{"id":713,"date":"2018-04-25T16:48:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T15:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=713"},"modified":"2023-02-14T13:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T13:11:05","slug":"online-wedding-planning-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Online Wedding Planning Tools Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you first type the words <strong>\u2018how to plan a wedding\u2019<\/strong> into Google, the results are overwhelming. From magazine articles to blogs to individual vendors selling their services, there\u2019s no shortage of advice out there. And online wedding planning tools are there among the search results: websites and apps that promise to make your planning process easy, and your wedding day perfect.<\/p>\n<p>But with so many on offer, how do you know which ones are worth signing up for and which ones will do nothing more than fill your inbox with junk mail? Encore Musicians has your <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-music-wedding-where-to-start\/\">wedding music covered<\/a> \u2014 but with our experience in the industry, we\u2019re savvy about the other elements of your celebration too.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s our review of the UK&#8217;s 5 most popular online wedding planning tools, rated out of 10 so you can see which ones we think will make your life easier.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Need more general advice on planning your wedding music? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-musicians-ultimate-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide to Hiring Wedding Musicians<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d2814ae8c30\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d2814ae8c30\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d2814ae8c30\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Encore-Review-the-UKs-Top-Wedding-Planning-sites-and-tools\" title=\"Encore Review the UK&#8217;s Top Wedding Planning sites and tools\">Encore Review the UK&#8217;s Top Wedding Planning sites and tools<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Hitched\" title=\"Hitched\">Hitched<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Planning-Tools\" title=\"Planning Tools\">Planning Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Ideas-Inspiration\" title=\"Ideas &amp; Inspiration\">Ideas &amp; Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Spam-Review\" title=\"Spam Review\">Spam Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#UKBride\" title=\"UKBride\">UKBride<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Planning-Tools-2\" title=\"Planning Tools\">Planning Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Ideas-Inspiration-2\" title=\"Ideas &amp; Inspiration\">Ideas &amp; Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Spam-Review-2\" title=\"Spam Review\">Spam Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Bridebook\" title=\"Bridebook\">Bridebook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Planning-Tools-3\" title=\"Planning Tools\">Planning Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Ideas-Inspiration-3\" title=\"Ideas &amp; Inspiration\">Ideas &amp; Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Spam-Review-3\" title=\"Spam Review\">Spam Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#The-Best-Of-The-Rest\" title=\"The Best Of The Rest\">The Best Of The Rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Wedding-Planner\" title=\"Wedding Planner\">Wedding Planner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/#Related-Articles-that-might-like\" title=\"Related Articles that might like:\">Related Articles that might like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encore-Review-the-UKs-Top-Wedding-Planning-sites-and-tools\"><\/span>Encore Review the UK&#8217;s Top Wedding Planning sites and tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hitched\"><\/span><strong>Hitched<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"786\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/hitched\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?fit=1217%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1217,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hitched &#8211; Rated 10\/10 by Encore\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?fit=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?fit=770%2C456&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-786\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-1024x606.png?resize=702%2C415\" alt=\"Hitched - Rated 10\/10 by Encore\" width=\"702\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?resize=1024%2C606&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?resize=336%2C200&amp;ssl=1 336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?resize=338%2C200&amp;ssl=1 338w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched.png?w=1217&amp;ssl=1 1217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encore\u2019s rating: 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Available on the web. Free app <strong>My Wedding By Hitched<\/strong> also available on iTunes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hitched is an elegantly designed web-based planning tool which covers\u2026well, pretty much everything involved in a wedding day. The planning system is smoothly integrated with an online marketplace where you can find recommended suppliers all around the UK \u2014 it\u2019s a one-stop-shop to find your wedding venue, dress, flowers, cake, cars, stationary, photographers, decorators\u2026and much more. It can even find someone to help the Groom write his speech.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning-Tools\"><\/span><strong>Planning Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/hitched-wedding-planning-tools\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?fit=1176%2C689&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1176,689\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hitched Wedding Planning Tools\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?fit=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?fit=770%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-793\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools-1024x600.png?resize=702%2C411\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?resize=1024%2C600&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?resize=768%2C450&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?resize=341%2C200&amp;ssl=1 341w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hitched-Wedding-Planning-Tools.png?w=1176&amp;ssl=1 1176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The wedding planning interface is slick and organised. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To-do list<\/li>\n<li>Budget planner<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Suppliers Saved\u2019 list, which you can add to with one click when you\u2019re scrolling through the extensive marketplace<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ideas Saved\u2019 list, where you can pin snippets of inspiration and beautiful images from the site\u2019s in depth catalogue of wedding ideas<\/li>\n<li>RSVP list<\/li>\n<li>Seating planner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these tabs are easy to flick between and simple to edit, and tied together with your very own Wedding Summary to remind you of all the plans you\u2019ve made so far. Hitched is brilliant if you want to avoid being overwhelmed by confusing lists and spreadsheets \u2014 you can keep everything in one place and your list of suppliers and service-providers will link directly to them.