Hello hello! I was flipping through a Modern Bride today and stumbled across a tidbit about Wedding Apps for iPhones. I love me some color so I had to check out ColorSnap from Sherwin-Williams. I must say – if you’re a color fanatic or just love messing around with colors, you MUST discover it for yourself! Download it here.

It’s super simple to use. Take a picture or select one from your library, then select the area of the image you want to focus on. After that, you can use your finger to move over every pixel of the photo to see exactly what colors are included! Once you find the exact shade you’re looking for, the app will bring up a few additional colors to complete a fabulous color scheme. So much fun (!). Use it for wedding inspiration, new room decorating, or just inspiration.

Here is what Sherwin-Williams has to say about it:
* Choose a color that inspires you and match it with one of our 1,500 Sherwin-Williams paint colors.
* Receive a coordinating palette that complements your color.
* Find your local Sherwin-Williams store where the experts will help you bring your vision to life.
* Save colors to your “My Saved Colors” library for future inspiration.
* Learn more detailed information, including paint names and RGB numbers.

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I know Halloween parties are all about the creepy, scary, disturbing decoration. Which by the way, I love it !!!

However, if you are thinking of some elements a little bit more sophisticated for your wedding celebration, there out tons of ideas out there. You can definitely incorporate some elegant touches without running away from the theme.

Here are some inspirations for the Halloween Brides.

Have a Spooooooky Holiday!!

All images borrowed from MarthaStewart.com

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Is your big day expecting rain? Plan ahead. Rain or shine, boots and umbrellas can make for some super cute photo opportunities. Check out the image below from Kerry Morgan.

Need a white pair to match your light colored, wedding day ensemble? Check out these fabulous Original Hunter Wellington Rain Boots.

Need something a bit more colorful for the ‘maids? How about the same brand in a different color? Love these, which can be found at Piperlime.

Or perhaps you’re looking for something a bit more…branded? I’d take either of these – Burberry or Coach.

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If you’re about to have an e-session, don’t let your photog capture any images like these. They might just end up in a post like this (yikes)!

Check out a few of my favorites…

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Even if you’re not going with the stereotypical burnt oranges and yellows and chocolate browns for your fall wedding, these yummy beverages would be a treat for any guest. Set up a station and serve a signature drink, or serve them all at their own special bar. Check out below for some that sound particularly amazing.

Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients:
* 3 quarts apple cider
* 12 whole cloves
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation:
In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Strain and serve hot spiced cider hot in mugs. Makes 12 cups of hot spiced cider. [Source]

Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:
* 3 cups milk
* 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, grated
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 egg

Preparation:
1. Put milk into a microwave-safe container and cook on High in microwave for 2 minutes. Mix in chocolate, sugar, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk an egg until smooth, then mix it into the chocolate mixture.
2. Return to microwave and cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until foamy (be careful not to let it boil.) Whisk until smooth and pour into 3 mugs. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. [Source]

Wassell
* Okay, so technically this is dubbed a “Christmas” drink, but I think it’s delicious year round.

Ingredients:
* 1 1/3 c. sugar
* 1 qt. water
* 2 whole cloves
* 4 sticks cinnamon
* 4 whole allspice
* 3 c. orange juice
* 2 c. lemonade
* 2 qt. apple cider

Preparation:
Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes. Add spices. Let stand for 1 hour. Add other ingredients. Serve warm. [Source]

Irish Vanilla Coffee

Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 oz Bailey’s® Irish cream
* 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka
* 4 oz coffee
* 1/2 – 1 oz whipped cream

Preparation:
Pour into a coffee mug 4 oz. of coffee. Add 1 1/2 oz. each of Bailey’s Irish Cream and Absolut Vanilla Vodka. Stir lightly and top, if desired, whipped cream. [Source]

Hot Tea

Not too many instructions here. Buy a few packs and let guests chose whichever flavor they’d like to steep. Harney & Sons is my fave – adore the Passion Plum!

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Check out BAMBAKO to see all of the designs and to shop for your favorite. This one is my fave – oh so preppy!

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1. Flower Market. You would expect the New Covent Garden Flower market to be in Covent Garden, but this being London, it is of course on the other side of the city in Vauxhall. This is where London’s florists buy their flowers. It opens in the middle of the night and closes at 11am. There is a huge selection and the scent is incredible. Flowers they are sold at wholesale prices, so guys, if you want to buy your new wife so many red roses she can’t count them, this is the place.

2. The Postman’s Park. If you’ve seen the film Closer, then you’ve seen the Postman’s Park. Just north of St Paul’s Cathedral, this hidden gem of London is a tiny park which houses the Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice. This was established by George Watts, in 1900 as a tribute to ordinary people who had died whilst saving the lives of others. A long wall is covered in decorative ceramic tablets which tell the often fascinating tales of those who are commemorated there. In the film, Jude Law takes Natalie Portman to the park and their characters fall in love. Maybe it just has that effect on people. Anyhow, it’s worth a look.

3. Karaoke. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s late at night, you’ve had a few drinks, a great dinner, and you’re heading back to the hotel. For the husband or wife who wants to surprise their other half with a romantic gesture, what could be better than stopping off for a nightcap at Lucky Voice Karaoke in Soho, a karaoke bar with “A list” clientele, but “B list” prices. Book a private booth, order a Kimono cocktail (highly recommended) and call up your first dance song. Ahhh…

4. Primrose Hill. Of course, the one thing in London that’s guaranteed other than expense is the occasional bit of bad weather. But there’ll be a sunny day on any honeymoon, and there’s no better place to spend it that at the top of Primrose Hill. This park is often overlooked in favour of Regent’s Park just to the south, but Regent’s Park can’t offer you a panoramic view of London that has inspired artists in the capital for centuries.

5. Vertigo. Not a symptom of visiting Primrose Hill, but a bar, located right at the top of one of London’s tallest buildings. Tower 42 (so named because it has 42 stories) is not going to win height contests in Manhattan, but standing in the centre of London’s financial district it has 360 degree views of the city. You’ll need to book in advance, but getting up here only costs you the price of a couple of drinks, and you can watch the sun set over the city.

Thanks to Benjamin Parker for these great ideas! Benjamin is the editor of GroomPower.com, an advice website for grooms. Check out the site for more information on honeymoon planning and other jobs for the groom!

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