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WedPlanner vs Google Sheets

Many Filipino couples start in Google Sheets. That works until RSVPs, seating, and vendor deposits scatter across tabs and chat threads. WedPlanner replaces the fragile spreadsheet stack with one wedding workspace.

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Verdict

Keep Sheets for one-off calculations. Switch to WedPlanner when guest count, PHP deposits, and day-of logistics need a single source of truth.

Best for WedPlanner

Couples past the ‘rough budget tab’ stage who need shared guests, RSVPs, seating, and vendor tracking.

Best for Sheets

Very early brainstorming, custom finance models, or couples who enjoy building their own templates from scratch.

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Feature comparison

Snapshot based on publicly marketed capabilities — verify details on each product before you decide.

FeatureWedPlannerSheets
Custom formulasPartialYes
Guest list + RSVP syncYesManual
PHP budget categoriesYesDIY
Seating chart UIProNo
Website RSVPProNo
Vendor directory (PH)YesNo
Partner permissionsProShared file access
Mobile-friendly planningYesPartial
Templates for Filipino weddingsYesDIY
Cost to startFree tierFree (Google account)

Going deeper on WedPlanner vs Google Sheets

Context so you can choose for your wedding — not a generic global checklist.

When Sheets is enough

If you are still deciding guest count ranges and sketching a rough peso total, a single Sheet is fine.

Problems start when aunties RSVP in Messenger, deposits live in another tab, and the seating chart is a third file nobody opens on the phone.

What you gain by switching

WedPlanner keeps checklist, budget, and guests together. Pro adds seating, timeline, Website RSVP, and planning partners so the spreadsheet does not become the wedding.

You can still export or reference Sheets for special finance models — use WedPlanner as the operational system of record.

Migration tip

Import or re-enter your core guest list first, then rebuild budget lines from vendor quotes (not from outdated Sheet estimates). Apply a checklist template so cultural and legal tasks are not forgotten.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a Sheet into WedPlanner?
Guest CSV import is available in the dashboard guest tools. Budget and checklist are fastest to rebuild from templates, then paste your real quotes.
Is WedPlanner overkill for a 50-person wedding?
Not if you still juggle RSVPs and deposits. Intimate weddings benefit from a short checklist template and a clean guest list even more than sprawling spreadsheets.
Do guests need Google accounts?
With Sheets, sharing often forces awkward access. With WedPlanner Website RSVP (Pro), guests submit a form — no account required for them.

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