How Dearest Guest works
From the first save the date to the morning-after thank-you, we handle the writing and the timing — so you can hold the moments instead of managing them.
Add your guest list
Drop in a spreadsheet or add guests by hand — names, phone numbers, and any groups (family, bridal party, the Friday-arrivals). Most couples finish in under five minutes, and you can add or edit guests anytime.
Choose your messages
Pick the moments you want covered — from save-the-dates to the morning-after thank-you — and start from our templates or write your own. Add unlimited custom messages for free, and preview exactly what each guest will see before anything sends.
We send at the perfect time
Every message goes out automatically at the right moment, in each guest's time zone. Our team reviews each one for quality first. You stay present; your guests stay informed — no phone-checking required.
What we can text your guests
Choose any of these — or none, or all. Every message is personalized to each guest and reviewed by our team before it sends.
Save the dates & invitations
Send beautifully worded save-the-dates and wedding invitation texts that link to all the details.
RSVP reminders
Collect and gently chase RSVPs by text — far higher response rates than a wedding website.
Travel & flight info
Airport, flight, and arrival details for guests flying in for a destination wedding.
Hotel & accommodation
Room blocks, booking deadlines, and check-in details, sent before each cutoff.
Welcome & arrival notes
A warm welcome message the moment your destination guests land.
Ceremony & reception timing
The run-of-show — when and where to be, so no one misses a moment.
Day-of reminders
One week before, the night before, and the wedding morning — timed automatically.
Shuttle & transportation
Pickup times and locations, sent to the right guests at the right time.
Thank-you notes
A heartfelt thank-you to every guest the morning after the celebration.
Photo collection
Invite guests to share their photos with a single text — no app, no upload friction.
Reply forwarding
When a guest texts back, their reply is forwarded straight to you.
See these in context on the examples page, or explore destination wedding messaging.
Built for destination weddings
When guests are flying in, timing is everything — flights, hotel cutoffs, welcome dinners, shuttle pickups, the time-zone math. Around 75% of our couples are getting married abroad, so every message is sent in each guest's local time, and the whole service is shaped around the logistics that make destination weddings hard.
Common questions
Do my guests need to download an app?
No. Every message arrives as a normal text. There is nothing for your guests to download, log into, or remember — that is the whole point.
Can guests RSVP by text?
Yes. Guests can RSVP right from the text message, and Dearest Guest sends friendly reminders to anyone who hasn't replied — which is why texting collects RSVPs far faster than a wedding website.
Can I write my own messages or do I have to use templates?
Both. Start from our templates or write every word yourself, and add as many custom messages as you like for free. You preview exactly what each guest will receive before anything sends.
When do the messages send?
On a timeline you control. Each message is scheduled to send at the perfect moment — a week before, the night before, the morning of — and always in your guests' local time zone.
Does it work for destination weddings and international guests?
Yes — destination weddings are what Dearest Guest was built for. Around 75% of our couples are getting married abroad, so the service is designed around travel, time zones, and arrival logistics.
How much does it cost?
A flat $3 per guest, one-time, with a $99 minimum — and unlimited free change requests, so you can edit, add, or cancel messages as often as you like at no charge.
More answers on the FAQ page, or see full pricing.