Henna & Harmony vs Zola
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 | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contact Collection | Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly. | Contact collection available, but plus-ones require separate entries. No duplicate flagging or review step. |
| Personalized Guest Schedule | Guests see a personalized schedule based on their login. Only the events they’re invited to appear, keeping details relevant and private. | The schedule is static and visible to all guests, meaning everyone can see every event, even if they aren’t invited. |
| Text Messaging | Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend. | Text messaging available on desktop/iOS only, with additional paid add-on required. |
| Scheduled Messaging | Plan and schedule messages ahead of time so guests receive timely updates without last-minute scrambling. | No scheduled messaging. Messages must be sent manually. |
| Guest Filtering | Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people. | Basic guest grouping available. Limited filtering by family side or custom criteria. |
| Event Attire Guidance | Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear. | Single text field for attire. No color palettes or visual guidance. |
Smart Contact Collection
Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly.
Contact collection available, but plus-ones require separate entries. No duplicate flagging or review step.
Personalized Guest Schedule
Guests see a personalized schedule based on their login. Only the events they’re invited to appear, keeping details relevant and private.
The schedule is static and visible to all guests, meaning everyone can see every event, even if they aren’t invited.
Text Messaging
Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend.
Text messaging available on desktop/iOS only, with additional paid add-on required.
Scheduled Messaging
Plan and schedule messages ahead of time so guests receive timely updates without last-minute scrambling.
No scheduled messaging. Messages must be sent manually.
Guest Filtering
Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people.
Basic guest grouping available. Limited filtering by family side or custom criteria.
Event Attire Guidance
Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear.
Single text field for attire. No color palettes or visual guidance.
| Feature | Henna & Harmony | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contact Collection | Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly. | Contact collection available, but plus-ones require separate entries. No duplicate flagging or review step. |
| Personalized Guest Schedule | Guests see a personalized schedule based on their login. Only the events they’re invited to appear, keeping details relevant and private. | The schedule is static and visible to all guests, meaning everyone can see every event, even if they aren’t invited. |
| Text Messaging | Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend. | Text messaging available on desktop/iOS only, with additional paid add-on required. |
| Scheduled Messaging | Plan and schedule messages ahead of time so guests receive timely updates without last-minute scrambling. | No scheduled messaging. Messages must be sent manually. |
| Guest Filtering | Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people. | Basic guest grouping available. Limited filtering by family side or custom criteria. |
| Event Attire Guidance | Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear. | Single text field for attire. No color palettes or visual guidance. |
Smart Contact Collection
Guests submit their info once. Automatic duplicate detection links them to your master list instantly.
Contact collection available, but plus-ones require separate entries. No duplicate flagging or review step.
Personalized Guest Schedule
Guests see a personalized schedule based on their login. Only the events they’re invited to appear, keeping details relevant and private.
The schedule is static and visible to all guests, meaning everyone can see every event, even if they aren’t invited.
Text Messaging
Send SMS updates instantly from any device. Perfect for last-minute changes during your wedding weekend.
Text messaging available on desktop/iOS only, with additional paid add-on required.
Scheduled Messaging
Plan and schedule messages ahead of time so guests receive timely updates without last-minute scrambling.
No scheduled messaging. Messages must be sent manually.
Guest Filtering
Create groups by event, family side, or any criteria. Send targeted messages to exactly the right people.
Basic guest grouping available. Limited filtering by family side or custom criteria.
Event Attire Guidance
Set dress code per event with optional color palettes. Guests always know exactly what to wear.
Single text field for attire. No color palettes or visual guidance.
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 Zola for their South Asian weddings
"So many people asked us about what time certain events were... a periodic reminder text would have been helpful."
Ashmit S.
Used Zola for his 2025 wedding
"Managing the attire for events was incredibly difficult and it should be easier."
Shivani P.
Used Zola for her 2023 wedding
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