Wednesday, November 18
The modern bride and groom have so many useful tools these days in planning their wedding. You can pretty much do anything on your phone that you had previously done from your computer or on a spreadsheet.
I have researched and found the top 5 (in my opinion) bride apps that would not only help in the planning process, but save a lot of time.
1. iWedding Deluxe:
iWedding Deluxe is an organizer app which uses many of the built in features of the iPhone and iPod Touch to help with the organization of your big day thus keeping all the vital information at your fingertips.
2. Bride Guide:
A wedding planner with everything that you need to plan a successful and stress-free wedding.
3. Wedding 911by theKnot:
Think of it as your on-the-go source for expert wedding advice—from when to cut the cake to how to line up your bridal party at the ceremony.
4. Wedding Wire:
Your planning details are always at your fingertips with WeddingWire’s iPhone and iPod Touch application. Tracking payments, finding local vendors and managing your to-do list has never been easier.
5. Gotta ETSY:
If you’re not using ETSY as a resource, you’re missing out! They have everything wedding related that you’re looking for, even a section dedicated to the event.
Visit the Apple Store and download iTunes to find these great apps and get planning!
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Thursday, September 10
Favor Warehouse, a one-stop-shop for all things favor related recently featured me on their blog! Click here for the sweet write up they gave me! I am flattered.
The Favor Warehouse website has some really cute buys like the mini gumball machines and these personalized jars of honey.
Their blog offers up some sound advice on how to deal with wedding stress, fall wedding trends and great tips on those all important engagement photos.
You really can find just about anything you need for that special occasion on Favor Warehouse and even better, the prices!
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Thursday, September 3
This past week, my husband Tory Hobson released the website First & 20, a Collection of iPhone Home Screens. He has been working on this site for a while now and has interviewed some amazing talent to showcase their home screens.
What’s with the name? Well, it’s the home screen, which is the “first” screen on your iPhone and there are “20” allowable application spaces on that home screen, which is usually where people place their “go to” applications.
If you get a chance, check out First & 20. You’ll be stuck for hours looking at what these talents show as their can’t live without applications.
And...just in case you’re interested (which you’re probably not, ha)...here is my home screen and a little explanation (like Tory has done for his site) of my apps.
From left to right starting from the top:
1. My website - For obvious reasons
2. Tory’s Design Website - Again, for obvious reasons
3. Ego - It’s an analytics tool to see numbers of page visits, views, etc. to your website.
4. Ipod - I need my music near me at all times!
5. Tweetie - I’m a social media fanatic. It’s my favorite Twitter application. For me, it’s the easiest to use, and read.
6. Facebook - Is there anyone who isn’t on Facebook? It really is how I stay in touch with everyone. Of course, this will change when I convince the world to get off of Facebook and just use Twitter.
7. Camera - I’m always taking photos. I have the 1st gen. iPhone, so the quality is not the best, but I’ve caught some great moments with this little phone.
8. Sepia Camera - Love the old fashioned photo look
9. Vintage B&W - Different effect for photos, and who doesn’t love a good black and white photo?
10. Vintage Shift - Probably my favorite effect of the iPhone photo filter apps.
11. Photos - I obviously need to be able to access all of these great photos I’ve taken with my 5 million photo filters!
12. Weather - I have entered all of the weather locations of my friends and family in the weather app. If it’s raining in Texas where most of my family lives, I like to call them and tell them house beautiful and sunny it is here in Maryland.
13. Clock - I use the alarm function every night!
14. Fandango - Always like to see what’s playing as far as movies go in my area, watch trailers, and read reviews!
15. Yelp - If you don’t have this app, get it. It’s free! It has a plethora of information about pretty much anything in your area, or whatever zip code you may be visiting. And mostly, it’s tips on where to go from the locals.
16. Notes - Another obvious app. I use it a lot to make notes about a good song I hear, or an idea that pops into my head!
17. Phone - Duh!
18. Mail - Addicted to checking email...bad habit
19. Safari - My browser, which I use daily
20. Messages - Texting is a way of life for me.
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Monday, June 8
You have to check out Handmade by Fasiska’s new ETSY shop! They have created the cutest aprons, a perfect gift for any occasion, even for yourself! Something I love about the old shows and movie’s are the housewives always wearing an apron. There is just that nostalgia that goes along with them, and they are always useful of course. I usually do not change out of my work clothes before I make dinner and an apron is imperative.
