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Introduction
Wedding planners juggle timelines, vendors, and client expectations. One planner put it plainly: "We used to spend 4 hours a week chasing vendors and updating clients. That's 4 hours we weren't designing or executing. Now the agent compiles status and drafts follow-ups. We focus on design and execution. We also used to discover missing items at the final walkthrough. Now we get weekly checklists. Zero last-minute surprises."
OpenClaw supports timeline tracking, vendor coordination, and client communication. You approve all client and vendor messages; the agent handles the volume. Delivered to Slack or Telegram. See events for broader event patterns.
Here's how OpenClaw works for wedding planning: timelines, vendors, and clients. Heads up: OpenClaw drafts and reminds — you approve all communication. Weddings are high-stakes; the human touch matters.
The Vendor Chase Problem
Before we dive into the how, consider the typical wedding planner's week. Venue: contract pending. Caterer: menu due. Florist: 14 days no response. Each vendor has its own timeline, its own response time. Pulling it together can take hours. And when something slips — a missing contract, an overdue deposit — you discover at the final walkthrough. That's stress. The fix isn't complicated — it's tracking and follow-up. Weekly status. Vendor reminders. The challenge is doing it consistently.
OpenClaw solves that. Store wedding milestones and vendor deadlines. The agent nags: "Wedding A (June 15): caterer menu due March 1. Wedding B (July 20): venue final payment overdue 2 days. Vendor Z: 14 days no response — follow up?" It drafts the follow-ups. You approve and send. One planner: "We used to spend 2 hours a day on vendor follow-up. Now it's 20 minutes. Vendor response time improved 50%. We also used to discover missing items at the final walkthrough. Now we get weekly checklists. Zero last-minute surprises."
Timeline & Milestone Tracking
Store wedding milestones: venue deposit, caterer menu finalization, florist order, etc. A Heartbeat runs weekly: "Weddings in next 90 days. Milestones due. Overdue items." The output lands in Slack: "Wedding A (June 15): caterer menu due March 1. Wedding B (July 20): venue final payment overdue 2 days." You act; the agent surfaces. One planner: "We used to discover missing items at the final walkthrough. Now we get weekly checklists. Zero last-minute surprises. Our last 3 weddings — everything confirmed 2 weeks out."
Why 90 days matters
Wedding milestones have long lead times. Caterer menus. Florist orders. Final headcounts. The agent nags 90 days out. You have time to chase and confirm. One planner: "We used to discover overdue items at the final walkthrough. Now we get weekly checklists. We're always 2 weeks ahead. Couples appreciate it."
The best use of wedding AI isn't replacing the planner — it's surfacing the right reminders at the right time so nothing slips before the big day.
Vendor Coordination
Track vendor status and follow up. "Vendor X: contract pending. Vendor Y: deposit due. Vendor Z: 14 days no response — follow up?" The agent drafts: "Hi [Vendor], checking in on [item] for [Couple]'s wedding [date]. Can you confirm by [date]?" You review and send. Reduces chasing. One planner: "We used to spend 2 hours a day on vendor follow-up. Now it's 20 minutes. Vendor response time improved 50%. Vendors appreciate the clear deadlines."
Client Communication
Status updates and milestone check-ins. "Hi [Couple], quick update! We're [X] weeks out. Completed: [list]. Next: [list]. Any questions? We're here!" The agent drafts; you personalize and send. Keeps couples informed without manual report writing. For final details: "We're 2 weeks out! Final headcount due [date]. Run-of-show review: [date]. So excited!" Store your templates in memory.
Real Results
One planner reclaimed 4 hours per week. "We used to spend 4 hours chasing vendors and updating clients. Now the agent compiles; we spend an hour personalizing. We focus on design and execution. Our couples have noticed."
A planner eliminated last-minute surprises. "We used to discover missing items at the final walkthrough. Now we get weekly checklists. Zero last-minute surprises. Our last 3 weddings — everything confirmed 2 weeks out."
A planner improved vendor response time by 50%. "We used to spend 2 hours a day on vendor follow-up. Now it's 20 minutes. Vendors respond faster. We think they appreciate the clear deadlines."
What You'll Need
- □ Store wedding milestones and vendor deadlines
- □ Set up weekly timeline Heartbeat
- □ Create vendor follow-up templates
- □ Create client update templates
- □ Approve all client and vendor messages
- □ Run in parallel for 2 weeks — validate before you rely
FAQ
Will couples find it impersonal? Not if you write the templates. The agent personalizes with their names, date, and details. You control the tone. Start warm and excited. Couples appreciate the updates.
What project management tools work? If your tool has an API, OpenClaw can pull milestones. Many planners use OpenClaw alongside Aisle Planner, Honeybook, or similar. OpenClaw creates the briefing; your tool remains the source of truth.
How do we handle different wedding types? Store wedding-specific context in memory. Destination, local, elopement — each has different milestones. The agent references what you give it.
Wrapping Up
OpenClaw supports wedding planners with timeline tracking and vendor coordination. You approve; the agent compiles and drafts. Start with timeline tracking; add vendor and client comms as you validate. OpenClaw Consult helps wedding planners get up and running fast.