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
Go to Guests and find the guest
Click to edit their details
Find the Side field
Select [Partner 1]'s side, [Partner 2]'s side, or Both (the labels match the couple names configured in Settings)
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
[Partner 1]'s side - Their family and friends
[Partner 2]'s side - Their 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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