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Top 4 wedding life hacks from Burner | Weddings Examiner

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Burner app wedding tips

In 2018, modern brides and grooms are using technology in creative, unexpected ways to save time and money for the big wedding day. With love still in the air from Valentine’s Day and summer wedding season quickly approaching, check out these wedding lifehacks from the popular Burner mobile app. Couples can use the app to make the stressful experience of planning their wedding a little easier.

Wedding lifehacks available through Burner Connections 

  • Easy RSVPs: Instead of collecting hundreds of paper postcards via snail mail, simply have your guests text your Burner number with their “happily accept”s and “regretfully decline”s. Burner’s Google Sheets connection will automatically add them to a spreadsheet, keeping you organized in real time.

 

  • Guest photo collection: Stop scouring Instagram and Facebook to find photos that your guests took at the event, have them text their pics to your Burner number. The Dropbox Burner Connection will easily collect them all in one folder for you.

 

  • Access a wedding guest text message hotline: Busy couples don’t have time to answer last-minute questions from guests who forgot the hotel address or when the cocktail hour starts. Use the Evernote Burner Connection to set up a text message hotline so they can simply text “hotel” to your Burner number and receive all the details in response automatically.

 

  • Voicemail “guestbook”: Instead of (or in addition to) a traditional guestbook, ask guests to call your Burner number and leave a voicemail with their well wishes or sharing their favorite story about you as a couple. The SoundCloud Burner Connection will collect your loved ones’ messages on a private SoundCloud playlist, so you can cherish them forever.

About Burner

Burner is a app millions of people use to create temporary phone numbers for various uses. Burner wants to make the phone number “smarter” and more like software, and created Burner Connections as part of this mission – a tool for people to link their Burner numbers to popular apps like Google Sheets, Evernote, SoundCloud and Dropbox to trigger automatic actions. The app is available for iOS and Android .

 

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Eddy K Bridal’s Stunning Spring 2018 Collection is here.

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Eddy K Bridal Collections 2018 preview.

Inspired by the stunning shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Eddy K Bridal’s 2018 collection features glamorous details, exquisite laces and show-stopping silhouettes. The collection recently premiered at Bridal Week, and is available at Designer Loft Bridal in New York City. Take a look at some of the new styles on our Instagram. Dresses are available for pulls. For more information visit EddyK.com.

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Swimsuit model Kate Upton chats healthy living and weddings with Yahoo Styles

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Kate Upton healthy living tips with Yahoo Styles. Here she is pictured in a blue bikini.
Kate Upton shares healthy living tips and chats about her wedding day plans with Yahoo Styles.

It’s wedding season and swimsuit model Kate Upton sat down with Yahoo Style’s recently to discuss her insecurities about wearing a bikini, her weight as well as her plans for her upcoming wedding. Here are some highlights from Upton’s interview:

Swimsuit Model Kate Upton Says She’s ‘Still Not Confident in a Bathing Suit’

Yes, even a super model like Kate Upton has body image insecurities. She says she is still not confident in a bathing suit. This is why she eats healthy and sticks to a work out routine to feel at her best. Upton says:

You always have struggles. It’s not like I always feel my best. Everybody has moments where they don’t feel confident in a bikini. It’s what we’re striving for: self-love. We work our way up. When I don’t feel my best, that’s OK.”

Yahoo Styles asked Upton is she trying to lose wait for her wedding day. The answer is no because she is not worried about a number. Why won’t Upton lose weight for her wedding? Here’s her complete answer:

“Honestly, because coming from the fashion world, weight — when I first started modeling — was very important. How much you weighed, how much you needed to lose, whatever it was…I’m not trying to be fit for a number on a scale. Whenever I’m happiest, I try to maintain that. I don’t need a number.”

Upton does not even stick to a strict diet. Instead, she tries to eat healthy, work out and keep up a healthy lifestyle. Upton does this because she wants to allow herself the freedom to enjoy what she eats. In the interview Upton admits “I weight-train, which also really helps raise my metabolism and gives me the ability to enjoy food.” 

Read the full interview at Yahoo Styles now to learn more about Upton’s healthy living, upcoming wedding and more.

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Women’s March paused and cheered for this Chicago couple on wedding day

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Women's March Wedding photo Credit: Yahoo Style and Jai Girard Photography
Credit: Yahoo Style and Jai Girard Photography

During the Women’s March, recently married couple Allison Baker and Marko Milincic were not paying very much attention to the women’s marches taking place around the globe. It was, after all, their wedding day. However, after getting stuck in traffic six blocks from where they were to meet their wedding photographer, Jai Girard, the couple decided to brave the march.

