A Bride’s Guide:
How to Use Pinterest to Plan Your Dream Wedding
Planning your dream wedding can feel both exciting and overwhelming. At DreamArt Photography, we appreciate that with so many styles, ideas and details to consider, it’s easy to feel lost in a see of social media inspiration. But… that’s where Pinterest comes in. Over the recent years, this visual discovery platform has become an essential planning tool for today’s brides. The mobile and desktop application helps you to organize ideas, define aesthetic and finally bring your wedding vision to life.
In fact, the Pinterest Newsroom reported in 2024 that:
There are over 3 billion wedding related searches every year on Pinterest.
In the US, 9 in 10 wedding planners on Pinterest have said that it’s the first place they go when planning a wedding.
At DreamArt Photography, we’ve photographed over 5,500 weddings and worked with hundreds of brides planning destination weddings in Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. For years, we have been witnessing how Pinterest is not just used as a mood board, but as a launchpad for wedding moments. Through our curated DreamArt Photography Pinterest boards, our photographs offer gorgeous Pinterest wedding inspo pulled from our favorite weddings at our partner resorts. Our Pinterest boards gives brides-to-be an authentic look into our luxury photography work and what is creatively possible in a tropical paradise.
Here’s how you can make the most of Pinterest to plan your perfect wedding, and how to filter content to curate a feed that matches the vibe of your dream day.
1.) Create a Vision Board That Reflects Your Dream Day
Your first step is to start a master wedding board that reflect the overall look and vibe you’re going for. This can feel daunting at first, but think of it as your digital scrapbook.
Start broad: pin anything that catches your eye. This might be bridal gowns, floral arches or dining menus. Once you start pinning, you’ll soon find your personal style and your wedding vision will come into focus.
Now, once you’ve gathered a variety of images on your master wedding board, it’s time to organize them based on wedding categories such as:
- Ceremony setup
- Reception decor
- Bridal details
- Photography poses
- Cake and dining inspiration
These boards will help you (and your wedding team) understand the style you’re gravitating towards. That style might be romantic costal elegance or vibrant beach-chic - whatever the style, Pinterest is a massive help.
Pro Tip: Make your board collaborative with your partner, planner and photographer so everyone is visually aligned and on the same page.
2.) Use Keyword Searches to Refine Your Aesthetic
Whilst Pinterest might look like a collection of pretty images, it is also a very powerful search engine. To find truly useful content, it is crucial that your search terms are specific. For example, instead of simply searching ‘wedding dress’, try ‘beach wedding dress for Mexico ceremony’. If you’re planning a destination wedding, like many of our blog readers are, terms like ‘beach wedding inspiration’ and ‘intimate ceremony on the sand’ will generate results aligned with your vision.
If you want to see real examples of what beach weddings actually look like in specific locations, make sure to use destination-based search terms like:
- Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya wedding
- DreamArt Photography wedding shoot Costa Rica
- Pinterest wedding inspiration tropical Mexico
Remember that the more targeted your searches are, the more relevant and practical your results will be!
3.) Follow Wedding Creators Who Feature Real Destination Weddings
One of the biggest mistakes brides make on Pinterest is relying too much on stylized photographs that don’t always reflect real-world weddings. While those editorial photographs are beautiful, they may not be achievable on the day. That’s why it is important to follow content creators and vendors who share content from real weddings.
On our DreamArt Photography Pinterest page, we showcase genuine wedding moments from our partner luxury resorts in Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. Our pins are real couples and ceremonies that we have captured over the years. In our boards, you’ll find everything from beautifully shot flatlays, ring details and emotional first looks.
By following accounts that show real weddings, you get beautiful inspiration that is also practical!
4.) Use Pinterest to Communicate With Your Photographer
Pinterest can also help you to express your vision clearly to your photographer. By pinning poses, lighting styles and editing tones you love, you can give your wedding photographer useful insight into the types of shots you wish to recreate.
At DreamArt Photography, we always encourage our brides to talk in detail with our expert photographers about their vision!
Whether you want ethereal golden hour beach portraits or black and white editorial bridesmaid group photos, honing your vision on Pinterest ensures your final wedding album will look exactly how you imagined.
5.) Use Pinterest as a Source of Confidence, Not Comparison
At DreamArt Photography, we appreciate it’s easy to get caught up in Pinterest perfection. However, it is important to remember that your wedding is about your love story. Absolutely use the platform to spark ideas and clarify your preferences, but don’t feel pressured to copy someone else’s style exactly.
After having captured over 5,500 weddings, our DreamArt photographers know that weather, lighting and personal taste will make your wedding truly unique.
Our mission at DreamArt Photography is to help bring out the beauty of your celebration. Our Pinterest wedding inspiration is curated to reflect your style and soul!
Pinterest is one of the most powerful tools you can use when planning a wedding, especially if you’re hosting a destination wedding in Mexico, Jamaica or Costa Rica. By being intentional about how you use the app to yield the best results, you’ll find yourself feeling more prepared and inspired!
Looking for more beach wedding inspiration? Visit out DreamArt Photography Pinterest to explore photos of real weddings shot at our partner hotels.
When you feel ready to turn that vision into reality, we’re here to make it happen!