Creating Your First Event

Now that your account is set up, let's create your first event! Whether it's a wedding, birthday celebration, or any special occasion, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Before You Begin

Have these details ready:

Event name (e.g., "Maria & Juan's Wedding")
Event date and time
Venue information (name and address)
Expected number of guests
Event type (Wedding, Birthday, Corporate, etc.)

Creating Your Event

Step 1: Access Event Creation

From your dashboard:

Click the "Create New Event" button
Or use the "+" icon in the top navigation
You'll be taken to the event creation form

Step 2: Basic Event Information

Fill in the essential details:

Event Name

Choose a clear, descriptive name
Examples:
- "Maria & Juan's Wedding Celebration"
- "Lola Rosa's 80th Birthday"
- "Company Holiday Party 2024"

Event Date & Time

Select your event date from the calendar
Choose start and end times
Consider setup and cleanup time when setting hours

Event Type

Choose from available options:

Wedding (includes Filipino wedding-specific features)
Birthday Party
Corporate Event
Anniversary
Graduation
Other Celebration

Step 3: Venue Information

Venue Name

Enter the complete venue name
Example: "San Agustin Church, Intramuros"

Address

Provide the full address
Include city and postal code
STEVEN will help with Google Maps integration

Venue Details

Maximum capacity
Parking availability
Special instructions for guests

Step 4: Guest Information

Expected Guests

Enter your estimated guest count
This helps with planning and budget calculations
Remember your plan limits:
- Starter: Up to 50 guests
- Starter Plus: Up to 150 guests
- Pro: Up to 200 guests per event

RSVP Settings

Draft Mode (Starter Plan): Event stays private
Published Mode (Starter Plus & Pro): Enables RSVP collection

Step 5: Additional Settings

Event Description

Add details like:

Dress code (e.g., "Formal attire requested")
Theme or color scheme
Special instructions
Cultural or religious considerations

Privacy Settings

Private: Only you can see and manage
Public RSVP: Guests can RSVP via shared link
Family Access: Allow family members to help manage

Filipino Wedding Specific Features

When creating a Wedding event, STEVEN includes special Filipino features:

Traditional Elements

Principal Sponsors section (Ninong/Ninang)
Wedding Party management
Family groupings by guest side
Multiple ceremony support (civil + church)

Cultural Considerations

Large guest lists (common in Filipino families)
Extended family tracking
Traditional roles (Veil Sponsors, Cord Sponsors, etc.)
Multi-generational guest management

Publishing Your Event

Draft Mode (All Plans)

Event is created but not published
Only you can see and manage it
Perfect for planning and preparation
No RSVP collection available

Publishing (Starter Plus & Pro Only)

To enable RSVP collection:

Complete all required event information
Click "Publish Event"
Your RSVP link will be generated
Share the link with your guests

Once published, you can share your event:

RSVP Link

Unique link for your event
Guests can respond directly through this link

Copy Link: Share via text, email, or social media
QR Code: Generate a scannable code for invitations
Facebook: Direct share to Facebook events
WhatsApp: Send to family group chats

After Creating Your Event

Next Steps

Add Guests: Start building your guest list
Set Budget: Enter your budget and create categories
Plan Timeline: Add important dates and milestones
Organize Tasks: Create your planning checklist

Dashboard Overview

Your new event will appear on your dashboard with:

Guest Summary: Total invited, confirmed, pending
Budget Overview: Planned vs actual expenses
Task Progress: Completed vs remaining tasks
RSVP Status: Response rates and trends

Congratulations! Your event is created and you're ready to start the exciting planning process. STEVEN will guide you every step of the way to your perfect kasal!