Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

OK, so I am trying to figure out a way to make a master list of my guest list on the computer. Is there an easy way of doing this? I was going to make a word document and make a table, but I want it to be in alphabetical order. Is there a way the computer can automatically alphabetize the list as I enter the names? Should I make an excel sheet instead? Is there a program I should go out and buy? Am I just a spazz? I would like this master list to eventually be my thank you card list, Christmas card list, etc....

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

Do you have microsoft excel?

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

Yes I have excel... do I know how to use it? Not really.

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

I used excel and you can have it put it in alpha order for you. I think that would be easier than word.

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

I use the guest list manager tool on www.weddingchannel.com. It's very helpful - it helps you organize names, whose guest (yours or your FH), addresses, invites, etc.

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

Wedhead, I'm getting married at NRC the day after you!

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

Excel is pretty easy. Just put the names in the first column, # of adults in second column, # of kids in third, addresses in 4th and any other info in subsequent columns. Then highlight the entire spreadsheet and hit the button that says AtoZ (with an arrow) and it will alphabetize the whole thing for you.

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

Thanks, I'll give your suggestions a try!

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

You can also add columns to track RSVPs and thank yous.

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

I have an excel spreadsheet without about 20 columns

Title
Last
First
Additional Wording
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Engagement Party
Gift
RSVP
Wedding
Gift
RSVP

(Plus others...u get the idea)

Re: Silly computer question: How do you keep your guest list organized?

I was sort of lazy. I bought this wedding organizer program: iDo 2005. This program organizes your vendors, invitations, budget, guest list, gift tracking, seating charts, etc.

But I did that before joining LIW!! Now I see I could've done the same thing here on this site!
Oh well,