Wedding Invitation SaaS Platform

A comprehensive digital wedding invitation platform that allows couples to create beautiful, personalized wedding invitations with advanced guest management features.

Project Timeline

• Start Date: April 26, 2025
• Current Status: In Progress (as of May 24, 2025)
• Target Completion: June 30, 2025

Key Features

Guest Experience

• Personalized Invitations: Custom invitation pages with guest-specific URLs
• RSVP Functionality: Easy-to-use RSVP system with real-time updates
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface for all devices
• Background Music: Integrated audio player with wedding music
• Countdown Timer: Live countdown to the wedding date
• Photo Gallery: Beautiful image gallery for couple photos
• Wedding Details: Complete information about wedding events and location

Admin Features

• Firebase Authentication: Secure admin access with Google login
• Guest Management: Complete CRUD operations for guest data
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin interface with navigation
• Invitation Links: Generate and manage personalized invitation URLs
• Real-time Updates: Firebase integration for live data synchronization

Upcoming Features

• Bulk Import: Excel file upload for guest data import
• WhatsApp Integration: Send invitations via WhatsApp with custom templates
• Analytics Dashboard: Track invitation engagement and RSVP rates

Implementation Plan

Project Setup & Configuration ✅

• Step 1: Initialize Next.js project with required dependencies
• Step 2: Set up project structure and base configuration
• Step 3: Configure Firebase integration
• Step 4: Create configuration system for wedding details

Authentication & Guest System ✅

• Step 5: Implement direct guest ID access system
• Step 6: Create guest context provider
• Step 7: Create route parameter handling for guest-based access

Database & Firebase Integration ✅

• Step 8: Set up Firebase Firestore schema
• Step 9: Implement guest data operations

Core UI Components ✅

• Step 10: Create shared UI components
• Step 11: Implement envelope animation component

Main Application Features ✅

• Step 12: Build landing page with countdown
• Step 13: Implement RSVP functionality
• Step 14: Create audio player for background music
• Step 15: Create couple information section
• Step 16: Create wedding events details section
• Step 17: Implement photo gallery section
• Step 18: Build Quote section
• Step 19: Create footer with information

Integration & Assembly ✅

• Step 20: Create unified page component
• Step 21: Implement responsive design adjustments

Testing & Admin Features ✅

• Step 22: Create Firebase testing page
• Step 23: Create admin token generator

Deployment & Final Steps ✅

• Step 24: Configure Vercel deployment
• Step 25: Final integration and testing
• Step 26: Fix countdown timer functionality

Admin Features ✅

• Step 27: Implement Admin Authentication with Firebase
• Step 28: Create Admin UI with Dashboard
• Step 29: Implement Guest Management CRUD

Enhanced Admin Features 🚧

• Step 30: Implement bulk import of guests from Excel file
• Step 31: Implement WhatsApp invitation sending feature

Technical Architecture

Frontend

• Next.js 14: React framework with App Router
• TypeScript: Type-safe development
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
• Framer Motion: Animation library for smooth transitions

Backend & Services

• Firebase Firestore: NoSQL database for guest data
• Firebase Authentication: Admin authentication with Google
• Vercel: Deployment platform with edge functions

Key Components

• Guest Context Provider: Centralized guest data management
• Admin Authentication: Protected admin routes
• Responsive UI: Mobile-first design approach
• Real-time Updates: Live data synchronization

Configuration System

The platform uses environment variables for easy customization:

# Couple Information
NEXT_PUBLIC_BRIDE_NAME=Fulana
NEXT_PUBLIC_BRIDE_FULL_NAME=Fulana bin Fulano
NEXT_PUBLIC_GROOM_NAME=Fulan
NEXT_PUBLIC_GROOM_FULL_NAME=Fulan bin Fuluno

# Parents Information
NEXT_PUBLIC_BRIDE_FATHER=Mr. Fulano
NEXT_PUBLIC_BRIDE_MOTHER=Mrs. Fulini
NEXT_PUBLIC_GROOM_FATHER=Mr. Fuluno
NEXT_PUBLIC_GROOM_MOTHER=Mrs. Felunu

# Wedding Details
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEDDING_CITY=Jakarta
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEDDING_COUNTRY=Indonesia
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEDDING_VENUE=Grand Ballroom Hotel
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEDDING_DATE=June 10, 2025
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEDDING_TIME=08:00:00

Current Progress

Development officially began on April 26, 2025. The project is currently ahead of schedule, having completed five major milestones earlier than planned:

