Photography: Latte Decor
While Instagram is another source where gorgeous pictures of gowns, flowers, and settings are in abundance, you can also use the platform in your wedding planning. Here's how:
Hashtag, you're it: If you're looking for specific vendors like florists, wedding planners, stationers, customised rings, do a search using hashtags such as #weddingstationery, #weddingbands, #weddingshoes, #weddingplanning and so on. If you see a vendor you like, check out their recent work on their profiles to see their repertoire.
Take it from the experts: Wedding vendors such as photographers, florists, boutiques, bespoke jewellers dish out useful advice and are at the forefront when it comes to knowing what's trending at the moment.
Inspo everywhere, anywhere: We've gotten inspired by colours and decor from kids' parties, interior designers, photographers, and even our favourite fashion and food bloggers. It's all about finding something like a colour palette, motif or theme that speaks to you and adapting it to your wedding. For instance, instead of a conventional floral backdrop for your wedding and fancy canapes, why not inject some whimsy from a children's birthday bash and use silver, white and pink balloons and serve mini burgers, donuts and artisanal coffee instead for a fun, unique wedding?
Honesty is the best policy: You'll find honest reviews and comments of various vendors by real brides either on personal or vendors' accounts. This is a good way to gauge the vendor's level of service and aesthetic sense as well. Don't be shy if you have questions for a bride — if her account isn't private, we're pretty sure she'll be open to answer your queries.
