Everything has gone high tech. We look for jobs online, we date online, we shop online and we watch movies and listen to music using the internet. It should come as no surprise that the wedding planning landscape would do the same. If match.com's claim of 1 in 5 relationships started online, why not plan your wedding the same way you met your mate? To help with that, I'm going to give you a list of some fantastic apps that will make your planning so much easier.
(These are not all exclusively dedicated to weddings, however, I would hate to leave out something useful just because it isn't wedding related.)
THE KNOT
You cannot talk about wedding planning without referencing the mother of all planning sites. Manage your guest list, save pictures of dresses and cross things off your to-do list. It really does it all. Well at least close to it.
PINTREST
Ok, so it's technically not wedding related and in fact, the amount of time you'll waste on it going through other people's boards might actually sabotage your plans by making your late for meetings and distracting you. But let's be honest, these aspiring bride-to-bes have the best "some day" boards. There is definitely a lot of inspiration on there, especially when it comes to wedding reception. My own wedding cake design came from a combination of 3 or 4 cakes I found on Pintrest.
WEDPICS
Like Instagram but better. This allows you and you guests to take pictures of all wedding related events (you can keep separate albums for engagement party, shower, rehersal, etc.) and share them with each other. While Instagram fame is great, other day-to-day pictures can break up the flow of your big day. Keep it all in one place with this app.
MINT
Of course, as the budget conscious person I am, I had to include Mint. Mint can pull all of your accounts together and help you track your spending. Are you worried you might go over budget? This app won't stop that from happening but it will sure shame you by telling you exactly how much you overspent! :) You know what else is fun? It's not just for weddings, so if you don't get your finances together after the wedding either, you can still continue to use the app so you can have a snap shot of all the things you're doing wrong in your regular life as well.
YELP
If you're not already using Yelp you're missing out. I'm not just saying that because I used to own Yelp stock. I use the app pretty regularly. It has a lot of great functions. It connects to your phone GPS and map to give you directions to your destination, you can read a lot of honest reviews from people who have already used a vendor you're considering. It also allows you to rate vendors yourself after the wedding.
APPY COUPLE
Engagement announcements are becoming more creative every year. Furthermore, the age of social media has made it more normal to share every moment of your life. This app combines both of these things. Showcase your story to your loved ones and publish every detail of your planning.
WEDSTYLE
No detail is more important to your day than you wedding dress. Get inspired by having all best looks and hottest trends at your fingertips. And if you can't make up your mind about something, there's a community of users more than willing to give you their opinion if you upload a photo of the items you're deciding on.
MY FITNESS PAL
Your online diary helping you to stay committed to your diet and exercise plan. Fit into your wedding dress with the help of this fitness tracker. You can pair it with the pedometer of your choice.
WUNDERLIST
This app's best feature is the ability to assign tasks to others and follow their progress.
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