How to Create an Event Timeline in 5 Minutes
Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate retreat, birthday party, or conference — a timeline keeps everything running on schedule. Here's how to create one in under 5 minutes using EventRundown.
Method 1: AI Generation (Fastest)
- Go to AI Generator — Open the AI timeline generator.
- Describe your event — Type something like: "Wedding ceremony at 4pm, 150 guests, outdoor venue, cocktail hour, dinner reception, dancing until 10pm"
- Hit Generate — AI creates a complete timeline with realistic time blocks, descriptions, and categories.
- Edit and customize — Adjust times, add or remove items, change the theme.
- Download or share — Export as a beautiful image, PDF, or share a link.
Method 2: Start from a Template
- Browse templates — Choose from 30+ templates across wedding, corporate, party, and travel categories.
- Click "Use This Template" — It loads directly into the editor with pre-filled timeline items.
- Customize — Change times, event names, descriptions to match your event.
- Choose a theme — Pick from 14 visual themes (Warm Cream, Navy Blue, Sage Green, etc.)
- Export — Download as PNG, PDF, or share a link.
Method 3: Build from Scratch
- Open the editor — Start with a blank timeline.
- Add items — Click "Add Event" to add timeline items with time, name, and description.
- Import from CSV — Already have a spreadsheet? Import your CSV file directly.
- Organize — Items auto-sort by time. Add categories for visual grouping.
- Export — Download, share, or print.
Free vs Premium Features
Free accounts get 12 items per timeline, standard resolution, and a small watermark. Premium ($12/mo or $99/yr) unlocks 20 items, Ultra HD export, watermark removal, branded PDFs, custom logo, premium fonts, and more.
Not sure? Try premium free for 7 days. Or browse our free templates for a head start on weddings, parties, and corporate events.