Noeeva app allows brides-to-be to take their wedding planning on the go

Noeeva, the mobile wedding planner platform, launched its iPhone app, allowing brides to plan and bring their entire weddings with them at all times on the popular smartphone, for free.
   Noeeva’s first product is a comprehensive mobile wedding planner app, currently available for Apple’s iPhone and iPod devices, that combines a mobile marketplace with planning tools and a social sharing platform.
Noeeva’s initial release features:
– A Photo – Save the date tool to share the engagement to popular social networks – Planning tools such as: * To-do lists a Guest List manager * a graphic Budgeter module * an appointments and payments scheduler * a Honeymoon planner * and a thorough wedding checklist – Noeeva includes thousands of detailed Wedding Vendors for brides to search and compare from (Photos, reviews, maps, phone, email and others) – a state-of-the-art Photo-Notes tool, to remember the details that matter – Rich wedding blogs content through our Media Module (the best from the web) – and Noeeva’s unique Bridetalk module
   Noeeva’s Bridetalk re-focuses the social experience on the brides’ true network, by allowing them to create their own social groups, or Bridefriends, and share the wedding planning process with the bridesmaids, friends and family.
   Brides as well as bridesmaids can download the app and use it as messaging app to share information about the wedding, share errands and, post pictures or comments and much more…
   “We are very happy to (have launched) a product that is going to enhance and bring the wedding planning experience for brides to a new level. Brides will have the opportunity to plan their wedding using the set of features Noeeva offers such as the guestlist manager, the budgeter, the to do lists, and additionally, engaged couples will be able to take the social experience to a new level by sharing the happiness with their close ones using our Bridetalk module,” said Pepe Trevino, founder and CEO of Noeeva.
   With the initial release Noeeva will listen to brides’ feedback to improve the product in future releases. In addition, Noeeva has planned more modules and functionalities, as well as additional platforms in the short future.

Get The Grandeur of a Destination Wedding with the Perks of a Private Club All In One

Oppulent destinations and country club service are the specialties at Vidanta Weddings (photo courtesy of Vidanta Weddings).

Couples no longer have to choose between the excitement and beauty of a destination wedding or the upscale and refined atmosphere of a wedding in a private club. Mexico’s Vidanta Weddings uniquely unites these two options into one elegant and memorable celebration.

Celebrating the “fine art” of a destination wedding, Vidanta Weddings offers a choice of seven of Mexico’s most remarkable beach destinations combined with the ambiance and service of a private club. Couples may choose from Grupo Vidanta’s newest six-star luxury Grand Luxxe Resorts in the Riviera Maya or Nueva Vallarta or resorts in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta or Acapulco.

“Vidanta recognizes that a wedding is the most important celebration of a couple’s life and it deserves special attention to every last detail,” said Eric DuBaele, Director of Hotel Operations at Grupo Vidanta, parent company of Vidanta Weddings. “We can offer the tranquil beauty of our destinations in a much more refined and private setting than a couple might experience in a hotel through our private resort clubs.”

Unlike other resorts and hotels, Vidanta Weddings respects that your wedding day should be yours and yours alone. Vidanta Weddings limits the number of weddings at each resort to one per day. That means the wedding couple has the full attention of not only the wedding planner but the entire catering and service staff. Within each resort couples enjoy a myriad of choices from a casual beachfront wedding, to a “private garden” ceremony, to an endless combination of more formal affairs. Vidanta Weddings will also work with the couple to meet their expectations for a religious wedding, a civil ceremony or even a Mayan inspired wedding. With a selection of gourmet menus, sommeliers to help choose appropriate wines, exquisite floral designers and pastry chefs, as well as the services of BRIO Spa, Vidanta Weddings will create the wedding of your dreams in a setting like none other.

In addition, couples and guests will enjoy luxury accommodations and resort amenities in a selection of guest rooms and suites ranging from a spacious Grand Master Guestroom that can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children. For larger families of up to four adults and two children, the Grand Suite is perfect, offering a separate bedroom and living area with a dining room and kitchen equipped for cooking, as well as its own private plunge pool. And for the ultimate experience, the Grand Master Suite is a palatial two-bedroom villa with its nearly 1900 square feet of living space. Accommodating up to six adults and two children, this suite also features a private balcony and plunge pool.

To learn more about planning a Vidanta Wedding, please visit http://www.vidantaweddings.com or call 1-877-282-2115 in the US or 1-877-797-0658 in Canada.

L’Auberge del Mar in San Diego Putting New Spin on Wedding “Experience.”

L’Auberge del Mar Resort Courtyard (photo courtesy of L’Auberge del Mar).

At L’Auberge Del Mar, “experiential weddings”- or weddings that guests can live through rather than look at- have become the new norm. More than about saying “I do,” couples seek to create events that are not only authentically them, but also engage their guests as active participants in the celebration.

“Experiential weddings are about designing events that engage all five senses,” says Alison Patt, wedding director at L’Auberge Del Mar. “Everything from the event’s look, to the feel, to the taste must capture the unique flavor of the wedding couple and the experience they want to create for their guests.”

Alison Patt, Wedding Director at L’Auberge del Mar

As the hotel’s wedding planner, Patt has seen the trend gain in popularity in recent years.  According to Patt, once couples get the basics, such as vendors and location confirmed, she turns her attention to the details that truly engage the senses and create lasting memories for both the couple and their guests. A few of her insider secrets include:

Smell

At L’Auberge Del Mar, late night snacks have been a big trend over the past few years. Patt encourages couples to take it a step further and choose a tasty treat that guests can smell even before they see or taste it. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are a favorite, since they fill the room with a delicious, warm and comforting aroma that guests will remember and talk about long after the wedding night.

