My Gathering

Hosting Command Center

by Polish and Plan

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Today

At a glance

Next actions

Coming up

Progress

Hosting checklist

Invitations and RSVPs

Guests

Menu and drinks

Food

Shopping, decor and tasks

Plan

Settings and files

More

Your event

App and files

Keep your information safe

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Saved privately on your device

Your information is saved only on the device where you add the app. Clearing browser data or switching devices will erase it. Download a backup regularly. We cannot recover lost entries.

Your plan is saved on this device only. To move it to a new device, use Download backup and Restore from backup.

Plan another event

Start a new event

This will erase all guests, dishes, lists and tasks so you can plan a new event. Download a backup first if you want to keep this plan.

The app holds one event at a time. To keep several, download a backup for each event, then use Restore to switch between them.

Polish and Plan

A digital tool by Polish and Plan

For personal use only. Redistribution, resale, reproduction, and sharing access are prohibited. Version 1.3

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Add

Add a list

Decor and vision

Fill in only what's helpful. Your vision stays at the top of Setup/Decor so you can see it while you plan.

Inspiration links Pinterest, Instagram or any website. Up to 5.

Food plan

Fill in only what's helpful.

Your event

Fill in only what's helpful. Everything except the date is optional.

Food and helpers

What can guests bring? Tick all that apply
Side dishes include appetizers, salads, bread and snacks.

Invitations

Don’t have an invitation yet? Browse Polish and Plan invitations ↗

Budget

Welcome

Add this app to your Home Screen first.

Installing before you begin keeps your plan in the version you will use every day.

Open this page in Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android) to install.

This browser can’t install apps. Please open this link in Chrome, Edge or Safari.

Find the device you’re using below and follow its steps. When you’re done, tap the button at the bottom.

iPhone/iPad · Safari
  1. Tap ••• → Share → View More → Add to Home Screen.
  2. Keep “Open as Web App” turned on, then tap Add.
  3. Open Hosting Command Center from your Home Screen.
Android · Chrome
  1. Tap the three-dot menu.
  2. Choose Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm, then reopen it from your Home Screen.
Desktop · Chrome
  1. Click ⋮ (top right) → Cast, save, and share → Install page as app.
  2. Or click the install icon at the right end of the address bar, which looks like a tiny screen with an arrow down.
  3. Open Hosting Command Center from the new app icon.
Desktop · Edge
  1. Click ⋯ (top right) → Apps → Install this site as an app.
  2. Open Hosting Command Center from the new app icon.
Mac · Safari
  1. Choose File from the menu bar.
  2. Select Add to Dock.
  3. Open Hosting Command Center from the Dock or Applications.
Keep it handy

Mac: Right-click (or Control-click) the app’s icon in the Dock → Options → Keep in Dock. To find it later, press ⌘ + Space and type “Hosting.”

Windows: Right-click the app’s icon in the taskbar → Pin to taskbar. To find it later, search “Hosting” in the Start menu.

You're all set! Close this page and open Hosting Command Center from the icon on the home screen of the device you chose. It works just like a regular app.

Important

Your information is saved only on the device where you add the app. Clearing browser data or switching devices will erase it. Download a backup regularly. We cannot recover lost entries.

To move your plan to another device, use Download backup and Restore from backup.

Welcome!

Start simple

Set up your gathering.

Start with the basics. You can add guests, food and tasks whenever you're ready, and change any of this later in More → Your event.

What can guests bring? Tick all that apply
Side dishes include appetizers, salads, bread and snacks.
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Your information stays with you. Everything you enter is saved privately on this device. No account is required, and we can't view or recover your information. Download a backup regularly, especially before clearing browser data, deleting the app or changing devices.

Add to Home Screen

iPhone/iPad · Safari
  1. Tap ••• → Share → View More → Add to Home Screen.
  2. Keep “Open as Web App” turned on, then tap Add.
  3. Open Hosting Command Center from your Home Screen.
Android · Chrome
  1. Tap the three-dot menu.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm, then reopen it from your Home Screen.
Desktop · Chrome
  1. Click ⋮ (top right) → Cast, save, and share → Install page as app.
  2. Or click the install icon at the right end of the address bar, which looks like a tiny screen with an arrow down.
Desktop · Edge
  1. Click ⋯ (top right) → Apps → Install this site as an app.
Mac · Safari
  1. Choose File from the menu bar.
  2. Select Add to Dock.
Keep it handy

Mac: Right-click (or Control-click) the app’s icon in the Dock → Options → Keep in Dock. To find it later, press ⌘ + Space and type “Hosting.”

