When it comes to managing your wedding planning business, choosing between Aisle Planner and HoneyBook can be daunting. But what if you didn’t have to choose? What if it wasn’t Aisle Planner vs HoneyBook, but Aisle Planner AND HoneyBook or Dubsado? Many wedding professionals find that integrating both platforms can streamline their processes and enhance client experiences.
About Me
Hey, I’m Amy Pearson—I help wedding pros clean up their backend systems so they can stop duct-taping their business together and finally feel confident about how they serve their clients. I’ve worked with planners and creatives at every stage of business, and nothing lights me up like building a workflow that’s both beautiful and efficient. If you want to see this in your own business, book a free discovery call with me and let’s chat about it.
Know Your Tools
Think of Aisle Planner and your CRM like a wedding dream team.
- Aisle Planner: Timeline, checklist, design studio, RSVPs, guest lists—all the visual and organizational tools your couples use throughout planning.
- Dubsado/HoneyBook: Lead capture, proposals, contracts, invoicing, workflows, email automation. The behind-the-scenes magic.
They’re not redundant. They’re complementary.
Why Use Both Instead of Choosing Aisle Planner vs HoneyBook or Dubsado?
Many of the pros I work with only scratch the surface of what these platforms can do. When paired well, they take work off your plate and give your clients that “wow” factor.
Using Dubsado to automate onboarding and then shifting clients to Aisle Planner keeps your systems lean. Financials, contracts, and lead info stay in Dubsado. Planning lives in Aisle Planner. Your clients get a clean, branded experience, and you stay organized and in control.
A Sample Workflow
Here’s what a smart integration could look like:
- A new inquiry fills out your form (in Dubsado).
- Automated emails handle your brochure, scheduler, proposal, contract, and invoice.
- Once booked, they’re added to Aisle Planner.
- An onboarding sequence walks them through setup in Aisle Planner (no more handholding every time).
- Throughout planning, breadcrumb emails point them to resources like:
- “Add your guests to your Aisle Planner guest list.”
- “Use this RSVP link in your wedding invites.”
- “Here’s how to build your seating chart.”
- “Check out our etiquette guide and vision board!”
You’re not doing the work manually—they’re guided step-by-step, and you’re just the genius behind the curtain.
Pro Tips to Keep It Simple when Using Dubsado or HoneyBook With Aisle Planner
- Use a branded welcome guide to explain both platforms.
- Keep your visuals and tone consistent across tools.
- Set up your CRM to trigger Aisle Planner onboarding automatically after booking with Zapier. (It’s super simple, but if you’d like my help with this, book a System Strategy Session. We’ll plan out how your tools will work together and set up this Zap right on the call)
The Mindset Shift
If you’ve built a thriving business and feel like you’re dragging a boulder uphill with just Aisle Planner checklists, it might be time to bring in a second tool. But this isn’t about “everyone needs both.” If AP alone is working for your current client load and stage of business, great! Just know that as you grow, automations and strategic integrations can give you your time back.
Final Thoughts: It Doesn’t HAVE to be Aisle Planner vs HoneyBook or Dubsado. It can be a CRM + Aisle Planner for the win!
The key is not to force yourself to be “all-in” on any one platform. Use the best of each. Build your system to fit you and your workflow—not the other way around.
If you’re not sure where to start or how to set it all up, I’m here to help. Let’s streamline your client experience and get your systems working for you.
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