How do you use Google Sheets for a wedding guest list?

Short answer

Build the same row-per-guest layout in Google Sheets, then use the built-in filters and share it with your helpers so everyone edits the same live file. This keeps your list up to date without version clashes.

Start a new spreadsheet and give your columns clear names. Enter each guest in their own row, just as you would in Excel. Google Sheets works well in a browser, so you can open it on your phone while you are out shopping for invites or talking to family.

Use the filter view to hide everyone who has already replied. This makes it easy to chase the remaining guests. You can also set up a simple formula to count how many people have accepted, so you always know your current total.

Share the sheet with your wedding party using their email addresses and choose whether they can edit or just view.
Turn on version history so you can see who changed what and restore an earlier version if needed.
Add a separate sheet for your seating plan if your guest list grows large.

Remember that changes save automatically, so make sure you are on the right file before you edit. If you prefer, you can export your list to Excel or a printable format when you are ready to finalise your numbers.