Windows: Right-click the app’s icon in the taskbar → Pin to taskbar. To find it later, search “Hosting” in the Start menu.

Important

Your information is saved only on the device where you add the app. Clearing browser data or switching devices will erase it. Download a backup regularly. We cannot recover lost entries.

Privacy & backups

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Your information stays with you

Everything you enter is saved privately on this device. No account is required, and we can't view or recover your information. Download a backup regularly, especially before clearing browser data, deleting the app or changing devices.

Privacy and storage

This tool does not require an account or subscription. Information you enter is stored locally on the device and browser where you add the app. Your entries are not transmitted to us, stored in our database, or accessible by us.

Because we do not receive or store your information, we cannot recover it if it is deleted or lost. Clearing browser data, using private browsing, deleting the app, changing devices, or opening the tool in a different browser may prevent access to previously saved information.

Backups

Use Download app backup in More regularly, and before changing devices, clearing browser data, or deleting the app. Backup files can be saved to your preferred storage service, such as Files, iCloud Drive or Google Drive, and brought back with Restore from backup.

What not to store

This tool is intended for personal organization. Do not use it to store passwords, payment-card details, Social Security numbers, medical records, banking information, or other highly sensitive information.

Devices and features

Printing, saving as PDF, and file sharing depend on the options supported by your device and browser.

Access to the tool requires a compatible device and browser. An internet connection is needed to open the tool the first time and to receive updates. Features and browser behavior may vary by device. The tool is provided as an organizational aid, and users are responsible for maintaining their own backups.

Help & FAQ

My plan is empty.

Check that you're opening the app from the Home Screen icon, not the browser. If you switched devices or cleared browser data, restore your latest backup.

How do I track who's bringing what?

In More → Your event, answer “Are guests bringing anything?” with “Yes, and I’ll coordinate who brings what,” then tick what they can bring. When you add a dish or drink, choose the guest under “Who’s making it” or “Who’s bringing it.” It shows on their card with a Confirmed / Not confirmed status.

If guests can bring whatever they like, choose that option instead. There’s nothing to assign: just jot down what each guest is bringing on their card.

How do I add helpers or co-hosts?

In More → Your event, answer Yes to “Anyone co-hosting or helping you?” and type their names separated by commas. They’ll appear as options for dishes, drinks, decor and tasks.

Can I add a long list at once?

Yes. In Food or Plan, tap “Add a list” and type or paste one per line, the same way you would in your notes app. Add a quantity after a comma, like “Potatoes, 5 lb.”

What if we’re using a caterer, takeout or a restaurant?

In Food, tap the food plan card at the top and choose how you’re handling the food. Add the name, order deadline or reservation, cost and deposit there. You can also mark individual dishes as takeout or store-bought.

Where can I get an invitation?

Browse ready-to-edit invitations at Polish and Plan ↗. Once you have one, paste its link in More → Your event.

How is my budget calculated?

The app adds up your shopping list, drinks, takeout dishes, caterer or restaurant costs, and decor you buy or rent. Enter each cost once, where the item lives. Anything a guest is bringing doesn’t count toward your budget.

How is the headcount calculated?

Guests coming adds up adults and kids for every invited guest who replied Yes. Maybes are shown separately. The “expected” number is just your estimate from Your event.

I can't find Add to Home Screen.

Open the link in Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android, not inside Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.

How do I move my plan to a new device?

Download a backup on your old device, then add the app to your new device and use Restore from backup there.

Can I use it for another event?

Yes. Use Start a new event. Download a backup first if you want to keep your current plan. The app holds one event at a time. To keep several, download a backup for each event, then use Restore to switch between them.

What’s the difference between my plan and my backup?

Your plan (PDF) is for reading, printing and sharing. Your app backup is a safety copy only this app can read, used to restore your plan on this or another device.

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