All-Inclusives are All That
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Choosing the perfect location for your dream honeymoon can be a challenging task. Traveling to an all-inclusive resort has become a growing trend in honeymoon destinations. All-inclusive resorts allow newlyweds a place to relax while being surrounded by scenic beauty and plenty of activities right outside ones door!
Tech Tools for the Bride
Remove some stress from your big day planning by using some of these fun,simple wedding apps and sites that will help you create your wedding's personality.
Acting as the Instagram for weddings, WedPics is an app that will give your friends the ability to snap fun pictures, add creative filters, and share their photos in a personalized wedding album created by YOU.
Website: www.wedpics.com
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuAs4yN7Og
Appy Couple is an app that lets you compile information about your wedding, including photos, the story of how you met, events associated wedding, lodging information for guests, the bridal party, and much more. This app allows the bride to easily connect with people involved in the wedding through email packages and mobile notifications.
Website: www.appycouple.com
Wedit is a new approach to capturing every moment of your wedding by allowing your guests to snap pictures throughout the wedding on 5 HD cameras provided by Wedit. After the wedding, the Wedit team will edit and upload the footage so that you can easily share your videos with family and friends.
Website: www.wedit.com
Sample Videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/wedit
Search and save wedding ideas in one place! Lover.ly is a media platform that allows brides to discover new and creative ideas for her wedding. Lover.ly partners with bridal blogs and other editorial creators to bring its users the most up to date wedding ideas.
Website: www.lover.ly.com
Sources
Wedpics: www.wedpics.com, http://blog.tgkdesigns.com/2012/08/29/wedpics-real-time-shareable-photo-album-app-iphone-android-web-wedding-memories-photographs-guests-cameras-pictures-bride-groom, http://www.beloudentertainment.com/2012/08/20/wedpics-mobile-phone-interactive-wedding-photo-album/
Appy Couple: www.appycouple.com, http://greenweddingshoes.com/appy-couple-the-stylish-wedding-app/
Wedit: www.wedit.com, http://www.katherineeliseevents.com/website/2012/01/24/vendor-spotlight-wedit/
Lover.ly: http://aminamichele.com/2012/04/xo-tip-of-the-day-lover-ly/ , http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/14/lover-ly-raises-500k-to-be-an-online-visual-inspiration-engine-for-weddings/
Honeymoon Style
Wedding is over and now it's time to pack for the honeymoon! If you're destination is tropical, we've got the item list for you.
Day Trip + Beach:
- Bright bikini (Miu Miu)
- Comfy graphic tee (By Malene Birger)
- Patterned shorts (Emma Cook)
- Beach tote (Tory Burch)
- Panama hat (J.Crew)
- Retro Shades (ASOS)
- Nude Flats (Tory Burch)
Date Night + Evening:
- Striped Dress (Madewell)
- Big Shades (Carven)
- Jean Jacket (Gap)
- Wedge Sandals (Madison Harding)
- One-piece (Oscar De La Renta)
- Bright Tote (Joie)
The Best Alternative Wedding Cakes
Not everyone wants to slice a cake on the big day. Above are some photos to inspire you to think outside of the box when it comes to choosing the right "cake" for your wedding day. After much browsing on Pinterest and the web, the possibilities are endless. We've even come across a beer can wedding cake for the groom! The most popular kind of cakes seem to be cupcakes or doughnuts, but we like the idea of going the cookie route--imagine the flavor options!
source: stylemepretty.com, 100layercake.com, and chicvintagebrides.com
Top Online Wedding Resources and Sites for Brides
1. Once Wed
2. BHLDN
3. Brooklyn Bride
3. Green Wedding Shoes
4. 100 Layer Cake
5. Style Me Pretty
6. Shop Ruche
7. Rustic Wedding Chic
8. Our Pinterest :)
9. Etsy Weddings
10. Inspired By This
List of our favorite online resources for Brides-to-be!
Simple + Rustic Tablescape Inspirations
If your wedding is in the spring, summer, fall or winter you can grab inspiration from a rustic style wedding. Especially if your reception takes place outdoors, it is great to utilize the natural elements of the space around you. Pick up accents from the wood in your chairs to the trees and greenery around your tables to help play up your rustic themed tabletop. Not only is it unique and simple, but many of the supplies are cheaper than some other decor options.
Take a cue from some of these weddings and bring out your outdoors-y side! Other inspirations as well: 1 // 2 // 3
**Images from our Pinterest and stylemepretty, oncewed, and 100layercake
Memorable Wedding Cocktails
Creating a signature drink for your wedding will be a memorable and tasty treat for you and your guests. Get creative with garnishes and glassware that show off your personality as a couple or include a cocktail for both the bride and groom. Signature cocktails will also nicely compliment a themed wedding.
Jello shot perfection
Elderflower gin cocktail
Spiked punch in elegant glass jars
Felt hearts make for a unique straw garnish
Fall wedding cocktail with chocolate dipped apple garnish
Cocktails in mason jars are simple and rustic
Sprinkle garnishes are fun and add a pop of color
Spiked Egg Nog is perfect for a winter wedding
Blueberries and mint are refreshing for a summer wedding
Color of the Year (or season) -- Tangerine!
Color Alert!
Brides looking for a vibrant and up to date color scheme for bridesmaid attire, floral bouquets and arrangements and reception decor might consider this hot news off the fashion press.
Named as Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango is an energetic red-orange that translates for all markets and enlivens a variety of designs from statement-making wall paints to vibrant contrast details on clothing and accessories. According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive Director at Pantone Color Institute: "Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy".
Brides, start your engines with some color pop!
Inspirational Backdrops
Colorful inspiration for your upcoming spring weddings! Use flowers, confetti, lights, and paper tissue garlands.
Also, make sure to browse our NEW vowbride pinterest and follow our favorite images, trends, and ideas.
Source: abeautifulmess, bloesem.blogs, stylemepretty, and our pinterest.
Navy inspired wedding (and a little DIY!)
Keep your wedding simple with a bold color like navy. Use accent colors like blush, grey, and creams. Try a bold pattern, or mix up place settings with table cards, and natural elements.