Use a shared Pinterest board as the visual “Shit People Suggest” spreadsheet
We all know that planning a wedding = a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. Tons of inspiration and easily searchable database, but there’s inspiration overload and it can also make you feel bad about your design and DIY realities. Offbeat Bride reader Katie had a brilliant idea to make Pinterest your ally again…
The 3 stages of planning a wedding with Pinterest
Putting Pinterest into the hands of a confused and overwhelmed bride or groom is like putting alcohol into the hands of someone who’s never had a drink and not warning them about having too much. I know that seems dramatic, and yes it is, BUT it’s not far from the truth. There are three main feelings Pinterest can evoke, each of which can tip you over the edge. I’m hoping that this will serve as “The Talk” and help you navigate what can be an amazing aide to a great night, or the biggest hangover.
Pinterest wedding fever: When DIY (dried lavender and glitter paint) overshadows the wedding
When Pinterest was invented, it was created to share ideas — which is dandy! I still love to use Pinterest for that. But when it comes to things in our lives that we believe we are judged for (money, career, weddings), Pinterest can become a social peacocking site.
Super cute editable & printable wedding hashtag sign
After you’ve played around with your names, your themes, and your favorite words because you’ve decide to come up with your most perfectly crafted #weddinghashtag, you’ll need to let all your guests know to USE IT! We’ve created a little wedding hashtag sign printable that you can download, edit, and display.
Let’s talk about free wedding hashtag generators… #Go!
Wedding hashtags: they’re not just for hipsters. Having your own hashtag is one of the easiest ways to not only collect extra photos from your guests, but also to share your event with people who have to be MIA on your wedding day. So, guys, what awesome wedding hashtags did you think up?
Putting on the blinders: How I avoid wedding decision fatigue
Pinterest is a blessing and a curse, as we all know. The dresses! The centerpieces! The colour schemes! The hairstyles! I was so concerned that I’d keep changing my mind on things and either never make decisions, or lose a lot of money chasing different dreams. So I solved that issue. And the solution is simple…