In an interview with Yahoo Style, Baker explained what happened next. “Once we stepped out the door everyone was clapping and cheering,” she said, “They parted the march for us and then they started surrounding us. They started chanting, ‘Love wins!’ and ‘Love trumps hate!’ It was all about love and acceptance.” Read the full interview ‘The Women’s March paused and cheered for a Chicago couples wedding pics.’

The bride, Allison Baker on her wedding day thoughts

“The whole day was way more than we could have ever hoped for. I’ve never participated in a protest, but the protest participated in my wedding.”

Jai Girard on working with the bride

  • Working with the bride: “I’ve had so many brides and grooms that wouldn’t even let their dress touch the hotel carpeting, let alone go outside. This bride was literally walking six blocks down Monroe Avenue without one complaint, with her hair flying everywhere.”
  • Her top advice for the wedding day: “Instead of getting upset about what was happening, you’ve just got to make it work for you — and have the courage to do it.”

 

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Share Your Photos Big Fake Weddings Event 2017 Giveaway

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Winter holiday engagements happened and now January is the start of a busy wedding planning season. Before you seal the deal on that venue, hire the photographer and book the band, find the closest Big Fake Wedding event near you! ‘Share Your Photos’ is thrilled to be the first ever National Event App Sponsor for the Big Fake Wedding —including all 25 of their events for 2017!

What is The Big Fake Wedding?

It’s a bridal show alternative complete with an emotional vow renewal ceremony, light bites and a dance-party reception. “Wedding guests” are brides- and grooms-to-be who get to truly experience the wedding vendors in action. What events are lined up for 2017 so far? Here is the list:

Atlanta – January 26

Los Angeles – February 9

San Francisco – February 16

Nashville – March 16

Dallas – March 23

New York City – April 19

Charlotte – April 20

San Antonio – May 18

Chicago – June 29

And more to come soon!

How does the Share Your Photos App Make Weddings Even More Memorable?

The ‘Share Your Photos’ app helps brides and grooms keep track of all the photos that were taken at the event. Of course, you’ll get your shots from your professional photographer, but instead of searching social media after the wedding to see the pictures your friends took, emailing relatives you saw snapping away, and texting friends to send the candid shot of you and your mom on the dance floor, you can have them all in one, easy-to-find place. Plus, you can keep the photos there forever for free, download and print your favorites, and even create a wedding album right from your smartphone.

Here’s How It Works, Step-by-Step:

  • Simply download the Share Your Photo free app and register.

  • Create an “event” within the app and give it a unique event ID.

  • Invite your wedding guests via email or text message and share your unique event ID with them. (Don’t forget to invite people who couldn’t make it, so they can enjoy all of the photos too!)

  • Start viewing photos from guests, uploading your own, saving your favorites and creating prints to frame.

‘Share Your Photos’ can’t wait to help brides and grooms keep track of all the great photos their guests take at the wedding—and all the other events (including the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, bridal shower, bachelor party, and more).

Keep an Eye out for our Big Fake Wedding Giveaway!

Best of all, ‘Share Your Photos’ have FREE tickets to give out to each of the Big Fake Wedding events throughout the year. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter because they will start giving away tickets soon!

About Share Your Photos

Share Your Photos, from the makers of Picture Keeper, is a FREE app (available on iTunes and Google Play) that allows all party guests to easily and privately share photos from special events. Any occasion can benefit from this super-­easy and free way to collect and share images. Use ‘Share Your Photos’ to gather and distribute pictures from weddings, reunions, birthdays, school events, holiday parties, work functions, family vacations and more! Relive every moment from your events, from every angle!

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Moonshine cocktails for summer weddings | DC Wedding Examiner

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Sugarlands Distilling Company is a producer of craft quality moonshine and whiskey and is also a popular attraction in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Photo permission from Sugarlands Distilling Company

Are you searching for ways to shine a light on your wedding guests? You can make it happen with moonshine cocktails because the cocktails go perfectly with summer outdoor weddings and large, fun-filled receptions. You can help fuel the fun and keep your wedding guest cool with moonshine cocktails from Sugarlands Distilling Company. Brides and grooms are raving about Sugarlands Distilling Company’s moonshine cocktails because their circle of friends and family can savor these unique spirits distilled in the mountains of East Tennessee. When people enjoy good drinks at a wedding, the special day becomes pleasantly memorable.

