When it comes to weddings and wedding planning, we are long past the days of magazine cutouts and three-inch binders. The idea seems frivolous when there are so many high tech options available. That was a time reserved for our mothers. Now we have the option to simply click a button on our devices and quickly be guided to all sorts of options. From the planning phases to the honeymoon, every step is covered.
How did people plan weddings before the days of Pinterest? It seems such a novel idea to create idea boards for every aspect of your wedding, but now it's become common practice. You have the ability to search the internet from top to bottom while saving images along the way. Plenty of boards have already been created so you can copy other people's ideas or combine concepts to create something completely original.
Many photographers even recommend creating a board of your favorite poses so they can get a feel for your style. You can use it to choose flowers, pick wedding favors, pick a color scheme. You name it, the options are limitless.
Yelp
Yelp may seem like an odd choice for wedding planning at first, but it is a fantastic way to find reviews. Unfortunately, there are plenty of companies that take advantage of couples, so make sure you go with tried and true vendors. Your florist, baker, caterer, DJ, and photographer can often be found on Yelp. Read through their reviews and make sure their customers have had pleasant experiences. The last thing you need is to stress over the idea of being ripped off.
Do your research then sit down and meet with them so you know everyone is on the same page.
WeddingWire
WeddingWire has an entire collection of apps designed for planning and enjoying your big day. You can even create your own wedding page to keep your guests up to date on events. Gone are the days of licking stamps and snail mail--you can collect RSVPs directly through the WeddingWire.com site. Keep everything organized, find your favorite dress styles, locate your vendors and read reviews to make sure their other customers have been satisfied. You can even collect wedding photos from your guests.
Evernote
Keep notes and snap pictures while you're planning details throughout the day. Inspiration strikes at any time and it's important to take notes so you don't forget something important. The best part is they can be synched directly to your computer so you can easily share your notes with others, including your fiance.
Everyone is using it already so you might as well embrace it. The photo app allows users to create stylized pictures with the use of available filters that can be customized and tweaked to find the look they're going for. Create a special hashtag and have them tag you in the pictures so you can find them easily. They can even share them to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, and foursquare.
HoneyFund
Wedding registries can be boring but HoneyFund actually allows guests to contribute towards your honeymoon. Instead of the typical blender, towels, or crockpot often gifted to couples, guests can contribute to airfare, brunch for two, couples massage, or a sunset cruise, among other things. Often, the honeymoon can be quite the expense and many couples are cutting it from the budget. Now your great aunt can get you something you actually want.
When it boils down to it, it's all about simplifying the wedding process. Planning your big day can be stressful but with organization and a little fun you can skip past the stress and right into enjoying your day.