Check out their ETSY shop here, in the mean-time, take a look at a few of their lovely designs.
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Tuesday, June 2
I thought I’d share the wonderful (and one not so wonderful) vendors with you from our May 25, 2008 wedding. I could not have done any of it without them, and would recommend them with the highest regards to any and everyone planning a wedding in the DC Metro area.
Location: Black Rock Center for the Arts - Great location if you are looking for a site with a blank space. We held the ceremony in the art gallery and the reception in the dance theater. I loved it from the beggining for the lighting. I’m all about the lighting setting the tone at a wedding. They had theatrical lighting in the theater, which works perfectly for a wedding. http://www.blackrockcenter.org/
Rentals: Party, LTD. - Outstanding customer service, and outstanding quality. Party, LTD. was recommended to use through Maria Cooke, our wedding coordinator, and they delivered what they promised, on-time and 100% correct. They have so many selections to choose from for chairs, linens and so, so much more! Use them! http://www.partyrentalltd.com/
Wedding Coordinator: Ritzy Bee Events - Maria is an absolutely amazing wedding planner. I came to know Maria through her sister, and one of my bridesmaids, Erica. Our wedding truly would never have been as successful without Maria. I’m sure most of you have heard of her by now. In the past year her business has taken off. If you need a wedding/event coordinator, Maria is your girl! http://ritzybee.com/
Catering and Cake: Side Street Catering - Sandra is a spectacular caterer. I have known her forever it seems through my friend, and another bridesmaid, Angela (her Mom). We went with a cocktail themed wedding and Sandra ran with it. She created amazing mini burgers, chicken satay and so much more. People could not stop talking about the food! She also made our cake. We did not want the stiff, fondant every day wedding cake. We wanted something that looked good enough to eat, and that people were not afraid to eat! We got exactly what we wanted in a white chocolate buttercream iced, almond flavored cake...yum! http://sidestreetcatering.com/
Officiant: Creative Ceremony - Rev. Julie Price was a joy and honor to work with. She was so kind and considerate to both the needs of Tory and I from the beggining. She truly cares about each couple that she works with, and delivers on her promise to make your ceremony memorable. We loved her, and would ask her to marry us all over again if we could. She will even give you a typed ceremony booklet with your word-for-word ceremony as a gift to you on your wedding day. I look at ours from time-to-time and would still, never change a single word of it. http://www.creativeceremony.com/
Photographer: Okello Dunkley Photography - Okello was the photographer at my friend Angela’s wedding and I knew how much fun he was to work with from being a bridesmaid at her wedding. He’s got a great attitude towards the whole wedding photographer thing. We let him roll with it, and he gave us some great shots. http://www.okello.com/
Photo Editing: Casa De Camera - I came in contact with Jaime through a local photographer in the area Laura Kay. Jaime is based in Houston, Texas, but was kind enough to do the editing portion of our photos since at the time of the actual wedding, money was tight (as with most couples) and we could not afford to do editing at that time. I sent all of the photos to Jaime on CD, showed her a few photos and ideas of what we liked and she sent us back some of the most amazing editing skills I’ve seen. http://www.casadecamera.com/
Florist: Blossom and Basket - This was another place that was recommended from my sis-in-law, Lauren, who used this florist at her wedding. Absolutely the best florist, hands down I have ever worked with. They really take the time to work out every single detail with you and work with whatever is within your budget. Pictured here are the bridesmaids bouquets. I loved them. http://www.blossomandbasketboutique.com/
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas - I had never heard of the Diva’s before I bought my invites from them, but within the past year, it seems like they’ve really taken off! The quality of our invites with spectacular and played into our purple them, and monogram perfectly. If you’re buying invites, use the Diva’s. (these obviously were not ours, but we did use the exact same color and style) http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/
DJ: Davis Deejays - Unless you like drunk DJ’s who mess up songs and all of your bridal parties names, DO NOT hire this company. Horrible, horrible, horrible customer service...okay that’s all :-)
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Monday, January 12
I noticed a huge trend on the Golden Globe red carpet last night...nude and white are WAY in, which is opposite from the jewel tones we saw on the carpet last year. I think any of these gowns could double as a bridal gown, and would pass my test for “classic beauty”. I really don’t watch the awards show, I have no idea who won what...I’m way too into the fashion!
Gorgeous!
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