You can serve a signature wedding reception cocktail that reflects your particular party style or browse festive drinks and cocktails to find an idea that’s right for your wedding reception. Couples prefer Sugarlands Distilling Company as signature wedding reception cocktails because the company offers 14 varieties of award-winning moonshine, and offers cocktail ideas for any season on its cocktail page, and on its popular ‘What to Drink Wednesday’ segment onFacebook and Twitter. Sugarlands recently released two new flavors, root beer and peppermint, which are sure to be favorites for any wedding party or family reunion. Root Beer moonshine spices up any traditional root beer float and Mint Condition Peppermint is 100 proof peppermint moonshine with hints of cocoa and cream.

Sugarlands Distilling Co. is famous for it’s Sugarlands Shine, but their moonshine comes with creative twists on the traditional and authentic Tennessee spirit. By being locally owned, their methods stay true to the old but with more innovative technology to craft a moonshine that captures the taste of what it means to be a Tennessean in a mason jar. Although the Sugarlands distillery has only been open since March of 2014, it has built an excellent reputation for quality earning it’s crafted moonshine 22 awards, including the LA International Spirits Competition. That stellar reputation also brings in over one million visitors a year to the distillery! In 2015, more than 1 million people visited Sugarlands distillery in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. You can check out some of their moonshine cocktails today by visiting SugarlandsDistilling.com.

About Sugarlands Distilling Company: The distilling company is a producer of craft quality moonshine and whiskey and is also a popular attraction in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Inside the distillery, guests can taste free samples of authentic Sugarlands Shine, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production, and purchase a variety of moonshine flavors, mountain merchandise, and apparel. To enhance their experience, guests can enjoy live music, Appalachian storytelling, and book outdoor adventure tours in the Sugarlands, an area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park historically referred to as “moonshiners’ paradise.” The company is East Tennessee-owned, with a focus on bettering the local community through a variety of events and charitable giving. Sugarlands Shine is currently available for purchase in FL, AL, MS, SC, NC, TN, KY, IN, IL, WV, MD, NY, CT, MI, VA, MN and TX.

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Groomsmen gifts for the bourbon whiskey lover | Wedding Gifts

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Bourbon Sauce Wedding Gifts | Matthews 1812 House
The subtle kick of whiskey gives party goers a slight edge and takes any dessert to the next level. Photo permission from Matthews 1812 House

Are you looking for a fun and delicious groomsmen’s gift? Then a bourbon infused treat is right up your alley. As family and wedding guests of grooms and brides across the nation may know, groomsmen can be hard to shop for, but Matthews 1812 House has a brand new line of mouthwatering bourbon infused treats that any man can enjoy. Some flavors available are Chocolate Bourbon pecan Torte, Bourbon Blondie Bar, Caramel and Chocolate Bourbon Sauce.

The National Weddings Examiner had the opportunity to try both the Caramel and Chocolate Bourbon Sauce from Matthews 1812 House. The Caramel Bourbon Sauce has a smooth, tangy caramel taste. It’s not too sweet and you can definitely tasty a kick of Kentucky bourbon with every dip. It goes amazing with berry or fruit desserts. It is hard not to take two or more spoonfuls at a time. If you gift groomsmen the caramel bourbon sauce from Matthews 1812, be sure to have them try it with the Apple Crumb Torte. The subtle kick of whiskey with the taste of fresh caramel is spectacular. Leave a comment and let the Weddings Examiner know if you enjoy the caramel bourbon sauce.

As for the chocolate bourbon sauce, it offers a deep dark chocolate taste blended with Kentucky bourbon for an absolutely delicious treat. It goes great on chocolate cake for those who enjoy an intense dessert. Or you can drizzle it on brownies or bars for an added zing. Adding gift wrap is available and you can get free ground shipping on orders $100 or more.

About Matthews 1812 House: Matthews 1812 House was started in 1979 in the family farmhouse by Blaine and Deanna Matthews. Named after the year the house was built, they started with two fruitcakes and had two small children at the same time! Soon there were baking racks in the hallways and people sorting apricots and pecans on the dining room table. In 1991 the business moved to a dedicated facility just a mile from the farmhouse. With a carousel oven that rotates, and more room, they expanded from their line of specialty cakes into cookies, bars, and other mouth-watering baked goods.

