Hey girl! Planning a wedding and want to share some tips on Instagram? Here are some fun carousel ideas that’ll get your followers double-tapping!
Carousel Template 1
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Wedding Planning
Slide 1 (Cover):
Okay besties, let’s talk wedding planning reality check.
Use a cute photo of you with coffee and wedding magazines scattered around.
Add text overlay: “5 Things Nobody Tells You About Wedding Planning.”
Slide 2:
Your guest list will literally double overnight.
Show a dramatic before/after of your guest list numbers.
Caption: Started with 50… somehow we’re at 120.”
Slide 3:
You’ll become a professional negotiator.
Meme-style image or funny GIF.
“Me asking for the 47th vendor discount.”
Slide 4:
Pinterest lies (sorry not sorry).”
Split image: Pinterest expectation vs. reality.
“That DIY centerpiece? Yeah, it took 6 hours.”
Slide 5:
Your friends will have opinions.”
Screenshots of text messages (anonymized, of course!).
Everyone’s suddenly an expert.
Slide 6 (Final):
It’s actually the best chaos ever.
Sweet couple photo.
CTA: “What’s your biggest wedding planning surprise? Drop it below!”
Carousel Template 2
“Wedding Budget Hacks That Actually Work”
Slide 1 (Cover):
“PSA: You don’t need to sell a kidney for your dream wedding.”
Money/budget themed graphics.
“Budget hacks that’ll save your sanity (and wallet).”
Slide 2:
“Hack #1: Thursday > Saturday.”
Calendar graphic showing price differences.
“Same venue, 40% less money. You do the math.”
Slide 3:
“Hack #2: Brunch weddings are elite.”
Pretty brunch setup photo.
“Mimosas instead of open bar = happy guests, happy budget.”
Slide 4:
“Hack #3: Fake flowers don’t suck anymore.”
Before/after of silk vs. real flowers.
“Plot twist: half these are fake and you can’t tell.”
Slide 5:
“Hack #4: DIY the stuff nobody notices.”
Show simple DIY projects.
“Spend on the dress, DIY the favors. Trust me on this one.”
Slide 6 (CTA):
“Want my full budget breakdown?”
Link to bio or DM for more details.
“Swipe left if this helped! What’s your best money-saving tip?”
Carousel Template 3
“Dress Shopping Survival Guide”
Slide 1 (Cover):
“Going dress shopping? Buckle up buttercup.”
Dramatic dress shopping photo.
“The real guide to finding ‘the one.'”
Slide 2:
“Bring snacks (seriously).”
Photo of you eating snacks between try-ons.
“Hangry bride = bad decisions. I learned this the hard way.”
Slide 3:
“Your entourage matters.”
Group photo with your shopping crew.
“Bring your honest friend, not just the yes-women.”
Slide 4:
“Try on the weird one.”
Split of conservative vs. bold dress choices.
“Sometimes the dress you’d never pick online is the dress.”
Slide 5:
“Don’t order online without trying first.”
Screenshot of sizing charts looking confused.
“Wedding dress sizes are from another dimension, I swear.”
Slide 6 (Engagement):
“Tell me your dress shopping horror stories!”
Funny meme or reaction GIF.
“I’ll go first… I cried in 3 different shops.”
Carousel Template 4
Venue Red Flags (From Someone Who’s Been There)”
Slide 1 (Cover):
“Venue hunting? Watch out for these sneaky red flags.”
Photo of you looking like a detective.
“Save yourself from venue hell.”
Slide 2:
“Red Flag #1: ‘Preferred vendor’ means ‘overpriced vendor.'”
Screenshots of vendor pricing comparisons.
“That $200 cake becomes $400 real quick.”
Slide 3:
“Red Flag #2: Hidden fees everywhere.”
Mock invoice with surprise charges highlighted.
“Service fee, coordination fee, breathing fee…”
Slide 4:
“Red Flag #3: No backup plan for weather.”
Split image: beautiful outdoor vs. rainy day chaos.
“Mother Nature doesn’t care about your Pinterest board.”
Slide 5:
“Green Flag: They answer emails promptly.”
Screenshot of quick email response.
“If they’re ghosting you now, imagine during wedding week.”
Slide 6 (CTA):
“Questions to ask every venue (DM for the full list!).”
Your contact info or bio link.
“What venue red flags did I miss?”
Carousel Template 5
Wedding Music That Won’t Clear the Dance Floor”
Slide 1 (Cover):
“Your DJ matters more than your centerpieces. Fight me.”
Fun DJ/music themed image.
“Songs that keep Grandma and Gen Z happy.”
Slide 2:
“The golden rule: Mix decades.”
Playlist screenshot showing variety.
“Beatles to Beyoncé = everyone wins.”
Slide 3:
“Skip the slow songs during dinner.”
Photo of people eating and chatting.
“Save the tears for the father-daughter dance.”
Slide 4:
“Your guilty pleasure songs? Play them.”
Screenshots of ’embarrassing’ but fun songs.
“High School Musical slaps, and I’m not sorry.”
Slide 5:
“End with something everyone knows.”
Video of packed dance floor.
“Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believing” never fails.”
Slide 6 (Engagement):
“Drop your must-play wedding songs below!”
“I need to steal some ideas for my cousin’s wedding.”
Pro Tips for All Your Carousels:
Design-wise:
Keep your color scheme consistent (maybe match your wedding colors?).
Use the same fonts throughout each carousel.
Mix photos, graphics, and text-only slides for variety.
Include clear calls to action on your final slide to encourage engagement.
Content-wise:
Share your real experiences (the messy, funny stuff people relate to).
Ask questions to get people commenting.
Use trending audio if you add video slides.
Don’t be afraid to show the behind-the-scenes chaos.
Tools to make these:
Canva has plenty of free carousel templates you can customize.
Check out Vendage for more professional-looking templates.
Free Pika has free graphics and stock photos.
For wedding-specific templates, Etsy has some gorgeous options from designers.