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Attend the 2 Top Bridal Shows in Florida for Free!

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Wedding First DanceAre you a Florida bride with a huge to-do list for your wedding? Do we have the solution for you! There’s not one, but 2 Great Bridal Expo Shows in Florida this weekend! Attend, and you’ll have the opportunity to experience an amazing collection of potential venues, caterers, florists, invitation shops, bakeries, honeymoon locations, favors, entertainment and wedding novelties you’ve never even seen!

Saying “I do” in the Miami or Fort Lauderdale area? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town at the Double Tree by Hilton on Saturday & the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday! Why are we suggesting that you go to one of these events?

  • It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
  • They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
  • Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons!

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Saturday in Miami and this Sunday in Fort Lauderdale (are you feeling the FL love?)! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your COMPLIMENTARY tickets for 2! What’s better than attending a show that makes your wedding planning a breeze? Attending for free!

Are you and/or your spouse or maid of honor planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

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2 Free Tickets to the Best Bridal Show in Boston!

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Newlywed BridesWhether you’re newly engaged and have months to plan your wedding or procrastinated and are down the the wire, now is the perfect time to attend a bridal show. You’ll have the opportunity to meet/see  potential venues, caterers, florists, invitation shops, bakeries, honeymoon locations, favors, entertainment and things you’d never even think of on your own!

Saying “I do” in the Boston area? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town this weekend at the Park Plaza Hotel! Why are we suggesting that you go to this particular event?

  • It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
  • They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
  • Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday in Boston! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your COMPLIMENTARY tickets for 2!  What better way to convince your fiance to come along than with “free tickets”?!

Are you and/or a friend planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

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Free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo in Philly!

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Bridal Show BitesIt’s Fall ladies…and if you’re recently engaged (or have a friend who is), now is the perfect time to attend a bridal show. Bridal events are a great way to kick off your planning process. You’ll see potential venues, caterers, florists, invitation shops, bakeries, honeymoon locations, favors, entertainment and things you’d never even think of on your own!

Planning to get married in Philadelphia? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town this weekend at the Loews Hotel! Why do we like this show so much?

  • It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
  • They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
  • Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday in Philly! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2!

Are you and/or a friend planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

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Engaged?! Go to the Great Bridal Expo this Weekend for Free!

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Newly EngagedThe weather is cooling off and the hectic pace of Summer is beginning to slow down.  If you’re recently engaged (or have a friend who is), now is the perfect time to attend a bridal show. Bridal shows are an amazing way to jump start your planning process.  You’ll see potential venues, caterers, florists, invitation shops, bakeries, honeymoon locations, favors, entertainment and things you’d never even think of on your own!

Live in the Baltimore/D.C. area?  Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town this weekend! Why do we like this show so much?

  • It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
  • They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
  • Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this weekend in Alexandria, VA! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2!

Are you and/or a friend planning to go to the show?  We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

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Cocktails and Veils!

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Cocktails and Veils EventAre you newly engaged and realizing that you need to find some wedding planning resources to create the event of your dreams? Grab your fiancé, friends & family for a fun filled evening at a summer bridal show like no other.

Cocktails and Veils is a bridal event that honestly sounds like one of the most fun ways to celebrate your engagement AND get great ideas for your wedding!

You’ll get to:
• Sip a cocktail while you meet the area’s most trusted wedding experts.
• See the latest trends.
• Sample wedding cakes & catering specialties
• Shop for everything you need from the gown to the honeymoon.
• Save time & money planning your wedding
•Share a great, fun filled evening with your gang

The first 50 brides that attend wearing a veil
get free admission and special gift!

All attending brides receive a FREE PINK Canvas Tote Bag*,
complimentary issue of Today’s Bride Magazine*,
& $5 Coupon to MissNowMrs.com name change service

Sounds fun and fabulous, doesn’t it? The event gets even better for one of our readers…leave a comment today to be entered in a contest to win 2 free tickets to the Cocktails and Veils event!

Click here for more show details & to purchase your tickets online.

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DIY Wedding Makeup Made Easy!

