STOP CALLING MY PHONE! HOW TO GIVE YOUR GUESTS ALL THE INFO THEY NEED

We’ve all seen it. It’s 8:00 AM on the morning of the traditional wedding. The bride is in the makeup chair, one eye glued shut with lash adhesive, trying to stay calm. Suddenly, her phone vibrates. Then it rings. Then it pings with 15 WhatsApp messages.

“Abeg, is the venue on the left or right after the roundabout?” “What is the color of the day again? Is it Turquoise or Teal?” “Are children allowed? Because my nanny traveled.”

At that moment, you don’t want to be a bride; you want to be a ghost.

In Nigeria, we love a big celebration, but we often forget that 500 guests equal 500 potential questions. If you don’t provide a clear digital wedding itinerary, you become the unofficial customer service agent for your own wedding.

Here is The Playbook on how to use technology to silence the noise and reclaim your wedding morning peace.

1. The Power of a Digital Wedding Itinerary

In the old days, we relied on printed invitation cards. But let’s be real: those cards usually end up under a car seat or lost in a pile of mail.

A digital wedding invitation is different. By using a platform like Inawo, your guests have a "Live Link" that stays in their WhatsApp or DM. When they ask, "What time is the church service?" you don't have to type a long message. The answer is already in their pocket.

2. Use Map Integration (Because "Follow the Ribbons" is Not a Strategy)

Lagos and Abuja traffic wait for no one. One of the biggest reasons brides get called on their wedding day is guests getting lost.

Instead of typing out “Turn left at the big Gala sign,” your Inawo wedding website allows you to embed Google Maps directly. Your guests can click a button and get GPS directions straight to the venue or the after-party. No more "where are you?" calls while you’re trying to say "I Do."

3. The "Aunty-Proof" FAQ Section

Nigerian weddings come with specific cultural "logistics." You can save yourself a lot of breath by creating a Wedding FAQ section on your site. Address the "Problem Points" early:

Parking: Is there a secure car park?

Children: Is it an adults-only reception? (Be firm but polite!)

Aso Ebi: Where can they pick up their fabric?

Security: Mention that the event is strictly by invitation and requires an Inawo QR code for entry.

4. Digital RSVPs: The Ultimate Filter

The biggest source of wedding morning chaos is the "Surprise Guest." When you use Digital RSVPs, you know exactly who is coming.

With Inawo’s guest management tools, you can send automated reminders. If a guest hasn't confirmed, the system nudges them so you don't have to. On the big day, your coordinators have a digital list, meaning you don't have to settle disputes at the gate about who was invited and who wasn't.

5. Share the "Digital Souvenir"

The calls don't stop after the wedding. Two days later, it’s: “Abeg, send me that photo the photographer took of me.”

Avoid the "Photo Dump" stress by using your Inawo link as a digital photo gallery. Tell your guests: "All official photos will be uploaded to our wedding link by next week!" This keeps them off your phone and gives them a reason to keep visiting your site (which, by the way, is great for your wedding page's SEO!).

The Bottom Line

Your wedding day should be about your "Glow-up," not your "Pick-up" (as in, picking up the phone). By moving your logistics to a digital wedding platform, you aren't just being "techy"—you are being smart. You are protecting your peace.

Ready to silence the noise? [Start your Inawo journey here] and build a wedding website that answers every question before it’s even asked.