By now most people know about Pinterest. And if you don't you are totally missing out! Most girls dream about their weddings LONG before they actually get engaged or start dating someone seriously and that Pinterest board is quickly being filled with ideas for the perfect day. Well here are our tips to use this great tool to help you have the wedding of your dreams!
1. Be inspired and put your own twist on things! Get ideas from the pictures that you see but make it personal for you! See a picture for a candy table but not crazy about sweets, make it a build your own trail mix and share pictures of you and your fiancé hiking in the mountains!
2. Don't get caught up on I have to find this exact dress! Many of the photo's come from Blog's or photographers websites and tracking down the exact dress may be next to impossible because of custom made dresses, dresses being discontinued or alterations made to the dress from the start. Look at what you like about the dress and find things that embrace that feel. Maybe it is the neckline you really like not the skirt. Take pictures to your bridal appointment and your consultant should be able to help you find something that works with your shape and style and still embraces the elements you love in the picture.
3. Don't get scammed! There are thousands of websites that use designers photo's with unrealistic prices. Just because it is on the internet doesn't mean it is real. You wouldn't buy an ipad online for $39 because that isn't what they cost. The same goes for that designer dress you have been looking at. Pinterest has been infiltrated with the scam websites so do your homework, see how they ship(DHL is an international shipper ONLY meaning it has to start in another country, meaning you are not dealing with someone who has to follow the laws of the United States so if the deal goes wrong you might not get your money back).
4. Make a private board. Somethings you want to be a surprise at your wedding so by making a private board everyone else won't see what you are pinning. This works great if your BFF is also engaged so your don't end up with copycat weddings. Also if she does happen to like the same mason jar centerpiece idea as you, be cool. You are not the first person to think of this and you will not be the last. Keep your spontaneous creativity to yourself for that wow moment at your wedding!
5. Remember to not get totally sucked into the pinterest world. It is SO EASY to spend hours online looking at everyone else's great ideas. Flowers won't be in season, cakes won't taste as good as they look, pictures are always photoshopped and that's ok. Remember this is a time to spend with your fiancé and you only get to be engaged once! There will be time for dream house boards, yummy recipes and even baby boards one day!
Use Pinterest wisely and it will help you have an amazing wedding and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest!
