Pinterest has become an invaluable tool for those of us who love browsing the Internet and organizing the ideas found there.
I have various boards for things like books and movies, hairstyles, recipes, and party planning.
I also have a board for wedding things—dresses, favors, cakes, color schemes, and flowers.
Am I planning a wedding? No.
Am I engaged? Nope.
Am I single? Most definitely.
I know I am not alone in planning my own wedding with no husband on the horizon. A recent article from the New York Times discusses this trend, describing women who spend hours and years planning their weddings down to every last detail without having any prospective groom.
Lisa Morse, a NYC-based psychologist, worries that some women may obsess so much over their receptions, that "it may present an obstacle in finding and keeping a partner."
So is planning our wedding too soon a healthy pastime?
My librarian side says "yes!"—we all come across so many great ideas online. What's the harm in organizing them all in one place?
My recipes are arranged seasonally and I keep a running list of new books. Of course I'm going to pin a cute bridesmaid dress that fits in with my color scheme! (Yes, I have a color scheme...)
I know that some of the do-it-yourself projects could be used for any party—A hot cocoa table! Programs printed on fans!—not just my imaginary wedding. Surely a potential wedding reception can't be too well organized?
However, my firmly-grounded realist side does have some problems with my wedding board. These party planning tips are great, but am I just getting my hopes up unnecessarily? If I never get married, what's the point? Does this make me a bridezilla, even though I'm very much single?
Just as with anything else, moderation is key. I would be very worried for my mental well-being if I spent serious time on my wedding board.
If I come across an interesting concept in my Web journeys, I'll pin it. If a friend is engaged, I will be more than happy to share some of the great ideas I've found.
The way I see it, making a Pinterest board for an imaginary wedding isn't that much different than the wedding dresses I used to design when I was a little girl.
And I'm pretty sure that if a wonderful man who doesn't want an Oktoberfest-themed wedding comes into my life—I can adapt.
How do you feel about it? Wedding planning when you are single—crazy or ingenious?
