Henna & Harmony vs The Knot
Built for South Asian weddings. See how we compare.
South Asian weddings span multiple days with different events, guest lists, and dress codes. Generic wedding tools treat weddings as single-day affairs—leaving couples to juggle spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups, and constant re-explanations. Henna & Harmony was built from day one to handle this complexity.
| Feature | Henna & Harmony | The Knot |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Event RSVPs | One guest list, multiple events. Track RSVPs and plus-ones per ceremony without duplicate work or spreadsheet chaos. | Standard RSVP functionality. Can be adapted for multiple events, but not designed for it. |
| Guest Dashboard | After logging in, guests see all their events at a glance—no need to re-enter the RSVP flow. | No dedicated guest events page. Guests re-enter RSVP flow to see their invitations. |
| Smart Contact Collection | Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly. | Contact collection requires extra fields like full address. Plus-ones often need separate submissions. |
| Text Messaging | Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend. | Text messaging is template-only. No custom messages or flexible targeting. |
| Email Messaging | Send custom emails from any device. Use our templates or write your own. | Email is template-only. Limited customization options. |
| Message Scheduling | Schedule messages in advance. Automatic sending with delivery tracking so you can focus on your events. | No message scheduling available. |
| Guest Filtering | Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people. | Segmentation limited to event and RSVP status only. |
| Event Attire Guidance | Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear. | Single text field for attire per event. No visual support. |
| Bulk Invite Mapping | Export your guest list, set invites in a spreadsheet, then re-import. Map hundreds of guests in minutes. | No bulk invite mapping. Invites must be set manually per guest per event. |
Multi-Event RSVPs
One guest list, multiple events. Track RSVPs and plus-ones per ceremony without duplicate work or spreadsheet chaos.
Standard RSVP functionality. Can be adapted for multiple events, but not designed for it.
Guest Dashboard
After logging in, guests see all their events at a glance—no need to re-enter the RSVP flow.
No dedicated guest events page. Guests re-enter RSVP flow to see their invitations.
Smart Contact Collection
Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly.
Contact collection requires extra fields like full address. Plus-ones often need separate submissions.
Text Messaging
Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend.
Text messaging is template-only. No custom messages or flexible targeting.
Email Messaging
Send custom emails from any device. Use our templates or write your own.
Email is template-only. Limited customization options.
Message Scheduling
Schedule messages in advance. Automatic sending with delivery tracking so you can focus on your events.
No message scheduling available.
Guest Filtering
Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people.
Segmentation limited to event and RSVP status only.
Event Attire Guidance
Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear.
Single text field for attire per event. No visual support.
Bulk Invite Mapping
Export your guest list, set invites in a spreadsheet, then re-import. Map hundreds of guests in minutes.
No bulk invite mapping. Invites must be set manually per guest per event.
| Feature | Henna & Harmony | The Knot |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Event RSVPs | One guest list, multiple events. Track RSVPs and plus-ones per ceremony without duplicate work or spreadsheet chaos. | Standard RSVP functionality. Can be adapted for multiple events, but not designed for it. |
| Guest Dashboard | After logging in, guests see all their events at a glance—no need to re-enter the RSVP flow. | No dedicated guest events page. Guests re-enter RSVP flow to see their invitations. |
| Smart Contact Collection | Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly. | Contact collection requires extra fields like full address. Plus-ones often need separate submissions. |
| Text Messaging | Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend. | Text messaging is template-only. No custom messages or flexible targeting. |
| Email Messaging | Send custom emails from any device. Use our templates or write your own. | Email is template-only. Limited customization options. |
| Message Scheduling | Schedule messages in advance. Automatic sending with delivery tracking so you can focus on your events. | No message scheduling available. |
| Guest Filtering | Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people. | Segmentation limited to event and RSVP status only. |
| Event Attire Guidance | Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear. | Single text field for attire per event. No visual support. |
| Bulk Invite Mapping | Export your guest list, set invites in a spreadsheet, then re-import. Map hundreds of guests in minutes. | No bulk invite mapping. Invites must be set manually per guest per event. |
Multi-Event RSVPs
One guest list, multiple events. Track RSVPs and plus-ones per ceremony without duplicate work or spreadsheet chaos.
Standard RSVP functionality. Can be adapted for multiple events, but not designed for it.
Guest Dashboard
After logging in, guests see all their events at a glance—no need to re-enter the RSVP flow.
No dedicated guest events page. Guests re-enter RSVP flow to see their invitations.
Smart Contact Collection
Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly.
Contact collection requires extra fields like full address. Plus-ones often need separate submissions.
Text Messaging
Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend.
Text messaging is template-only. No custom messages or flexible targeting.
Email Messaging
Send custom emails from any device. Use our templates or write your own.
Email is template-only. Limited customization options.
Message Scheduling
Schedule messages in advance. Automatic sending with delivery tracking so you can focus on your events.
No message scheduling available.
Guest Filtering
Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people.
Segmentation limited to event and RSVP status only.
Event Attire Guidance
Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear.
Single text field for attire per event. No visual support.
Bulk Invite Mapping
Export your guest list, set invites in a spreadsheet, then re-import. Map hundreds of guests in minutes.
No bulk invite mapping. Invites must be set manually per guest per event.
Disclaimer: Data is based on publicly available information and interviews with couples who previously used the system. Last updated December 2025.
What Couples Have Told Us
Real experiences from couples who used The Knot for their South Asian weddings
"The messages we sent out were not configurable. We ended up creating WhatsApp groups to communicate with guests."
Maariya S.
Helped plan her brother's 800+ guest wedding
"We had to manually click through every guest to set which events they were invited to. With 400 guests, that took forever."
Riya & Arjun
Used The Knot for their 2024 wedding
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