Reuben S. Mann
Reuben is the founder and CEO of RSVP'd and sits on the executive team at TrustFlight, leading marketing for the aviation technology platform. Earlier in his career he led marketing at SKYTRAC Systems, and he is the founder of PositionScale. He completed his MBA as valedictorian at the University of Northern British Columbia after a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UBC, giving him a background that spans hard science, B2B technology, and consumer SaaS. He writes about what AI changes in event planning, the economics of the wedding industry, and why couple-funded software wins.
Based in Fort Langley, BC
11 pieces by Reuben S. Mann
Why Non-Wedding Events Are Free on RSVP'd (Story B)
The thinking behind making baby showers, birthdays, and every non-wedding event free forever. It is not a loss leader. It is a moat that our wedding-only competitors structurally cannot copy.
How AI Negotiates With Wedding Vendors (And Saves Couples $8,000+)
The agentic negotiation flow inside RSVP'd has saved couples a median of $8,240 across the first 900 Pro weddings. Here is exactly how it works.
Event Planning Software: Beyond Weddings
Wedding software is a crowded category. Everything else is a wasteland. A practical look at non-wedding event tools and why RSVP'd made them free.
Joy Wedding App: Review and Alternatives
Joy is the best wedding website product on the market. It is also narrower than most couples realize. A detailed review and the alternatives that fill the gaps.
The Knot vs Zola vs RSVP'd: A Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A side-by-side look at The Knot, Zola, and RSVP'd. Where each is strong, where each falls short, and what the structural differences mean for your wedding.
Wedding Planning Software: A Couple's Honest Comparison
Feature-by-feature comparison of the five wedding planning tools couples actually use. Scored on guest management, budget, vendor tracking, day-of, and AI.
Data Report: The 2026 State of Wedding Planning
A data-backed look at the 2026 wedding market: $72B in spend, 2.24M weddings, 36% AI adoption, and the structural shifts that are reshaping the category.
Zola Alternatives for Couples Who Want More Than a Registry
Zola is excellent at registry. It is average at everything else. A candid look at the alternatives, what each is actually good at, and which couples should switch.
How to Build a Wedding Planning Website (Without Hiring a Designer)
A practical look at the five real options for building a wedding website in 2026. What each does well, where they fail, and which your guests will actually use.
How Much Does a Wedding Actually Cost in 2026?
The real 2026 wedding numbers, broken down by category, region, and decision. What's driving costs up, where couples are cutting, and what your budget should actually look like.
Why We Built RSVP'd: The Agentic Wedding Thesis
Wedding software has been stuck in 'content platform plus registry' for fifteen years. The next decade belongs to agents that actually do the work.