10.01.2011

In Search of Your "Something New" ? Check Out These Cool Apps to Bring Your Wedding Into the 21st Century with Ease !


HAPPY OCTOBER and welcome back! Again, words cannot express how much I truly appreciate your support or how much I love being able to share a piece of my heart with you through this medium.

Today`s blogpost is one that I am very excited about, and one that I feel is very relevant. In a world of rapid change and one that places quite a crutch on technology, I`d like to share some apps/software with you that can help bring YOUR wedding into the 21st century.

• Spotlight #1: Martha Stewart`s Cocktails App
Signature Cocktails are hot and trending like crazy right now, and Martha Stewart`s fun app can help you concoct the perfect way to meld your wedding into a fun, liquid treat! Be it colors or certain flavors you want to incorporate, be your own professional bartender and add that extra little touch for your guests to sip the night away! Cheers to you, newlyweds :)

Your Price: $0.99 for iPhone/iPad

[ http://www.marthastewart.com/cocktails-recipe-app ]


• Spotlight #2: Perfect Table Plan Software
Sometimes, determining seating arrangements for your reception can create more of a headache than creating your guest list itself! For $29.95, Perfect Table Plan can be your lifesaver. This versatile software can print floor plans with ease, provide you with the flexibility to make last minute changes at the click of a button, doesn`t require internet access, and may accommodate event seating for up to 2000 guests! If you can drag and drop, you can ace this program! I`ll even let you in on a little secret -- caterers and venues probably use this software to impress you with intricate floorplans at your vendor consultations ;) Why not be one step ahead?

Your Price: $29.95:
*Microsoft Windows: 7/Vista/XP/2000 compatible
*Apple: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later compatible


[ http://www.perfecttableplan.com/index.html ]


• Spotlight #3: MyRegistry.com App
Okay, so let`s say you`ve already created your wedding registry via physically walking into your favorite stores and playing laser tag with the scanner guns or by selecting items online through your favorite stores` websites -- but there was something you found later that you wanted to add, or something that you changed your mind about and wanted to remove. This app is wonderful because you can add or remove an item from any store, any time, any place! Out and about when you see an item that you want? Just pull up the app on your phone, scan the barcode, and voila! Watching tv and see an item that catches your eye? Log in to your account on your home computer and add it in 5 seconds! This app even lets you know when the item is available for less at another store! We ALL know wedding registries are transient and never truly set in stone, so keep track of all of your needs and wants at the touch of a fingertip!

Your Price: FREE! for iPhone & Android Phones; FREE online account via a computer

[ http://www.myregistry.com/Default.aspx ]


• App #4: Apps by the Knot
Sooo who doesn`t love theKnot.com or "the Knot" magazine?! Well now, you can carry their tips, forums, planning checklists, and updates wherever you go! If one great KNOT app isn`t enough, check out their wide array of gadgets:


the Knot iPad App
View your favorite wedding magazine directly on your iPad!
Your Price: $4.99

the Knot Wedding911 App
150+ wedding-related Q&A`s & the ability to post questions for other brides & brides-to-be to answer :)
Your Price: FREE for your iPhone

the Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner (sponsored by The Registry at Bloomingdales)
Wedding planning checklists that sync to your online account, budget trackers, wedding dress/cake/hairstyle inspirations, your virtual scrapbook, and access to local vendors in your area!
Your Price: FREE for your iPod/iPad

the Knot Wedding Dress LookBook (sponsored by Pronovias)
Find your perfect dress with this great app that allows you to browse dresses and also suggests dresses based on your body type/personality/wedding style!
Your Price: FREE for your iPhone

the Knot Wedding Hair iPhone App
Find your perfect wedding day look right here!
Your Price: FREE for your iPhone

While all of these extra nods from technology are fabulous and hugely helpful, don`t get too carried away -- I still want you to want me of course ;)



I`ll see you again on October 15th!
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