{"id":17963,"date":"2021-05-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=17963"},"modified":"2021-05-13T10:46:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:46:31","slug":"using-pinterest-for-the-perfect-wedding-guest-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/06\/using-pinterest-for-the-perfect-wedding-guest-post\/","title":{"rendered":"USING PINTEREST FOR THE PERFECT WEDDING {guest post!}"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Welcome back, friends! Today, we&#8217;re delighted to pass the mic to the lovely Tamra, our Wedding Collective New Mexico intern and fellow wedding lover. So, let&#8217;s talk Pinterest!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&amp; if you want a head start, download our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-resources\">Wedding Planning on Pinterest<\/a> guide!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Pinterest to Inspire the Perfect Wedding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\">Wedding planning<\/a> can be a daunting task for the newly engaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A day that most have dreamed about for a majority of their lives, while exciting, is a tremendous event that requires extensive planning, from the big pieces like venues and food, to the tiniest details like invitations and centerpieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This begs the question &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-resources\">where to start<\/a>? In today\u2019s digital world, many flock to social media, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/weddingcollectivenm\/_created\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/macarons-wedding-cake-pompas-grass.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"17965\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/macarons-wedding-cake-pompas-grass.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=17965\" class=\"wp-image-17965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/macarons-wedding-cake-pompas-grass.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/macarons-wedding-cake-pompas-grass-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/figs-honey-cake-co\">Figs &amp; Honey Cake Co.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/three-tier-southwest-cake.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"17966\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/three-tier-southwest-cake.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=17966\" class=\"wp-image-17966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/three-tier-southwest-cake.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/three-tier-southwest-cake-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/figs-honey-cake-co\">Figs &amp; Honey Cake Co.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/weddingcollectivenm\/_created\/\">Pinterest<\/a> has ideas for every type of wedding that you could plan, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\/new-mexico-the-beautiful-styled-shoot-sunset-warm-florals\">southwestern ranch style<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\/intimate-wedding-full-of-love-kelly-stuart-albuquerque-wedding-venue\">traditional classic<\/a>, and everything in between. The platform inspires users to save creative ideas and create a <em>mood board<\/em> of what their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\">dream wedding<\/a> looks like. It&#8217;s also the perfect place for keeping up with the latest seasonal trends across the nation!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to start is to create boards based on the most important must-haves for your wedding day\u2026.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-chapel-ceremony-venues\">Venues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-dresses-tuxes-formalwear-gowns-bridesmaids-suits\">attire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-catering-bar-services\">food<\/a> (don\u2019t forget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-cakes-cupcakes-desserts\">dessert<\/a>!), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-flowers-decor-design-florals\">decor<\/a>, just to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some advice for starting from scratch: be open to new ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/weddingcollectivenm\/_created\/\">Pinterest<\/a> is an endless rabbit hole of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\">wedding inspo<\/a>. Your heart might be set on a traditional aspect for your wedding, but Pinterest can counter your idea with a creative, non-traditional detail that totally changes your perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dessertbar-cupcakes-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dessertbar-cupcakes-wedding.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dessertbar-cupcakes-wedding-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/the-dessert-bar\">The Dessert Bar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found and saved all the ideas that make your wedding uniquely you, the next step is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">finding local vendors<\/a> to carry out your <em>Pinspiration<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great part about saving all your wedding-day ideas in one place is you can share this mood board with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">local wedding professionals<\/a>, see how they can make your dreams come true, and at what cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-chapel-ceremony-venues\">ceremony venue<\/a> you are leaning toward provide the lighting that you fell in love with and pinned a hundred different times? Can your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-cakes-cupcakes-desserts\">baker<\/a> create cookies so perfect that your guests can\u2019t decide whether to eat or post them on Instagram?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, most wedding professionals will provide you with a portfolio of their work &#8211; you can compare this to your Pinspiration to see if it matches your vision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/twirl-wedding-venue-mountain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/twirl-wedding-venue-mountain.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/twirl-wedding-venue-mountain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/twirl-wedding-venue-mountain-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/taos-ski-valley\">Taos Ski Valley<\/a> | Jasper K Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need somewhere to start, WCNM&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/weddingcollectivenm\/_created\/\">Pinterest<\/a> is always open and chock-full of our favorite wedding details! Not to mention our free, downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-resources\">Wedding Planning on Pinterest<\/a> guide that we have tucked among our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-resources\">resources for local engaged couples<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started <a href=\"http:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\">planning your wedding<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"weddingcollectivenm.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1024x305.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1024x305.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1320x393.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3.png 1858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back, friends! 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