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially useful if budgets are not your area of expertise: when you sign up you enter your overall budget. Then the Hitched budget tool breaks it down into suggested costs for each area of your wedding day \u2014 for example, allocating funds to your dress, your caterers, and your venue. You can then easily use those budget guidelines when you\u2019re looking for vendors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideas-Inspiration\"><\/span>Ideas &amp; Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hitched has an Inspiration drop-down menu with a huge gallery of photographs to inspire you as you refine the details of your big day, and help you figure out what kind of style and atmosphere you want to create at your wedding ceremony and reception. The image galleries are split into categories and themes (we\u2019re loving the Autumn Wedding gallery right now!).<\/p>\n<p>To the right of the Inspiration menu there\u2019s a list of articles arranged by category, too \u2014 you can read expert advice on wording your wedding invites; whether or not your parents should help out with your budget; and how to create the perfect rustic wedding bouquet.<\/p>\n<p>The website also has a forum on which you can chat with fellow brides and grooms, and with a community of professional wedding planners, about your questions and concerns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spam-Review\"><\/span>Spam Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the first couple of weeks after signing up, Hitched will send you a series of welcome emails \u2014 but they\u2019re actually really useful. They\u2019re tailored to you and they\u2019re full of handy tips and recommendations. If you don\u2019t want emails, it\u2019s easy to head to your Account Settings and switch them off.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitched.co.uk\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/hitched-wedding-planner\/id1258120858?mt=8\">iOS App<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UKBride\"><\/span>UKBride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/ukbride\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?fit=1221%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1221,742\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UKBride\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?fit=770%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-787\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride-1024x622.png?resize=702%2C426\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?resize=1024%2C622&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?resize=768%2C467&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?resize=329%2C200&amp;ssl=1 329w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride.png?w=1221&amp;ssl=1 1221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encore\u2019s rating: 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Available as an app on IOS and Android, and on the web.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>UKBride is a little clunkier and its aesthetic doesn\u2019t exactly create a sense of calm serenity. With lots of capital letters and a panic-inducing live countdown clock, it is not the zen master of online wedding planners. Nonetheless, it has loads of useful tools for planning your wedding, and an extensive list of suppliers to equip you with anything you might need \u2014 from your wedding night lingerie to a mobile bar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning-Tools-2\"><\/span><strong>Planning Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"792\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/ukbride2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?fit=677%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"677,506\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UKBride Wedding Planning Tools\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?fit=677%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-792\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?resize=677%2C506\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?w=677&amp;ssl=1 677w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/UKBride2.png?resize=268%2C200&amp;ssl=1 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The platform\u2019s planning tools include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guest List<\/li>\n<li>Table Planner<\/li>\n<li>Scrapbook<\/li>\n<li>Diary<\/li>\n<li>Budget Planner<\/li>\n<li>To-Do List<\/li>\n<li>Suppliers List<\/li>\n<li>Photo Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Quotes &amp; Brochure Requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot there \u2014 but the organisation of it all doesn\u2019t feel entirely logical or smooth, and there\u2019s overlap between some of the tools which can leave you feeling unsure whether you\u2019re using it right.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideas-Inspiration-2\"><\/span>Ideas &amp; Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We love UKBride TV. It the platform\u2019s extensive collection of beautiful, real wedding videos which give you a genuine insight into what a wedding can look and feel like. It\u2019s easy to spend hours viewing them\u2026and be prepared to shed an emotional tear if you do.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also an active forum where brides connect and discuss their weddings. In fact, this wedding planning platform sells itself as the social media platform for UK brides. The website\u2019s blog is regularly updated with new articles, but they\u2019re hit and miss \u2014 some are really useful and informative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spam-Review-2\"><\/span>Spam Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>UKBride asks for your home address on sign up. We\u2019re not entirely sure why \u2014 nothing\u2019s come through the post yet, but we have a feeling that wedding-related mail might be landing on our doorsteps soon.<\/p>\n<p>Your personal data will be shared with numerous venues, photographers, caterers, etc., many of whom will email or call you directly. The process of taking yourself off all these lists will be long.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukbride.co.uk\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridebook\"><\/span>Bridebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"788\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/bridebook\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?fit=1429%2C790&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1429,790\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridebook\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?fit=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?fit=770%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-788\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook-1024x566.png?resize=702%2C388\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?resize=1024%2C566&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?resize=768%2C425&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?resize=360%2C200&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook.png?w=1429&amp;ssl=1 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encore\u2019s rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Available as an app on IOS and Android, and on the web.