Post-lockdowns, couples are still rejoicing in the fact that being restriction free means it's full steam ahead with wedding planning - without the impending doom of cancellations and postponements!
Whether you're nearlyweds, or just engaged, planning a wedding can be a daunting task; however, there's a whole host of useful Apps that can help you get organised and actually easy the stress of it meaning you can enjoy the wedding planning as much as the day itself!
Events specialists AYRE Event Solutions, reveal the fab-four of best apps to download for wedding planning.
Pinterest With 4.8 stars out of 5 and over four million reviews, Pinterest has been rated one of the best wedding apps to help create mood boards that help inspire the aesthetics of a wedding. From dresses, decorations, and venue layout, Pinterest allows couples to create 'boards' dedicated to specific aspects of their wedding. The boards enable users to 'pin' images that inspire them, and they will be kept all in one place so they can always refer back to them during the planning process.
Appy Couple The ultimate wedding planner, Appy Couple, allows engaged couples to create a personalised wedding website that can be used both by the happy couple and guests. As well as using the application to share information with guests about the big day, couples can use the app to manage guest lists, send invitations and collect RSVPs. The app is rated 4.8 stars out of 5 in the Apple store and has over 3.3k reviews, including: "I absolutely love this app. I really like how you can customise the site to look the way you like. I love all designs. It is very beautiful and user friendly."
Wedding Happy Free to download with the option to purchase extra features, Wedding Happy is an alternative to a personal assistant and is rated 4.8 stars out of 5. The wedding planning app reminds couples of upcoming deadlines, payments to venues and suppliers and they can email innovations to guests through the tool. With over 1.3k reviews, the app is frequently described as being "stress-free" and "highly recommended".
Wedbox Endorsed by many users, Wedbox allows couples and guests to upload wedding-related photos. From engagement party pictures to images of the big day, Wedbox will keep all wedding photography in one place, so newlyweds don't have to search through social media to find candid photos from friends and family. The 4.7 out of 5 rated app is highlighted as an essential tool; one of the reviews read: "I am so incredibly pleased with Wedbox! I didn't want all of my photos shared all over social media with hashtags, so I went looking for an app that could host them. What a treasure this was! The app is incredibly easy to navigate, even for the technology challenged".
Speed up bridal prep with Coco & Eve's newest release
Lots of brides want that perfect glow on their big day and, in the run up to your wedding there's lots to be getting on with, so anything that can be made quicker and easier is a massive plus. Coco & Eve's newest release is perfect for a busy bride-to-be. Designed to eliminate the harsh scrubbing and over-exfoliating of the skin to remove leftover tan, giving you more time to focus on those wedding prep plans that need your time and attention. This scrub removes tan in just 60 seconds and leaves the skin prepped for a fresh application.
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Free Wills Month: Six things engaged and married couples should know about writing a will
Getting married is an exciting time, with plenty to plan and look forward to. While writing a will might not be top of the wedding to-do list, it's an important step in making sure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected if the unexpected happens. Free Wills Month gives people aged 55 and over the opportunity to write or update a simple will for free with a participating solicitor in selected locations across the UK. But you don't need to wait until you're 55 to make a will. Getting married, buying a home or starting a family are all good opportunities to think about how you'd like to protect your loved ones.
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Don't Leave Your Old Pensions Behind: A Wedding-Day Financial Checklist
With National Pension Tracing Day approaching on 25th October, millions of workers across the UK could have thousands of pounds in lost pension savings from previous jobs without even knowing it. As couples prepare for their big day and build a new life together, pensions are often the last thing on the wedding planning checklist, yet they are one of the most important pieces of your shared future. According to newly published research from the Pensions Policy Institute, there are an estimated 3 million lost pension pots across the UK, holding a staggering £18.7 billion. With the average UK worker changing employers 12 times over their career, losing track of old savings has become an easy trap to fall into.
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From ‘I do’ to ‘we own’: Five tips for newlyweds getting mortgage-ready
The wedding bells have rung, the honeymoon is over and married life is getting underway. For many newlyweds, the next exciting milestone is finding a place to call their own. Whether you've been renting, living separately or staying with family before tying the knot, buying your first home together is a big step. But just as planning the perfect wedding comes with its challenges, navigating the mortgage market and getting onto the property ladder as a newly married couple can bring its own set of hurdles. Tanya Elmaz, managing director of intermediary sales at Together, shares his five top tips for newlyweds looking to make their property dreams a reality.
