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Share and Save Your Guests' Smartphone Photos Using PicWithUs!

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The days of tasking your wedding guests to snap candids on disposable cameras during your reception are long over—but why should smartphone photos go straight to Facebook or Instagram without other guests getting to share in the fun? Enter PicWithUs, a company that enables you to stream a slideshow of your guests' photos at your reception almost instantly. Friends and family simply need to text or email their snapshots to a custom email address, and within 20 seconds their photographs display on screen at your venue. The photos also appear on online so loved ones who couldn't make your big day can share the experience! (And they stay online after the event allowing you and your guests revisit wedding day memories at the click of a mouse.)

We set up PicWithUs at Brides Live Wedding, and the result was awesome—a real-time slideshow that encouraged Briana and Jason's guests to take and share lots of pictures. Here are some of our personal favorites that capture the happiest candid moments.

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Did you miss Briana and Jason's "I dos"? Watch Brides Live Wedding on demand here!

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Get a Sneak Peek at the Brides Live Wedding Reception!

We wrapped up our Livestream of Brides Live Wedding right after Briana and Jason's sweet first dance to Gloriana's "(Kissed You) Good Night," but the party certainly didn't end there! After a fabulous cocktail hour overlooking the Pacific (and a few more tunes by Gloriana), Briana, Jason, and their guests enjoyed dinner, a delicious cake by Carlo's Bakery, and even more dancing at their reception. Watch the behind-the-scenes highlights above and hear their friends' and family's touching wishes for the newlyweds.

Did you miss Briana and Jason's "I dos"? Watch Brides Live Wedding here!

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Get a Taste of Brides Live Wedding! Make Briana and Jason's Signature Wedding Cocktails

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Photo: Ingalls Photography

After they said "I do," Brides Live Wedding winning couple Briana and Jason's nearest and dearest toasted the newlyweds with delicious signature "his" and "hers" cocktails designed by Nolet. Briana's pale pink gimlet garnished with rose petals (above) was the perfect accent to her blush bouquet, while Jason's sunny drink (below) mimicked the colors of the sun setting over the Pacific just across the golf course at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. With country superstars Gloriana playing and the guests grooving on the dance floor, the real fun had begun! Follow the recipes below and it'll feel just like you were there. Cheers!

Briana's Nolet Silver Rose Gimlet
1 oz NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin
1 oz Fresh Lemonade
.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Pink Rose Petals to Garnish

To chill, this cocktail was poured through the impressive ice luge below, but you can shake the cocktail over ice in a martini shaker. Garnish with rose petals.


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Photo: Ingalls Photography


Jason's Ketel One Oranje Sunset
1 oz Ketel One Vodka
1 oz Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz Agave Nectar
.5 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz. Sparkling Dessert Wine (D' Asti)

Shake the Ketel One Oranje, grapefruit juice, agave, and lemon over ice in a martini shaker. Pour over ice in a rocks glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

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Photo: Ingalls Photography

Congratulations again to Briana and Jason, and don't worry if you missed watching the wedding live—you can replay it here!

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Watch the Making of Brides Live Wedding!

When you tuned in to Brides Live Wedding on April 7 (and if for some crazy reason you didn't, you can watch it here!) you saw that winning couple Briana and Jason's wedding was absolutely incredible. From the "beach chic" theme to the the sparkly wedding gown to the incredible wedding cake designed by the "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro, the details you helped select came together beautifully. (Toss in amazing performances by Gloriana and Matt Goss—and a bridal party that knows how to boogie down—and you have the party of the year!)

Throwing a celebration of this scale—and broadcasting it for the world to see—is no easy task! Thankfully, we partnered up with the pros at Zuckerberg Media. They made coordinating eight cameras and countless crew members for a Hollywood-style production a total cake walk. Check out their awesome behind-the-scenes footage above and see what really went into making Brides Live Wedding!

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Behind the Scenes at Brides Live Wedding!

Brides Live Wedding Behind the Scenes - Ceremony Set-Up

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We're so excited for Briana and Jason who said "I do" live today in Brides Live Wedding! Preparations for their gorgeous wedding started early as our planners worked nonstop on the incredible ceremony site. Sparkling seashells lined the aisles, while the columned rotunda was draped in gauzy, romantic fabric.

