I’m sick of DIY!* I want GTDIFM!
That’s “Google to Do It For Me”, in case ya didn’t know. Anyhoo…
“Google Docs is magic.”
That was Scissors response when I mentioned writing about it to a few of my fellow bees yesterday. And, um, she is in fact correct. And then some.
Google is magic and Google Docs is THE magic potion that will gather your guest’s info in gossamer thread and deliver it to you by unicorn post.** Seriously it’s that amazing. So get me a butter beer (and add a shot of makers to it) while I rhapsodize about my guest list.
I know I have a tendency towards hyperbole, but after thinking about the list of things google helped me out with today alone, I’m pretty sure I’m not exaggerating this time.
Check it:
I learned what is appropriate to wear with a white dinner jacket.
I figured out where to get lunch.
I navigated to David Hasselhoff’s house.
AND I entered 54 email addresses, hit send, and ALREADY got back 32 complete sets of contact info for our lovely guest list. In spreadsheet form.
I’m most excited about that last accomplishment- so thanks google!
You want your guest list delivered up by unicorn post too?
It’s so easy and so awesome that all you blog reading smartie pants probably don’t even need a tutorial, but I’m gonna give it to you anyway! This tutorial is officially dedicated to all you scissor-wielding, level eleven gocco-masters and Macgyver crafties who can turn grandmas hanky, a paperclip, and a piece of gum into something etsy-worthy, but look at the computer, throw your hands in the air and are like, “excel, waaaah?” So ready or not, let’s get organized:
1. Go here. Yes. There are really around 70 amazing templates to help you organize dang near every aspect of your wedding. It looks a little something like this:
2. Today we’re gonna focus on the Guest List, so scroll down to the “Wedding: Address Book by Google” template. Hit the “Use this Template” button
3. Now the fun begins- it’s time to pick a theme for the cute email you’ll send out to all your lovely guests asking them to share their contact info. Click “Themes” and pick one you like. Here are a few of our contenders:
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4. When you find a theme you like hit “Apply,” then edit the note that will accompany your form if you’re so inclined. Here’s Ours:
5. Finally hit “email this form” and send your cutsie little form off to family and friends.
6. Check back as your spreadsheet magically fills up and looks a little something like this (but more full and awesome)
And that’s all there is to it folks. It’s seriously that simple. And so awesome! One of my favorite parts so far, besides inching towards the we-can-finally-mail-our-STD’s finish line of course, has been the comment section on the spreadsheet where friends can leave you a little message. A few notable ones we’ve received so far have included:
“YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!,” “hurry up with dem grandbabies,” “um…how about you guys are effing adorable” and “Google Docs rocks my Striped Socks”….
Oh wait, that last one may have been mine! hee hee. So that’s all there is to it really. I’m sure we’ll be hitting up Google Docs for a bunch more organizing help as our wedding day gets closer and I’ll be sure to keep you informed on the awesomeness. Are you a tech saavy bride with a few favorite tricks up your sleeve for making planning/crafting/wedding easier? Care to share? Pretty please…
ALL pics in this post are screenshots from Google Docs.
*This is a good example of my tendency towards hyperbole.
**I know, I know it’s owl post, but I want unicorns damnit!
Brava! We used Google Docs as well to collect our guests’ contact info. We might even use it for RSVPs…
these secure your title as ms. awesome