Diary of a Bride-to-Be: Pinspiration!

OK, be honest. Who had a Wedding Pinterest Board before they were even engaged? Guilty… 

In the web-centric society we live in it’s ridiculously easy to find wedding inspiration. You can find ideas for everything from themes, to colors, to food, to photos, to music, to dresses- you name it, it’s there. If it’s not, there are always bridal magazines and as I’ve already mentioned, The Knot.

I think Pinterest and these other mediums are fantastic wedding planning tools, but you have to keep some things in mind. Here are my tips for getting inspired!

*You cannot use every grand idea you find- I mean I LOVE the idea of burlap, and wood, and Mason jars, and bottles, and stones, and pine, and succulents, and… but let’s be realistic, EVERY idea, no matter how stupendous, simply cannot create a cohesive theme.

*Don’t limit yourself- You may have found THE PERFECT DRESS or THE BEST CENTERPIECE in a magazine or online, but if you limit yourself to only that EXACT item later, you may be disappointed. The flowers in the centerpiece may be out of season, or may not be able to find a similar dress that is in your budget. Not only that, but if your heart is set on something, you may be blind to other, better options that come your way.

*Just because it’s DIY, it may not be cheaper- In fact, in many instances, it probably isn’t. If you love it, by all means, do it, but be cautious, DIY projects tend to add up fast!

*Location, location, location- I said this last time, but I recommend choosing your venue before you marry any of our wedding ideas, unless you want to choose a venue to fit your theme, and in that case, be my guest J

*Confidentiality disclaimer- I LOVE Pinterest as much as the next gal, but remember that if you don’t have a secret board, its possible that your engaged friends could steal some of your ideas. This isn’t a big deal to me, but to some girls it is, so be aware.

Are you lost as to where you should look for inspiration?

We’ve already mentioned: http://pinterest.com, and http://www.theknot.com/

Why not check out: http://www.weddingstylemagazine.com/, http://www.brides.com/, http://www.utterlyengaged.com/, or http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/, just to name a few.

And of course, don’t forget: http://suzannesbridalboutique.com/, https://www.facebook.com/suzannesbridalboutique, and http://pinterest.com/suzannesbridal/

And if you have entirely too much free time, like I do, check out http://www.polyvore.com and create your own inspiration boards!

The "Girly" Theme- Mint & Blush, Burlap & Lace

The "Artsy" Theme- Turquoise & Terracotta, Lace & Burlap

The "Elegant" Theme- Emerald & Gem Tones, Burlap & Satin

Which one do you like best??? For more of my wedding wondering and bridal breakthroughs, check back soon! Xoxo