Whether you want a large wedding or a small one, wish to be close to home or would rather have a destination wedding, imagine a theme that is akin to a fairytale, or want the décor to look like your favorite fantasy novel, you will have plenty of planning to do. Getting help is a must if things are to work out and if you want to get the best results. And while family, friends, and wedding planners are all an important part of the proceedings, there’s something else that could make the entire process much easier: technology. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise, since technological developments have become so ubiquitous in people’s lives that it is sometimes difficult to realize how much innovation they’ve brought and how much more challenging things were before them.
There are many ways to use technology for your own wedding in order to free up your schedule, since you definitely don’t want to feel burned out and exhausted during the big day. In fact, making the most of technology can also help you become more creative and come up with unique solutions that you might not have considered otherwise.
Wedding invitations
Starting with the basics, did you know that you can opt for digital wedding invitations for your ceremony? Whether you’re focused on sustainability and don’t want to be responsible for so much paper going to waste, or just want to do something unique for your wedding, you can always rely on this option. Digital wedding invitations are interactive and immersive, getting the guests to engage and be part of an experience even before the wedding itself takes place.
The invitations can naturally be personalized however you want and include videos, storytelling, and even animations. You can design yours to include the most important parts of your journey as a couple, for instance. Having such an invitation is definitely more memorable as well, so if you want to make sure that your guests remember your wedding, this is definitely the first step to doing so.
The outfits
Getting dressed for a wedding can be challenging. While it should be one of the best parts (you get to dress up and wear beautiful clothing that you wouldn’t put on daily due to their impracticality or elevated price tag), it can often be quite stressful precisely because there are so many options to choose from. As the bride, you will browse through so many different options that you may even end up feeling fatigued.
From the classic, princess-like gowns with a structured bodice, sweetheart neckline, ample chiffon sleeves, and voluminous skirts, to the more modern options such as wedding jumpsuits, blazer dresses, or tailored suits, to gowns in colors other than white, there are so many different options that you might feel whichever you pick you will end up feeling like you’ve made the wrong choice. It isn’t easier for the bridesmaids or the mother of the bride either. Their outfits will have to be in line with the wedding theme, and they must be very careful about the colors as well.
Here too, you will have to choose between long, flowy gowns, sundresses for garden weddings, and more informal events, and matching tops and skirts are all available. And all of them will most likely look great. Technology has evolved to include virtual try-on tools so that you can figure out what the garments will most likely look like on you. If the result is unflattering, you don’t have to worry about buying, going through the returns process, and then having to order again.
Styling apps powered by AI exist as well, offering customized recommendations depending on your size, taste, and personal requirements. Online shopping platforms have also become much more adept at providing you with style advice and finding the things you’re looking for faster.
QR codes
Wedding hashtags are nothing new, but are you familiar with wedding QR codes? Using them allows the guests to scan and upload photos from the day so that the couple can see their wedding from a different point of view: that of their guests. Although technology is often accused of removing the human element from interpersonal relationships and turning things bland, boring, and standardized, this is a solution that could actually make the event even more intimate.
You can print the code on the back of the welcome bag itinerary so that everyone has it and can use it even after the ceremony. Sharing photos this way will also make the wedding feel more interactive, allowing guests to feel like active participants instead of just attendees who have to follow a schedule. On top of that, everyone gets a chance to contribute to the visual story of the wedding so that as many moments as possible are cherished for as many years in the future as possible.
Silent discos
Choosing the music for your wedding can also be quite a handful. You want to have as many crowd-pleasers as possible, but also bring something new. Otherwise, the party will just feel stale. There should always be an element of surprise after all. So, what about hosting a silent rave? During these events, the participants have the music playing on wireless headphones instead of speaker systems. They are nothing new, with the concept being referenced in a Japanese manga from the late 60s, and then utilized by environmental activists in the 1990s to reduce noise pollution and disturbances to local wildlife.
Although it may seem odd for someone who’s never tried it before, a silent disco is actually an incredible experience. If your guests have wildly different musical tastes, the headphones can ensure that everyone’s happy without needing to separate people or have anyone feeling excluded.
Technology can help a lot with your wedding. There’s no denying that planning takes a lot of time and effort, so why not have a little help? You can deal with everything from the outfits to the music, the invitations, and the venue in a much more efficient way while also ensuring that everyone feels included and genuinely happy to attend.