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

DIY Bridal Makeup TipsFlowers, check. Dress, check. Photographer, check.  Now all you need is the perfect makeup for the Big Day. Always remember that when planning to apply your own bridal makeup, what you see in the mirror may not necessarily be what you get on film. But have no worries, here are a few tips that every bride should consider before the big day to achieve a flawless camera-ready look.

Practice Makes Perfect

Take the time to practice putting on your makeup prior to the big day and have a camera handy.  Snap away after doing your makeup and study the photo critically. Don’t put it to rest after one try— if you are not a professional makeup artist, experiment until you get it right!

Moisturize

The camera tends to capture oily skin. Be sure to moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer.  Let it sink in for a minute and then start applying makeup. Also, don’t experiment with a new moisturizer on your skin or you may end up with blotchy or breakout surprises!

Blend and Match

Wearing a beautiful strapless gown? Room lighting may be tricky. Look hard and close, and make sure your neck and chest match your face color. Pat some powder on your chest and neck to even out your skin tone. Before doing so, insert paper towels securely into your dress and let it cover your neckline to avoid a powdered messy dress! Be sure to blend the foundation around your neck and hairline to avoid apparent multi-colored skin in photos. Steer clear of shimmery bronzers and blush; they do not translate well on camera.

Paint Those Lips

Natural lip color or applying sheer gloss is a no-no for the big day. Color on your lips will bring life to your photos. Lip gloss should be applied on top of color, not substituted for lipstick.  To make your lip color last, prior to applying lipstick, line and fill in your lips with lip liner.

Touch-Up

Bridesmaids are girl’s best friends and “foundation”, in more ways than one. So pass along a wedding day touch-up kit to your maid of honor. Be sure to include the essentials—lipstick, eyeliner and powder/foundation. Have her keep it throughout the night and remind you to refresh your makeup so your photos look good— from your vows to your late now wows!

Tips from Susmta Patel

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Just Dance

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Wedding First DanceWeddings have gone from very traditional modest events of the past to huge extravaganzas with everything coordinated down to the very last detail.  These days couples are more creative when adding their personal touch to their wedding (thanks to all of the DIY wedding inspiration and How-To blogs).  One of the newest trends is to put your own spin on your first dance such as choreographed moves or an impromptu thing in the moment. I’ve attended many weddings where the bride and groom have clearly taken dance lessons and have showed their ballroom dancing skills off to their guests (making parents and grandparents incredibly proud).  Some couples keep it simple by choosing their favorite love song to dance around to, holding each other tight (sneaking in little smooches and smiles while guests are taking photos like the paparazzi).  There’s nothing wrong with that (my husband and I did it), in fact that is still the norm; however, I have to say I wish we would have shocked our guests with a dance routine after watching some of the glorious videos on YouTube.  If your special day hasn’t already passed and you’re looking for an idea to WOW your guests at no further cost to you, your parents, your in-laws (or anyone else chipping in to make your wedding an event to remember), I encourage you to watch the following videos. Seriously, consider the possibilities (if for nothing else, just watch them for entertainment) …

Bridal Party Dance: Whether it’s down the aisle like the YouTube sensation JK Wedding Entrance (also featured on the Today Show) or a choreographed dance at the reception your guests will truly enjoy watching you and the honored members of your bridal party pop-n-lock, do the ‘robot’, or classics like ‘the sprinkler’ or the ‘shopping cart’…almost no move is inappropriate (notice I said “almost,” there will be grandparents there)!

Bride and Groom First Dance: Do you and your man have “swagger” much like Jay-Z and Beyonce?  Or are you beyond outgoing and confident enough to not care whether people are laughing with you or at you?  If so, this is your opportunity to let loose (go ahead, do ‘the worm’ or ‘get low’) and show your guests your sense of humor like the couple featured in the Awesome First Dance for Bride and Groom at Wedding Reception video did.

Father-of-the-Bride and Bride Dance: This is time to share a few minutes with your Daddy (the man who loved you first) and is meant to be special.  If the two of you love to dance or clown around then you could totally pull off a choreographed performance such as the Father/Daughter Hip Hop Dance. Read more about how this dance was put together to the groom’s complete surprise on thegroomsays.blogspot.

Whether you go the traditional route or end up looking like a dancing machine on the dance floor, make those special moments, moments to remember!

