How do you manage your guest list? (With poll)

alexlynn7 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 09:57 AM

How do you manage your guest list? (With poll)

i started out using the guest list manager on the knot, simply because that was the website that i discovered first. but the more i use it, the more i find it quirky and confusing.

the liw guest list manager seems overly simplistic and doesn't have all the features as the one on the knot (hint, hint, ron and liz )

haven't even looked at the one on wedding channel. maybe it's just my computer, but that site is so SLOW.

how do you guys manage your guest lists? do you have a favorite website or do you just do it by hand?

JenniferLee111204 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:00 AM

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i put it into microsoft excel.

then, i also made a seperate rsvp list that automatically takes what i am paying per head, and as the people rsvp, i input the invite #, and the # of people, and it calculates the amount owed to wcc, minus the amount we've paid.

if anyone wants the template, FM me!

jennifer

patti08 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:03 AM

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Also using excel spread sheet.

diamondgrlie Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:04 AM

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Pen and paper AND LIW

randella Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:05 AM

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Posted by patti08

Also using excel spread sheet.

me too

Jan05Bride Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:08 AM

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Excel Spreadsheet.

It has three tabs:
Bride's Side
Groom's Side
Table Arrangements

Under the Bride & Groom's tab I had sub categories:
Mom's Side
Dad's Side
Family Friends
Friends
Coworkers
Misc.

Then I have subtotals and a grand total at the top of the first tab .

CubanBride Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:11 AM

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I downloaded an excel spreasheet from microsoft.com.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:18 AM

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I used two things - an Act Database where I kept all names and addresses and had subfields with who was to be invited to the shower, bachelorette and wedding, so I could print the lists by choosing the field. Then I linked this to an excel spreadsheet so it automatically updated who was and wasn't coming. It worked better than imagined!

CaCRmr Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:27 AM

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Microsoft Excel...all the way

FH laughs because when we discuss something I say to him, 'Wait, let me get the spreadsheet.'

d&d05 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 10:30 AM

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I use excel too.

oakslady Posted: Sep 30, 2004 04:39 PM

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i am old fashioned i have a black notebook full of all the names etc
just makes it easier cause i can drag it around with me

luckybride2004 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 04:40 PM

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Posted by CaCRmr

Microsoft Excel...all the way

FH laughs because when we discuss something I say to him, 'Wait, let me get the spreadsheet.'

We are the same except it is FH that is getting the spreadsheet!!

Stacey04 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 04:41 PM

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I made up the list with pen and paper.

Then when it was time to get serious and start doing invitations I used an excel sheet.

This way it was pre-numbered for my rsvp envelopes.

I used a yes, no and # of people column.

dkwife Posted: Sep 30, 2004 04:45 PM

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Posted by CaCRmr

Microsoft Excel...all the way

FH laughs because when we discuss something I say to him, 'Wait, let me get the spreadsheet.'

I did that too

wc0143 Posted: Sep 30, 2004 04:47 PM

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Posted by CaCRmr

Microsoft Excel...all the way

FH laughs because when we discuss something I say to him, 'Wait, let me get the spreadsheet.'

That was me!!!!!!! I had a spreadsheet for everything and was very upset when the home computer didn't have Excel only SPREADSHEET and all my formatting/sorting/etc would be gone!!!