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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)

  1. Go to AI Generator — Open the AI timeline generator.
  2. Describe your event — Type something like: "Wedding ceremony at 4pm, 150 guests, outdoor venue, cocktail hour, dinner reception, dancing until 10pm"
  3. Hit Generate — AI creates a complete timeline with realistic time blocks, descriptions, and categories.
  4. Edit and customize — Adjust times, add or remove items, change the theme.
  5. Download or share — Export as a beautiful image, PDF, or share a link.

Method 2: Start from a Template

  1. Browse templates — Choose from 30+ templates across wedding, corporate, party, and travel categories.
  2. Click "Use This Template" — It loads directly into the editor with pre-filled timeline items.
  3. Customize — Change times, event names, descriptions to match your event.
  4. Choose a theme — Pick from 14 visual themes (Warm Cream, Navy Blue, Sage Green, etc.)
  5. Export — Download as PNG, PDF, or share a link.

Method 3: Build from Scratch

  1. Open the editor — Start with a blank timeline.
  2. Add items — Click "Add Event" to add timeline items with time, name, and description.
  3. Import from CSV — Already have a spreadsheet? Import your CSV file directly.
  4. Organize — Items auto-sort by time. Add categories for visual grouping.
  5. 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.

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