Getting Started
This guide walks you through creating your account, setting up your first event, and finding your way around the Dream Planner dashboard.
Creating Your Account
- Visit portal.dreamplan.sagargandecha.dev and click Sign Up.
- Enter your email address and choose a password.
- Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the verification link.
- You are in! You will be redirected to the dashboard.
Tip: Use a strong password with at least 8 characters, including a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Creating Your First Event
Once you are signed in, you will land on the dashboard. To create your first event:
- Click the Create Event button on the dashboard.
- Fill in the event details:
- Event name — Give your event a memorable title (e.g., “Sarah & Tom’s Wedding”).
- Event type — Choose from wedding, birthday, corporate, social, or other.
- Event date — Pick the date your event will take place.
- Location — Add the venue name or address (optional at this stage).
- Description — Add any additional notes about your event.
- Click Create Event to save.
Your event starts in draft status. You can add all your details before publishing it.
[Screenshot: create event form]
Navigating the Dashboard
The dashboard is your home base. Here is what you will find:
Event Overview
The main dashboard shows a summary of your event with key statistics:
- Days until event — A countdown to the big day.
- Checklist progress — How many tasks are completed vs. total.
- Budget summary — Your total estimated and actual spend.
- Guest count — Total guests and RSVP breakdown.
- Vendor count — How many vendors are confirmed.
[Screenshot: dashboard overview]
Navigation Tabs
Use the tab navigation to switch between different sections of your event:
| Tab | What it does |
|---|---|
| Overview | Event summary with key stats and quick actions |
| Checklist | Manage your planning tasks and to-dos |
| Budget | Track expenses and manage your budget |
| Guests | Manage your guest list and RSVPs |
| Vendors | Coordinate with your event vendors |
| Documents | Store and organize event-related files |
Quick Actions
From the overview tab, you can quickly:
- Add a new checklist item
- Log an expense
- Add a guest
- Update your event details
What is Next?
Now that you have your event set up, explore the guides for each feature:
- Checklist Guide — Start planning your tasks
- Budget Tracker — Set up your budget
- Guest Management — Build your guest list
- Vendor Management — Add your vendors