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…
This year’s hottest wedding trend: fighting back against “Pinterest-perfection”
Once a week or so, I’ll get an interview request from a journalist — and inevitably one of the questions they want to ask is “What are your trend predictions for next year?” I usually hedge these questions with a positive spin like, “Hopefully, a reduction in fear-based marketing” or “Less body-shaming directed at brides under the guise of beauty,” but this year I have a bigger prediction:
That couples are going to start pushing back against the idea of “Pinterest-perfect” weddings.
Pics or it didn’t happen: Celebration versus validation
Between making sure my makeup is “photo-worthy” to chronicling the planning progress (Offbeat Bride, you are my enabler!), the era of instant documentation and weddings is a match made in heaven. Who doesn’t want an excuse to show off pictures of their wedding day? Now you have a reason to take photos of the knitting project you’ve been toiling over for months. Who doesn’t love to get feedback from others fawning over your dress, décor, music, etc? But when does celebrating a day become validating an event?