Wedpath
An end-to-end mobile website
3 months project
It is a wedding planning platform for the engaged couples, featuring two essential tools: a To-Do List and a Guest List, with options to check off tasks, personalize, and track progress.
Why a wedding planner?
“A wedding is a grand and wonderful undertaking, but also a time-consuming and stressful one.”
This was the common opinion of those who had planned their own weddings. I haven’t had a wedding myself, but as a guest at several, I was always impressed by the sheer amount of work and organization involved. Is there a way to make it easier for the couple without hiring a professional wedding planner?
I also noticed that among young, busy couples eco-friendly and
cost-effective trend is becomeing popular and with increasing wedding
complexity, growing demand for
digital solutions online wedding planner sounds like a winner.
The problem
Organizing a wedding requires completing many tasks and contacting multiple people. People often feel lost, frustrated, and stressed by the overwhelming number of things to do, often not even knowing where or when to start to be ready in time for the big day.
How might we….
How can we help the couple organize their wedding by outlining tasks to be completed while allowing them to modify them according to their own needs?
MARKET RESEARCH
Competitors
There are various online wedding planners available on the market. However, in most cases, the planner is just an add-on to a platform whose main purpose is to advertise vendors such as wedding venues, DJs, or bridal salons. As a result, personalization options in these planners are significantly limited or sometimes even nonexistent, as couples are required to choose vendors or even wedding locations only from those suggested by the platform.
Additionally, none of these platforms offer eco-friendly solutions or inspiration.
Target users
Engaged Couples Aged 25-35:
-Tech-savvy individuals , seeking a centralized, digital, and eco-friendly tool.
—Those with hectic schedules or managing weddings across multiple locations.
INTERVIEW
Participants
People who organized a wedding:
-in Poland
-abroad
-in their 20s/30s
Key findings
The question is HOW
How did they organise their wedding?
How did they keep track of the tasks?
How did they prioritize the aspects they want to track?
All participants found organizing a wedding to be a positive adventure, but also at times stressful and exhausting.
They planned it on their own and found all provders online
They most often
used Excel and what they were seeking for was the ability to create lists themselves, rearrange items, add notes as they saw fit and easier keeping track of providers found online.
The goal
Issues
Almost all participants were from Poland, sharing the same cultural background and a similar approach to wedding traditions, which meant their planning processes didn’t differ significantly.
Additionally, some participants organized their weddings during the pandemic, which affected the preparation process and made it impossible to implement certain plans.
The goal is to create a user-friendly platform with the ability to personalize lists.
User persona
Entry Point & Onboarding
The user lands on the website and explores a brief introduction to its features.
They are prompted to sign up or log in to save their progress.
Optionally, they can select a wedding type
User journey
Dashboard & Navigation
After signing in, the user is taken to the dashboard, where they see an overview of their wedding planning progress.
They can choose to start with either the To-Do List or Guest List.
To-Do List Interaction
The list is divided into phases of wedding preparation (e.g., 12+ months before, 6 months before, 3 months before, last-minute).
Users can:
Check off completed tasks.
Set priority levels (high, medium, low).
Add their own custom tasks.
Read tips provided for each task.
Guest List Management
Users can:
Add guests manually or import from contacts.
Categorize guests (e.g., family, friends, coworkers).
Track RSVPs and dietary preferences.
Progress Tracking & Updates
The dashboard updates with completed tasks and guest count.
Ongoing Engagement & Final Steps
The user continues updating tasks and guests as needed.
They may receive final checklists or reminders as the wedding approaches.
Optionally, they can share updates with their partner or wedding party.
Task flow
I focused on two tools: the to-do list and the guest list. Users value the ability to personalize their lists, so adding and modifying tasks is essential.
Principles
Design principles
Simplicity & Clarity
Keep the interface clean and intuitive to avoid overwhelming users.
Use a minimalist design with clear typography and hierarchy.
Avoid unnecessary steps—make adding guests or tasks seamless.
Include progress tracking
Personalization & Flexibility
Allow users to customize their lists, add notes, and reorder tasks.
Enable tagging, categorization, or priority levels for tasks.
Offer options for guest segmentation
Low Fidelity
I wanted the design to be as simple as possible, resembling a paper journal. It was also important to show progress and include a countdown to the wedding.
Middle Fidelity
The brand
The style and color palette are designed to reflect eco-friendly values while maintaining simplicity and clarity.
Design system
High Fidelity
Users need to register or log in to access the planning tools since they enter personal data and notes, which are saved to their account. They can choose a wedding type if they wish, which provides them with personalized inspiration and ideas. Additionally, each task in the to-do list includes a tip and the option to set a priority level.
USABILITY TESTING
Results
-All participants successfully completed each task within a reasonable amount of time.
-Users were satisfied with the simplicity of the design and appreciated the useful features and color palette.
Changes based on suggestions
The gray font color was confusing. It wasn’t clear whether the form was filled in or if it was just a suggestion.
Replacing the toggle button with a checkbox. Setting the medium priority status as default.
Moving the priority selection to the top, placing the "add note" option at the bottom, and removing "add vendor" as it does not apply to every task..
Final product
Key findings
Building an entire product from scratch on my own was a huge lesson in understanding every step of the entire process.
I discovered that, beyond the prepared interview questions, asking follow-up questions was even more important, as those often provided the most valuable insights.
Often, the simplest solutions are the best. I experimented with the checkout box, and users felt confused.
Next steps
Conduct another user testing round on the updated prototype with a variety of users to gain new perspectives.
I would like to work on task-specific tips and add budget-related options, as it is an important part of wedding preparations.