In 2015, Deanna and Blaine retired, and the business moved into the hands of their younger daughter Cynthia Matthews von Berg. She is now raising a small daughter of her own. Having grown up listening to the click clack of her mother typing out order acknowledgements, Cynthia is dedicated to continuing the high standard of customer service that her family set so many years ago. Matthews 1812 House uses the highest quality ingredients available, and they bake all of their products in small batches in beautiful Cornwall, CT. The family owned and operated business has been around for more than 35 years. The National Weddings Examiner is glad to enjoy the family tradition.

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The Anne Barge Fall 2017 collection : On the Runway

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The #AnneBarge Fall 2017 runway show. ✨ Accessories: @parisbydebramoreland | Makeup and Hair: @glamsquad

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Fall is one of our favorite times of the year, especially for the fashion. The Anne Barge Fall 2017 collection ,inspired by the glamour and gravitas of the famous Ziegfeld Follies showgirls is splendid wedding fashion collection brides do not want to miss. Equal parts sensual and sensational, the collection is composed of 29 vintage-inspired gowns featuring dramatic silhouettes, rich fabrics, and elaborate details. Have a look at some of the beautiful wedding dress designs from the Anne Barge Fall 2017 collection here. The photography credit goes to Dan Lecca. The Anne Barge Bridal collection is renowned for its timeless gowns that offer a contemporary twist. Inspired by vintage couture, the Anne Barge Bridal collection is classic in design and the best of modern trends. Look at the fine fabrics, embellishments, and embroidery sourced throughout the world featured on these wedding gowns. With three distinct collections, Anne Barge offers an abundance of elegant options for the discerning bride. The Anne Barge philosophy is simple, “Good design is timeless” and you can take a look by following @AnneBarge on Instagram. IMAGES

 

SPECIAL THANKS

Photography – Dan Lecca

Paris by Debra Moreland – Accessories

Judith Rice – Production & Casting

Kevin Edwards – Music & Sound

GLAMSQUAD – Hair & Makeup

Little Black Dress Wines

 

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The Francesca Miranda Fall 2017 collection: Fairytale Wedding Dresses

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The Francesca Miranda Fall 2017 collection is out and inspired by a fairytale. Each gown alludes a deep, beautiful sense of romance. Every detail, including the hand embroidered butterflies,meticulously placed pearl accents, and French lace appliqués show hints of whimsy. Check out the event photos by photographer Dan Lecca and lookbook photos by photographer Andres Oyuela.   SPECIAL THANKS The Gramercy Park Hotel Olivia Velasquez, Hair & Makeup Dan Lecca, Photography EVENT PHOTOS

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ABOUT FRANCESCA MIRANDA

Francesca Miranda is a renowned Latin American eveningwear and bridal designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Drawing on the best of authentic craftsmanship and the diverse indigenous aesthetic around her, Francesca designs with a captivating sense of style and inimitable creativity. Detailed to perfection, the Francesca Miranda collection is handmade by the talented hands of Colombian artisans.

 

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Most expensive Movie Wedding? Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big

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Finding the love of one’s life is something many hope to find in their lifetime. And this may be a bucket list goal because movie weddings are inspirations to all, but have you ever thought about how much your favorite weddings cost?

A new infographic created by cashback shopping site, Ebates breaks down the costs of all of our favorite wedding movies based on prices during their time periods, ranging from the Renaissance’s The Princess Bride ($20,000 ducats) to 2011’s Bridesmaids ($109,658). Some of the most recent top budgeted nuptials include Carrie Bradshaw’s Manhattan dream wedding in Sex and The City ($229,869), Melanie Smooter’s southern fantasy in Sweet Home Alabama ($181, 810), and the hook up that ended with bells in Wedding Crashers ($114, 334). Additional weddings include:

  • The Little Mermaid (43,297 Krones)
  • I Love You Man ($48,061)
  • The Wedding Singer ($7,763)
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding ($37, 621)
  • The Godfather ($46,730)
  • Meet The Fockers ($62,493)

The infographic also shows how much each wedding guest cost at your favorite movie weddings. Today the average price per guest is $68, however the priciest guest list, based on number of attendees, goes to The Godfather ($37,400). Carrie and Mr. Big’s wedding isn’t far behind at $30,600, followed by Sweet Home Alabama ($24,849), and Bridesmaids ($21,800). The least expensive— Kill Bill ($748), The Little Mermaid ($5,100), Meet The Fockers ($6,936), and I Love You Man ($9,560). Here is a link to the official infographic to share with friends and family alike.

How much do movie weddings really cost?

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