Bridebook
London wedding planner app with checklist, budget, guest list and supplier search
Key data
| Company | Bridebook Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Wedding Planning Software |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (company no. 09190872) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read; the privacy notice mentions analytics providers such as Google with servers outside the EU |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Checklist, budget planner, guest list, venue search, supplier search, wedding website |
| Pricing | Described as completely free for couples on the about page; how Bridebook earns is not shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | UK and Irish couples who want one free account for planning and supplier search |
| Replaces | The Knot |
Full review
Bridebook Limited is a company registered in England and Wales under number 09190872, with its registered office at 43 Manchester Street, London W1U 7LP. Its terms say the Bridebook Platform, meaning the website and the mobile app, is owned, operated and managed by that company, and that English law applies.
The navigation lists Wedding Venues, Wedding Suppliers, Wedding Websites and Planning Tools, with Checklist, Budget and Guest List under the tools. Bridebook's about page says couples can book a venue, build a wedding team, track budgets and manage the guest list in one place, and that this is completely free.
Planning tools in one account
The about page names four jobs in a single account: booking a venue, building a supplier team, tracking budgets and managing the guest list. The site menu adds a wedding website and an advice section with articles on speeches, flowers, food and honeymoons.
The home page lets a visitor pick a country first, with a long list that includes Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain and the Netherlands, so the venue search is not limited to the UK.
Entity and data handling
The terms name Bridebook Limited with a VAT number and registered office. The privacy notice names the same company as data controller and says technical data can come from analytics providers such as Google with servers outside the EU, and from advertising networks.
That wording means a tracking element sits next to the planner. The pages we read do not say where the planner data itself is stored.
Compared with The Knot
The Knot is a US marketplace with a New York law clause. Bridebook is a UK company, so a couple in the UK or Ireland gets local suppliers and an English-law contract. Bridebook's pages do not show a gift registry like the one The Knot offers, and we did not read any pricing page.
Where it falls short
The pages we read do not state the data location or how the free service is paid for, and the privacy notice mentions analytics and advertising partners outside the EU. The imprint page returned an error when we fetched it, so we relied on the terms and privacy notice. Supplier lists are strongest for the UK. For a simple website with a gift list, see GettingMarried.
Is Bridebook right for you?
Couples in the UK, Ireland or elsewhere in Europe who want a free checklist, budget and guest list and a way to search venues and suppliers in one place.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Named UK company with number, VAT and address in the terms
- Checklist, budget and guest list in one free account
- Venue and supplier search with a country selector covering many European countries
- Wedding website offered alongside the tools
- Advice articles on the main wedding topics
Cons
- Data location not stated on the pages we read
- Privacy notice mentions analytics and advertising partners outside the EU
- UK company, so English law applies
- No gift registry described on the pages we read
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Named UK company with number, VAT and address in the terms
- Checklist, budget and guest list in one free account
- Venue and supplier search with a country selector covering many European countries
- Wedding website offered alongside the tools
- Advice articles on the main wedding topics
Cons
- Data location not stated on the pages we read
- Privacy notice mentions analytics and advertising partners outside the EU
- UK company, so English law applies
- No gift registry described on the pages we read
Alternatives to Bridebook
Alternatives from Europe in the wedding planning software group:
See all European wedding planning software or compare them directly against The Knot on our alternatives page.
Questions buyers ask
The about page says couples can book a venue, build a team, track budgets and manage the guest list in one place and that it is completely free. We did not read a pricing page, so we cannot say which extras, if any, cost money.
Bridebook Limited, registered in England and Wales under company number 09190872, with its registered office at 43 Manchester Street, London W1U 7LP. Its terms and privacy notice name this company.
For planning tools and supplier search it covers the same jobs, mainly for UK couples. It does not describe a US-style marketplace or a registry on the pages we read.