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What happens when your dress rental gets cancelled

December 16, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

What happens when your dress rental gets cancelled right before your event? We're detailing the lessons learned when Kim's rehearsal dinner outfit was a no-show

A number of companies offer beautiful dresses available to rent for a few days at a fraction of retail price – it’s incredibly tempting to rent these for your wedding, for a rehearsal dinner, engagement shoot, or as a bridesmaid’s dress. There are several issues you could run into when renting a special occasion dress…

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It’s wedding weekend!

December 9, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

Steph here: it’s Kim & S’s wedding weekend! You would think after a 2 1/2 year engagment, it wouldn’t feel like it snuck up, but it sure does feel that way. I am so excited to see my big sister marry her best friend and am excited to share the festivities with you all. We…

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Giving thanks and giving back: Let us answer your wedding questions!

November 25, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

Complementary wedding consulting from Smartly Wed: send us your wedding-related questions!

This Thanksgiving, Steph and I are thankful for (nearly) six months of Smartly Wed, and for all of you who’ve joined us thus far! In the spirit of giving, we’re excited to promote our newly-expanded “Ask S&K” feature, and to introduce “Things We Love” – think of us as your complementary virtual wedding consultants. Wishing…

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Inspiration board: Fall wedding with shades of brown

November 18, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

Inspiration board with shades of brown for an elegant fall wedding

Brides and grooms getting married around Thanksgiving may not even consider a seasonal brown color scheme, thinking it’ll skew rustic or look dull. Brown definitely can convey these looks, but can also be an incredibly rich and gorgeous color for fall weddings. Today’s inspiration board is to get you started for your elegant fall wedding…

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How to choose your wedding location

November 4, 2016 by Smartly Wed 2 Comments

Destination wedding? Hometown wedding? We have the list of things to consider as you decide where in the world to get married!

When thinking about where to get married, for many people, this immediately calls to mind venues: gardens, hotel ballrooms, beaches, and so on. This, however, skips a crucial step – where, geographically, will you have your wedding? You and your fiancé could get married absolutely anywhere in the world – and the sheer volume of…

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Inspiration board: An elegant Halloween wedding

October 28, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

An elegant Halloween wedding inspiration board, with advice on how to incorporate Halloween elements into your wedding

Did you know October is now the most popular month for weddings? October is also, of course, associated with Halloween – while witches’ hats and a black and orange color scheme may be fitting for a themed party, they don’t exactly scream “wedding.” Today, we’re showing you how to incorporate the season into your October…

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Wedding insurance: What it covers, what it costs, and why you need it

October 21, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

The ultimate guide to wedding insurance: Why you need it, how to find it, how much it costs, and what it covers

This is the ultimate guide to wedding insurance – a decidedly non-glamourous (but absolutely essential!) part of your wedding day. We’ve covered how to find it and when to buy it, what types of things will be covered, and how the three major event insurance companies stack up in terms of price and coverage. Weddings…

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Smartly Wed reviews: Yosi Samra bridal flats

October 14, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

Reviews of Yosi Samra bridal flats (Samara, Serena, Marry Me Maribou), by Smartly Wed

If you’re searching for a wedding day flat that goes beyond the basics, the Yosi Samra bridal line may be perfect for you (or your bridesmaids, or your flower girl)! With soft metallics, glitter, and feathers, Yosi Samra has you covered. After three years and half a dozen pairs, we have all the details you’ll…

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Wedding inspiration for Philly sports fans

September 30, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

Philadelphia sports wedding inspiration board

The Flyers season is almost here, the Eagles may have found a franchise quarterback, and the Phillies have given us reasons to be excited about the next few years. There’s palpable excitement in Philadelphia, so Steph and I wanted to help our fellow sports lovers figure out how to pay tribute to their favorite team…

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How to create your wedding guest list

September 23, 2016 by Smartly Wed Leave a Comment

How to create your wedding guest list

If you’ve followed our strategy for setting your wedding priorities, you should have a rough idea of how large or small your wedding will be, so now it’s time to get specific with your guest list. This doesn’t have to be overwhelming – we have eight tips to help you cross “guest list” off your…

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