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 # RSVP Manager
 
-A modern event RSVP management system with a dark theme interface.
+A modern event RSVP management system with customizable backgrounds and item coordination.
 
 ## Features
 
 - User-friendly RSVP interface
-- Event management
-- Guest tracking
-- Dark theme UI
+- Comprehensive event management
+  - Create and manage events
+  - Track RSVPs and guest counts
+  - Coordinate needed items and track who's bringing what
+  - Customizable event backgrounds/wallpapers
+- Real-time item status tracking
+  - See what items are still needed
+  - Track claimed items
+  - Prevent duplicate item claims
+- Guest management
+  - Track guest attendance
+  - Support for bringing additional guests
+  - Guest names tracking
+- Modern, responsive UI
 - Containerized deployment
 
 ## Tech Stack
 
-- Frontend: React with TypeScript
+- Frontend: React with TypeScript and Material-UI
 - Backend: Node.js/Express with TypeScript
-- Database: MySQL
+- Database: SQLite
 - Containerization: Docker
 
 ## Getting Started
@@ -57,6 +68,26 @@ A modern event RSVP management system with a dark theme interface.
    npm start
    ```
 
+### Key Features Explained
+
+#### Event Creation and Management
+- Create events with title, description, date, time, and location
+- Upload custom wallpapers to personalize event pages
+- Manage RSVPs and track attendance
+
+#### Item Coordination
+- Create a list of needed items for the event
+- Attendees can claim items they'll bring
+- Real-time tracking of claimed vs needed items
+- Prevent duplicate item claims
+- Remove items that are no longer needed
+
+#### RSVP Management
+- Track who's attending
+- Support for bringing additional guests
+- Keep track of guest names
+- Manage what items each person is bringing
+
 ## License
 
 MIT 
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