Organisers
Save yourself the trouble of toting heavy folders with brochures and magazine cut-outs, and unnecessary headaches over the seating plan, by making use of these apps:
1. Appy Couple
This lets you feature personalised information in sections – you can have a welcome page, share your love story, provide registry details and more. Plus, it helps you keep track of your wedding schedule, collect RSVPs (and guests’ food preferences) and update event information.
Free, with in-app purchases, from iTunes and Google Play
2. Wedding Budget List
This handy helper keeps track of the number of days before your wedding, and itemises expenses clearly under headers like venue, decorations and DIY projects.
Free, with in-app purchases, from iTunes
Inspiration
Gone are the days of having to create physical mood boards. These new tools go way beyond that – they can even prepare mock reception settings for you in just a few minutes.
Make Your Wedding: Inspiration, Planning, and DIY Projects
Throw a beautiful celebration with help from the app’s library of budget-friendly projects, video tutorials, interactive supply guide and more. It pus everything together so you can visualise your big day better.
Free, with in-app purchases, from iTunes
MyPantone Wedding & Events
More than 200 Pantone colours and 1,000 images are preloaded on this app. Select colours and pictures to create inspiration boards based on your wedding theme. You can even share your vision with your vendors and loved ones, so they’ll have a clearer idea of what you have in mind. Easy!
S$5.98 from iTunes (for iPad only)
Fashion
Don’t know what would suit you, or what gowns you’d like? Look through these extensive catalogues before dropping in at the bridal salon!
Clozette Shoppe
Saw a fabulous dress on TV or on the street? Snap a picture of it and upload it here to find similar items from more than 5,000 international retailers. Great for looking for bridesmaids’ dresses, or your second dress for the reception. The app also keeps you updated on the latest fashion trends and special offers.
Free, from Google Play
Snapette
Instead of running around looking for accessories and dresses for your big day, check out this photo-sharing app which uses GPS to show you the latest items in stores near you. It also lets you see the finds posted by its community of users. So far, two local stores have partnered with Snapette to provide updates on their new collections and promotions, and we’re hoping more will join them.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
Jewellery
Whether you’re sussing out wedding or engagement ring designs, figuring out your ring size, or just checking out accessories, you’ll these these apps are heaven-sent.
My Ring Size
Need to determine your ring size? This app does just that, saving you the hassle of dropping in at a jeweller’s. All you need is one of your current rings that fits, and you’re set.
Free from iTunes
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder
Searching for the perfect ring? Tiffany & Co.’s Engagement Ring Finder makes it a breeze. The app lets you choose from a range of designs, determine your ring size, share your favourite designs, and more. You can schedule a consultation via phone or e-mail once you’ve selected your jewellery.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
Beauty
These apps save you the hassle of going through countless makeup and hair trials.
Beautylish
Whether you’re doing your own makeup and hair, or hiring professionals, this app – which has a bevy of makeup and hairstyle tutorials, nail designs and reviews – is great to have.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
Perfect 365 – Face Makeup Editor (Perfect 365: Face Makeup on Android Phones)
Unsure whether you should go for the airbrushed treatment, or opt for a more natural look? Find out in a jiffy with this app.
Free, with in-app purchases, from iTunes and Google Play
Photo-sharing
While waiting for your official photographer to send you your pictures, grab some from your guests, or make your own look fancier.
Slidestory
Create beautiful slide shows without much fuss. The app allows you to come up with 32-second slide shows from photos and videos, and even include messages at the end. Perfect for video montages at the reception.
Free, from iTunes
Wedpics
The app gathers pictures of your big day from your guests. You can group the photos according to events like the church ceremony, reception, first dance and so on. We like that it allows you to tag your Facebook friends too. It also offers printing services with its partners.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
This article was first published in Her World Brides Jun – Aug 2014. For the full story and more, the issue is currently on news stands and major bookstores.