Planning tips for the Millennial Bride

Today’s engaged couples, mostly born in the 80s and 90s, are a long way from the traditional brides and grooms from years ago. Everything from hipster-themed weddings and artisanal giveaways, to tech-inspired games at the reception and impeccably produced pre-wedding videos are now part of the millennial wedding framework that many young brides subscribe to. With Pinterest boards replacing three-ring wedding binders, Spotify playlists becoming a viable alternative to hiring a DJ, and even off-the-cuff color palettes taking the place of the typical white wedding gown, millennials have a myriad of ways to define their weddings as unique to them and to their generation.

Stay in touch with the trends and score savvy points for your wedding planning with these pro-active tips that every millennial bride can use.

Maximize social media.
Get on your gadgets and create a Facebook event to keep your guests, family and friends updated from the get-go. It can save you the trouble of creating save-the-dates if you’re on a time crunch and a budget, and it can also save you the hassle of recounting your plans over and over again. Not only will a consolidated group of people all subscribed to your feed help you keep a sharp eye on your guest count, it allows you to reach people you’re not normally in touch with at the click of a mouse.

Pull in favors.
These days, the chances that you know someone who’s got a pretty good handle on Wordpress, or owns a small graphic or web design firm are big. Instead of paying a truckload of money to register at an official wedding website, survey your circle of friends. Your Apple genius can set up your site, someone who’s been tinkering with Photoshop since your college days can probably help you create an invitation mock-up, and your fiance’s brother who’s got that collection of GoPros and vintage cameras may be willing to give you a pre-nuptial shoot, pro bono.

Create an online registry.
It used to be that the only shopping option you could offer your guests was a swing at a posh department store. These days, the world is your oyster. Digital registries allow international guests to ship you gifts via brands not available locally, or even through digital superstores such as Amazon.com. Some sites even allow guests to make a monetary donation to your honeymoon fund (all in a stylishly classy website).

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