Guestlist Question...

MarcellaBella Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:34 PM

Guestlist Question...

I am trying to update my list which I lost, and will need to re-enter all the names again.. what are you guys using?? do you have some software? or are you just using regular Word ?? my list needs to be alphabetized too

Mrs2Be Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:37 PM

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I'm using Excel. You can sort your colums so it's alphabetized.

I also created a row for 'total guests' and put a Sum function in there so as I mark guests as coming, it automatically updates my final headcount.

If my computer crashes...I'm in deep trouble!

MarcellaBella Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:39 PM

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I SUCK at Excel.. I am a complete jackass with that program lol It would take me forever!

sha11209 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:39 PM

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I used word. I did a table w/columns and rows. I did it like this:name/address/response/# of people.
It worked well to have it all there. You can also put table # if you want. It has become like a security blanket, it's pretty funny! I don't go anywhere w/o it!! There is also an option that allows you to sort alphabetically(just put there last names first and first names last.

sha11209 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:40 PM

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Definately save it to a disk!!!

ddunne23 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:49 PM

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I know theknot.com has a guest list manager on it that seemed to be pretty good. You put all the info in there and it manages it for you. You can note whether people RSVP, keep track of gifts etc. I started to use it but then decided I'd just keep it in Excel...that was more convenient for me.

MarcellaBella Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:52 PM

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I lost the disk!!! I have no clue where it is.. but of course I'm sure it'll turn up when it I've made up a new one! HA!!

Hey, how do you alphabetize it? in Word, I mean.

lilmrs Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:53 PM

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I too am using excel.

Niecey Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:55 PM

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I am using Excel and it is so handy. I used a mail merge with Word for my envelopes, place cards, etc. I am tracking my gifts (wedding and shower), my responses, etc.

If you do columns or a table in Word you can easiliy sort and alphabetize your list. Do you have yours in a table in Word? If so, I can tell you how to sort.

There are some bridal softwares out there too..that can do all of the above. A couple of my friends used them and loved them.

vamdep Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:57 PM

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I used Excel and emailed a copy of everything to my mom and to myself at work- just in case (now it's on all our computers).

MarcellaBella Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:57 PM

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Yes, I have them in Word.. I suck at Excel.. I can't believe I lost my disk!! I had such a nice set-up too =(

LisaT Posted: Sep 11, 2002 04:58 PM

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I created a table in word - you can alphabetize it by using the sort feature. Tell it what column you want to sort by and in what order (A-Z)

michele31 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 05:25 PM

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I am using Excel. I have it said at home and work, so that helps me a lot. I e-mail myself any changes.

MarcellaBella Posted: Sep 11, 2002 05:25 PM

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Thanks guys!!!

LizD Posted: Sep 11, 2002 06:49 PM

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I used Excel ans well. Using the columns you can really get all the infor you need in there in a great format. I also backed it up on disc, so if anything ever happens, I will always have it..

Sasha96 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 07:19 PM

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I'm also using Excel! I've also color coded the list (by relationship to my FH and I). I always color code stuff!

jennbaby Posted: Sep 11, 2002 07:48 PM

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I also used excel

zac1228 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 07:52 PM

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Excel. I am so anal. I have a spreadsheet for everything.

diamondgrl1 Posted: Sep 11, 2002 07:52 PM

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ok this is probably a dumb question but im going to ask anyway so everyone can laugh....what is excel? al this time ive been writing my list like they did 20 years ago....i guess im stuck in the stone age...help!

Niecey Posted: Sep 11, 2002 09:33 PM

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Excel is a spreadsheet program made by Microsoft. (the same people who make Word). It is part of most versions of Microsoft Office.

A spreadsheet is set up like a grid and you type things into rows and columns! You can save it, edit it, delete, change fonts, sort, etc. Makes it easier than re-writing that list, huh?