Digital I Do’s

Wedding planning, while leading up to one of life’s most joyous celebrations, can often be stressful and overwhelming. Luckily, with today’s digital resources, many tools are easily available online to help make organizing the couple’s big day easier. With the help of the internet, things like venue selection and guest lists are available right at your fingertips.

All-in-One

• The Knot: a popular website and app that helps couples with every step of the wedding planning process, including finding vendors, creating invitations and finding much-needed advice
• Wedding Wire: an online platform that connects couples with planning tools, inspiration galleries and community forums to simplify wedding planning
• Zola: a wedding planning tool that offers a plethora of services for couples, allowing them to personalize their search for wedding services of any kind

Budgeting

• Mint: a financial management app that helps users track spending and set budgets, perfect for organizing wedding expenses
• WeddingHappy: an app designed to help users monitor spending, making it the ideal tool for managing complex wedding costs
• HoneyFund: a honeymoon and cash registry site for couples who would like to trade traditional gifts for the wedding trip of their dreams

Venue

• Prismm: event planning software, formerly known as Allseated, perfect for touring, choosing and designing a wedding space online
• Peer Space: a digital space where anyone can search for event venues in their area, helping find the perfect spot for a ceremony or reception
• Wedding Spot: an online planning tool that helps couples find and compare wedding venues based on location, budget and style preferences

Invitations and Guest Lists

• Facebook Invites: a feature on Facebook where users can create events and invite friends, creating an easy way to keep track of wedding guest lists and RSVPs
• Microsoft Excel: a platform for couples to store and organize guest lists and seating charts from their computers or handheld devices using spreadsheets
• Riley & Grey: a wedding-specific website builder offering custom designs that help couples share essential event details in an elegant, personalized style

Theme/Décor

• Carats and Cake: a website for finding inspiration and trusted vendors, showcasing real wedding photos alongside links to the professionals who made it happen
• Pinterest: a website and app known for inspiration photos where couples can explore and save ideas for theme, décor and activities
• Wedding Photographer Websites: visual insight into how others have brought their weddings to life at specific venues, providing ideas and examples for couples to use when planning their own special day

App/Website Help

• Appy Couple: website and app building software that helps couples easily create a digital space for their special day
• Squarespace: a website hosting company known for its user-friendly design, helping couples build attractive, custom wedding websites to keep guests informed and organized
• Google Drive: a versatile tool that allows couples to organize, share and collaborate on wedding planning documents between themselves and with guests