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๐Ÿ“‹ Using default templates in the To-Do section

TTO includes default To-Do templates to help couples and planners get started quickly and stay on track. These templates are designed to reflect real wedding workflows, not generic task lists.

Written by Nina Dobrev

๐Ÿง  Why default To-Do templates exist

Planning a wedding involves many moving parts. Default templates provide structure without making the process feel overwhelming.

They help you:

  • ๐Ÿงญ Start with a clear planning foundation

  • ๐Ÿ“ Remember commonly overlooked tasks

  • ๐Ÿ•’ Reduce early planning decision fatigue

  • โœ… Keep planning moving forward smoothly

These templates are there to guide you โ€” not restrict you.Theyโ€™re there to guide, not dictate.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Whatโ€™s included in a default template

Default To-Do templates are pre-populated with commonly needed tasks, such as:

  • ๐Ÿ“… Key planning milestones

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Guest-related tasks

  • ๐Ÿ“ฌ RSVP and communication reminders

  • ๐Ÿช‘ Seating and logistics preparation

  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Final checks leading up to the wedding

These tasks reflect how weddings are typically planned, based on real planner workflows.

๐Ÿ  Creating templates from your main dashboard

You can create and manage your own To-Do templates directly from the Templates section in your main dashboard.

This allows you to:

  • Create reusable planning structures

  • Organise your preferred workflows

  • Quickly apply templates to future weddings or events

Click this link under To Do's for instructions on how to create a To-Do template from the main dashboard.

Once a template is created, it can easily be imported into a specific wedding.

โž• Adding a template to a wedding

When you add a To-Do template to a specific wedding:

  • Tasks are automatically imported into that eventโ€™s To-Do section

  • Due dates are calculated based on the wedding/event date

  • You can choose which tasks to include before importing

This makes it easy to tailor the planning process for each client.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Tagging clients and assigning tasks

Once the template has been added to a wedding, you can:

  • ๐Ÿ‘ค Tag clients directly inside the wedding To-Do items

  • ๐Ÿค Assign tasks to couples, planners, or team members

  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Keep everyone aligned on responsibilities and progress

This helps improve collaboration and keeps communication organised within the event workspace.

โœ๏ธ Youโ€™re always in control

โœ๏ธ Youโ€™re always in control

Templates are fully flexible and customizable.

You can:

  • โž• Add new To-Do items anytime

  • โœ๏ธ Edit existing tasks

  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Remove tasks that donโ€™t apply

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Adjust timelines as plans evolve

Nothing is locked or mandatory.

๐Ÿค Built for collaboration

To-Do templates are designed to support teamwork between couples and planners.

They help:

  • Keep everyone updated in one place

  • Avoid duplicated work

  • Track completed and pending tasks clearly

  • Improve communication throughout planning

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ A guide - not a strict checklist

Every wedding is different. Templates are meant to support your process, not force one.

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Use whatโ€™s helpful

  • ๐Ÿšซ Ignore what isnโ€™t relevant

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Plan in a way that feels manageable and stress-free

โœ… Quick Tip: Default To-Do templates help you stay organised while keeping your planning flexible and collaborative.
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Use them as a starting point, then customise tasks to fit your workflow and wedding needs.

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