Where Do I Even Start? A Wedding Planning Guide for the Pinterest-Overwhelmed Bride.
You just got engaged. Your inbox is already flooded with “wedding to-do lists” and your Pinterest boards are...a mess. One minute you’re into cottagecore florals, the next it’s modern minimalism. So let’s just say it:
If you feel overwhelmed before you’ve even started planning, you’re not alone.
Mood & Marry was created for this exact moment—to help design-savvy (but time-strapped) brides go from "I like a million different things" to "this is the look and feel of my day."
Here’s how to start planning your wedding with clarity, confidence, and just enough structure to keep you from spiraling.
1. Zoom Out: Focus on the Feel, Not the Flowers
Before you get into cake styles and aisle runners, ask yourself:
How do I want the day to feel?
What words would I use to describe the vibe? (e.g. intimate, modern, romantic, bold, calm)
Where do I imagine this taking place?
Starting with the atmosphere and tone of your day helps narrow your vision quickly. It’s the difference between a Pinterest free-for-all and a focused creative direction.
2. Pick a Design Template That Reflects Your Vision
This is where Mood & Marry comes in. Instead of creating your own inspiration board from scratch, we offer curated wedding design templates that include:
Editable Canva moodboards
Vendor briefing pages
Color palettes and floral direction
Ceremony and reception style notes
It’s a done-for-you creative starting point, built to help you:
Clarify your vision
Communicate with vendors
Make decisions faster
3. Set a (Loose) Budget
You don’t need a detailed spreadsheet just yet, but it helps to know:
Approximate guest count
Ballpark budget range
One or two things you’ll prioritize (venue, photography, florals, etc.)
Having a design brief like the ones from Mood & Marry helps with vendor conversations—you can send your brief, get aligned on scope and cost, and avoid quotes that miss the mark.
4. Start Building Your Vendor Team
Once you’ve got a clear aesthetic and a basic sense of your budget, you can:
Tour venues
Reach out to florists or planners
Ask recently married friends for recommendations
Use your Mood & Marry template to brief each vendor so you’re all on the same visual page.
5. Give Yourself Permission to Plan Differently
You don’t have to follow the traditional planning path. You don’t have to DIY everything. You also don’t have to hire a $10k planner. There’s a middle ground.
Mood & Marry helps you build a cohesive, beautiful wedding using the same tools a creative director would—moodboards, briefs, and clarity of vision.
You don’t have to be a designer to plan a design-forward wedding. You just need the right starting point.
Your First Step?
Choose a design template that fits your vibe.
The rest will come together.