The 10 Best Wedding Planning Apps to Use
As you imagine yourself getting married, you want to think of all the fun you will have and the memories you will make...not the stress you will undertake. Truth be told, the wedding planning process can often be an arduous one. Unless you opt for a court ceremony or only invite your immediate family, going sans planner can prove to be an all-consuming experience. And even if you bring a planner on board, it can still be a challenge to keep yourself organized and stay at par with the endless tasks that need to be completed. Le sigh. But before you resign yourself to a future with brocade-covered organizers overflowing with countless lists, read this: there are now multiple apps and platforms that can help you plan your wedding, big or small, all from your phone. The best part? Most of these apps are designed especially for the Indian bride or groom, catering to various requirements such as organising guest lists, finding vendors and even sending out paperless invites. So, get set to plan your ‘appily’ ever after in a few taps and swipes, with help a digital wedding-planning assistant, from our curated list below.
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ShaadiSaga Vendors: This app is a one-stop-shop to connect customers with all types of wedding vendors, cutting out the need for a ShaadiSaga Vendors: This app is a one-stop-shop to connect customers with all types of wedding vendors, cutting out the need for a planner or middlemen. Shaadi Saga also provides vendors with an SS Assured Vendor Badge of approval by double-checking their services against a list of stringent guidelines, before giving them a blue tick. -
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Joy: Another international app, Joy goes the extra mile by incorporating a built-in assistant to help you navigate the wedding Joy: Another international app, Joy goes the extra mile by incorporating a built-in assistant to help you navigate the wedding planning process. Along with regular features such as a photo gallery and guest list manager, Joy also provides you with tools for handling the real-life event. One such feature is the push notification that is sent out to your entire guest list to alert them of upcoming functions. What more, guests can upload photographs as they take them and share them on a big screen during the reception.
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Guested: A guest communications, logistics and hospitality app, this one is perfect for destination weddings. Guested helps you manage guest lists and Guested: A guest communications, logistics and hospitality app, this one is perfect for destination weddings. Guested helps you manage guest lists and track RSVPs, allocate hotel rooms and cars, track arrivals and departures, and send out personalised communication and reminders. The app comes at a one-time fee of Rs 5,000 and you can get a free trial before you sign up. -
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Appy Couple: This international app is the multi-tasking digital invite resource you need. It sends out save-the-dates, invites, and collects RSVPS, along with assisting in Appy Couple: This international app is the multi-tasking digital invite resource you need. It sends out save-the-dates, invites, and collects RSVPS, along with assisting in photo sharing, travel planning, event scheduling and more. -
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Vowed: Vowed is an all-in-one app that couples can share with guests prior to their wedding. It allows the bride and groom to share Vowed: Vowed is an all-in-one app that couples can share with guests prior to their wedding. It allows the bride and groom to share wedding details, chat with guests, send reminders, collect all their wedding photos in one place, and even organise a gift registry, all for a fee of Rs. 2,000. The app is easy to download (for you and your guests) and designed to be super-light and consume low phone storage. -
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Weddingz.in: Your one-stop-app for organising your wedding venues, Weddingz.in connects you to the best venues and vendors, based on your location. Weddingz.in: Your one-stop-app for organising your wedding venues, Weddingz.in connects you to the best venues and vendors, based on your location. They have a separate section dedicated to destination weddings as well. They also provide various features dedicated to outfit and decor trends, so you are armed with all the inspiration you need. -
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Wedding Sutra: A trusted resource for Indian weddings, Wedding Sutra offers up ideas and inspiration by showcasing top Wedding Sutra: A trusted resource for Indian weddings, Wedding Sutra offers up ideas and inspiration by showcasing top Indian wedding trends, Bollywood and celebrity weddings, real weddings, the best vendors according to your budget, and more. -
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Wedding Happy: This wedding app is the ultimate wedding planner, designed to Wedding Happy: This wedding app is the ultimate wedding planner, designed to get you down the aisle with all lists checked off. It starts you off by asking for the anticipated wedding date, after which it builds a customised schedule, complete with a to-do checklist and suggested duedates. -
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Weddingwire.in: Declaring themselves as your go-to wedding guide, Wedding Wire.in helps you organise vendors, checklists and guests. They even let you create your very own live Weddingwire.in: Declaring themselves as your go-to wedding guide, Wedding Wire.in helps you organise vendors, checklists and guests. They even let you create your very own live wedding countdown! Plus, the app's live support feature has a team of experts on call to help answer your queries. -
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Wed Me Good: One of the most popular wedding planning apps out there, Wed Me Good has been created specifically for Indian Wed Me Good: One of the most popular wedding planning apps out there, Wed Me Good has been created specifically for Indian brides and grooms. This app has it all: lists of wedding venues, photographers, makeup artists and other certified vendors, photo inspiration, real weddings, and even their own wedding blog.
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