On your computer
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Google Search
Planning a wedding certainly calls for lots of searching. Use Google search to research everything from venues to florals and more.
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Google Maps
Make it easy for your traveling guests by creating a customized My Map. Add the church, reception and hotels and embed it on your wedding website.
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Google Calendar
Always stay on schedule! Set up a shared calendar with your fiance(e) to remember payment reminders, vendor appointments and day-of wedding activities.
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Google Voice
Get a Google number and have it ring all of your phones. You’ll never miss an important call and be the first to jump on that opening at your favorite reception location.
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Picasa
Download Picasa to organize those hundreds if not thousands of beautiful wedding photos. Or wow your guests at the reception with a Face Movie of the two of you.
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Boutiques.com
Try out an easier way to shop for bridal shoes and bridal dresses that match your personal style. Take Boutique’s style quiz, and start searching for dresses and shoes that are perfect for you.
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Blogger
Chronicle your adventure from the engagement all the way through to the honeymoon by setting up a free blog.
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Google Groups
Tired of keeping track of all of your guest’s email addresses? Create a mailing list of confirmed guests to send updates and announcements with ease.
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Gmail
Work together! Create a new email address to keep track of everything in one place (i.e. jack.and.jill@gmail.com), or stay connected with face-to-face video chat.
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YouTube
Share your wedding videos with friends and family or turn your funky first dance into the next YouTube sensation.
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Google eBooks
No need to tote around heavy wedding planning manuals - with Google eBooks, you can easily carry a whole shelf with you wherever you go! Read on your phone, computer, tablet or e-ink device, your books are easy to access whenever you want them.
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Google Tasks
From the 12 questions to ask the caterer to the rehearsal dinner checklist, you can manage it all seamlessly with Google Tasks, with automatic syncing between your computer and your mobile device.
Three mobile apps to help you on the go
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Google Goggles
Flipping through a bridal magazines and see an ad that catches your eye? Google Goggles can recognize print ads, so open the app, snap a photo of the ad, and get all the details on that great ivory gown.
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Google Maps for Mobile
Use Google Maps for mobile to find the quickest route from one bakery to the next, whether you are driving, walking, biking or taking public transit. If you're using Android, try Google Navigation and get turn-by-turn directions.
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Google Shopper
Between monogrammed bathrobes, jewelry and personalized favors, your bridesmaids' gifts can add up. Use Google Shopper to compare prices, check local availability and read product reviews.