Sight

Many couples elect to have their weddings at L’Auberge del Mars stunning Sunset Terrace.

While the scenic ocean view at the hotel is always a stunning backdrop, Patt encourages couples to consider other visual elements such as mood lighting and location. String lighting over the dinner terrace or paper lanterns above the dance floor can add visual appeal that make a huge impact. Another popular option is moving the wedding through different spaces as the event progresses. Instead of keeping the wedding festivities to one banquet room, the ceremony may take place at the beach, followed by cocktails and dinner on the ocean view deck, then dancing and dessert in a club-like space with modern lounge furniture and mood lighting.

Taste

Chef Scott Thomas Dolbee of the Kitchen 1540 at L’Auberge del Mar

At L’Auberge Del Mar a favorite addition to any reception is a “his” and “hers” signature drink. Couples meet with the hotel’s mixologist to creatively develop a cocktail that is uniquely theirs. The hotel’s culinary team also works with couples to create unique menus that are reflective of the event. For instance, one wedding featured an “elegant carnival” buffet with lobster corndogs, gourmet popcorn and truffle bars. Another wedding delighted guests with “gourmet street food” such as salmon tacos and sliders.

Sound

Sound, much like lighting and food, can set the overall tone of the wedding and reflect the personality of the couple. Using non-traditional musicians for a ceremony or reception is a great way to customize the celebration and might include walking down the aisle to the sounds of a gospel choir or ukulele. At the reception, customized playlists or even strolling musicians help to set the right tone of the event.

Touch

Considering the comfort of those attending the wedding is another way L’Auberge Del Mar goes above and beyond for weddings to engage the senses. For seaside ceremonies, couples are encouraged to provided light pashminas or funky sunglasses. Flip-flops are great for a dance reception under the stars or cocktails on the beach. Having lollipops on hand to keep young guest entertained and quiet during the ceremony is another popular touch.

The hotel’s version of a Mindy Weiss, Alison’s role is unique in the San Diego market since she functions as a full-scale wedding planner, rather than a catering manager who oversees the banquet portion of the event as typically offered by other hotels. Alison and her team coordinate the banquet arrangements and are intimately involved in every aspect of the details including research, securing pricing and attending meetings – flowers, photography, outside vendors, contract negotiations, and all the other little details that a wedding planner would handle.

“We oversee all the details and do all the legwork, so that the couple can focus on the fun part of getting married,” says Patt. “The bride and groom share their “vision,” then we bring the expertise to make it happen so that on “the” day, the wedding “looks” like them.”

Guest room at L’Auberge del Mar

Located in the heart of Southern California’s most picturesque coastal village of Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers a resort experience reminiscent of a private, coastal estate. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, this historic seaside hotel offers 120 guest rooms and suites, refreshing dining options, a cheerful and cozy spa, a private path to the beach and peaceful pool area. The award-winning, signature restaurant, KITCHEN 1540, blends energy and intrigue with a fresh, lively atmosphere.

Find out more at www.laubergedelmar.com

Celeb. Event Designer Preston Bailey Partners With Weddingstar to Provide Brides With Signature Event Design Accessories

Celebrity Event Designer Preston Baily

Weddingstar, one of the world’s leading designers, manufactures and retailers of wedding accessories, has announced a partnership with Preston Bailey, the international wedding and event design icon. Mr. Bailey will design an exclusive collection of wedding reception tabletop accessories. The Preston Bailey Tabletop Collection is expected to appear worldwide at retail in Fall 2012.

Weddingstar will manufacture and distribute the Preston Bailey Tabletop Collection to national, regional and specialty retailers around the world with particular concentration in the U.S., Canada, UK, Russia and Australia. An anticipated 3,000 retail outlets will offer the Preston Bailey Tabletop Collection. Direct-to-consumer sales will be available at www.weddingstar.com.

The initial three-year agreement is a first for both entities. It marks the first occasion that Weddingstar has invited an internationally-recognized event designer to create a signature line of products, and it is also the first time that Preston Bailey has used his artistic vision to create tabletop accessories for world-wide retail distribution. Together, Weddingstar and Mr. Bailey intend to transform the wedding planning experience for brides around the world.

“Our partnership with Preston Bailey will help brides create a Preston Bailey experience for their reception with tabletop accents that are as distinctive and as memorable as is every bride’s wedding,” says Rick Brink, President of Weddingstar. The initial launch will include reception table items such as vases, candleholders, candelabras, place card holders and chair treatments. Not all of the durable materials and production finishes have been chosen at this time. Additional design details, as well as a few select pieces from the collection, will be unveiled prior to the official launch.

Preston Bailey’s one-of-a-kind wedding creations are legendary and he is renowned for transforming generic spaces into spectacular, theatrical experiences. Mr. Bailey’s partnership with Weddingstar will be a multi-tiered product introduction and will give brides the incredible opportunity to select decorative wedding items designed by Preston and augmented with instructions. At long last, everyone can add The Preston Touch™ to their wedding decor.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Weddingstar, a company I have long admired for their impressive selection of quality wedding products and accessories,” says Preston Bailey. “This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire couples and offer practical, accessible solutions. Every bride deserves to have her dream wedding, and we want to help.”