Why use Wedding Planning Software?

The average American wedding costs about $20,000 and takes a year to plan. Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. There is so much to do and remember, but little time to get it all done. Wedding professionals have been using software for years to help plan and manage arguably the most important day in someone’s life.

When planning a wedding, the bride, groom and their families must take many variables into account including who to invite, how much to spend and where everything will take place. However, compared to the big picture these are the easy questions. After those decisions are made, couples need to track RSVPs, gifts, accommodations, thanks yous, lists of tasks and payments.

Gone are the days of 40-pound binders with fabric swatches and glossy photographs. Wedding software takes all variables into account and consolidates them into one easy-to-use program.

In this site, you’ll find articles related to Weddings, as well as comprehensive reviews and a side-by-side comparison of the best Wedding Planning Software to help you make an informed decision on which Wedding Planning Software is right for your. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To.™

What to Look for in Wedding Planning Software

Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful ordeals an adult deals with during their life. Ideally, wedding planning software is designed to alleviate some of the pressure associated with planning a wedding. Like the wedding day, wedding software should be well organized, very easy to use and designed with novices in mind. It doesn’t matter how advanced a program is, if it hinders the planning process by creating additional stress. Additionally, the software should be compatible with the latest technology and appear up-to-date.

All wedding planning software should include sections to manage guest lists, budget, vendors, tasks, gifts, seating and reports. Top wedding planning software allows users to import guest lists and design seating arrangements. Programs that integrate task lists with calendar features and budget sections with vendor sections are particularly useful.

This is the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to rate Wedding Planning Software:


Features Set
The features and applications in wedding planning software should include planning tools and common tasks frequently utilized by brides. Ideally, the software should cover almost every aspect and angle of wedding planning like guest lists, budgeting, reception seating and printable reports. All tools should work properly and facilitate the wedding planning process.

Ease of Use
Planning a wedding is a stressful experience. The last thing a bride wants is added stress because she can’t figure out how to use her software. The software should be powerful; yet, easy to understand and self-explanatory. Wedding planning software should help alleviate frustrations and be easy enough for a computer novice to begin using immediately.

Ease of Installation/Setup
Along with ease of use, the software’s installation and setup should run quick and smoothly. The program should be plug and play, novices should not have to worry about file placement or directory issues.

Help/Support
Although most wedding planning programs are self-explanatory, even computer wiz kids occasionally need help. Software manufactures should provide comprehensive support through a help manual or online help and a responsive email address.

 

 
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2009 Wedding Planning Software Review Product Comparisons

TopTenREVIEWS  |  Software  |  Reference / Lifestyles  |  Wedding Planning Software Review
Rank #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10
Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
iDo Marziplanner Smart Wedding My Style Wedding My Wedding Companion Wedding Assistant The Organized Wedding Wedding Planner Home Management Suite Wedding Magic
iDo Marziplanner Smart Wedding My Style Wedding My Wedding Companion Wedding Assistant The Organized Wedding Wedding Planner Home Management Suite Wedding Magic
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Lowest Price Buy iDo 9
$29.95 		Buy Marziplanner
$49.95 		Buy Smart Wedding 4
$19.99 		Buy My Style Wedding
$24.98 		Buy My Wedding Companion 5
$29.95 		Buy Wedding Assistant 3.5
$29.95 		Buy The Organized Wedding Standard
$30.00 		Buy Wedding Planner 1.2
$34.99 		Buy Home Management Suite 2
$39.95 		Buy Wedding Magic 5
$32.99
 
