The Tech Guide to wedding Planning
Put down your wedding binder, it’s time to get tech savvy with wedding planning. We see more and more couples today planning their weddings using their phones and tablets, and we can’t blame them. Who wants to lug around a big binder full of vendor contracts and magazine clippings? Today’s engaged couple has a big advantage when planning their weddings thanks to technology. We’ve put together a tech savvy wedding planning guide for those that want to make planning their wedding simple, as it should be.
Pinterest saved the wedding day when it appeared a few years ago. Brides no longer have to clip magazines and create vision boards for their weddings. Pinterest allows brides to create online boards for each part of their wedding – hair & makeup, music, reception décor, wedding attire, etc. Pinterest boards can even be shared with friends, family and vendors so everyone is on the same page.
Online Reviews
If there is one thing most couples getting married have in common, it’s wanting to find the best vendors for their wedding. That’s where online reviews come in. Websites like , The Knot and Google feature reviews for vendors from real brides. Meeting with a vendor and feeling like you click with them is a wonderful thing, but then confirming that your intuition about a vendor is right by seeing their amazing online reviews will put you at ease when choosing them for your wedding.
Cloud Storage
Staying organized while planning your wedding is a must. Cloud based storage services such as Google Drive, Evernote and Dropbox will do just this. We recommend storing your wedding planning timeline, vendor contracts and other important documents on a shared cloud folder. Your fiancé, parents and any other designated persons will all have access to your documents, which will then be synced across all of your devices.
Wedding Registry
You’re at the store and see something you like and want to add to your wedding registry, but it’s not a store where you’re registered. Apps like ww.Zola.com have you covered. Download the app, then scan the barcode for items you want to add to your registry. Zola will integrate items from different stores all into one registry, allowing you more flexibility in the items you register for.
Wedding Budget
Download a free or purchased wedding budget app, such as Wedding Budget, to your devices. It will give you quick access to view, update and make changes to your budget throughout your wedding planning process.
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