The 8 best wedding planning apps
Whether you fall into the ‘yay, we get to plan a wedding!’ or ‘eek, we’ve got to plan a wedding’ camp, anything that makes your life easier is going to get the thumbs up. That’s why at The Hall Barns we love a good wedding planning app. Helping with everything from finding the perfect venue (Midlands couples, we’ve got you covered there) to managing the budget, an easy-to-use app can make planning your dream wedding a total breeze. Our couples have given us the intel on the wedding planner apps they really rate. Here we share the 8 best wedding planning apps worth downloading, pronto.
Chances are you’ve already got this app saved on your phone. But did you know Instagram is the dream for helping you find your perfect wedding venue? It’s a brilliant app for searching for local venues (just get clever with those hashtags to find the ones near you) and giving a real sense of the venue’s vibe. It’s also so handy for discovering awesome local wedding suppliers, often tagged on your favourite venue’s feed. Basically, Instagram does the hard work for you. What’s not to love?
Google Sheets
We love a multi-tasker. Google Sheets goes above and beyond when it comes to keeping engaged couples on track with every aspect of wedding planning. Essentially, it’s a does-it-all spreadsheet software which you can access from anywhere, on any device. So, whether you prefer planning at home on your laptop, or like a bit of on-the-go wedding prep on your phone, it’s got you covered. It’s free (woohoo) and you can share access – after all, planning a wedding is not a one-person job. We think it’s mega useful for keeping on track with your budget. Speaking of which, if you fancy finding out how much your Leicestershire wedding at The Hall Barns could cost, just click here to use our quote builder.
Hitched app
If you prefer the minimalist approach and want just one app to tick all those planning boxes, it’s got to be the Hitched app. It’s packed with features like a wedding venue search, planning checklist, and even a fancy wedding day countdown. In fact, it’s so comprehensive you can practically plan your whole wedding on your phone from the comfort of your sofa. The best bit? It’s totally free to download.
Pinterest is the Holy Grail of wedding styling ideas, so if you haven’t already, download it ASAP. It’s perfect for searching for cute décor ideas or wedding flower inspo and creating your own boards to show your wedding suppliers the kind of wedding day vibe you’re after. We love how easy Pinterest is to use – just search for the kind of style you’re after and you’ll be served up gorgeous wedding ideas in seconds. If you’ve got your heart set on a barn wedding venue, make sure you take a look at The Hall Barns’ Pinterest board. It has the coolest décor, fashion and party ideas to fill your barn wedding day with personality.
Top Table Planner
OK, so strictly speaking this isn’t an app, rather downloadable software you can use on your computer, tablet or smartphone. But it’s so good we had to include. Top Table Planner makes it super easy to organise your wedding table seating plan, letting you drop in and rearrange guests around your big day set-up. In fact, we’d go as far to say this takes all the stress out of sorting the seating plan. Almost.
Etsy UK
At The Hall Barns we love seeing how our couples fill their wedding day with cool, personal touches. The Etsy UK app is a goldmine of quirky, handmade products to suit any big day style. Whether you’re searching for a bridal veil for your dog or personalised photo wedding bunting, you’ll find it all here.
Trello
Guys, if you like lists you’re going to LOVE Trello. Create your own boards with all your big day to-dos, then soak up the smug glow of moving to ‘completed’ once you’ve ticked the job off your list. It’s collaborative, so you can invite your family and the main players in your wedding party to get involved, assigning them tasks and keeping track of what’s left to do. There’s even a ready-made wedding planning board template you can use, featuring all of the main wedding-related tasks, which you can customise and make your own.
Pantone Studio
This handy app is a dream for helping you choose a colour scheme for your wedding. The Pantone Studio app gives you access to thousands of colour swatches, allowing you to build a colour palette to suit your big day vision. We love that you can discover the Pantone colour from any photos you might have taken as inspo. This makes it really simple to share exactly what colour you have in mind with your wedding suppliers. No clue what kind of colour might work for your big day? Take a look at some of the gorgeous real weddings on The Hall Barns blog, for inspiration.
Planning your barn wedding in Leicestershire
You’ve got the apps, now you need the perfect venue. If you’re after a stylish, rustic wedding venue with a truly unique vibe, it’s got to be The Hall Barns. Tucked away in the heart of the Leicestershire Wolds, just a short drive from Loughborough, The Hall Barns is the coolest barn wedding venue in the Midlands. We’re exclusive-use and have both glamping and self-catering accommodation options on-site, so you and your guests can make yourselves at home. We’d love the chance to show you around. Click here to book a viewing at The Hall Barns, or to ask any questions. One of the team will get straight back to you.