Overall Rating Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ratings
Features Set Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ease of Use Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ease of Installation/Setup Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good
Help/Support Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Very Good Very Good Good Very Good Excellent
View Specifications Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
View Screenshots View iDo screenshots View Marziplanner screenshots View Smart Wedding screenshots View My Style Wedding screenshots View My Wedding Companion screenshots View Wedding Assistant screenshots   View Wedding Planner screenshots View Home Management Suite screenshots View Wedding Magic screenshots
Professional Upgrades
Deluxe Edition $299.95       $329.00    
Wedding Professional Edition        $45.00    $58.95
Delivery Method
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CD Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark    Check Mark
Features
Date Countdown Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Change Wedding Date Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Create Backup Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Hotkeys Check Mark   Check Mark        
Invitations
Add Guest Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Formal Title Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Full Name Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Nickname/ Casual Name Check Mark     Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark
Email Address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Phone Number Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Preferred List Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark    
Relation Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Role Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Enter Spouse Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Enter Children Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Bring Guest Option Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Change Address to Formal/ Personal Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Track Accommodations for Out of Towners Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark
Track RSVPs Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Insert Contacts Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Import Contacts Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Export Contacts Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark
Invitation Wording Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Edit Invitation Wording Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark
Outer and Inner Envelope    Check Mark   Check Mark      Check Mark
Edit Envelope Wording Check Mark       Check Mark    
Budget
Calculate Estimated Prices     Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Add New Expense Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Enter Budgeted Amount Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Enter Actual Prices Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Show Variance Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Record Deposit   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark  
Track Date Due Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Track Date Paid Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark  
Track Quote   Check Mark        Check Mark  
Specify Vendor Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   
Select Who Paid Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Include Notes Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Pre-Loaded Expenses Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Marriage License Check Mark   Check Mark      Check Mark Check Mark  
Ceremony Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Attire Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Flowers Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Rehearsal Dinner Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Entertainment Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Photography/Videography Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Reception Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Stationery Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark
Honeymoon Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Accommodations   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   
Cake Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Rings Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Vendors
Add Vendor Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Contact Person Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Phone Number Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Email Address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Website Address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Notes Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Go To Website Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Tasklists and Timelines
Add Event Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Pre-installed List of Tasks Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Grouped By Time Frame Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Grouped By Role   Check Mark      Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Estimated Dates to Complete Tasks   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Add/ Edit Tasks Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Monthly Planner   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Daily Planner Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
Honeymoon Preperations      Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark  
Name Change Kit         Check Mark   
Gifts
Record Received Gifts Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Specify Events Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark
Track Thank You Cards Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Add Notes Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark
Set Registry      Check Mark      Check Mark
Track Store Information      Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark
Track Monetary Gifts    Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark     Check Mark
Track Return or Exchange    Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark   
Ceremony
Write Vows Check Mark     Check Mark     Check Mark  
Processional      Check Mark     Check Mark  
Readings Suggestions         Check Mark   
Reception
Design Table Layout Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark     Check Mark   
Assign Seats Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Label Tables Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Edit Number of Seats at Tables Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Plan Menu Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Music List   Check Mark    Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark
Reports
Guest Lists Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
RSVPs Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Menu Check Mark       Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Roles Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   
Tables/ Seating Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Gifts Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Tasklists/ Checklists Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Budget Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Vendors Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Events Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark  
Music Schedule      Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark
Timelines Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark    
Accommodations Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark     Check Mark
Export/Print     Check Mark   Check Mark     
In Program   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
.RTF Check Mark          
.CSV Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark    
.TXT           Check Mark
Stationery
Invitations   Check Mark   Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Outer Envelope (Address Labels)    Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Inner Envelope    Check Mark     Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
RSVP Cards        Check Mark Check Mark   
Additional Invitations        Check Mark    Check Mark
Table Cards    Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark    
Technical Help/Support
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Email Support Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Supported Configurations
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MAC         Check Mark   
 
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Lowest Price Buy iDo 9
$29.95 		Buy Marziplanner
$49.95 		Buy Smart Wedding 4
$19.99 		Buy My Style Wedding
$24.98 		Buy My Wedding Companion 5
$29.95 		Buy Wedding Assistant 3.5
$29.95 		Buy The Organized Wedding Standard
$30.00 		Buy Wedding Planner 1.2
$34.99 		Buy Home Management Suite 2
$39.95 		Buy Wedding Magic 5
$32.99
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