1. Pinterest
Pinterest can be a bride's best friend when it comes to wedding planning! Pinterest is an incredible platform for wedding planning and an excellent place for any couple to start! Get inspired with the treasure-trove of wedding content from hairstyles, to flowers, to cakes, dresses, venues, and more! Couples can create a shared board to pin what inspires them and collaborate on favorites.
- Vision Board: Think of Pinterest as your ultimate vision board, but without the glue and scissors. You can pin all your favorite ideas in one place, whether it’s a dreamy dress, a stunning venue, or that perfect centerpiece.
- Inspiration Galore: It’s like having access to millions of wedding magazines. Type in anything from “rustic wedding ideas” to “beach wedding decor,” and voilà! You’ll find endless inspiration!
- Creative Collaboration: Invite your bridal party, family, and even your fiancé to pin their ideas. It’s like having a brainstorming session where everyone can contribute their thoughts and favorites.
- DIY Guidance: If you love DIY projects, Pinterest is a goldmine. Find step-by-step guides for making your own invitations, favors, or even table decorations. It’s like having a crafty friend who knows it all.
Using Pinterest for wedding planning turns what could be a stressful task into a fun, creative journey. It's like having a magical tool that transforms your dream wedding into a reality with just a few clicks!
2. Google Sheets!
You don’t need to be an excel wizard to use google sheets to help you plan and organize your wedding! Here is a free template you can download to get started. Reasons why we love Google Sheets:
- Timeline Management: As you get closer to the big day you can use this tab to map out your wedding timeline from getting ready to pictures to ceremony & reception!
- Wedding Party Management: Under the wedding party tab you can organize all the details from gifts to attire! Similar to the guest list tab you could even invite your wedding party to view the tab so they know exactly what’s going on!
- Vendor Shopping: Avoid getting lost in a sea of emails with quotes and contracts. Using this google sheet template you can list all vendors and vendor details in one organized space! This will help you to price compare and select your favorites.
- Guest List Management: Under the guests tab you can invite various family members to edit this tab with addresses, phone numbers, or anything else you might need. Also within this tab you can check off next to each name as save the dates and invitations are sent! Lastly, keep a close eye on the guest count with the tracker.
