With July 4th just a few days away, we thought it was the perfect time to debut a (red, white, and blue) inspiration board! Here, we’ve chosen blue (navy) and white as the main colors, pairing them with accents of gold and red (burgundy). Guys might consider a navy tux or suit, possibly with a…
Three (free!) programs to organize your wedding to-do list
There are a ton of little things that go into planning a wedding, as you may well know by now – so how do you keep them in order without going crazy? I am a list-maker through and through, and my preferred method is pen and paper. However, I’ve been drawn to the idea of…
Smartly Wed reviews: Plum Pretty Sugar
If you’ve searched for any wedding inspiration online, chances are good that you’ve come across shots of a bride and her bridesmaids in matching (or coordinating) flowered robes – and chances are very good that those robes came from Plum Pretty Sugar.* I was interested in something from Plum Pretty Sugar for my wedding morning,…
Eight tips for choosing your wedding date
When it comes to wedding dates, the possibilities are limitless (as long as the limit is 365 in a non-leap year, that is)! With so many options, choosing your date can be a daunting task, but one you’ll want to have started before you approach vendors. Ideally, you’ll have a small set of possible dates…
How to get a marriage license in and around Philadelphia
The most essential thing you need for your wedding day is the document to make it official! We’ve compiled the specifics to help you figure out when and where and how to get your marriage license, whether you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Welcome!
Welcome to Smartly Wed! We’re so excited to finally launch the site we’ve been dreaming about, and we’re delighted you’re here! We’re planning to post weekly, to start, and hope to increase that frequency in the future. You can help us out by sending us your questions to be featured or your suggestions for content…