an available domain
2. Click Purchase Domain
3. Review the pricing
4. Complete payment
5. Domain is configured automatically
6. Your site is live on the new domain within minutes!

Already Own a Domain?

If you bought a domain elsewhere (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.):

1. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Domain
2. Click Connect Existing Domain
3. Follow the DNS setup instructions
4. See our [Setting Up DNS Records](/help/setting-up-dns-records) guide

Domain Name Ideas

Format options:

• alexandjamie.com
• thefuturegarcias.com
• soontobesmiths.com
• alexlovesjaime.com
• garciawedding.com

If your ideal .com is taken:

• Add your wedding year: alexandjamie2026.com
• Try a different extension: alexandjamie.wedding
• Use "the" prefix: thealexandjamie.com
• Get creative: sayidowithalex.com

After Purchase

Once your domain is active:

What happens automatically:

• SSL certificate installed (HTTPS)
• Domain points to your site
• Old subdomain still works (redirects)

What you should do:

• Update any shared links
• Test the new domain
• Check that HTTPS shows secure
• Update your email signature

Renewal

Annual renewal:

• Domain renews automatically each year
• We email 30 days before renewal
• Cancel anytime from Settings

If you don't renew:

• Domain enters grace period (30 days)
• Someone else could buy it
• Your site reverts to subdomain only

After the Wedding

Your domain options post-wedding:

• Keep it active as a memory site
• Let it expire (no charge after you cancel)
• Use it for a family website
• Forward to your photo gallery

Pro Tip: Secure your domain early — even before your site is ready. Popular names get taken quickly, especially around engagement season!