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bridebook has a simple, modern interface which has been intuitively designed to support the natural flow of planning a wedding. With a straightforward and interactive search function, you can filter through the depths of an impressive catalogue of vendors near you. It\u2019s well organised and easy to use. The whole thing has a kind of humble confidence which makes you feel like maybe this wedding planning business isn\u2019t going to be so scary, after all\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning-Tools-3\"><\/span>Planning Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"791\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/bridebook2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?fit=1544%2C518&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1544,518\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridebook Wedding Planning Tools\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?fit=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?fit=770%2C259&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2-1024x344.png?resize=702%2C236\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?resize=1024%2C344&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?resize=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?resize=768%2C258&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?resize=360%2C121&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bridebook2.png?w=1544&amp;ssl=1 1544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve signed up, you meet the Bridebook search tool: a drop down menu of categories, including venues, transport and hair &amp; make up, which you can apply a wide array of filters to in order to narrow down your choice of services and suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>Head back to your personal Bridebook homepage and you\u2019ll find a thoughtfully put together range if tools to make wedding planning a breeze. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guestlist<\/li>\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n<li>Checklist<\/li>\n<li>Directory of Suppliers with simple ways to contact and shortlist them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This platform doesn\u2019t have quite such an in depth overview of planning tools, and you\u2019ll probably find that you need back up in the form of your own spreadsheets. It won\u2019t do everything. But the Wedding Summary feature offers a handy overview of everything you\u2019ve booked or shortlisted to date, and the overall user experience is good.<\/p>\n<p>Each tool comes with an instructional video \u2014 for example, when you open the Wedding Checklist tab you can choose to watch how the checklist works. It\u2019s worth watching all of these videos before you get started with the service, because there are lots of nice little features that you might miss otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>The Wedding Budget tool is very well designed. An algorithm allocates funds from your overall budget to different parts of your wedding, based on a combination of your preferences and data from thousands of other couple\u2019s weddings. You can add notes and quotes to each budget entry, and manually adjust the algorithm\u2019s results to suit your reality!<\/p>\n<p>You can use Bridebook on your laptop, tablet or phone \u2014 and when you save items or make changes, the system will instantly sync on all devices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideas-Inspiration-3\"><\/span>Ideas &amp; Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bridebook\u2019s \u2018Advice\u2019 tab takes you straight to a library of hundreds of blog posts written by expert wedding planners. You can find budget breakdowns; venue tips; ideas for alternative weddings; and decision-making advice, amongst loads of other original articles which will give you fresh perspective on how to get exactly what you want from you dream wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>Again, the inspiration and ideas available here aren\u2019t as extensive as on other platforms. But the inspiration that is available is of high quality \u2014 which makes up for the lower quantity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spam-Review-3\"><\/span>Spam Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bridebook does quite well in the spam department. The emails you\u2019ll received are personalised to you, and from a named member of the Bridebook team \u2014 which is nice. They won\u2019t overwhelm you with offers and ads; but they send sensitively written newsletters with useful information and links to articles and services which could be instrumental to you as you go about preparing for your marriage. It\u2019s very easy to adjust your email preference settings, or to unsubscribe completely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bridebook.co.uk\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/bridebook-1-wedding-planner\/id1200853011?mt=8\">iOS App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bridebook.mobileapp\">Android App<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Best-Of-The-Rest\"><\/span>The Best Of The Rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding-Planner\"><\/span>Wedding Planner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"789\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/weddingplanner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?fit=1543%2C835&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1543,835\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WeddingPlanner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?fit=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?fit=770%2C417&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner-1024x554.png?resize=702%2C380\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?resize=1024%2C554&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?resize=360%2C195&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/WeddingPlanner.png?w=1543&amp;ssl=1 1543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encore\u2019s rating: 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A nice planning platform, well designed with useful tools and not too spammy; but does have a smaller library of suppliers than some.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingplanner.co.uk\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: bold;\">Confetti<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"790\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/online-wedding-planning-tools\/confetti\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?fit=1332%2C795&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1332,795\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Confetti\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?fit=770%2C459&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-790\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti-1024x611.png?resize=702%2C419\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?resize=1024%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?resize=768%2C458&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?resize=336%2C200&amp;ssl=1 336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?resize=335%2C200&amp;ssl=1 335w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Confetti.png?w=1332&amp;ssl=1 1332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encore\u2019s rating: 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Less pleasing to the eye than our favourite wedding planning tools, this one does have some straightforward lists and planners to help you prepare for your day \u2014 and we love the Wedding Q&amp;A section, too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confetti.co.uk\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related-Articles-that-might-like\"><\/span>Related Articles that might like:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-music-wedding-where-to-start\/\">Wedding Planning: Music At Your Wedding &#8211; 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