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Bride's vs Groom's Guest Lists

Manage separate guest lists for each family with Nikahly's side assignment feature.

Why Separate Sides?

Managing guests by side helps with:

  • Seating arrangements - Keep families together
  • Headcount tracking - Know numbers per family
  • Side-specific events - Some events may be for one side only
  • Communication - Send targeted messages
  • Assigning Sides

    When adding a guest:

    1. Go to GuestsAdd Guest

    2. Select Side: Bride's Side or Groom's Side

    3. Save the guest

    Bulk Assignment

    1. Select multiple guests (tick boxes)

    2. Click Bulk Actions

    3. Choose Assign Side

    4. Select Bride's or Groom's

    Filtering by Side

    View guests by family:

    1. Go to Guests

    2. Use the Side filter

    3. Select "Bride's Side" or "Groom's Side"

    4. See filtered list

    Side-Specific Events

    Some events may be for one side only:

    Example: Bride's Mendhi

    1. Go to Events → Edit Mendhi

    2. Under Guest Restrictions

    3. Select "Bride's Side Only"

    4. Only bride's guests see this event

    Example: Groom's Dholki

    1. Create the event

    2. Restrict to "Groom's Side Only"

    3. Groom's guests can RSVP

    Side-Specific Links

    Share different links with each family:

  • Bride's side: nikahly.co.uk/wedding/your-names?side=bride
  • Groom's side: nikahly.co.uk/wedding/your-names?side=groom
  • Guests using these links only see events relevant to their side.

    Headcount by Side

    Track numbers for each family:

  • Dashboard shows breakdown by side
  • Useful for venue arrangements
  • Help with table planning
  • Share with each family
  • Neutral Guests

    Some guests belong to both sides:

  • Mutual friends
  • Work colleagues
  • Community members
  • Mark these as "Both Sides" when adding them.

    Tips for Managing Sides

  • Coordinate with your partner - Agree on who adds which guests
  • Be consistent - Decide early how to handle mutual friends
  • Check totals - Ensure fair distribution if venue has limits
  • Communicate - Let families know approximate numbers
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