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5 Essential Apps for the Modern Bride

He pops the question, you say yes, and just like that – you’re engaged! Now comes the hard part. From creating and maintaining a guest list, to deciding on every little detail, to finding the best vendors for you and your venue – there’s a reason people get paid for this! But luckily, smartphone apps can take your wedding planning from a hectic nightmare, to something simple, seamless, and fun!

Here are five outstanding apps to help keep you sane from “Yes!” to “I do.”

For finding your perfect dress…

Pronovias

Pronovias App via pronovias.com

Pronovias App via pronovias.com

 

This free app, developed by the globally renowned bridal firm of the same name, allows you to browse thousands of bridal and cocktails dresses, create a personalized lookbook of your favorite gowns, and sync with your calendar for seamless wedding planning.  Then, head down to their stunning NYC flagship store on East 52nd Street to try on your selected gowns in a private space with an expert personal stylist.
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Wedding Party Steps / Andrea & John / The Liberty Warehouse / Popography

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Brooklyn Charm at The Liberty Warehouse

Andrea and John met moving into the freshmen dorms at the University of Pennsylvania in the summer of 2006. They were next door neighbors in the Quad and became fast friends navigating college life in a new city together.  While their friendship escalated throughout college, it wasn’t until the winter of 2009, after they both took semesters abroad in two different Italian cities, that John finally asked Andrea out on a date – and they’ve been together ever since!

Couple Collage Andrea and Jon Liberty Warehouse Popography

Andrea & John / The Liberty Warehouse / POPography

 

The couple was married this past June at the St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn Heights.  The ceremony was followed by a beautiful reception at The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, a breathtaking converted warehouse right at the water’s edge, featuring exposed brick, original wooden beams, a full bridal suite, and panoramic views of New York Harbor.
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Cute Couple / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

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Classic Elegance at Le Parker Meridien

Joyce and Patrick were married in impeccable style this past winter at the inimitable Parker Meridien in upper Manhattan.

Cute Couple Joyce and Patrick Le Parker Meridien Susan Stripling Photography-11

Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Susan Stripling Photography

 

The couple said their vows beneath a stunning square archway adorned with dramatic flowering quince branches before an aisle lined with additional branches and elegant white pillar candles. “Throughout the planning process with Joyce, there was one constant aesthetic that she envisioned…clean and classic with subtle pops of color and texture,” explains Senior Catering Sales Manager Lisa Elias, “The final result was beautiful with a romantic glow in the ceremony room with all of the candles lining the aisle.”
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Raspberry & Scented Geranium Sour via travels.toa.st

Planning & Inspiration

Five Floral Cocktails For Your Summer #Friyay

In celebration of all things #Friyay, we rounded up five of our favorite floral cocktails – perfect for your reception, bachelorette party, or just a lazy summer afternoon…

Rose Water Cointreau Fizz

This delightful, delicate drink is the perfect way to wind down on a hot Friday evening. Bonus points for lavender sprigs clipped on with a miniature clothespin!

Rose Water Cointreau Fizz via apairandasparediy.com

Rose Water Cointreau Fizz via apairandasparediy.com

 

Ingredients:

  • 30 ml of Cointreau
  • A teaspoon of rose water
  • Soda water
  • Two teaspoons of raspberry juice
  • Lime Juice
  • Flowers and pegs for garnish

Click here for the full recipe via apairandasparediy.com

 

Raspberry & Scented Geranium Sour

Feeling ambitious? Ready to wow your guests with your mixology skills?  This elegant summer sipper is the one for you.
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Emma / Floral Moments on Film / via forbes.com

Planning & Inspiration

Floral Moments on Film

Sometimes it’s best to set aside the bridal blogs and search for inspiration in anther medium.  Today, we take a look at six films that are sure to jump-start your floral imagination…

Emma

Gwyneth Paltrow stars as coy and quick-witted matchmaker Emma Woodhouse in this 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel.  From start to finish, the film shows off the glorious gardens of the British countryside, leading up to a fantastic floral finale for the wedding of Emma and John.

Emma / Floral Moments on Film / via forbes.com

Emma / Floral Moments on Film / via forbes.com

 

Emma / Floral Moments on Film / via lightbulbevents

Emma / Floral Moments on Film / via lightbulbevents

 

The Great Gatsby

When we asked our Creative Director, Lindsay Saltz, what inspiration she draws from cinema, Great Gatsby came to mind immediately.  “After that movie was made, brides were crazy for the ‘Gatsby-themed’ wedding and we drew a lot of inspiration pics from this scene.  It’s just an abundance of beautiful flowers and the way they did it was pure perfection. I personally don’t love orchids but that scene made me want to!”
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Gwen Stefani / Pink Wedding Dress / via lightinthebox.com

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On Wednesdays, We Like Pink

According to color psychologists, seeing the color pink triggers feelings of being nurtured and understood. Pink calms the fiery passion of red, creating a more gentle and loving energy.  “Pink really lends itself to weddings and we see a lot of it, especially with pale pink being on trend,” says Creative Director Lindsay Saltz, “What’s so great about it is it’s fun and romantic while still being sophisticated – if done right…We get a lot of grooms who get nervous when their fiancée will take out the pink inspiration board or have an all-pink Pinterest board.”

 

Pink can be tricky – if you push too much pink against a poorly matched venue or combine too many tones and textures, things can quickly go from charming to childish. “Our goal is to make sure the wedding doesn’t look like Barbie’s birthday party so we’re super careful in what we use it in, how much of it we use and the shades we select when we design the wedding.”
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