Pinterest wedding boards: a planning guide

Pinterest can be an invaluable wedding planning tool or an overwhelming distraction, according to One Fab Day. The site offers a guide for couples on how to set up and use wedding Pinterest boards correctly, to gather ideas and streamline their vision.

For some, the platform is a key resource for finding looks, décor, and creating mood boards. Others find it a time-consuming trap. The source advises that used well, it can help visualize ideas and communicate with suppliers. Used poorly, it can lead to comparison, procrastination, and second-guessing.

The right way to use Pinterest

The key is to treat Pinterest as inspiration, not a blueprint. Try not to get hung up on having a 'perfect Pinterest wedding'. That party does not exist, the source states, and if it did, it would be dull. The goal should be gathering ideas and streamlining your vision, not comparing your plans to others.

Setting up your boards

Start by creating a Pinterest account. You can make secret, private boards to keep ideas under wraps, especially for the dress. Shared collaborative boards, called Group boards, can be used with a partner, wedding party, or suppliers.

Be selective in who you follow. Choose accounts whose aesthetic aligns with your own. Wedding planners, bridal designers, and wedding websites like One Fab Day are a good start. Recommended accounts include Style Me Pretty, Over the Moon, Brides, Love My Dress and Vogue Weddings.

Initially, set up a single wedding Pinterest board. Pin everything you like in one place to see trends emerge. This helps couples see where their tastes overlap. Later, you can create breakout boards for specific elements.

Streamlining and using boards effectively

Once the wedding is booked, streamline your inspiration. Delete pins that won't fit or start fresh. Avoid aspirational or unrealistic ideas. Pin achievable items that help describe your vision to suppliers.

It is wise to have one board that sums up your day's vibe. This acts as a reference to keep decisions on-track. You can also create different boards for elements like dress, hair, flowers, or stationery. Keep these curated. Showing a supplier five similar styles is more helpful than twenty different ones.

Pinterest can also be a practical bookmarking system. Add Pinterest's 'Save' button extension to your browser to pin products or articles quickly. The Pinterest Lens feature lets you point your camera at an item to find similar products online.

If Pinterest is not for you

Some people aren't into the details, and that's fine. Many couples use it for initial inspiration then abandon it. For others, it adds unnecessary pressure. Plenty of tips and ideas can be found by browsing websites and real weddings instead.

However, if you are a details person who needs to visualize ideas, enjoys mood boards, plans DIYs, or loves to dream about the day, you should get on Pinterest. The source recommends following their account when you do.