USING TECHNOLOGY

Brides who are used to communicating with electronic “tools” may be tempted to “do it all” with technology when they think of wedding planning.  But we caution our brides to take a careful look at the world of Eplanning.   There simply are times when the bride needs to leave the keyboard or apps and do some of her planning face to face.

The Internet will be a help in searching out reception sites that may fit one’s budget, but a bride simply must check it out in person.  She may be able to hear music played by a band she is considering, but nothing beats meeting the group in person.

Cake makers can show photographs of some of their creations on line, but until you’ve tasted the actual product, how can you decide?

Ordering your wedding gown or bridesmaid’s dresses on line is also a bad idea.  Sizing and quality can vary widely so you and your maids should try on your gown choices before making a purchase.  To assure that gowns will be in on time, don’t risk ordering from an online resource.  Shop a reputable store that stands behind its merchandise.

Before registering online for wedding gifts, we recommend that you meet with an expert sales associate at a major retailer.  They have years of experience helping couples select registry items.

Brides may be tempted to send “virtual invitations”, but once again we caution brides against that.  Use the Internet to enter pertinent information about your wedding but plan to send printed invitations.  As one bride put it, “I may be old fashioned, but there is a touch of class I want associated with my wedding and an electronic invitation doesn’t cut it.” 

We advise our brides to be careful about disclosing information about their weddings on the social networks.  Here we feel that “less is more”.  Certainly share the joy of the upcoming wedding but don’t constantly post updates on the status of your plans.  Don’t go overboard posting photos.  A select few are a nice touch.  Too many will leave a bad impression.

By all means use the Internet as an information resource to get ideas and lists of vendors to visit.  But make the key decisions in person with family input as appropriate.