Fun fact: Pinterest was founded the year after Amanda got married. It’s crazy to think how it’s changed the crafting/DIY world and especially wedding planning. Although it might not be for everyone, we thought it would be helpful to talk through how to make the most of Pinterest.
Getting organized
When you first start, create a series of boards that will help keep things organized while you brainstorm.
A few recommendations to get you started:
- color scheme
-wedding party
-ceremony
-reception
-flowers
-dessert
-invites
-fun details (a place to put those unique ideas)
*Reminder: If there are any boards you want to keep secret, put a lock on them.
Let loose
Then, go crazy. Pin any and all images you like. Maybe add a note about what you liked (a bridesmaid dress style, but not the color) if it’s an inspiration photo, or if it’s a specific item (location, paper product) you could include the cost.
At this point, you’re trying to collect all the ideas you like, no matter what they are. And most likely, it will be all over the place. Maybe make separate ‘color scheme’ boards if you have a few different directions you like.
Clean house
So at this point, you might have a lot of different ideas, all going in a variety of directions. Now is the time to start refining what you want. Hopefully with a page full of pins, you might start to gravitate towards some of them or see patterns. You can either delete pins that you realize don’t really go with the rest or if that feels too dramatic, start moving pins to new finalized boards.
Share the love
While it’s a great place for you as a couple to figure out what you want, the other benefit is that it allows you to easily share your vision. Send individual boards or let anyone helping you follow the account, like friends/family or your wedding planner. If you’re letting your bridesmaids pick their own dresses, you could create a board with a variety of ideas or options to choose from.
Also, we like to encourage the account to be shared by the couple so it’s an easy place to look at together, so be sure to keep any wedding dress ideas on your own private boards ;)
Happy pinning!
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