Planning a wedding is all well and good if you have plenty of ideas to begin with, but what if you really have no idea where to start? It could be that you start out with plenty of creative thoughts but run out of steam part-way through the planning process. So what help is out there? Don’t worry, social media can come to your rescue!
One of the most popular social media sites is Pinterest, literally an online pinboard where you can gather your ideas together, create different boards for different topics and search for new ideas when you feel as though you need a helping hand. Check out Ecoura’s Pinterest page!
Pinterest for weddings
This modern-day scrapbook is a great place to begin and if you are used to spending a few hours at a time browsing online then you will love this site. People create boards for different subjects then pin images and links to them so that you can browse at your leisure. No matter how obscure you think your topic might be (1930s vintage tablecloths anyone??) somebody out there has thought of it first and started work on it. Simply put your subject into the search and it will link you to the various boards and pinners that are already hard at work on the matter. You can then create your own boards that are filled with ideas for your big day, by repining the images that you like.
When you are browsing on other sites online for ideas, look for the little Pinterest logo next to images and articles so that you can then pin these to your own boards. Then later on when you are starting to narrow down your choices for the wedding you have everything in one place and will not need to go hunting for the information.
You can have as many boards as you like on Pinterest and your friends and family can see them too, making it great if you are planning your day with the help of family that are not close enough to visit all the time.
Narrow down the options
Most people will find it easy to narrow down their options because they will be able to see that there is a trend on their Pinterest boards. It could be that you have chosen to pin 100 images of wedding dresses but that the majority are of a similar style so that you can see at a glance which style of dress you would prefer.
Make sure that you follow a few of the top pinners too in order to be able to keep up to date with anything new that they post.
Remember too that browsing this way is much more eco-friendly than traveling to a lot of shops and browsing in person. If you prefer to keep away from crowds then this is the best option for you – your bridesmaids and other friends can also keep their carbon footprint to a minimum by joining you for online discussions and planning! For wedding inspiration, check out Ecoura’s Pinterest page!