Elopement & Micro Wedding Planner

Eloping or planning a micro wedding? Keep the guest list, ceremony spot, marriage license, officiant, photographer, costs and the day itself in one calm spreadsheet made for small weddings, with nothing you don't need. WHAT YOU GET • Guest list for up to 60 guests: group, role, invitation, RSVP, meal needs, gifts and thank-you notes, with an automatic next step for each person (send invite, chase RSVP, send thank-you) • Guest limit check: spots left and a warning if guests attending plus RSVPs still out go over your cap • Location shortlist for up to 12 spots: max people with a fits-your-group check, site and permit fees, and an apply-by date for each permit counted back from your wedding date • Marriage license tab: type your local waiting period and how long the license is valid, and see the window to get it, an appointment check, the license status and the date to return it • Officiant details and your witnesses pulled from the guest list, with a check that you have enough • License and ceremony steps, each with a due date and overdue flag • Photographer comparison priced on the hours you need, plus a must-have photo list to share • Cost tracker by category: planned vs actual, deposits, paid so far, left to pay and next payment due, with overdue and due-soon flags • Planning checklist of about 30 tasks for small weddings, each dated back from your wedding day • Day-of timeline with automatic end times and an overlap check • Announcement list: who to tell and how, announcement cards, a celebration party guest list and thank-yous • Dashboard with days to go, RSVPs, spending by category, license status and what needs attention HOW IT WORKS 1. Type your names, date, ceremony time, budget and guest limit on Settings. 2. Add guests, shortlist locations, type your license rules and add costs as quotes come in. 3. Due dates, permit deadlines, the license window and payment flags fill in on their own. Check the Dashboard for what's next. FEATURES • Prefilled checklist, license steps, cost categories and day-of timeline to edit • Editable cost categories, guest groups and location types • Celebration-later section for a party after the day • Works in any currency • Clean, printable layout PLEASE NOTE Marriage license and permit rules vary by place. The License and Locations tabs work from the rules you type in and are not legal advice, so always confirm with your issuing office and whoever manages each location. WORKS WITH • Microsoft Excel (desktop or Microsoft 365) • Google Sheets (free with a Google account) • Apple Numbers • LibreOffice Best on a computer or tablet. WHAT YOU RECEIVE • Elopement & Micro Wedding Planner - Blank.xlsx, ready for your elopement or micro wedding • Elopement & Micro Wedding Planner - Sample.xlsx, filled with example data so you can see how it works • A quick start guide (PDF) This is a digital download. Nothing is shipped, and the files are yours to keep. For personal use. QUESTIONS? Message us on Etsy. We're happy to help you get set up.