Google Takes On Wedding Planning

Is anyone safe from Google? They seem to be a player in just about every industry. They have recently introduced a new feature through their "Google Docs" that has a number of templates to help you with your wedding planning.

If you are a "do it yourself" bride, a number of free tools are available.

Wedding planner

Address book

Budget planner

To-do list

Seating chart

Reception menu

Wedding album

Music list

Photographer

Guest list

Schedule

If you have used a Google Doc, you will find these incredibly easy to use. These are nice because they are stored online- and you can allow others helping to plan your wedding access to these documents. The changes are then made in real-time...so there is no more emailing your guest list back and forth with your mother-in-law.

If you have a smart phone, you most likely have access to a Google Doc "app" in which you can access and update your data on-the-go.

This technology does not replace the skills of a wedding planner, but it is a great option for people that are looking to take care of things themselves.

Do It Yourself or Doing Yourself In?

Napkin holders made out of spent toilet paper rolls? We all know the importance of holding the line on the wedding budget these days...but where do you draw the line? The media is great at showing how "easy" making invitations and centerpieces is.

But is it worth it?

Having a budget is important for your wedding. It's also important to figure out what pieces of your wedding are the most important to you and your spouse-to-be. The dress? The photos? The venue? The cake?

The weeks leading up to your wedding can get a little stressful with a lot of small details needing attention. If you are choosing to do some things yourself, don't wait until the last minute. Get as many things done early as possible. You'll thank yourself later.

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