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Stay Connected While Wedding Planning With the Pair iPhone App #wedtech
Did you know that 32% of brides say they find wedding planning to be more stressful than enjoyable? (Weddingbells survey)
And those are just the brides who aren’t afraid to admit it!
Pair Iphone App
A new iphone app, Pair might help couples reduce the stress. Designed to help long distance lovers stay connected and in touch throughout the day, Pair is a one-to-one, private social network created for couples. Generally, you can:
Have You Considered a Mini-moon?
Planning a honeymoon can sometimes take as much time (and budget) as your actual wedding. Have you ever considered taking a Mini-moon before your REAL honeymoon? A mini-moon is a quick 1-3 day getaway right after your wedding for a chance to recuperate before heading back to reality. This is especially helpful if you’re planning on waiting to take a longer vacation later on.
Ste. Anne’s Spa – Grafton, Ontario
There are lots of reasons to take a quick getaway right after your wedding and save your Mega-moon for later:
High Altitude Hideaway in Sedona, Arizona
With milder temperatures than the rest of Arizona, Sedona is the perfect honeymoon spot for outdoor enthusiasts who would rather spend their time exploring than in an air conditioned suite. Romantic and picturesque, Sedona is also a great location for a North American “destination wedding”.
Honeymooners and wedding guests alike can experience hiking, golfing, wineries, spas and sightseeing all within the area. Even the Grand Canyon is a perfectly doable day trip.
Here are some of our best tips to experience the legendary Red Rock Country.
View from the back patio of Cozy Cactus Bed & Breakfast
How to Create a Custom Photo Slideshow for Your Wedding
We’ve seen some amazing videos and slideshows at wedding receptions. Usually set to music, they walk wedding guests through the lives of the bride and groom from childhood right up to the wedding day. But if you’ve ever put together a slideshow, you know it can be time consuming! And it’s not always easy to find or ask family and friends to e-mail/scan photos.
The other day we came across LiveShare.com. It seemed too good to be true – so we decided to check it out. LiveShare allows you to compile one collective photo album with family and friends leading up to your wedding reception. You can project your album during the wedding reception as a slide show AND (and this is a BIG AND) your guests can add photos they take during the reception to the stream right from their smartphones! It’s like disposable cameras on the tables meets instagr.am!
Here’s How You Can Create a Custom Photo Slideshow!
Off to San Francisco
Big cities aren’t normally big honeymoon destinations. Then again, surfing and vineyards aren’t activities you can squeeze in before dinner in most big cities. If you’re the kind of urban vacationer who gets restless after more than two days of sunbathing, San Francisco offers world-class culture, shopping and food, but also easy access to beaches, the wine country, and other escapes from the city heat.
What to Do IN San Francisco:
4 Simple Ways to Look Amazing in Photos
Clearly we’re not all professional models…. and if Kate Moss can get caught sporting a double chin on her wedding day, the rest of us could be in trouble!
Never fear, there are 4 simple things you can do to look amazing in all your pictures:
Download Your Free ‘Congrats on Your Wedding’ Card
As part of the HP Printer Challenge, the SmartBride team put together a free downloadable template for a “Congrats on your Wedding Card”.
The card also serves as a “privacy please” door hanger for the bride and groom to use on their wedding night. It’s been a fantastic way to spread the word about SmartBride to new brides/potential sellers. Each time a card is given to a new couple, another bride is introduced to our brand and the best way to sell her now used wedding dress.
Google Docs + Wedding Templates = Happy Brides
All you internet savvy brides searching for your holy grail wedding planning tool can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to Style Me Pretty and Google Docs.
The answer to your DIY wedding planning prayers is a new Wedding Template Collection that allows you to stay on top of your wedding day details through your Google Account.
Best & Worst Dressed Royal Wedding Guests
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What On Earth Are You Wearing?Our best and worst dressed list. Click to read see our picks. |
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Kate Middleton’s Wedding DressStunning in Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Click to read more on Kate’s dress, tiara, shoes… |
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Best and Worst Royal Wedding Hats What an incredible selection of headpieces, hats and fascinators.Read our favorites, near misses, and total FAILS. |
Top 5 Most Memorable Moments of the Royal Wedding
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What On Earth Are You Wearing?Our best and worst dressed list. Click to read see our picks. |
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Kate Middleton’s Wedding DressStunning in Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Click to read more on Kate’s dress, tiara, shoes… |
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Best and Worst Royal Wedding Hats What an incredible selection of headpieces, hats and fascinators.Read our favorites, near misses, and total FAILS. |
