How do I use sides (bride/groom)?

Tag guests as belonging to the bride's side or groom's side for organization and seating.

Plan requirement: Standard or Pro plan

Short answer: Assign a side to each guest in their profile - this helps with filtering, seating, and keeping lists organized.

Assigning sides

  1. Go to Guests and find the guest
  2. Click to edit their details
  3. Find the Side field
  4. Select Bride's side, Groom's side, or Both
  5. Click Save

When importing guests

Include a "Side" column in your import spreadsheet:
- Use "Bride" or "Groom" (check the template for exact values)
- Guests without a side assignment can be updated later

Using sides

Once assigned, you can:
- Filter your guest list by side
- View counts for each side
- Export side-specific lists
- Balance seating between sides
- Send emails to one side only

Common values

  • Bride's side - Bride's family and friends
  • Groom's side - Groom's family and friends
  • Both - Mutual friends or shared connections
  • No side - Vendors or others who don't fit

Tips

  • Sides help balance seating at the reception
  • Some couples assign sides to households rather than individuals
  • You can still seat people together regardless of side
  • Sides don't affect how guests RSVP or receive invitations
  • Consider using "Both" for mutual friends you both knew before meeting

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