easy tips on how to stay organized with the guest list.. helppppp! ;)

endlesslove116 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 02:59 PM

easy tips on how to stay organized with the guest list.. helppppp! ;)

i am in the process of putting my guest list on the computer now. i have made a rough draft writing each guest by hand by now i want to put them on the computer and i was wondering how other brides have stayed organized with this?? any good programs or any advice you recommend? im horrible with staying organized so i need some tips.. haha!! so tell me brides, how have you guys done your guest list on the computer?? or by hand or whatever?? i need some tips on the easiest way to keep my guest list together?? please help!!

RadiantBride Posted: Nov 10, 2008 03:04 PM

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EXCEL!!!! You can sort, cut, paste. It is great. I think I might have a template if you want it. Feel free to FM me.

LIBride1121 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 03:11 PM

Re: easy tips on how to stay organized with the guest list.. helppppp! ;)

Posted by RadiantBride

EXCEL!!!! You can sort, cut, paste. It is great. I think I might have a template if you want it. Feel free to FM me.

I agree...Excel is the best tool for staying organized. I have my guest list, responses, table seating, budget…basically everything wedding related is in Excel. It just keeps you super organized.

endlesslove116 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 03:43 PM

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yeah i thought of excel. thanks girls! the only problem is i dont have it on my labtop! =[

SFAR89 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 04:30 PM

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I used QuatroPro (Excel) its the same thing. It works well, b/c you can add and remove people w/out having to shift the whole entire list.

I guess you will just have to use a word program and write a list, and just write one right under the other.

E-J2009 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 09:01 PM

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I used Martha Stewart weddings under tools and guests. It can track invites sent, std and responses. You can also print reports that beaks it down by grooms side/brides side or by event bridal shower/reception/ e-party. It was great. Even if you don't use it I would definately check it out.

mf2009 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 09:45 PM

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Whatever you do just make sure you have a hard copy. I learned the hard way!

MrsList09 Posted: Nov 10, 2008 09:49 PM

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I keep mine in my google docs file so I can update it wherever I am and so can FH. Then when we're ready to do the actual envelopes I'll put it in Excel and do a mail merge.