There are a few things we “require” all of our couples to do during the planning journey:
Make time for regular check-in planning meetings with our team
Communicate with us using a “no filter” approach in full confidentiality
CREATE A WEDDING WEBSITE!!!
And no… this isn’t a “sponsored” post. We genuinely enjoy using www.withjoy.com
My team and I have been using WithJoy since 2017 as our preferred choice of website for our clients. Since then, the website has enhanced many features and is now at a level where I can confidently refer to all of my clients no matter how small, large, simple, or complicated their wedding logistics and date(s) involved.
Here is why we always (and exclusively) recommend WithJoy.com to all of our couples:
PRE-BUILT TEMPLATE STYLES: They offer a variety of simple yet effective templates that are ready to load in with no need to redesign.
FREE: Enough said.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: I LOVE a good chat bot, and I have used the WithJoy chat bot as if I’m friends with their customer support team. They are always quick to reply and so concise yet thorough with their responses.
SCHEDULE/FAQ: There are so many ways to share your plans and answer Qs for your special guests.
CUSTOMIZABLE RSVP QUESTIONS: We love using the RSVP section to collect not only attendance information, but also meal preferences for plated dinners, dietary restrictions, song suggestions, collect addresses, ask for advice, etc.
PLUS-ONE RESTRICTIONS: You know that distant family member who you “have” to invite but they have 5 kids that you definitely don’t want to invite? No problem - don’t! You can restrict the number of “guests” that each guest can add to their RSVP. For example, if you want to invite “Hasti Maloufi” - you can either invite me, or me + Guest, or me + multiple guests (you choose how many).
COMMUNICATION OPTIONS: You can use the guest list manager to send out electronic save-the-date announcements, reminders, e-invitations (or request matching theme paper ones), and so much more. You can choose to send to some or all of your guests based on the groups you have assigned them to.
ADMIN ACCESS: The best part - you can add administrators (hint: your planner!) to have full access to your site for enhanced collaboration.
BANNERS: Ever since the recent covid-related postponements, the WithJoy team has implemented a top-scroll “announcement banner”
MOBILE-FRIENDLY: The site is great on desktop, and just as perfect on mobile devices!
REPORTS: One of the most valuable features is being able to pull reports of the database (guest list, RSVP, meal preferences, etc) to use to later prepare the seating plan (more on this in another blog post later).
Those are just SOME of the wonderful features. Reminder to our couples:
If you are a La Vista Events custom or full service planning client, you will receive complete wedding website preparation and management.
If you are a La Vista Events management client, you will receive guidance - don’t be shy to contact us for support!
If you are not a La Vista Events client yet… what are you waiting for? Contact us today and let us make your planning journey streamlined using our experience with efficient tech tools and our passion for people…
PS. WithJoy has added a new website banner feature as well as “change the date” templates, and they’re AMAZING! Check out this link for more info.
As always, I’m happy to answer any Qs! Leave a comment or send me an email.