Project Overview
Built a comprehensive wedding website to celebrate Michelle and my special day, featuring a custom photo gallery, PWA capabilities, and extensive performance optimizations. The site achieved a Lighthouse performance score of 90 on desktop and 72 on mobile despite being heavily image-focused.
The project showcased advanced frontend development techniques including lazy loading, optimized asset delivery, and smooth scrolling parallax effects, all while maintaining fast load times across all devices.
Technologies Used
Key Features & Highlights
Performance Optimization
Achieved Lighthouse performance score of 90 on desktop and 72 on mobile through advanced optimization techniques including lazy loading and asset optimization.
Progressive Web App
Fully installable PWA with offline capabilities, allowing guests to access wedding information even without internet connectivity.
Custom Photo Gallery
Built a custom swipeable photo gallery in React with smooth animations and optimized image loading for the best viewing experience.
Parallax Scrolling
Implemented smooth scrolling parallax effects using Framer Motion for an engaging and modern user experience.
Mobile Optimization
Extensively optimized for mobile devices with responsive design and performance considerations for various network conditions.
Analytics Integration
Integrated Facebook Pixel and analytics tracking to monitor guest engagement and website performance.
The Challenge & Solution
The Challenge
The Solution
Performance Results
The wedding website successfully balanced visual appeal with performance optimization, achieving excellent Lighthouse scores despite being heavily image-focused. The implementation of advanced optimization techniques resulted in fast loading times and smooth user experience across all devices.
The PWA capabilities and mobile optimization ensured guests could access wedding information reliably, while the performance optimizations provided a seamless browsing experience that enhanced the overall celebration.
