Duva

Duva is a web-based wedding workspace that combines a wedding site, guest records, RSVPs, messaging and planning tools. It is best suited to couples managing multiple ceremonies or a guest list of 500 or more. The free core is substantial, while message credits, premium stationery and advanced planning are paid add-ons.

Overview

Duva puts practical wedding information and coordination in one place. Its site builder supports schedule, travel, gallery, registry, FAQ and RSVP pages, so guests can find the essentials without a separate information hub. The service supports weddings of any tradition, from a single ceremony to multi-day celebrations, and its multiple-event support is particularly useful when attendance differs from one ceremony to another.

There is no custom-domain option, which matters to couples seeking a fully branded address. Duva also collects account and guest details, RSVP and event information, usage data, uploaded files and technical data. Card checkout is handled by Stripe-hosted pages, and full card numbers do not reach Duva's servers.

Key features

Guests can RSVP through a personalized link or by looking up their household by name, without creating a Duva account or installing an app. That removes a common access barrier. The workflow has an important limitation: an answer counts only after submission on the browser page. Replying directly to an SMS or WhatsApp message does not record the RSVP, so invitations should state that clearly.

For multi-event weddings, hosts assign guests to individual ceremonies and monitor headcounts and responses separately. CSV import and per-event assignments make the guest list practical for larger celebrations; Duva positions it for 500-plus guests. The free planner includes a categorized checklist, estimate-versus-actual budget tracking and a vendor tracker, giving couples a useful baseline rather than only an invitation page.

Messaging can send invitations and reminders by SMS to +1 numbers and by WhatsApp to supported numbers outside +1. Save-the-dates offer more than 25 animated designs, mixing free and premium choices. Paid Planner Pro adds seating charts, an AI assistant and a daily email digest of upcoming tasks, filling the main gaps in the free planning toolkit.

Pricing

The platform is free at no cost and includes the website, RSVP, guest list, checklist, budget and vendor tracker. It is the sensible starting point for couples who can communicate without built-in broadcasts and do not need premium design or seating tools.

All paid options are one-time purchases rather than recurring subscriptions. Couples needing only occasional broadcasts can start with 100 credits; larger guest lists should budget for the 500-, 1,500- or 3,000-credit bundles. A premium design is cheaper than Signature but supplies only one design and none of Signature's branding controls.

Platforms

Duva is offered on the web. Guests do not need a Duva app or account to respond, which makes browser access suitable for mixed-device guest lists.

Who it's for

Choose Duva for a traditional or multi-day wedding that needs separate ceremony assignments, headcounts and RSVPs, especially with a large guest list or a desire to combine planning and guest communication. It also suits couples who prefer one-time purchases. Look elsewhere if a custom domain, app-based guest experience or direct message replies are essential.

Pros and cons

Pros

• One free workspace covers the website, RSVPs, guest list and core planning records.
• Separate event assignments and headcounts fit multi-ceremony celebrations.
• CSV import and a 500-plus-guest orientation support larger lists.
• Household lookup and account-free browser RSVPs reduce guest friction.
• One-time pricing avoids ongoing subscription renewal.

Cons

• SMS and WhatsApp messaging require paid credits, with only 100 included in the $10 unlock.
• Message replies do not register as RSVPs; guests must use the browser form.
• No custom domain is offered.
• Seating charts, AI assistance and task digests are reserved for Planner Pro.
• Premium save-the-date designs and branding controls cost extra.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Wedding Website Builders.

Wedence is a better fit if you want Android, iOS and web access, an animated invite, guestbook and unlimited guest list on its free plan.

Pick Joy (WithJoy) instead for a free mobile-and-web service with unlimited guests, an all-in-one registry, mobile app and hundreds of digital invites.

Planning.Wedding suits couples wanting a free cross-platform planning set that also covers itinerary, venues, notes, files and post-wedding photos.

Choose The Knot Wedding Websites for free customizable templates with RSVP collection, registry links and guest messaging.

Vowesta is a free alternative with everything included.

Git Hitched is a free self-hosted or web option.

Kleap is a web publishing alternative with a free account and paid monthly plan.

RSVP Hub is preferable when unlimited events and RSVPs, QR tickets and check-in are the priority.

Verdict

Duva is a strong choice for couples who want a free wedding site tied to structured guest management, multiple-event tracking and basic planning. Its main advantage is the cohesive workflow and one-time upgrade model. Look elsewhere if you need a custom domain, a native guest app, or RSVP replies captured directly from text and WhatsApp messages.