Guestwise Guides

The practical playbook for invitations, replies and headcounts

Written for weddings, majlis and events in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia — from planning a guest list with both families to the final number for your caterer.

Getting started

How Guestwise works: from guest list to headcount in 15 minutes

A complete walkthrough of Guestwise digital invitations with RSVP: create an event, add families with seat limits, send personal links on WhatsApp and track replies live.

6 min read
Getting started

Personal invitation links vs one shared link: which gives you a real headcount?

Why sending one RSVP link to a WhatsApp group leads to duplicate, anonymous and inflated replies — and how personal invitation links per family fix it.

5 min read
Planning your guest list

How to stop extra guests politely: seat limits per family for weddings and majlis

A practical guide to controlling wedding guest numbers in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia with seat limits per invitation, named members, children and plus-ones — without awkward conversations.

6 min read
Planning your guest list

Planning a wedding guest list with both families: a step-by-step guide

How to plan a Malay, Chinese, Indian or mixed wedding guest list in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei or Indonesia: budget per head, both families’ lists, akad vs resepsi, co-hosts and a single combined headcount.

8 min read
Sending & following up

WhatsApp invitation and RSVP message templates in Bahasa Melayu, English, Bahasa Indonesia and 中文

Copy-ready WhatsApp messages for digital wedding and event invitations, RSVP reminders and thank-you notes in Bahasa Melayu, English, Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese — respectful, short and effective.

7 min read
On the day

How to give your caterer an accurate headcount (and stop paying for empty seats)

How to turn RSVP replies into a reliable catering number: adults vs children, sessions, “maybe” replies, no-show buffers and walk-ins for weddings, open houses and corporate events.

6 min read
Getting started

Which plan do I need? Free vs Event Pass vs Event Plus vs Vendor

Compare Guestwise plans for digital invitations with RSVP: what 30, 300 and 1,000 invitations really mean, which features each plan adds, and how the cost compares with printed wedding cards.

5 min read

Have a specific question?

Short, direct answers about features, pricing, privacy and how replies work.

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