Understanding Your Dashboard

Your STEVEN dashboard is your command center for wedding planning! This guide will help you navigate and make the most of all the information and tools available at your fingertips.

Dashboard Layout

When you log into STEVEN, your dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your event planning progress:

STEVEN Logo: Click to return to dashboard
Event Switcher: Switch between multiple events (Pro plan)
Profile Menu: Access settings and account information
Notifications: View updates and reminders

Main Dashboard Sections

Quick Stats Cards (Top Row)

Four key metrics give you instant insight:

Total Invited
- Total number of guests in your list
- Includes all guest statuses
Attending
- Guests who confirmed they're coming
- Shows your actual headcount
Not Attending
- Guests who declined your invitation
- Helps with final planning numbers
Pending Responses
- Guests who haven't responded yet
- Focus your follow-up efforts here

RSVP Deadline & Event Date

Days until RSVP deadline: Countdown timer
Days until event: Time remaining for planning
Visual progress indicators

Main Dashboard Cards

Guest Overview Chart

Visual representation of your guest responses:

Green: Confirmed attending
Red: Not attending
Gray: Pending responses
Interactive: Click sections for detailed breakdowns

Recent Guest Activity

Real-time updates showing:

Latest RSVP responses
Guest list additions
Status changes
Response timestamps

Budget Summary

Total Budget: Your overall event budget
Spent So Far: Current expense total
Remaining: Available budget
Progress Bar: Visual spending indicator

Upcoming Tasks

High Priority: Critical planning tasks
Due Soon: Tasks approaching deadlines
Overdue: Tasks that need immediate attention
Quick Add: Create new tasks directly

Real-Time Updates

Your dashboard updates automatically when:

Guests submit RSVP responses
New expenses are added
Tasks are completed
Guest information changes

Notification Indicators

Red dot: New activity requiring attention
Numbers: Count of pending items
Bell icon: System notifications

Mobile Dashboard

The mobile version optimizes for on-the-go planning:

Swipe between dashboard sections
Quick access to key features
Touch-optimized controls

Priority Information

Mobile shows the most critical data:

RSVP count and deadline
Budget overview
Urgent tasks
Recent guest activity

Getting Started from Dashboard

For New Events (No Guests Added)

If you haven't added guests yet, you'll see:

Welcome message with next steps
Add Guests button for quick start
Import Data button for CSV uploads
Onboarding tips for new users

First Steps Recommendations

Add Your First Guests - Start with immediate family
Set Your Budget - Enter overall wedding budget
Create Tasks - Begin your planning checklist
Explore Features - Navigate to different sections

Dashboard Actions

Quick Actions

From your dashboard, you can:

Add New Guest: Quick guest addition
Record Expense: Log a new expense
Create Task: Add planning reminders
View Full Reports: Detailed analytics

Access all STEVEN features:

Dashboard: Your current view
Guests: Manage your guest list
Budget: Track expenses and budget
Timeline: Plan your event schedule
Vendors: Manage supplier contacts
Ceremony: Wedding-specific planning
Tasks: Planning checklist
Settings: Event and account settings

Understanding the Numbers

Response Rates

Good Response Rate: 70-80% within 2 weeks
Excellent Response Rate: 85%+
Follow-up Needed: Below 60% after 3 weeks

Budget Tracking

Green Status: Spending on track
Yellow Warning: Approaching budget limit
Red Alert: Over budget

Capacity Planning

Venue Capacity: Maximum attendees allowed
Current Confirmed: Actual attendees
Buffer Space: Remaining capacity

Dashboard Tips for Filipino Weddings

Large Guest Lists

Filipino weddings often have 100+ guests:

Family Tracking: Use family groupings
Principal Sponsors: Separate category for Ninong/Ninang
Plus-Ones: Account for family members' guests
Children: Track young family members

Multiple Events

Consider tracking:

Civil Ceremony: Legal wedding
Church Wedding: Religious ceremony
Reception: Celebration party
Pre-wedding Events: Despedida de soltera, etc.

Important Indicators

Subscription Limits

Your dashboard shows plan limits:

Guest Limit Warning: Approaching guest maximum
Event Limit: Number of events used/available
Feature Restrictions: Plan-specific limitations

Upgrade Notifications

When you reach limits, you'll see:

Upgrade Prompts: Suggestions for plan improvements
Feature Locks: Disabled features requiring upgrade
Limit Warnings: Approaching maximum capacity

Your dashboard is your wedding planning headquarters - bookmark it and check regularly to stay on top of your kasal planning progress!