How does Add to Calendar work?

Let guests save your wedding events directly to their personal calendars.

Short answer: The Add to Calendar button lets guests download your event details to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or other calendar apps.

What Add to Calendar does

When guests click the button:
- Downloads an .ics calendar file
- Includes event date, time, and location
- Adds to their preferred calendar app
- Sets a reminder for your event

Where it appears

Add to Calendar can appear on:
- Your wedding website (schedule/events section)
- RSVP confirmation page
- Digital invitations

Setting up your events

For Add to Calendar to work correctly:
1. Go to your event settings
2. Enter the correct date and time
3. Add the venue address
4. Include the event name

Timezone considerations

The calendar event uses your wedding timezone:
- Set your timezone in Settings
- Guests' calendars convert to their local time
- Double-check the timezone is correct before sharing

If guests report wrong times

Common causes:
- Incorrect timezone setting
- Date format confusion
- Daylight saving time differences

To fix:
1. Check Settings > Timezone
2. Verify your event date and time
3. Ask guests to re-add the event

Tips

  • Test the Add to Calendar button yourself first
  • Verify all event details are correct
  • Set your timezone before sending invitations
  • Include the venue address for map integration
  • Consider your guests' timezones when setting times

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