5 Best Wedding Apps of 2013

Whether you’re simply looking for inspiring ideas or have a specific goal in mind, like finding an easy way to capture all of your guests’ photos, chances are there’s a wedding app that can help you do just that. But with so many great ones to choose from, how do you decide which apps are actually worth checking out? Here to help get you started is a list of five top apps for 2013 that we think are making couples’ lives easier, not to mention a whole lot more fun! Give them a try, and don’t forget to also share a few of your own favorites, as well. (Image Credits ~ Photography: Elizabeth Messina from Kiss The Groom via Loverly)

Want to conveniently capture all of your guests’ photos and videos in one place without any waiting or begging? Check out Wedding Snap, a unique iPhone and Android app that allows you to access and share all of your special memories in real-time from your engagement party all the way through to your wedding day itself. Along with being the only photo-sharing app that allows guests to upload videos along with photos, Wedding Snap also offers a live slideshow during your reception and photo-retouching by a professional photographer in the weeks following your big day. Have out-of-town relatives and friends who can’t be there for the wedding? Thanks to Wedding Snap, your loved ones can now watch your wedding happen in real-time, no matter where they are!

When it comes to gathering ideas about everything from dresses and cakes to décor and invitations, Loverly Weddings for iPhone is your one-stop-shop for inspiration. Save and share your favorite ideas, upload your own photos as you plan, and have fun searching by color, theme, style or category. This app also integrates with Loverly’s website, allowing you to access all of your top picks in both places whether you’re at home or on-the-go. 

Looking for a convenient way to create and organize your reception playlist? Download Fun Wedding, an iPhone app that gives you access to music charts compiled from millions of song requests at real weddings around the world. Whether you’re looking for the most requested songs from a particular decade, trying to find out which songs are notorious for being overplayed or are in the process of choosing the perfect song for your first dance, this app makes putting together your playlist fun, not stressful. After listening to samples, save your favorite (or most hated!) songs to your personalized request list to share with your band or DJ. 

Setting up your registry can definitely be a lot of fun, and now, with the help of Gift Registry 360, it’s also easier than ever. Simply use your iPhone to scan a product’s barcode and see the item instantly uploaded to your list. Seriously, that’s it. You’ll love the ability to update and review your list on-the-go from anywhere, and your guests will also love being able to view your entire registry in one place by visiting Gift Registry 360’s website. 

You were already planning on creating a wedding website, so why not go ahead and create your own personalized app to go along with it? With Appy Couple for iPhone and Android, you can keep guests up-to-speed throughout the entire planning process while also showing off your theme in style. When you use Appy Couple to create a beautiful wedding website and corresponding app, it’s a cinch to do everything from sharing updates via Facebook to managing your guest list and providing details about your registry.  

And there you have it – five fabulous apps to help make planning and celebrating your wedding even more fun. Have you tried any of these apps, or are there any others you especially love?