Tomorrow's the first day of Spring, but it's also national proposal day - coincidence? If love is blooming for you this season and you're planning your "I dos," chances are that you'll be using Pinterest or other online resources to gather ideas. David's Bridal released a survey that found 59 percent of brides say Pinterest, Facebook, and blogs are the best places to find wedding inspiration. And 46 percent said they wouldn't use an idea they found on a friend's Pinterest board. Better call dibs on pie pops!
We recently attended several wedding events where we talked to professionals in the wedding industry about both the advantages and the perils of Pinterest wedding planning. Straight from the experts, with some of our personal advice thrown in, here are Pinterest wedding planning dos and don'ts. And be sure to follow us on Pinterest for more wedding tips and inspiration.
Do: Get Specific
Jaimi Brooks of Fiore Beauty says her number one piece of advice for brides-to-be is to do your homework and gather up inspiration pictures on Pinterest. But don't just throw together a board and send it to your beauty artist; know what you like about each photo. The more specific you are, the better. If you show a photo to your artist and she thinks you're pointing out the bold eyeliner but you just liked the updo, stress and tears are sure to ensue.
Don't: Keep Looking Once You've Made Decisions
With an overwhelming amount of great ideas and wedding photo eye candy, the toughest part of using Pinterest is knowing when to call it a day. Once you have signed the dotted line on vendor contracts, started dress fittings, and mailed the invites, it's time to look away from those boards. Seeing "better" ideas after you've finalized planning will just add unnecessary anxiety or, even worse, lead to last-minute changes and stress.
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