Archives for April 2014
10 Moments I Regret Not Getting on Video from my Wedding
Mike and I had a slow-motion whirlwind romance. I should have known from the start. Our first date turned from a simply hockey game into a twelve hour day that we simply never wanted to end. We drove around metro-Detroit hitting venue after venue until the evening finally ended. But we were from such different […]
Fire Dancer Engagement Party in Chicago | Kate + Chad
Kate and her fiance, Chad, decided to have turn up the heat on their Chicago engagement party! With the perfect venue location and WeddingMix, the couple’s created amazingly personalized wedding video through the perspective of all their family and friends! Bride-to-be Kate is getting married next month, but does that mean she’s waiting to celebrate? […]
4 Fantastic Props Your Need In Your Wedding Photo Booth [Infographic]
Pinterest is full of adorable quirky-cool couples looking totally nature while posing in front of a red wood forest or vintage Victorian library. Yet why is it when regular couples try to look vintage and adorable I end up looking like a wannabe hipster? Why can’t couples just kick back and look cute while […]
Hit the Right Note: How to Pick Perfect Wedding Music for Every Moment
The wedding day is supposed to be one of the happiest days in a couple’s life. As the big day nears, the stress becomes more intense. The “to-do” list might not seem like it is getting shorter. Despite all the longtime planning and organizing, nerves are frazzled. Now that you know who you are […]
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Snowboard Engagement | Vanessa + Bryan
Despite the snowy setting, WeddingMix couple Vanessa and Bryan’s adorable engagement story could totally melt any heart! I hope this means they’ll include snowboard wedding inspiration into their big day 🙂 It would be hard for Bryan and I to describe how exactly we met. We’d been working together for about one year, attending the same […]
The Average UK Wedding Costs £15,494: How Does Your Wedding Compare? [Infographic]
I’m always fascinated by the sheer amount of different cultural wedding trends from across the world! South Asian wedding parties decked out in fabrics of vivid red and gorgeous marigold, hispanic brides smiling as her guest’s swirl her around during the “dollar dance”, South Korean grooms traditional pre-wedding gift giving and their bride’s intricate wedding […]
Wedding Smartphone Etiquette – Don’t Be “That” Guy
Weddings are sure documented a lot differently than they were 10 years ago. Sharing engagement photos with faraway friends over Facebook. Using Pinterest to keep up with most-loved wedding inspiration. Using fun wedding apps to record everything from the bridal shower, DIYing, and dress shopping. Hashtagging the couples’ name on Instagram. Thank goodness smartphones make […]
Multi-Cultural Marvel Comic Wedding Planning | Rashmi + Drew
This amazing couple had me hooked from the moment they mention the Marvel Comic wedding inspiration they wanted for their big day.  Check out August bride-to-be Rashmi’s  inspirational story on planning a wedding full of geekery, culture, and most of all, LOVE! Drew proposed to me at a big birthday bash he threw with all […]
How to Choose a Wedding Venue: 15 Helpful Tips to Consider
When thinking of how to choose a wedding venue, I like to think of the ceremony and reception location(s) as the “frame” of a couple’s wedding day. From chapel ceremonies and hotel ballrooms, to outdoor vows and barn celebrations, a wedding venue should reflect a bride and groom’s unique style! Â Even more importantly, your wedding […]
How to Easily Capture Every Photo + Video from Guests
You have your guest list all set. Check. Invitations are sent. Time is counting down. But how do you tell your friends about adding their photos and video to your DIY wedding video project? Here are a few lessons learned from our brides who used the WeddingMix wedding video app + HD cameras: Email This […]
Double Rainbow Unicorn Wedding Extravaganza | Rick + Monica’s Motivational Monday
If you’re a DIY lover — get ready for your jaw to drop. From constructing their own DIY photo booth and crowdsourced their own spiffy wedding invitations, Rick and Monica’s wedding planning adventure has set a new bar for DIY wedding awesomeness! Oh, and did I mention this is wedding will be a 3D experience […]
Wedding Roles & Responsibilities: Visual Guide to ‘Who Does What’
There are so many different roles that play a part in the perfect wedding. Learn what each member of your wedding party is responsible for! Pop Quiz: Traditionally, whose job is it to help the bride pick out her wedding day jewelry? You’d be surprised! It’s not the maid of honor or sister of […]