Templates
Wedding templates
Start with a clean file when you want a spreadsheet or printable handoff, then move into the live Weddenly tool when you need sorting, counts and exports.
How this hub is organized
Each template page keeps the downloadable file and the live tool close together. The file is useful for a planner, venue or family handoff; the tool is better when you want local save, duplicate checks and export-ready updates.
These templates stay ungated: direct downloads first, live Weddenly tools when you need browser save, calculations, progress tracking or a fresh export.
A template handoff example
A couple begins with a guest-list CSV, fills the invitation names and households, then imports the working file into the live guest list once replies start arriving. The same pattern works for a budget and checklist: a downloadable file is useful when a parent, planner or venue needs a simple handoff, while the live tool is better for sorting, calculations and the next export.
| Planning input | Worked example |
|---|---|
| Guest list template | Names, household and invitation columns |
| Budget template | Editable category starter for real quotes |
| Checklist template | Portable task list for a helper |
| Live tool | Import or rebuild the current working record |
Choose the deliverable before the format
Use a guest-list file when someone needs names and invitation details, a budget file for amounts and quotes, and a checklist for assigned tasks. CSV suits editing in a spreadsheet; a printable view suits a fixed handoff. Choose the narrowest file that lets the recipient complete the job.
Inspect the first spreadsheet import
Open the downloaded CSV in your spreadsheet and check the header row, accented names, dates and currency columns. Import settings can change how a date or decimal is interpreted. Keep the untouched download until you have confirmed that the working sheet preserved the intended values.
Decide where the next edit belongs
A template downloaded into Google Sheets does not synchronize with a browser tool. Choose which copy will be maintained, then export a new snapshot for the other participants. If importing back into a supported tool, save a backup and verify a few representative records first.
Prepare a version the recipient can trust
Remove private columns that are unnecessary for the handoff, include an export date and identify any provisional numbers. A caterer needs a clear attendance total; a family helper may need only a short task list. Keep the editable master separately from the file you send.
How we make these planning assumptions: Templates use the same core columns and categories as their matching tools, but a downloaded file is a snapshot rather than a live shared document.
Keep the plan connected
FAQs
- Which template should I start with?
Choose the file that matches the immediate handoff: guest list for names, budget for quotes or checklist for tasks. - Can I open a template in Google Sheets?
Use the Google Sheets-ready CSV download, then check that dates and columns import as expected. - Do templates update automatically?
No. A download is a snapshot. Use the live Weddenly tool when you need ongoing local edits and fresh exports. - Can I share a template with a planner?
Yes. Export the narrow file they need and include the date so they know which version they received. - Are these files free to download?
Yes. The downloads are available without creating an account; use the matching tool only when you want local working edits. - Can I use a template after the wedding?
Yes. A guest list or budget file can remain a personal record, but remove private details before sharing it further.