How I Planned My Sister’s Lagos Wedding Without Losing My Mind (And How You Can Too)
The day my sister said “Yes”… and I almost said “No” to being her planner
Two years ago my younger sister got engaged and immediately looked at me with those big eyes: “Aisha, you’re the event girl, right?”
I said yes. Then I spent the next six months drowning in WhatsApp groups, Excel sheets, and “Aunty, have you sent the list?” messages. Never again.
The 5 things that actually saved us (and will save you)
- Stop using WhatsApp as your project manager. Create one clean digital invitation link instead of 47 different forwards.
- Track RSVPs in real time. No more “I sent it to my cousin, she hasn’t replied.” You see confirmed, pending, and declined guests instantly.
- Give every guest their own QR code. On the wedding day we scanned people in under 8 seconds. No more name-list drama at the gate.
- Put vendors in one place. Caterer, decorator, photographer – everyone gets the same briefing and you can message them without copying 12 people.
- Show your couple the progress. They can log in anytime and see exactly how many guests are coming. Peace of mind = happy clients.
Why we now tell every couple to start with EventStarted
It’s not another complicated tool. You literally create the event in under 2 minutes, share the link, and everything else (invites, RSVPs, payments, check-in) happens automatically.
Whether you’re planning an intimate garden wedding in Ikoyi or 400 guests at the Landmark, the system scales with you.
Ready to make your own wedding planning story less stressful?
Last updated: February 20, 2026