Wedding timeline creation and management

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

1. 1

   Trigger

   Client confirms wedding details

   Wedding planner receives confirmation of final guest count, vendor lineup, and ceremony/reception preferences from client. This triggers the automated timeline creation process.

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2. 2

   Action

   Gather vendor time requirements

   System automatically pulls setup times, breakdown requirements, and service durations from each confirmed vendor's profile and contracts. Collects venue access restrictions and policies.

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3. 3

   Action

   Generate preliminary timeline draft

   AI creates detailed hour-by-hour wedding day schedule incorporating vendor needs, venue restrictions, ceremony length, and reception flow. Includes buffer times and contingency periods.

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4. 4

   Decision

   Check for timeline conflicts

   System analyzes the draft timeline for vendor scheduling conflicts, venue capacity issues, or unrealistic timing expectations. Routes to revision if conflicts found, or proceeds to finalization if clear.

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5. 5

   Action

   Distribute timeline to stakeholders

   Automatically sends customized timeline versions to couple, vendors, venue coordinator, and wedding party via their preferred communication channels. Each receives relevant portions of full schedule.

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6. 6

   Action

   Monitor and update timeline

   Tracks any vendor changes, weather alerts, or client modifications that impact timing. Automatically recalculates affected portions and flags significant changes for planner review.

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7. 7

   Output

   Deliver final timeline package

   Produces final timeline documents including detailed vendor schedules, client day-of itinerary, emergency contact lists, and mobile-friendly timeline for wedding party. Sends 48 hours before wedding.

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