Top 9 Wedding Websites, Tools, and Resources for Planning a Wedding in the US
By Caitlin Hoare
Embark on your wedding planning journey with our top 9 wedding websites, tools, and resources in the US. From personalized wedding websites to luxury registries and budget management apps, we've got you covered every step of the way.
You’re engaged! Congratulations! It’s now time to turn your attention to the exciting task of wedding planning. But where to start? There are so many useful wedding websites, tools and resources that can help you plan your beautiful, dream wedding whilst also keeping you organised and on track along the way. To get you started, we have made a list of our top 10 wedding websites in the US that will feed your inspiration and assist your wedding planning journey.
1. Say I do
Having a personalised wedding website to centralise all your wedding information is always a great place to start. Here at Say I do, we offer our couples a variety of free wedding website templates to set the scene and compliment your special day. Choosing Say I do as your wedding website hub ensures a platform unique to you, thanks to our custom URL feature and custom domain name. Once your wedding website builder is set up, you will be raring to go! On your bespoke wedding website you can do everything from sending out your save the dates and stylish wedding invitations to adding your unique gift registry link and managing your RSVPs! If you haven’t already done so, why not take our wedding website builder for a spin and see how you find it…
2. Collecto
Collecto is a luxury wedding registry that inspires your creativity and offers a huge range of stunning wedding gift ideas. From tableware to kitchenware this website oozes elegance and will help you plan what may be most beautiful or necessary for your home. Collecto also values craftsmanship and design which is clear to see in their stunning curated collections.
3. The Venue Report
The Venue Report offers a huge selection of wedding venues and getaways for you to discover where and how you might like to celebrate your wedding day. By using their search filters you can narrow down the results for your potential wedding venue by entering the location or type of venue you would like, making your search a little less overwhelming and a lot more exciting. Expect pages of dreamy venues and exclusive locations to consider hiring for your big day. Even if you simply browse this website for some creative inspo – their extensive photo gallery of their featured wedding venues is second to none.
4. BRIDES
BRIDES is famous within the industry thanks to their incredible wealth of wedding knowledge and unrivalled inspiration. They may have started as a glossy magazine but they are now considered to be one of (if not the) most loved wedding tech tools and inspirational platforms in the US. BRIDES is home to an archive of wedding planning articles and tips which will help you plan your wedding to perfection, regardless of style, size or location, they’ve covered it all!
5. Mint App
Your wedding budget is an incredibly important factor to keep an eye on during the wedding planning process, so apps such as Mint App are invaluable in helping you keep track of your wedding budget and where your finances are being spent. This app makes it super easy for wedding couples to save for their big day and spend where they need to, making budget organisation that little bit more manageable.
6. Trello
Are you a list lover? We are too. When it comes to your wedding planning journey, there are a huge number of tasks to remember which is exactly where Trello comes in. Trello is a visual tool that allows you to manage your tasks by tracking your progress and can even provide a deadline feature to keep you organised and prepared for your big day.
7. Honeyfund
Honeyfund is a wedding registry tool where couples can set up a free page to crowdfund for their honeymoon – who doesn’t love that idea!? Not all newlyweds want gifts for their home so by using Honeyfund you can set up a page to help raise funds for that dream honeymoon or you can ask guests to donate to an experience such as sky diving or snorkelling! The possibilities are endless…
8. Net-a-Porter / Mr Porter
If style is high on your list of priorities for your wedding day, look no further. Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter are a one stop shop for high end luxury wedding dresses and wedding suits, along with designer bridesmaids dresses and accessories. This high-end shopping website is a must for all those style-conscious soon-to-weds.
9. Green Wedding Shoes
The team at Green Wedding Shoes absolutely love all types of weddings and simply love LOVE! Their authentically written and inspiring blog posts give a realistic view of what can be achievable with your wedding budget and how to make your wedding day as memorable as possible. Browse their real wedding features, inspiration articles and you even find your perfect wedding dream team through their ‘find a vendor’ page.
Wherever you head for wedding planning tips and helpful tools, remember that this is your special day, and you can plan your dream wedding however you please. Hiring a fabulous wedding planner might be the best way to support your wedding planning journey, but if you are doing it yourselves, there are so many ways and means of making your envisioned celebration a reality.