*All videos are on YouTube titled exactly how you see them listed in this post

Did you feature a surprise dance that left your guests screaming ‘You Go Girl’ during your wedding/reception? If so, we’d love to hear about it!

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Announcing Our Marrily Winners!!

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Marrily Wedding Planning Service We had the good fortune to give away 5 lifetime accounts with Marrily (a $100+ each) to readers who left a comment on our newlywed blog. Guess what?

Everyone that left a comment won a free lifetime account!!!

Planning your wedding can be fun, but it can also be frustrating (even if you’ve been married for years you can remember that). The list of to-dos seems endless and some doesn’t even want to remember about the pain they went through for the wedding. But there is a better way to stay organized and prepared for your big day. Marrily.com is a premiere online wedding planner that can help relieve your pre-wedding stress disorder or that of one of your best buds.

Winners, please check your email for the details on how to redeem your complimentary account!

Follow Marrily on twitter at @marrilyhappily, facebook at http://facebook.com/marrilyhappily, and check out their blog at http://marrily.com/blog

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Eliminate Stress & Plan Your Wedding Marrily!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Marrily Wedding Planning ServicePlanning your wedding can be fun, but it can also be frustrating (even if you’ve been married for years you can remember that). Quickly you’ll find yourself buried in all kind of details, from appointments, to-dos, expenses, tracking guests and RSVPs, etc.  The list seems endless and some doesn’t even want to remember about the pain they went through for the wedding.  But there is a better way to stay organized and prepared for your big day.  Marrily.com is a premiere online wedding planner that can help relieve your pre-wedding stress disorder or that of one of your best buds.

The main differentiation between Marrily and the rest of the other tools out there is that Marrily is built for the couples, not for the advertisers or wedding vendors. Alex Le, the founder behind the site, had put a lot of effort into making an easy to use wedding planner to really save the couples’ time.  Moreover, Marrily users enjoys great customer support via live chat, email, twitter, and phone.  If you have any issue using the site, you can pick up the phone and actually talk to a real person.  With an average cost of $25,000 per wedding, Marrily is a great and cost-effective way to stay stress-free when planning your big day!

Notable features of Marrily are:

  • Invite your significant other, friends, family members, or event your wedding planner to share Marrily with you.  You can limit them to see just the right sections.
  • Simple guests list management to track RSVPs and Gifts.
  • Seating arrangement tools with drag-and-drop and printer friendly functions.
  • Ceremony and Reception Checklists to get new couples started
  • Plan unlimited number of events and guests so you can use Marrily to not only plan your wedding and reception but also your Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party!
  • An iPhone app is in the works so that couples can access their Marrily account on the go.

MissNowMrs.com is giving away 5 lifetime accounts with Marrily (a $100+ each), so please leave a comment to enter in our 2 week contest. You can also use  the coupon “missnowmrs2011″  to recieve a  15% discount to any subscription plan (coupon valid till end of 2011).

What are you waiting for?!  Enter yourself or a bride-to-be in your life in this great giveaway today!

Follow Marrily on twitter at @marrilyhappily, facebook at http://facebook.com/marrilyhappily, and check out their blog at http://marrily.com/blog

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Webs 4 Weddings: The Complete Wedding Management Tool

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Wedding Planning CoupleThe idea for Webs4Weddings.com came from Rusty and Beth Abston, a couple in love who wanted nothing more than to share every aspect of the biggest day of their lives with those they love most: their families and friends.  Their backgrounds and experience allowed them to design their very own wedding website where they did just that…shared the details of their story and wedding day.  Once a friend (who happened to be an event planner) convinced them to mass produce their site, they came up with the complete management software called WedPro (version 3.1).  This unique software offers a management tool for the Bride and Groom, the Wedding Professional as well as the vendors in one location!

Webs 4 Weddings provides Wedding Professionals with a complete solution for all web, event and management needs.  Some of the most popular features for Brides and Grooms include: a web site, Room Designer, Phone RSVP, Timelines, Checklist, Email Sync, BridalSites and a BridalStore! Webs 4 Weddings and MissNowMrs.com are excited to announce that our Online Married Name-Change Service is now offered within their BridalStore.   What more could you possibly need?!

To learn more about Webs 4 Weddings and their services please visit: webs4weddings.com.

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