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Introduction
Nowadays, it’s so easy to do a wide array of tasks at your fingertips, and there’s an app for everything. Making personalised collages, collating lists, budgeting, and many more. Check out these 5 apps that can help with your wedding planning process.
Joy
An all-in-one platform for your wedding needs. Choose from the wide array of templates and customise your very own website with your own pictures and colour theme. Connect with your guests through the app and make collating RSVPs a breeze. After the wedding, upload all your photos and videos for you and your guests to revisit anytime through Joy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.withjoy.joy
Cons:
- Not very user-friendly, especially for older guests
- Hard to edit on phone, certain functions are only available on the desktop version
Similar app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appycouple.android
(Source: https://www.iphonecake.com/app_635861140_.html)
Spendee
While Spendee is not an app targeted especially for weddings, it is one of the top budget planning apps around. Connect your bank account and monitor your transactions from within the app, and categorise your spending for easier viewing. Set budget limits to ensure you stick to your wedding budget, and you won’t end up breaking the bank.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleevio.spendee
Cons:
- Requires paid subscription for certain functions
- Might encounter syncing problems when linking up a bank account
- Multiple tabs and categories make it confusing for first-time users
Between
Can’t seem to keep up with your other half’s busy schedule? Between allows couples to share their calendars with each other to make planning rehearsal dates so much easier. The app’s countdown function also allows you to keep tabs on important dates as your big day arrives.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.vcnc.android.couple&hl=en_SG
Cons:
- Limited features, not a good substitute for a messaging app
(Source: https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/tutorials/how-to-share-a-google-calendar)
Google Calendar
The multitude of apps and services under Google allows for seamless sharing, be it for documents, files, and calendars. Simple enable your settings to share your calendar with others and coordinate important dates for all members of your wedding party.
Cons:
- Not very intuitive, and linking up with so many different people’s calendars may become confusing for the user
Wedding mapper (website)
Planning your wedding seating arrangements can be a nightmare. Keep tabs on your guests, along with their RSVPs and dietary preferences through this site, which can be customised according to the floor plan of your wedding venue. Simply drag and drop guests’ names onto the floor plan, and play around with the seating plan until you find one that accommodates everyone. The site allows you to print out the plan as well, making it easy to share with your wedding planners and venue staff.
https://app.weddingmapper.com/guests/demo_seating
Cons:
- Might take a while to get used to, especially if you are not as tech-savvy
With 265 million active monthly users, Pinterest is one of the go-to platforms for inspiration of any kind. Find inspiration for every aspect of your wedding, from wedding dresses, to photobooth ideas, to table settings and decorations. Pin your favourite posts and show them to your florist of wedding planner(check out our article on wedding planning) to give them a better idea of how you want your dream wedding to look like.
Conclusion
These apps are sure to make coordinating all the little details for your wedding just a little bit easier, and help you to make sure that your planning goes on without a hitch. You no longer have to worry about bringing a thick binder of materials and information around, with everything you need right in your phone or computer, and with the convenience of being able to share these information with friends and family through various sharing functions. Make the most of the technology you have and make your life simpler with these wedding planning apps!