Frequently Asked Questions

About .WEDDING Domain Names

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Last Updated: April 8, 2015 12:15 PM

This domain name extension renews at the same cost (tier) it is registered. For example, if you register a domain for $100, the cost to renew it each year will be $100.

Weddings are both joyous and stressful events for all participants. The .wedding domain name offers a collaborative space to plan and organize a wedding online. Invite guests, put together registries, plan showers, share ingenious ideas on how to pull off an on-budget wedding, and have guests feel more connected with .wedding.

Registration Phases

The .wedding launch is divided into two registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise) and Pre-Registration (General Availability.) Each phase has specific application requirements:

Pre-Registration

Pre-registration gives you the best possible chance of securing a domain name before it's available to the general public, but it doesn't guarantee you will get it. You can only pre-register for General Availability, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.

Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.

Trademark Holders Registration - Sunrise

From January 28, 2015 at 16:00 UTC to March 30, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .wedding domain containing their owned mark, before it's available to the public.

Trademark validation goes through the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), which is an ICANN global repository for trademark data. Visit the TMCH website for information on registering a trademark.

Bulk .wedding registration is not supported during Sunrise.

If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we cannot refund the application fee.

NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee.

Pre-Registration - General Availability

Beginning April 8, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can register .wedding domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bulk .wedding registration is supported during General Availability.

Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.

NOTE: If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee.

Registration Information

For up-to-date information on .wedding, click here.

Who can register .wedding domain names?

Anyone can register .wedding domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

These domain names can only support 3-63 characters (with a minimum of 3 characters), and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except as the first or last characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. The .wedding domain supports IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) in the following languages: French, German, and Spanish.

Which registry controls .wedding domain names?

Minds + Machines manages and supports the .wedding extension.

For how long can I register .wedding domain names?

You can register a .wedding domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.

When do .wedding domain names renew?

This domain name extension renews at the same cost (tier) it is registered. For example, if you register a domain for $100, the cost to renew it each year will be $100.

We'll attempt to auto-renew your .wedding domain name on its expiration date. We will park .wedding domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, the domain name will be cancelled and removed from your account.

Can I transfer .wedding domain names to my account with you?

Yes. See Transfer domain to COMPANY_NAME for details on the transfer process.

Can I transfer .wedding domain names from you to another registrar?

Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Another Registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.

Can I add privacy and protection to .wedding domain names?

Domains by Proxy Private Registration is offered for .wedding domain names, but Protected Registration is not available.

Can I backorder .wedding domain names?

No. We currently do not support the backorder of .wedding domain names.

Can I move .wedding domain names to another account with you?

Yes. See Moving a Domain Name Out of Your Account to start the account move process.

Can I update the contact information for .wedding domain names?

Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.

Are there nameserver requirements for my .wedding domain names?

One nameserver is required for .wedding domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. IPv4, IPv6, ICANN and Vanity nameservers are supported.