Like most things in our society, planning a wedding has become a digital affair. From the moment you blast out your giddy post-engagement selfie to your Throwback Thursday honeymoon picture 5-years from now, everything is planned, documented and shared via computer, tablet and- most importantly- cell phone. Taking advantage of wedding-related apps makes the planning process much more simple and streamlined and keeps every detail and decision in the palm of your hand. But with hundreds of apps on the market, where should a bride even start?
To avoid creating confusion, we recommend having one app for each of these categories; Digital Wedding Planning, Gift Registry, Shopping, Photography and a Countdown. This will help you stay motivated and organized without adding clutter to your [already-hectic] life or making you feel like a slave to your smartphone. Take a look at which 5 Wedding Apps we think are the best-of-the-best in each category and are a necessity for every bride-to-be.
Appy Couple is a one-stop wedding app that allows you to organize your big day in a streamlined fashion that can easily be shared with everyone on your guest list. The one-time $35 fee gets you the app itself and your own wedding website in one of their beautiful pre-designed themes. From proposal to "I do", Appy Couple allows you to plan, organize and share every detail and then continue celebrating as friends and family upload the photos throughout the ceremony, reception and long after the wedding night ends. Available for iPhone & Android; $35.
My Registry.com, the leader in online universal wishlists and gift registries, has taken things to the next level by launching a cell-phone compatible version of their popular program. After connecting to your online My Registry account, the world becomes your virtual department store and you're able to scan barcodes, upload items and build your perfect wedding registry straight from your smartphone. What more could a busy bride-to-be ask for? Available for iPhone & Android; Free.
Spring is a brand new app that makes shopping seamless, simple and streamlined and features gowns and jewelry from a variety of wedding designers like Oscar de la Renta, Anna Sheffield and Elizabeth Cole. After creating an account, you can follow your favorite brands, personalize your feed, love items to save for later, share your discoveries and curate a collection perfectly tailored to your special day. With dresses and accessories from emerging designers and luxury labels at your fingertips, the aisle will be your runway and your guaranteed to have a look that nobody will ever forget. Available for iPhone & iPod Touch; Free.
Wedding Party is the ultimate photo app for brides, grooms, guests and everyone in between! The program is a unique way to tell your wedding story from the moment you get engaged to your first kiss and beyond. You can connect and share your most important moments with friends and family through your a personal wedding app and keep everyone up-to-date on news and schedules. Share every photo, scroll through images posted by others and enjoy reliving the memories for years to come. Available for iPhone & Android; Free.
Everyone loves the excitement that comes with watching the days tick by before a big event and, since your wedding is quite possible the biggest day of your life, the Wedding Countdown app is a must. The customizable app allows you to do things like choose your favorite background photo, pick unique units (you can be tranditional with months and days or creative with "kisses" or "heartbeats") and personalize the countdown with your favorite song. Add multiple countdowns for things like bridal showers and bachelorette parties and share each creation directly to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so your family and friends can join in the excitement. Available for iPhone; Free.
