Nearlyweds and newlyweds seriously heart Instagram. The wedding sign above says it all! And giving your guests a special hashtag to use while posting memorable moments from your I Do's to Instagram is essential these days. But what can you do with all those awesome hashtagged Instagrams after your big day? Well, let me tell you! The options are endless! Wall Art for Your Newlywed Nest - One of the below is eco-friendly too, can you guess which one? Jewelry Gifts for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OneWed Launches Ideabooks To Become A One-Stop Shop For Brides To Collect, Organize And Share Inspiration. Seattle, WA, May 3, 2013 – OneWed.com today released Ideabooks to put actionable inspiration brides can actually plan with one click away from being saved and shared. With tens of thousands of photos, and hundreds of new images added daily, nearlyweds can say goodbye to the painstaking task of trolling the internet for inspiring photos and head right...
Cypress Grove Estates wedding shoot by Misty Miotto Photography Vintage-inspired weddings always deliver the lovely, and this styled shoot using both French and English influences stopped us in our tracks. The bride for a day was decked out in vintage chic accessories, including dainty bridal gloves, a chic birdcage veil, and strands of pearls on her neck and wrist. She held a gorgeous bouquet of roses, peonies and anemones, romantically wrapped with sheer lace ribbon. Antique...
Now that we have an awesome iPad app in addition to a beautiful new planning site, we've been on the hunt for the best local vendors with the most inspiring real wedding photos. Every two months we'll be spotlighting a new group of talented professionals, and our first round-up starts right now! Click any of the links (or photo credits) below to check out the vendor's portfolio on OneWed, then stay tuned for lots more inspiration from more top-notch wedding vendors! Hair &...
Now that Spring has sprung, love is really in the air! And this outdoor styled shoot by 410 Studio Photography captures the essence beautifully! Romantic bouquets and centerpieces in shades of pink, celery and natural green, and bright fuchsia nearly stole the show, but the rustic woodsy backdrop and antique decor accents (from Lauren Sharon Vintage Shop Rentals) gave the flowers a run for their money! The model bride wore a half-up wedding hairstyle, classic makeup with dramatic...
Worried about what your groom's Best Man might say at your reception? Then I wouldn't recommend showing him the video below (unless you want to add fuel to his fire). But if you need a good laugh, press play and brace yourself... to see everything NOT to do as a Best Man giving a toast at the wedding reception. Have you ever sat through a painful Best Man toast? Tell us about it in the comments section below! We want to hear all the cringe-worthy details! Special thanks to...
Nothing makes me happier than hearing praise and raves from our brides. After all, everything we do here at OneWed is to help and inspire anyone planning a wedding. So when I read through the reviews of our Wedding Inspiration app, I got all tingly inside and my heart jumped for joy! Mind if we toot our horn for a moment? Here's what five brideys had to say about Wedding Inspiration... Best wedding app ever I’ve used every other app made for brides since getting engaged and...
2013 brides are loving wedding themes inspired by Hollywood blockbusters, so the moment I laid eyes on this Anna Karenina wedding shoot by Fort Meyers photographer Hunter Ryan, I knew I had to share! Fusing high-society style from late-19th-century Russia, with opulent details of gold, sparkly crystals, and fur, Hunter Ryan delivers the drama and opulence of Anna Karenina on-screen, to an enchanted outdoor winter wedding. Take a peek... Like or Love this old world...
We're heading toward spring, an ideal time for the quaint, rustic charm of a countryside wedding. Some kind of magic happens when nature meets a personal palette that blends with the elements. Here are some images from a few awesome wedding photographers capturing boho, 50's, and vintage rustic themes with a little something 'green' thrown into the mix.... WEDDING IN A VINEYARD WEDDING IN A FIELD WEDDING IN THE MEADOW Of the three gorgeous countryside wedding...
Marissa + Oppi Tie the Knot, captured by MIMMO & CO From the bride... Our wedding planner, Machel Reeves, helped us pick the Royal Canadian Yacht Club for our reception. It was an amazing wedding venue – providing a sublime backdrop for our ‘Toronto Island’ getaway. Our favorite moment of the day was the conclusion of the “laava,” or walk around the Guru Granth Sahib, which describes the soul’s journey to unite with the infinite. This is when the partners’ souls are...
On my Bride Chic Blog I have a once in a while series I run called, Awesome Shooters where I post about some really off-the-charts wedding photographers that are so great, I want to scream their virtues off rooftops! Recently I had the honor and good fortune to work with a very gifted fashion and wedding photographer named Joy Strotz. These inspiring images were taken during a shoot we did for Ceremony Magazine back in August of 2012 at The Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga,...
Happy Valentine's Day, lovelies! Seeing as over a quarter million couples get engaged today, we thought it was the perfect time to share our picks for the top trends for 2013. Ready to see the list in all its glory? Here we go! 1. Neutrals - After a year of bold jewel tones (purple was THE color for 2012 weddings) it's back to basics for 2013. Expect to see soft neutral hues like cream, ivory, tan, sand, and stone dominating 2013 color palettes. 2. Neon Pops - Neon is back...
This Valentine's Day themed shoot at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch, captured by Melissa McCrotty Photography, is bursting with romantic, rustic wedding inspiration. You'll definitely want to Pin and take notes, brideys! Every last detail was executed to perfection, from the flowers to the tablescape to the whimsical bright ribbon backdrop. Sweet clementines were incorporated into the wedding bouquet and centerpieces, and the bride's pink patterned petticoat added the perfect pop...
Gone are the days of the boring old traditional wedding guestbook (thank God!). Couples today can really let their personalities shine by thinking outside the box with an alternative style guest book. Here are five of my favorites ideas.. 1- Let guests have fun while sharing advice and well-wishes with a mad libs guest book: 2- Get everyone's John Hancock on an awesome keepsake poster: 3- A unique idea for wine enthusiasts: 4- Incorporate a hobby or sport you do...