2013-05-14 12:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

A spreadsheet or to-do list can often be a bride's best friend, helping keep track of everything from invite lists to budgets. But in the age of smartphones and tablets, there's no need to put pen to paper to make sure the perfect day goes off without a hitch. From finding a ring, to planning the wedding, to helping guests share photos from the night, here are SmartBride's picks for the top 10 wedding-related apps.
Read on for the Top 10 Wedding Planning Apps.
2013-04-30 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
We're very disappointed in you! 16% of you haven't taken a honeymoon yet? Seriously, get out there and get relaxing.
Compare how much time you spend planning your wedding each week, your wedding colors, the number of months before you said "I love you", and most popular venues, wedding days of the week and months of the year.
2013-04-24 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Well, the team at Brides managed to pull it off - but we're still not sure that wedding planning should be a democracy. Can you imagine letting the general public decide on your wedding cake, colors, dress and makeup?
Ever heard of the term "there are too many cooks in the kitchen"? That an idea has been "watered down"?
It's easy to fall into this trap if you let too many people inject their own ideas of what your wedding should be into YOUR wedding.
Are you letting your friends and family weigh in on your wedding choices? Would you ever leave your wedding up to the public to plan?
See more of Briana and Jason's wedding held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA, put on by Bride's Magazine and planned ALL OF YOU with the help of Xochitl and Mayra, founders of A.a.B. Creates
2013-04-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Yes, L-O-V-E is 100% awesome but planning the BIG day ain’t exactly a walk down the aisle.
No fear, my dear. Break out the bubbly & celebrate your upcoming launch into matrimony with Bridal Rebellion LIVE in NYC April 13, 2013. See the list of speakers and what you'll learn during the day. Tickets are $45 for brides and include one complimentary ticket for a guest (bridesmaid, partner, sister, or whomever you choose.)

2013-03-20 10:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Are you having a spring, summer or destination wedding? We've found the perfect ethical, sustainable and well... totally styling wedding accessory for you.

The dynamic duo behind Alice & Whittles is out to change the world one pair of shoes at a time. No, it's not just another Toms... Founders Sofi and Nick have worked for the United Nations in Asia, North Africa and Europe and have seen first hand the amazing skills and ingenuity present in many third world countries despite few resources. They designed a product and a manufacturing process to directly aid the types of global citizens they worked so closely with along the way.
Take a look at their video below and you'll see not only the passion for a new way of responsible consumerism, but an incredible strategy behind a for-profit company helping to change the world, one pair of shoes at a time. Already sold on the idea? Pre-order Now!
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