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TRESemmé celebrity stylist Jeanie Syfu was on hand to make sure Briana's hair looked absolutely perfect for the big day. (Her gorgeous half-up hairstyle—and all of the wedding details—were voted on by Facebook fans like you!) While the bride and her fabulous bridesmaids got ready, an expert from the St. Regis Monarch Beach was on hand to open the champagne—with a saber!

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As the bridal party got ready upstairs, our incredible musical guests were in rehearsals. Briana walked down the aisle to Matt Goss's newest single, "I Do," and the new Mr. and Mrs. had their first dance as husband and wife to Gloriana's "(Kissed You) Good Night."

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In the minutes leading up to the ceremony, our make up artist helped keep Briana out of the sun and our bridesmaids, wearing White by Vera Wang from David's Bridal, and our groomsmen, in tuxedos by Jos. A. Bank, got set to head down the aisle. The adorable flower girls and ring bearer did an fantastic job! The bride was escorted by her father, and after a touching ceremony and emotional vows, Briana and Jason said "I do!"

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When the new Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schnitzer were announced, canons sent silver confetti through the air.

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No detail was left untouched by our beautiful "Beach Chic" wedding décor theme. Escort cards were attached to vintage compasses, and the romantic ranunculus and duster miller centerpieces were placed in chic glass and rope vases.

Congratulations again to Briana and Jason, as stay tuned for even more behind-the-scenes photos from Brides Live Wedding. (And don't worry if you missed watching the wedding live—you can replay it here!)

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Brides Live Wedding Day Three! Practice Makes Perfect

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Our last day before Brides Live Wedding started bright and early! LiveStream was on scene at 5:30 a.m to start stage setup and get prepped for tomorrow's broadcast. (Remember to tune in here at 7 p.m. EST to watch the entire wedding live!)

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Our editors continued to photograph all of the wedding details for the magazine including the gorgeous invitation suite. Can you believe the seashells above are made of chocolate?

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The day closed with the wedding rehearsal—complete with one of the cutest ring bearers we've ever seen. (He's been practicing his walk for weeks!) Our own digital director, Lisa Gooder, helped queue our beautiful bride and her father down the aisle.

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Photo: Bellissima Photography

We also got a sneak peek at Briana and Jason's amazing engagement photos. Click here to see more!

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Briana and Jason's Oceanfront Engagement Shoot at the St. Regis Monarch Beach

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Before Briana and Jason say I do in Brides Live Wedding this Sunday (tune in here at 7 p.m. EST!), we wanted to share their adorable engagement shoot captured by Los Angeles-based Bellissima Photography.

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The stunning photos were shot at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA (the very site of Brides Live Wedding!).

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Don't forget to tune in to watch this incredible couple wed live on April 7 at 7 p.m. EST. Every detail of their spectacular wedding was voted on by you, and we can't wait to see it all come together!

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Brides Live Wedding Day Two! Here Comes the Bride (and Groom!)

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Our second day on-site at the St. Regis Monarch Beach was action-packed to say the least. Not only are we one day closer to Brides Live Wedding (it's this Sunday, April 7!), but, with our incredible bride and groom finally on-site, the real fun can start! Briana arrived bright and early with her stunning wedding dress in tow.

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The incredible wedding cake from Carlo's Bakery (that's "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro's shop!) arrived late last night. Our friends at Carlo's Bakery drove for 48 hours straight to make sure the sweet confection got from New Jersey to California with time to spare! Of course our photographers were on hand to capture all of the action.
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We were all hard at work in our "satellite office," while our amazing wedding planners Xochitl Gonzalez and Mayra Castillo of A.a.B. Creates put the finishing touches on our gorgeous "Beach Chic" wedding-day décor. The rustic rope looks amazing against the shimmery sequin table cloths!

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Not far away, one hotel room was completely overtaken by flower deliveries. We're so in awe of our rock star florists who transformed the blooms into these stunning centerpieces for a special wedding weekend dinner tonight.

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Brides Live Wedding Day One! Here's What We've Been Up To

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Waking up in sunny Southern California was a welcome change for our gang of East Coasters, and you can't beat the incredible ocean views from the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point—the gorgeous site of Brides Live Wedding! With the wedding just three days away, there is still plenty to get done and we'll be sharing all of our behind-the-scene pics here. It's so exciting to see all of the stunning wedding details that your votes helped select come together (check out all of the winning details!) and don't forget to tune in on Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m. EST to watch the winning couple Briana and Jason say "I do" live.

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Photos: Elvina Beck; Brides

Even the lawn at our stunning ceremony site was busy getting prepped for the wedding day!