• Project Setup & Configuration milestone completed ahead of schedule
• Authentication & Guest System milestone completed ahead of schedule
• Database & Core UI Components milestone completed ahead of schedule
• Main Application Features milestone completed ahead of schedule
• Integration & Admin Features milestone completed ahead of schedule

As of May 24, 2025, the project is 97% complete with all core features implemented:

✅ Completed Features

• Complete wedding invitation website with all sections
• Guest management system with direct ID access
• Admin authentication and dashboard
• RSVP functionality with Firebase integration
• Responsive design for all devices
• Audio integration with background music
• Configurable system for wedding details
• Countdown timer functionality
• Bulk guest import from Excel files with validation and duplicate detection

🚧 In Progress

• WhatsApp invitation sending integration

📅 Remaining Timeline

With 5 weeks remaining until the June 30 deadline, the project is on track for successful completion. The core platform is fully functional, and the remaining features are enhancements that will add significant value to the SaaS offering.

With these achievements, we are well-positioned to complete the Enhanced Admin Features phase ahead of schedule. This early completion of core functionality allows us more time to focus on the upcoming bulk import and WhatsApp integration features and ensures a robust foundation for the SaaS platform.

Planned Timeline

Below is our development timeline showing key phases and milestones:

Phase 1: Project Setup & Configuration (Week 1: Apr 26 - Apr 28)

• ✅ Initialize Next.js project with required dependencies
• ✅ Set up project structure and base configuration
• ✅ Configure Firebase integration
• ✅ Create configuration system for wedding details

Phase 2: Authentication & Guest System (Week 1-2: Apr 29 - May 2)

• ✅ Implement direct guest ID access system
• ✅ Create guest context provider
• ✅ Create route parameter handling for guest-based access

Phase 3: Database & Core UI Components (Week 2: May 3 - May 6)

• ✅ Set up Firebase Firestore schema
• ✅ Implement guest data operations
• ✅ Create shared UI components
• ✅ Implement envelope animation component

Phase 4: Main Application Features (Week 2-3: May 7 - May 12)

• ✅ Build landing page with countdown
• ✅ Implement RSVP functionality
• ✅ Create audio player for background music
• ✅ Create couple information section
• ✅ Create wedding events details section
• ✅ Implement photo gallery section
• ✅ Build Quote section
• ✅ Create footer with information

Phase 5: Integration & Admin Features (Week 3-4: May 13 - May 20)

• ✅ Create unified page component
• ✅ Implement responsive design adjustments
• ✅ Create Firebase testing page
• ✅ Create admin token generator
• ✅ Configure Vercel deployment
• ✅ Final integration and testing
• ✅ Fix countdown timer functionality
• ✅ Implement Admin Authentication with Firebase
• ✅ Create Admin UI with Dashboard
• ✅ Implement Guest Management CRUD

Phase 6: Enhanced Admin Features (Week 5-9: May 21 - Jun 30)

• 🚧 Implement bulk import of guests from Excel file
• 🚧 Implement WhatsApp invitation sending feature
• Implement analytics dashboard for invitation tracking
• Add advanced guest filtering and search capabilities
• Create email integration for backup invitation sending

Anticipated Technical Challenges

We anticipate several technical challenges in the remaining development:

1. Excel File Processing: Implementing robust Excel file parsing that can handle various file formats and data structures while providing meaningful error messages for invalid data.

2. WhatsApp Integration: Creating a seamless WhatsApp integration that works across different devices and handles rate limiting while maintaining a good user experience.

3. Bulk Operations: Designing efficient bulk operations for guest management that can handle large datasets without performance issues.

4. Analytics Implementation: Building a comprehensive analytics system that provides meaningful insights while respecting guest privacy.

Next Steps

Our immediate next steps for the Enhanced Admin Features phase are:

• Implement Excel file upload and parsing functionality
• Create bulk import preview and validation system
• Develop WhatsApp message template system
• Build bulk WhatsApp sending functionality
• Add analytics dashboard for tracking invitation engagement

Deployment & Usage

The platform is deployed on Vercel with the following key routes:

• / - Main landing page
• /{guest-id} - Personalized guest invitation
• /admin/dashboard - Admin dashboard (protected)
• /admin/guests - Guest management (protected)
• /test-firebase - Firebase connection testing

The system supports easy customization for different couples through environment variables, making it a true SaaS solution for wedding invitation management.