Link Love: Part Deux

I've had a crazy busy week, but as promised, I have finished updating my links--within in the allotted time! Here are other wedding and business blogs that inspire me to work harder every day:

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Church of the Customer Blog

Ladies Who Launch

Business Pundit

Start Up Princess
Photo Credit: Source

Link Love!

This is the first installation of the updates to my blog roll. Since I can't seem to get my Google Reader to less than 500 since I was on vacation two weeks ago, I have come to the realization that there a quite a few wedding industry and small business blogs that I love! It is my plan to have all the links to the inspirational blogs that I love updated on my site within the next two weeks.






Part Une:
Bliss Blog

Cynthia Martyn Events

Perez Photography Blog

Ritzy Bee Blog

Southern Weddings

Sparkliatti by Sasha Souza

Square Root Designs

The Entrepreneurial Mind

Weddex

Wedding Chicks

Photo Credit: Source

Edited to read: Southern Weddings; 7/29/08; 11:48pm

EAD Library

If you have been reading wedding blogs only for a few days, you will have seen the great new tool that has been launched: the EAD Library. Chock-full of resources including wedding vendors everywhere, the EAD Library is a labor of love of the extremely talented Ami Elizabeth and Rebekah Anne of Elizabeth Anne Designs. In their own words:

Hello readers!

We are incredibly excited to announce our new project, The EAD Library. After months of development and research, we are launching a new resource for brides. The Library is filled with hundreds of useful links, from photographers to shops to stationers. Our goal is a simple comprehensive list that will help every bride, no matter her location, find the vendors and inspiration she needs for a beautiful event. In addition, we’ll be interviewing recent brides for reviews on the site.

Love,

Rebekah Anne and Ami Elizabeth

And guess who's listed in the Library including a sponsored listing??? Yes, that's it: K Sherrie+Company Wedding and Event Planning! Their site is so pretty and beautifully put together, I am beyond thrilled that I could actually be a part.

Why Don't You. . .Buy Some Cool Wedding Products??

Garner extra VIP treatment when you fly off for your honeymoon by using these JUST MARRIED Luggage Labels from Smythson. They come in packs of 10 and are die-stamped with
Name
Destination
Contact Info and
JUST MARRIED
Flash the tags to the airline agent and maybe you can snag some first-class seats or extra peanuts or something.


Another precious item that I found while browsing Smythson was this absolutely cute wedding planner! The Panama Wedding Planner comes in my favorite color: fuchsia and is indexed to include tabs for
Dress
Invitations
Guests and Gifts
Service
Reception
Flowers and Other
Going Away and
Honeymoon


Small enough to fit in the most fabulous designer handbag, this pretty little planner is bound in lambskin leather, the pages are gilded in silver and the satin ribbon will make sure you pick up right where you left off. And what's more, it can be personalized with a name or motif! SWOON!

This would be the best present for your fashionista friend who is planning her own wedding. Even if she, being the smart gal that she is, has a wedding planner, she can definitely keep up with all the details in high style. And what could be better than that? As a matter of fact, can somebody buy me one??

pingg!

I read about pingg several times before in the blogosphere and yesterday was the first time that I actually used it. Can I tell you: I am so over that other electronic invitation service. pingg claims to be the "ultimate in event management" and, by George, I think it's very close!

The invite designs are very clean, stylish and modern. What I also like about it is that you can upload your own designs, logos or graphics. This is awesome if you've already had a custom logo or monogram created for your event. With the pingg Designer Series, you can have access to original artwork to make your invites works of art! There is a choice of many exclusive (and complimentary) designs from up-and-coming talent as well as established artists. Additonally, for $10, you can search their extended gallery to find just the right image.

What I like best about pingg is the ease of use and the simplicity of the event management details. I was able to import my guest list from either email or that other electronic invitation service: easy-peasy! You can use the surroundSend(r) feature and send your pingg invite five different ways: email, SMS, print, personalized website or via social media, like Facebook. As an end-recipient, I love the simple yes/no/maybe buttons embedded directly in the email. No new screens to open and look at, if I don't want to. After the invitations are sent, you can manage the event from one place and even send THANK YOU NOTES after the event is over. Take a look at the RSVP management screen:



It's freakin' awesome! I HEART simple organization. Need a guest list at the door of your event? pingg can print and import confirmed attendees! And your guest list is updated each time a guest RSVPs, so you'll never leave anyone off the list.

So enough of me gushing about pingg-my new best friend in online invitation and event management. Go on over and check it out for yourself. And, although I'd hate for my bubble to be burst, I'd like to hear about ALL opinions of this service, if you've used it. Please feel free to share your pingg experiences.
Photo Credit: pingg


**Added bonus: for you eco-chic couples going green for your wedding, pingg is a great tree-saving (thus O2 producing) alternative to traditional invitations.