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Photos: Elvina Beck; Brides

Today was also a big day for flower deliveries. We were completely surrounded by beautiful ranunculus blooms and dusty miller, the winning floral combination for Briana's bouquet.

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We assembled adorable gift bags packed with goodies—and made sure we had time for one of our favorite California treats, In-N-Out! Can't wait for Briana, Jason, and the wedding cake from Carlo's Bakery ("Cake Boss" Buddy's shop!) to arrive tomorrow!

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Honeymoon!

Not only did Briana and Jason win the wedding of their dreams—they're getting a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, too! After they say "I do," the two will jet off to the breathtaking Cayman Islands. And it's up to you to decide what they do once they get there! Whether it's deep-sea diving, outdoor adventures, culinary indulgences, or spa treatments galore, this is bound to be one vacation they never forget. Vote for your favorite honeymoon above or on Facebook, and tune in to watch the wedding live on April 7th on Facebook!

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Cake by Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro!

The icing on any wedding reception is, well, the wedding cake. TLC's Cake Boss Buddy Valastro created four delicious designs fit for our bride and groom's beach chic wedding. Between the fondant starfish and shells, brown sugar sand, and a hand-crafted sugar flower topper, each of these four confections are sure to satisfy everyone at the party. Check out the video below to learn more about Buddy's incredible ideas for the Brides Live Wedding cake!

Vote for your favorite cake above or on Facebook, and check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories! Voting on the honeymoon begins March 24th.

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding First Dance Song by Gloriana!

The wedding isn't over once Briana and Jason say "I do." After the ceremony, our Brides Live Wedding couple will need the perfect song for their first dance! Lucky for our winning couple, Nashville-native country trio Gloriana (who won an American Music Award in 2009 for "Breakthrough Artist" and have toured with the likes of Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band) will be there to sing their first dance song live. To help choose which Gloriana tune will introduce Briana and Jason as Mr. and Mrs. Schnitzer, listen to the four songs below.

Whether it's "(Kissed You) Good Night," a heartfelt ballad teeming with the butterflies of young love:

The intimate, slow song "Turn My World Around" about meeting your one true love:

A more upbeat, country jam "Wanna Take You Home:"

Or "Wild at Heart," a song with catchy melody that all of Briana and Jason's wedding guests could sing along to:

Vote for your favorite song above or on Facebook, and check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories! Voting on the wedding cake begins March 21st.

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Tuxedo!

Don't think for a minute that we've forgotten about our groom! Jason and his groomsmen will look sharp in wedding tuxedos from Jos. A. Bank. From a timeless navy suit with notched lapels to a swanky white tuxedo with a slim shawl collar, it's up to you to decide which dapper style they'll wear. Vote for your favorite tuxedo above or on Facebook, and check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories! Voting on the first dance song begins March 19th.

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Makeup Look Designed by Michelle Phan!

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Photo: Courtesy of Michelle Phan

**UPDATE: This voting category has closed! Check out all of the winning items and vote for the current wedding detail on Facebook.**

No wedding-day style is complete without a stunning makeup look—and that's why we called on the lovely makeup guru (and YouTube beauty how-to queen) Michelle Phan to design four pretty looks bound to make our bride Briana shine on her big day. Whether it's the glamorous cat eye with a bright berry pout or sultry, smoky eye with a nude lip, you can't go wrong with any of these four designs. Vote for your favorite makeup look above or on Facebook, and check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories! Voting on groom Jason's tuxedo begins March 15th.

Want to master these beauty looks for your very own big day? Check out Michelle Phan's tutorials below (featuring wedding gowns from David's Bridal) to find out more about each look she created for Brides Live Wedding!

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Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Veil!

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Photo: Courtesy of Bel Aire Bridal

**UPDATE: This voting category has closed! Check out all of the winning items and vote for the current wedding detail on Facebook.**

No moment makes you feel more like a bride than when a veil is placed on your head. Brides editors and the wedding hair accessory experts at Bel Aire Bridal chose four enchanting veils to top off Briana's glamorous aisle style. From a single-layer veil with rhinestone accented embroidery, to a two-tier, scalloped stunner with pearl and rhinestone clusters, each of these four headpieces is bound to add just the right touch of sparkle to Briana's wedding day look. Vote for your favorite veil above or on Facebook, and check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories! Voting on Briana's beauty look begins March 14th.

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