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Tip of the Day: One of the main draws of the internet and social media for brides-to-be is the mind-boggling number of creative ideas it puts at their fingertips. To avoid becoming overwhelmed, wedding planner Shawn Rabideau suggests approaching sites like Pinterest and Instagram in a methodical way.
First, ask yourself, What do I like about this particular image? The answer will help you pinpoint your likes and dislikes, so that you can better articulate your wishes to, say, the caterer or invitation designer. As you gather more images, look for common threads — color, texture, mood — to help you stay on stylistic track. Next, categorize. Set up separate boards, albums, and inspiration folders for things like your tabletop decorations, wedding-party attire or day-of makeup looks. Finally, be selective about whom you share these ideas with or invite to follow your boards. "Decide early on whose opinion matters to you," says Rabideau.
Plus, check out our Wedding Inspiration Gallery.
