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+name: "Add party emoji to done stage notification messages"
+---
+
+# Story 353: Add party emoji to done stage notification messages
+
+## User Story
+
+As a project owner, I want to see a party emoji in the Matrix/chat notification when a story moves to done, so that completions feel celebratory.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Stage notification for done includes a party emoji (e.g. 🎉)
+- [ ] Only the done stage gets the emoji — other stage transitions stay as they are
+- [ ] Works across all chat transports (Matrix, WhatsApp, Slack)
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+- TBD