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How Dearest Guest Works

From setup to send-off, in three effortless steps

01

Upload your guest list

Drop in a spreadsheet or add guests manually. Names, phone numbers, groups — that's all we need. Most couples are done in under 5 minutes.

Spreadsheet importGuest groupsInstant setup

Hi Sarah! Just a week until the big day. Here's everything you need to know for next Saturday...

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Ceremony starts at 4pm sharp at Rosewood Estate. Parking is in the north lot — look for the signs with the fairy lights!

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02

Customize your messages

Choose from templates or write your own. Preview exactly what each guest will see before anything sends. Every message can be personalized.

Ready-made templatesFull editingLive preview
03

Sit back and celebrate

Messages send automatically at the perfect time. You stay present. Your guests stay informed. No phone-checking required.

Auto-schedulingDelivery trackingZero effort

Thank you for celebrating with us yesterday! Your presence made the day magical. Photos: dearestguest.com/photos

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The Journey

Your Guests' Experience

1 Month Before

Save-the-date details and travel info

1 Week Before

Full schedule, dress code, and venue directions

Day Before

Gentle reminder with parking and timing

Wedding Day

Morning welcome, transitions, and celebration cues

Day After

Heartfelt thank you with photo sharing link

Plus any custom messages you'd like to add

98%

SMS open rate

< 3 min

Average read time

Zero

Apps to download

“Everybody knew where to be at what time. We didn't have a single hiccup. Our guests kept saying how organized everything felt — and we barely did anything.”

Kate M.

September 2025 · Sleepy Hollow Inn, Vermont

Ready to see it in action?

Set up your wedding guest messaging in under 10 minutes.