6 Modern Ways to Incorporate Digital into Your Wedding
Embrace the digital side of wedding planning with ease. From online invites to live streaming, discover six thoughtful ways to make your celebration modern, personal, and beautifully connected.
In today’s world, almost everyone has a smartphone, email, or social media account. It’s no surprise that digital tools have become part of modern weddings. While some worry that technology might replace the personal touch, with a few thoughtful guidelines, digital can enhance your celebration without overshadowing it. Here are six ways to embrace it gracefully.
(above, photo by Jake & Genessa)
1. Invitations & Save the Dates
There’s something special about sending carefully chosen craft paper invitations with your own typography. But digital invitations can be just as personal—and practical. Emails arrive instantly, are easy to personalise, and save you the effort of collecting addresses. You can create your own PDF, or use websites like Paperless Post or Greenvelope, where you can add your own photos and wedding details. Digital invites are stylish, eco-friendly, and set the perfect tone for your day.
2. Wedding Website
A wedding website is an invaluable tool, especially if you’re planning a destination wedding or balancing work and wedding prep. Platforms like, The Knot , WordPress, or Tumblr allow you to create a personal website to share details, updates, and travel information. You can even personalise the URL by purchasing hosting through a domain provider like GoDaddy. Wedding websites also centralise communication and allow guests to connect before the big day. Guests can check flights, accommodation, things to do locally, and read your love story—all in one place.
From Nicole & Adrian’s wedding - photo by Novella Wedding
3. Social Media Etiquette
Whether you’re a social media enthusiast or prefer to keep your day offline, it’s your wedding—set the rules that feel right for you.
Offline approach: Ask guests to refrain from posting photos during the ceremony or reception.
Online sharing: Encourage sharing with a unique wedding hashtag, such as #jenniferandbriancole, so all photos are easy to find and enjoy.
Whatever you choose, communicate it clearly so your guests know how to participate respectfully.
Our bride Chloe with guests - photo by Andrea Ferrara
4. Visual Planning
Pinterest has transformed wedding planning by providing a clear visual way to gather ideas. Creating boards for colour schemes, florals, dresses, or décor helps you organise concepts and share inspiration with your planner. Not everyone finds it easy to describe their vision in words—Pinterest makes it tangible and fun! Check out PearlSandals’ boards here: www.pinterest.com/pearlsandals
PearlSandals Pinterest page
5. Photo Sharing Accounts
Disposable cameras are a thing of the past! Most guests will use smartphones or digital cameras to capture moments. Create a shared photo account on like Flickr or Shutterfly , or similar platforms. Place small cards with login details on each table so guests can upload their photos. This way, everyone’s memories are collected in one place, and you get to relive your day through their eyes.
Our bride Brianna getting ready - photo by Jake & Genessa Photography
6. Stream Your Wedding
If you choose to have a destination wedding, or even if some important people in your life can’t make the trip to attend your nuptials, Mashable suggests streaming the festivities so they can still be a part of your big day.
From Nicole & Adrian’s wedding - photo by Novella Wedding
Digital tools, when used thoughtfully, can make your wedding planning smoother and your big day more inclusive and interactive—without ever losing the intimacy and magic of the occasion.