After "YES," Before "I DO" and Everything In Between

Today's post is #600 since our debut  on August 20, 2007 (yay) ... and along with that, The Bridal Party has a NEW look on the web! To better serve prospective clients, our all new innovative website features a modern and clean design, user-friendly navigation and the latest in media tools ... plus a ton of gorgeous event photos right at your finger tips. We love it ... and hope you will too   ♥ www.RashanaAnderson.com

Most people, and almost all brides, are addicted to Pinterest . Many suffer from what is affectionately referred to as "pinertia" (inability to move away from Pinterest and do something productive). On the contrary, it's not always unproductive ... and here's proof!     For more ideas/pins, be sure to follow our PARTY FAVORS & CUTE IDEAS board!  There are already 533 others keeping tabs...

It doesn't take much to become excited by, then enthralled by Pinterest ... but lately, the beautifully innovative ideas have been on the rise!  Check out my latest, greatest pins and feel free to snag a few.         For more ideas, be sure to follow our FAVORS & IDEAS board !  517 other people are already taking note...

This Saturday, our Bright Artistry couple is tying the knot and for the first time we've decided to bring all of you behind the scenes (via Instagram , that is) as we execute this extraordinary wedding in suburban New Jersey. Follow THE BRIDAL PARTY on Instagram for a first-hand look at our teams in action, as we celebrate Lisa & Dave's nuptials on September 21st.  Saturday's going to be a perfect day for a wedding!  ♥   - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY LLC

If you're reading this, you're one of After "YES," Before "I DO" and Everything In Between 's (official blog of THE BRIDAL PARTY ) beloved readers. First, thank you for your support.  Second, we'd like to make sure you're always "in the know" with what's going on in the world of weddings (from our prospective, of course). So, if you haven't already, consider adopting a few of the following tools: Be sure to "like" THE BRIDAL PARTY on Facebook ! We have 1,659 fans and counting . Our Facebook page is the perfect place for wedding/event tips, interesting conversation, photos, ideas and exciting news. Follow THE BRIDAL PARTY on twitter too! You'd be joining 955 other readers and supporters , plus you'll be just in time for our second twitter series, " Bride Ideas 3 ," which begins next month. Don't miss it. (details to follow) Also keep track of what we're pinning ove...

It's no secret Pinterest is making its mark in the world of weddings and events.  So, if you're not pinning, you certainly should be.  Or, if you don't have the time, just let us crafty-creative types do all of the work while you sit back and watch (wink). Be sure to follow me and The Bridal Party LLC on Pinterest today!  We've collected an awesome starting lineup of 4 Wedding Boards comprised of 268 pins, and counting.  Here's a sampling of some of the frills and yummies we've compiled so far: HAPPY PIN-ING! - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY

Per Business Wire , 'TheKnot.com, a global media and technology leader announced the launch of its first all-inclusive wedding planning application for the iPhone and iPad today, The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner , now available in the Apple App Store. Couples can now create and update their wedding to-do list, track wedding budget expenses, browse thousands of wedding dresses and bookmark inspirational photos of cakes, wedding décor and more – all while on the go. This first-of-its-kind wedding app is complimentary through February 29, 2012, due to a launch partnership with The Registry at Bloomingdale’s.' Features of The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner App for the iPhone and iPad include: Ultimate Wedding Checklist. Not sure when to book the photographer or order the cake? Keep organized with a checklist that tells you exactly when to complete each wedding task. Wedding Budg...

If you're reading this, you're one of After "YES," Before "I DO" and Everything In Between 's (official blog of THE BRIDAL PARTY ) beloved readers. First, thank you for your support.  Second, we'd like to make sure you're always "in the know" with what's going on in the world of weddings (from our prospective, of course). So, if you haven't already, consider adopting a few of the following tools: Be sure to "like" THE BRIDAL PARTY on Facebook ! We have 1,318 fans and counting . Our Facebook page is the perfect place for wedding/event tips, interesting conversation, photos, ideas and exciting news. Follow THE BRIDAL PARTY on twitter too! You'd be joining 854 other readers and supporters , plus you'll be just in time for our second twitter series, " Bride Ideas 2 ," which begins next month. Don't miss it. (details to follow) If you have accounts with Google, twitter, YAHOO!, AIM, Netl...

On Monday, March 8th, THE BRIDAL PARTY will run it's first twitter series, "BRIDE Ideas." Be sure to follow us as we prepare to share some of the most coveted wedding planner secrets and tricks-to-the-trade. Brides, don't miss this chance to get valuable information and tips on planning your wedding. We'll tweet one "BRIDE Idea" per hour, from 9:00am-9:00pm EST. Hope you'll follow! - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY

If you're reading this, you're one of After "YES," Before "I DO" and Everything In Between's (official blog of THE BRIDAL PARTY ) beloved readers. And, in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we want to make sure you are always "in the know" with what's going on in the world of weddings (from our prospective). So, if you haven't already, consider adopting a few of the following tools: Join THE BRIDAL PARTY'S fan page on Facebook ! We have 176 fans, and counting. Our Facebook fan page is the perfect place for wedding/event tips, information, photos, ideas and exciting news. Follow THE BRIDAL PARTY on twitter ! You'd be joining 618 other readers and supporters, plus you'll be just in time for our first twitter series, " Bride Ideas ," begins on Monday, March 8th. Don't miss it. (details to follow) If you have accounts with Google, twitter, YAHOO!, AIM, Netlog or OpenID, use Google Friend Connect...

