Bridal How to: Organize your Pinterest board!
Maximize your ability to be inspired and pull
together the perfect elements for your dream wedding!
Pinteterest is the new social media tool on the block, but it is
quickly becoming brides’ favorite method of collecting and sharing images that
inspire the look and feel of the “perfect wedding”. There is no limit to what you can find out in
cyberspace, but Pinterest makes it easy for you to search the internet quickly
and efficiently. You can borrow inspiration and great ideas from other
brides or stick a “pin” in something that you may have found along the
way.
First, the basics!
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Pinterest is by invitation only! Click here to request your exclusive invitation to Pinterest fromClassique Soiree. Once your account is set up, don’t forget to follow us on
Pinterest!
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Use the search box to your advantage. Pinterest will automatically link you to
friends so that you can view their boards, but your greatest ally may be a total stranger! Be sure to use key words associated with your
wedding day to search for what you want.
Remember to be specific, for instance, search “polka dot wedding favors”
instead of “favors”.
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A pin is a single
picture which ultimately links back to the website or blog where it was
originally featured. A board is a collection of pins thatall have the same theme. When you pin an
item to a board, you do so from a website or blog by clicking the pin it button either from the site or
from your favorites bar. When you repin, you simply add a pin from someone
else’s board to one of your own. You can
also like a pin or comment on one without it showing up on
any of your boards.
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Remember that Pinterest is a social media that focuses on public
sharing. That means that as of right
now, there is no private setting for your account. The pins and boards you build for your wedding
will be available for all to see.
Now that you have an account and you know the basics, it is time
to gather inspiration for your wedding!
Follow these tips to get the most out of your pinterest experience.
This one seems like a given, but I can’t tell you how many brides
have fallen into the trap of labeling their board “My Wedding”. Each element of your day will be inspired
from any number of different sources, so each deserves its own place. Your cake is a great example. You may find a great color from one image, a
lovely shape from another, the flowers could come from a third and there could
even be a fourth image. The cake that embodies
what you DON’T want! That is just as
important for your baker to understand about your vision and will help them
connect with you to provide the very best for you. Here are some labels you can consider:
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Bridal Style- Gown, hair, make up, nails, jewelry, and anything else
that is exclusive to how you will look as you walk down the aisle.
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Ceremony- Sample vows and programs, monogramed aisle runners, traditional
(or non-traditional) touches and ways to honor loved ones who are deceased.
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Cakes- Need I say more?
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Reception- Décor, RSVP suggestions, menu items (food and drink),
and favors.
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Bridesmaids/Groomsmen- Attire/Accessories, and gifts.
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Photography- Collect the styles and shots that you love and might
like for your photographer to recreate.
This goes for engagement and wedding shots.
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Honeymoon- Destinations, accommodations and activities.
I know, I know…seven whole boards to manage!?! Trust me, here at Classique Soiree, we understand that is easy to get overwhelmed, and that is
where we come in. We are the bride’s
first line of defense because as planners, we have seen it all! We have been there and we can help you
navigate through what could be tricky territory. Think of it this way. You are simply setting up your pinterest
account to match your bridal binder (stay tuned for more info on that).
When you meet with your wedding vendors, it will help those
professionals do a better job if they have a clear understanding of what you
really want! Pinterest allows you the
opportunity to show your vendors what you want rather than telling them, which
makes it very valuable to you as a bride and a consumer. Before you visit your wedding vendors, invite
them to follow you on Pinterest. That
way, they can view your images and even take a look at the links those images
represent. You can also print your Pinterest
boards and add them to your bridal binder to take them with you. Looking for the best Tampa Bay wedding vendors? Contact Classique Soiree forreferrals!
While it is important to share your vision with all of your
wedding vendors, there is one particular wedding professional who should have a
part in contributing to your vision; YOUR WEDDING PLANNER . Don’t be afraid to release this privilege to
your planner through group boards! This function on Pinterest allows you and
your planner to work together, in real time, in order to develop your creative
vision. Just be careful about who else you invite to pin on your board (friends
and family members often have the best of intentions at heart…really, they do). I can’t stress enough how important it is to have help at every point of the planning process and this is
a great tool for collaboration. Plus,
all the suggestions, tips, and information will be in one place which
eliminates the need for countless bouncing emails with tons of
attachments! Easy and efficient!
It is easy to get carried
away with the sheer size and scope of the material available on Pinterest. The temptation
is to just click and pin as much as you can find. Here is where you need to use a little
finesse. As you pin, be sure to use the
comment section to remind yourself (and your planner) of why you fell in love with that particular image. Be specific and you will find that themes
will reveal themselves. It will give you
a lot of insight and you might be surprised at what you learn about yourself as
a bride as well as you and your fiancée as a couple.
Consider this a warning: Pinterest can be addictive. With that said, it is up to you to know when
enough is enough. Remember that your
engagement period is meant to be a joyful time for you and your fiancée! Don’t waste away the hours in front of a
computer screen when you could be “engaging” in a few meaningful moments with
your man! You should also revisit and
refine your boards from time to time.
Purge old ideas and get rid of things that no longer strike your fancy
or are no longer a possibility.
Classique Soiree Weddings and Events
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727.542.4971 or 727.385.8598
Great Advice!!
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