Plan chat is the shared group chat for each plan. It’s the main place to communicate with everyone attending.
What chat is for
Use plan chat to communicate with all guests in one place.
Common uses:
- sharing updates or reminders
- coordinating timing or location details
- answering questions from guests
- helping guests connect with each other
Plan chat keeps everything relevant to the plan in one thread.
Sharing photos
- In plan chat, tap +.
- Tap add image to choose photos from your library, or take photo to use your camera.
- Your photos appear above the message box. Tap the x on a photo to remove it.
- Add a message if you'd like, then send.
Mentioning people
Type @ in plan chat to mention someone. You can only mention people who are in that chat.
Notifications
Guests will receive notifications when there is activity in plan chat.
This includes:
- new messages
- updates from the host
Guests will also receive automatic notifications:
- when major plan details are updated (like date, time, or location)
- 1 week before the plan
- 24 hours before the plan
Plan creation notifications are sent once per day at 11am. If you create a plan after 11am, it will be included in the next day’s notification batch.
Guests can manage or mute notifications in their settings.
Notification delivery depends on each guest’s settings (push notifications, SMS, or both).
Text updates (Txt Bump)
Blasts (text updates)
You can send a text message to your guests directly from your plan. This is called a blast.
To open a blast, open your plan and do one of the following:
- Tap ⋯ in the top right, then send a blast
- Tap blasts 📢 at the bottom of the plan
- Tap start chatting, then +, then send blast
You'll only see these options if you're allowed to send blasts for the plan.
Then:
- Choose who to message:
- guests who are going
- guests who are maybe/pending
- Write your message.
- Choose whether to also post it in plan chat.
Blasts are sent by text message (SMS), which makes them a reliable way to reach guests quickly. They don't send push notifications.
Expectations
As a host:
- Use plan chat for clear, relevant updates
- Keep messages focused on the plan
- Avoid over-messaging
- Use blasts for time-sensitive updates only
As a guest:
- Plan chat is for coordination, not private conversations
- Be respectful and keep messages relevant
ℹ️ Important to know
- Plan chat is available to all guests who have joined the plan
- It’s the most reliable way to reach everyone at once
- Messages in plan chat are visible to all attendees
- Key plan updates and timing reminders are sent automatically
- Notification delivery depends on guest settings (push, SMS, or both)
- Blasts are sent via SMS and are best for urgent updates