Need assistance starting your wedding blog? Want to improve Social Media for your wedding business? Can’t seem to get a grasp on Search Engine Optimization? These are just a few topics that will be covered with the launch of iMatrimony Video Tutorials. Step-by-Step video tutorials to assist you in improving your wedding business. Wedding Blog 101 is the first series of iMatrimony Video Tutorials to be released late May. Be sure to check back and visit out iMatrimony Video Tutorials page for updates and more. 

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Hey Tweeps!! Check out this cool app for Twitter called BubbleTweet. With BubbleTweet, you can add video to your Twitter profile page. Share your wedding wisdoms, or introduce yourself as a new bride making Twitter connections. It’s so cool!! Start by adding your Twitter name. Then add your video recorded directly from your webcam, or upload a pre-recorded video. Next, choose your preference for adding your Bubbletweet to your profile page. That’s it, pretty simple. I chose to record my Bubbletweet with my Flip MinoHD Cam. After 20 takes (I had a little fun with it), here’s my first Bubbletweet. Here’s a snapshot of what it looks like on my Twitter page.

Take a look at my BubbleTweet here on my Twitter profile. I want to see your BubbleTweet. Leave us your link in a comment, and send me a tweet to let me know what you think.

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6. Two-Way Radios

Motorola Talkabout

 Two-way radios keeps communication open between all staff members at all times. With a wireless earbud, you are able to speak discreetly, and ensure that everything stays under control.

7. GPS

Garmin nüvi

 A GPS system can get you wherever, whenever. I will never forget using a GPS system in Riviera Maya, Mexico to get much needed supplies to complete the wedding guests’ welcome bags. Much of our job is to make the impossible, possible. Make sure you know how to get there.

8. Google

Google.com

Years ago, there was no such thing as Google. Now, we can’t live without it. Google has created so many amazing products, like iGoogle, Google Maps, Google Reader, Google Docs, Google Earth, Google Chrome. Need I say any more??

9.Video Camera

Flip Mino HD

At the end of every wedding, just before the bride and groom are wisked off into marital bliss, we record a “Live Video Testimonial”. Nothing compares to seeing a beautiful happy couple, in their wedding attire, speak about how amazing their wedding day was, and how they owe it all to you. Capture great moments in action with the Flip Mino HD.

10. Social Networking

Social Networking is all the rave. If you haven’t joined the bandwagon, what are you waiting for??? Social networking is a great tech tool that has an array of benefits to event planners. Establishing a presence will allow you to network with industry professionals, market, and advertise your services in ways you couldn’t before. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are three tools I use daily to stay in the loop, and keep current in the wedding world.

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Take a look at a few of my favorite tech tools that I use on a daily basis to better my workflow as an Event Planner. Beware, I’m a lover of all things Apple, but will do be best to curb my bias. Part 1 covers what I call, my “Office” tools, and Part 2 shares my “Event” tools. 

1. A Laptop Computer

Apple Macbook

Like many people, I am on the go constantly. I needed to ensure I have access to any important items on my computer at all times. I recently swapped from my Dell Inspiron 710m to the MacBook. I love it!! It’s lightweight, and just the right size to put in my purse or fashionable workbag. Not to mention the features are just uncomparable to the Dell.  

2. Portable Printer

HP Deskjet D2530

A portable printer is essential to every wedding weekend. Never know when you need to print alternate directions to a wedding reception to avoid new construction, or give the groom a copy of his wedding vows he forgot (Been there done that). Having a portable printer on-site at any event is priceless.

3. Storage / Backup           

FreeAgent™ Go by Seagate

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a hard drive fail.  Having a backup hard drive, and making time to update it weekly will save you a lot of trouble in the long run. It also helps to archive important items you may need in the future, but no longer need readily on your computer. Not to mention, a backup drive is eco-friendly, and gets you one step closer to a paperless office.

4. Smartphone

Apple iPhone

My smartphone of choice?? The iPhone. I absolutely love my iPhone. Some of my favorite features are the super fast 3G network,  “over the air” syncing, and email manangement . I never need to sync my calendar with my computer. It’s done automatically. The visual capabilities surpass any other smartphone. I can access all email accounts from one screen. Not to mention, there are so many applications that allow me to cater to my clients easier and more efficiently while away from the office.  Check out our Amazing Apps series for more……

5. Virtual PBX

With a Virtual PBX, my calls are routed wherever I am. I have a fully automated phone service, don’t have the hassle of maintaining a PBX system in my office, and voicemail is sent directly to my inbox. There are many companies to choose from, but after using GotVmail for years, I made a switch to RingCentral. I was sold on the The RingCentral Digital Line VoIP, and Softphone, which allows me to make phone calls directly from the desktop. And with the RingCentral iPhone App, I can make calls from my iPhone using my RingCentral phone number. Sweet!!!!

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