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title: "RSVP Event Website Setup Guide"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/rsvp-event-website-setup-guide/"
description: "In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps you need to create an RSVP event website from start to finish. You can use this guide for these types of RSVP we…"
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area: "The Events Calendar"
date: "2022-08-17"
last_modified: "2022-08-17"
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# RSVP Event Website Setup Guide

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to create an RSVP event website from start to finish.

You can use this guide for these types of RSVP websites, for example:

- Weddings
- Birthday parties
- Church events
- Conferences that don’t require a fee
- Religious gatherings
- Funerals or memorials
- Author signings or readings
- Corporate trainings or lunches
- Family or school reunions
- Graduations
- Holiday events

Check out [our blog post](https://theeventscalendar.com/blog/tips/create-a-custom-rsvp-website-in-wordpress/) on RSVP website creation for inspiration.

Getting Started with WordPress

Before we can dive into the details of creating a custom RSVP event website, we first need to get set up with WordPress. Here, you’ll also learn the basics of setting up themes and plugins on your WordPress site. Let’s take a look at how to get our website started!

- [Getting Started with WordPress](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/getting-started-with-wordpress/)
- [Install a WordPress Theme](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/install-a-wordpress-theme/)
- [How To Create a Child Theme (and Why)](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/how-to-create-a-child-theme-and-why/)
- [Installing a WordPress Plugin](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/downloading-and-installing-the-plugin/)

Using the Kadence Theme and Starter Templates

In this section, we’ll take a look at how to utilize the Kadence Theme and its starter templates to spin up a fully-designed RSVP event website in no time!

- [Using Kadence Theme with The Events Calendar](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/kadence-theme/)

Creating and Using RSVPs

Now that your website is all set up, you’re up to the most important part, creating your RSVPs! In this section, we’ll share all of the details you need to set up and customize your RSVPs to suit your needs.

- [Embedding Tickets, RSVPs, and Attendees with Shortcodes](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/tickets-shortcodes/)
- [Creating RSVPs with Event Tickets](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/event-rsvps/)
- [Customizing Event RSVPs](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/customize-rsvp/)

Customizing Your RSVP Event Website

Here are the final steps to creating your customized RSVP event website. Feel free to pick and choose the articles that add the features you’re looking for, including adding events, virtual and hybrid events, and custom email marketing campaigns.

- [Creating Events](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/create-event/)
- [Creating Virtual and Hybrid Events](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/create-virtual-event/)
- [How to Change Wording in The Events Calendar](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/custom-wording/)
- [Customizing The Events Calendar with CSS](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/customize-css/)