Pinterest is that beautiful world where many brides go to get ideas for planning their perfect wedding. A plethora of images exist in this virtual world, and many of those brides are pinning hundreds of photos to their wedding boards. From dresses to decorations, and hairstyles to invitations, there are unlimited possibilities and countless combinations. With so much inspiration available, how could it possibly be a bad idea to plan your wedding with Pinterest?
Inspiration for a gorgeous holiday wedding celebration.
It can certainly be a great tool for planning portions of the big event, but one should be careful not to overdo it. More often than not, Pinterest can lead down the path of frustration, and ultimately, to disappointment. Pinterest is meant to be aspirational, and trying to turn that aspiration into reality rarely goes as planned.
There aren’t many flowers in this field, but the couple still had an amazing day.
One example of this is choosing the venue. In Pinterest-Land, the best place to tie the knot is in a field of flowers, on a glorious sunny day. Who wouldn’t want that? Well, just because a wedding in the middle of a field looks pretty, it doesn’t mean you should plan one there. Or that you can, because an open field brings more logistical problems than one would think. Also, the perfect spot that will work with YOUR reality may be overlooked if you are only focused on that ONE pin.
Trying to find the perfect dress or shoes can also be frustrating. Many blogs post images from real wedding shoots, but often with no fashion credits, or links to buy. Also, many of the dresses and other product photos were posted years ago and are now sold out or discontinued. What’s the point of inspiration if you can’t buy the desired item? Pinterest is great for getting ideas for dresses, but in the end, you also have to be able to afford it. Many of those gorgeous gowns cost as much as down payment on a house, so remember that a lot of pins are just eye candy.
Summer wedding photos at the Carnegie Library in Stillwater show off the bride and groom with beautiful detail.
Hair and makeup inspiration can also be tricky. Many of the images are from styled shoots, so the “bride” is often a professional model with perfect skin and fabulous hair. Also, they have been heavily edited and don’t represent reality. Falling in love with a particular type of style is fine, as long as it will work with your hair. Collaborate closely with your hair and makeup artist in the months before the big event. They will be able to provide guidance, and help you create a look that is true to your individual style. They will help you be truly comfortable and confident so that you will look and feel fabulous on your special day.
This dream wedding at Semple Mansion is the epitome of classic elegance.
Why can’t I afford that dress? Why didn’t I think of that favor idea? Why doesn’t my cake look like that? Why is every other wedding better than mine? If you had to scrimp in certain areas such as decor or flowers, Pinterest is not going to make you feel better. All those well-lit, professional photos can make you feel as if you’re putting together an uninspired, cookie- cutter wedding. Rather than allowing envy and disappointment to ruin everything, remember that your photographer is going to capture all the details, and make them look spectacular.
This couple had a wonderful wedding day that was truly unique and special.
No one else has your particular budget and circumstances. A wedding should be as unique and individual as the couple it centers around, and focusing too heavily on other’s wedding ideas can sometimes take too much away from your own. Maybe your invitations are simple, but you have an awesome dress or a great location. Just focus on the positive, and, of course, check out some of my pins while you are planning the big day!
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