Our blog After YES, Before I DO and Everything In Between has become an awesome medium for all of us at The Bridal Party and for all of it's readers/followers/subscribers. And whenever I'm looking over blog stats, my favorite metrics for each post are the views and clicks.  So I decided to look a little deeper and share with you the posts that generated top results: Inspiration Board: Plum Perfect 171 Tracked Views May 7, 2009 Check out our latest inspiration board ... boasting a Rose Dust and Lavendar palette, another two of Pantone's chosen fashion colors for Spring 2009. This is the color scheme for the bride that truly wishes to set herself apart from the crowd. Soft, yet striking. And don't forget to add a little chocolate brown here and there! read more The honor of your presence is requested...Mr. President 100 Tracked Views February 11, 2009 Don't forget to invite the President of The United States of America to your wedding! Although the cha...

So, it's no secret I'm a BIG fan of PosePrints and it's likely due to Jen & Denise always coming up with new and unique options for personalizing all of your stationary needs for special occasions (save-the-dates, baby shower invitations, thank you cards, etc). But this time, they've unveiled something just for fun : PosePrints MyPose for Facebook!  Now, you can create your own PosePrints caricature and post it on your and your friends' walls for all to see. Create your MyPose now , save it and then get the code you'll need for posting it to your Facebook profile.  It's really easy, as you can tell by my own MyPose, to the right. P.S.  If while having fun creating your MyPose you decide to make a purchase, don't forget to use our special coupon code " BRIDALPARTY " for 10% OFF your purchase , courtesy of The Bridal Party LLC and the ladies of PosePrints. Enjoy! - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Dir...

Your After "Yes," Before "I Do" & Everything In Between archive reminder has arrived! Take a look back at what we were discussing one year ago. * Are You A Subscriber? (instructions for how to sign up for email notifications from After "Yes," Before "I Do" & Everything In Between ) * What's On Your Registry [2nd Edition] (five great registry picks) * Planning A Wedding... A Mental Challenge? (wedding commercial sure to yield a few laughs) * Eva et Tony's Parisian Invite (a closer look at Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's wedding invitation) * Inspiration Board: Crystal Ball Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, The Bridal Party

Share your wedding on Weddingbook , from The Knot! Just last month, The Knot announced its acquisition of Weddingbook , the most popular wedding application on facebook and it's actually very cool. Weddingbook is outfitted with The Knot's essential wedding planning tools as well as the following features: Wedding Profile Box Wedding Countdown Clock Guest Book Local Vendor Info Wedding Party Organizer Guest List Tally Engagement Photo Slot Wedding Status ( The bride is ... ) Links to your wedding website and gift registry Message Boards  The Bridal Party is already a fan , so we'll see you there!

Don't forget to enter to win your very own the bridal party collection by philosophy (courtesy of The Bridal Party , of course ... no pun intended) All submissions must be entered by 11:59 P.M. EST Thursday, March 12. To enter... just post a comment to the original post ! To increase your chances: * Follow us on twitter (include your twitter name with your comment) * Become a fan of The Bridal Party on Facebook * Become a follower of this blog on NetworkedBlogs Giveaway rules : * Contest is open to U.S. residents only. * Everyone is welcome to participate: brides-to-be, past brides, bloggers, etc. * All submissions must be provided by 11:59 P.M. EST, March 12. * Winner will be announced on March 19. GOOD LUCK!

I was strolling through Sephora over the weekend and stumbled upon a great find!  The first thing I always do is head to the back of the store to check out philosophy (one of my favorite brands) and this time I was stopped in my tracks by this wonderful little collection: YES, it's called the bridal party !  "How perfect," I thought.  And anyone who knows me knows I LOVE philosophy so seeing that one of their collections dons the name of my company ( The Bridal Party ) immediately put a huge smile on my face. philosophy's the bridal party collection is for the bride-to-be and includes a trio of shower gels inspired by wedding traditions that are sure to pamper the beautiful bride before the big day.  It's an ideal bridal shower gift, but could also be a wonderful gift for bridesmaids. * * * * * * * So…I've decided to offer one lucky person their own the bridal party collection by philosophy! If you're interested, all you need to do is post a comment ...

During the Fall, I registered for a twitter account , but loss interest pretty quickly since I thought it was just another social networking site. Well, while it IS that, I've come to find it's also so much more. Start following The Bridal Party on twitter today!  And be on the lookout for our twitter series in the coming months. Stay TWEET!