Google sign-in and messaging flow upgrades

This release makes sign-in and vendor contact feel continuous instead of disruptive. You can browse, favorite, and start conversations without getting bounced around. It also introduces what we are actively building next: instant messaging (beta), payments with signed agreements, and a vendor calendar for scheduling and future public availability.

Improvements

• Smoother sign-in when you need it

  • Sign-in modals now appear when auth is required (example: favoriting, messaging, saving), so browsing stays uninterrupted.
  • Google auth is now enabled so users can log in or sign up with their Google account for increased convenience and security.
  • After you sign in, the page updates in place so you can continue exactly where you left off.
  • Navigation and menus update instantly after login (no “start over” feeling).

• Cleaner vendor contact experience

  • “Contact vendor” is more focused, with less clutter and a clearer next step.
  • Message composition is simpler and faster, with fewer confusing fields.
  • The overall tone is more direct and consistent with the rest of the marketplace.

• Foundation for deeper vendor communication

  • Conversations are being structured so messaging can become a real workflow (not just a one-off contact form).
  • The direction supports future features like quote requests, package selection, and payment milestones.

Coming soon

• Instant messaging with vendors beta

  • Real-time conversations with vendors inside Your Wedding Atlas.
  • A dedicated messages experience designed for quick replies and ongoing planning.
  • Beta rollout first, followed by wider availability once reliability is proven.

• Payments + digitally signed agreements

  • Vendors and couples will be able to send or request money directly in the platform.
  • Contracts/agreements will support digital signatures so both sides have a clear record.
  • Designed for real wedding workflows: deposits, installments, and final payments (coming later).

• Vendor calendar

  • A vendor calendar for scheduling and managing bookings.
  • Built to support future visibility where couples can see availability publicly (optional), so booking feels easier and faster.

Bug fixes

• Fixed edge cases where sign-in could interrupt the flow and require extra steps to resume.
• Fixed small UI inconsistencies after login that could make the page feel out of sync.
• Fixed minor issues in the contact vendor flow that could cause confusion or unnecessary friction.