Configuring date and time format
Learn how to customize date and time formats using locale settings, 24-hour time, and custom formatting.
Customize how dates and times display throughout your wedding website and planning tools.
How to configure
Go to Settings in your main navigation
Find the "Region and locale" section
Set your preferences:
Date locale - Choose the language/region for date formatting
24-hour time - Check this box for 24-hour time format (like 14:30 instead of 2:30 PM)
Date format - Choose from preset formats or create a custom one
Click Save changes
Custom date format
If the preset formats don't work for you, create a custom format using placeholders:
%Y- Full year (e.g., 2025)%B- Full month name (e.g., January)%-m- Month number without zero padding (1-12)%-d- Day number without zero padding (1-31)
The system warns: "Don't hard-code fixed dates." Use only placeholders so your date updates automatically.
What it affects
Date and time formatting applies to:
- Your wedding website
- Ecards
- Task due dates
- Event dates and times
- Timeline activities
- Email communications
Tips
Match your locale. US couples typically use month/day/year. Many other countries use day/month/year. Choose what your guests expect.
24-hour time for international weddings. If you have guests from countries that use 24-hour time, consider enabling it for clarity.
Preview your website. After changing the format, check your website to make sure dates look right.
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