Import your guest list from Excel or Google Sheets (with duplicate checks)
If your family already keeps the guest list in a spreadsheet, there is no need to retype it. Save it as CSV, upload it, review possible duplicates and import — usually in a couple of minutes.
Key takeaways
- Column names in English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia or Chinese are recognised.
- Local numbers (012…, 08…) are converted to international format for WhatsApp.
- Possible duplicates are flagged so you can skip, update or create each one.
Columns Guestwise understands
| Column | Also recognised as | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name (required) | Nama, Keluarga, Party, 姓名 | Keluarga Encik Ahmad |
| Members | Ahli, Names, 成员 | Ahmad; Siti; Aisyah (child) |
| Phone | Telefon, No HP, WhatsApp, 电话 | 0123456789 |
| Emel, E-mail | ahmad@example.com | |
| Adults / Children | Dewasa, Pax / Kanak-kanak, Anak | 2 / 1 |
| Plus one | +1, Pasangan | yes / no |
| Group | Kumpulan, Kategori, Tags | Family, Office |
| Side | Pihak | Pihak lelaki |
| Language | Bahasa, 语言 | ms, en, id, zh |
Download the template
On Guests → Import, download the template to see the format (optional).
Save your sheet as CSV
Excel: File → Save As → CSV UTF-8. Google Sheets: File → Download → CSV.
Upload and review
Guestwise shows every row, highlights possible duplicates (same email, phone or name) and lets you choose skip, update existing or create new.
Import
Invitations are created with their seats, members and groups — ready to send.
Questions
Can I upload .xlsx directly?
Save as CSV first — it takes one click in Excel or Google Sheets and avoids formatting surprises.
What if I import the same file twice?
Every row will be flagged as a possible duplicate and skipped by default.
Put this into practice
Create your invitation, add your families with seat limits and send personal links on WhatsApp — free for up to 30 invitations.