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Happily Ever After: Wedding Season Roundup!

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:03:02 -0700

Wedding season on the Sugar Network is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't still check out all of our fab geeky wedding tips and advice. Did you miss anything? Head on over to our wedding page for complete coverage, but until then, here are some of our most helpful and popular posts from the series. Happy wedding!

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Geek Gear That's Honeymoon Approved

GeekSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:10:07 -0700

Just cause you're taking off for your honeymoon doesn't mean you have to leave all of your gadgets at home! Sure, you probably want to disconnect from your work and home lives for a bit (which means leaving that BlackBerry and work laptop behind), but all that time on the beach not only means soaking up some rays but also catching up on your Buzz-assigned homework. Check out some digital goodies that are totally honeymoon (and geek) approved in this slideshow!

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10 Sites That Help You Plan Your Honeymoon

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:55 -0700

Seriously, how much planning can one person take?! First you spent endless amounts of time planning your wedding, now you have to plan your honeymoon? Let some of these sites take a load off your checklist - not only are these sites great for planning travel, but help you in other ways too. Like making a vacation budget, giving you great suggestions about what to see, and tips on where not to go after dark! Check them out, and make your travel (and honeymoon) planning life a whole lot easier. Source

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Travel Tips For a Geeky Honeymoon

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:04:23 -0700

Our wedding coverage is in full force here on the Sugar Network, and this week, we're talking about the honeymoon. Not only is the honeymoon meant to give newlyweds some much-needed alone time, but it's also great to get away from all the stress and relax after the big day! In case you haven't started planning the trip, or if you're still wondering what to pack, check out some of my favorite travel tips for a memorable and geeky honeymoon. Source

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Honeymoon Week Roundup!

GeekSugar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:06:08 -0700

Wedding season is almost over here on the Sugar Network, and what better way to bid farewell to all of our geeky couples than with some last minute honeymoon tech tips and tricks?! In case you missed all of our honeymoon coverage this week, here's a roundup of our geeky-fabulous honeymoon stories!

And be sure to check out all of the wedding coverage here on the Sugar Network!
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What to Do With Your Wedding Website - After the Reception

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:30:45 -0700

So you went to all that trouble to create a wedding website, uploaded photos, maps, write cute stories about how you met and about your wedding party - are you supposed to just let it turn into Internet dust? I'm sure you've thought to post your honeymoon photos on the site after the party, but have you thought about buying your domain (try GoDaddy) and then transferring your stuff into a blog?

Keep your family updated on your married life (but not too updated, you don't want to TMI Aunt Martha), and then, if you start a family, keep everyone abreast of that, too!

If you decide to buy your domain, and keep a blog about your new life (or simply photos), you could include a small card telling your guests as such in thank-you cards.

Why should just engaged couples have all the fun?

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Easy Ways to Share Your Honeymoon Photos

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:45:21 -0700

We're winding down from all the killer wedding coverage here on the Sugar Network, and since we've walked you through the wedding-planning stages, the wedding shower, the Big Day, and helped you map your geeky honeymoon destination, it's only right that I follow through and give you some simple ways to share your amazing – and G-rated – honeymoon photos with your friends, family, and guests!

Sharing your photos is a great way to let your family in on the fun you had, and will remind you of your special day forever.

Using a free Flickr, Picasa, or Photobucket account provides a quick and easy way to batch load and edit the photos you want to share from your honeymoon. I would suggest starting a new account just for your wedding festivities so your attendees can browse at their own leisure.
Display your photos on a digital photo frame! If you forgot to add one to your wedding registry, the good news is that they are getting less and less expensive. You can pick up a really nice one like the sleek Philips 6.5-inch model that holds 30 photos for around $100.

To see a few more tips, just read more.

Upload them to your wedding website! Since all of your guests already have the site information you sent out with your invites, it should be easy for them to find and browse through your pics.
Turn your most interesting photos into a stunning coffee-table book with iPhoto! The simple process has you dragging and dropping your pics into your custom-themed pages, and in a short time, your book will arrive at your door complete with a custom dust jacket.
Last but certainly not least, upload your photos to TeamSugar (and other online communities you belong to) for free and simple sharing with your friends.

If you're still wanting more wedding mania, check out more of our coverage on I Do Sugar!

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Gadgets to Take With You on Your Honeymoon!

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:03:33 -0700

Whether you pick a geeky honeymoon destination, or just a place to lie down in the sun or play tourist, you'll be needing some electronics to go with you. You need stuff for the duration of your stay, like music, and stuff to help create the memories that you'll re-live after you return home. Check out my slideshow for suggestions for your honeymoon's gadgets! Source

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Geeky Honeymoon Destinations!

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:05:09 -0700

The geeky couple doesn't just end their reign with a geeky wedding cake or ceremony; they take the tech party on vacation! Celebrate your honeymoon by visiting a place that inspired your coupledom - maybe you bonded in the iPhone line last July, met online, or traded comic books on your first date. Check out these geek-inspired destinations for your honeymoon! Source

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Do You Use Social Media to Contact Companies?

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:44:18 -0800

I just finished reading an article about a US couple who, because of visa problems, nearly missed their Russian honeymoon. They thought they'd done their research; online travel agency Expedia assured the couple that they didn't need visas to travel to St. Petersburg. It turned out, though, they did. After sharing their experience and anger in real time via Twitter and their blog, Expedia reached out to the couple, reimbursing the cost of their trip, the additional expenses they incurred, and offering a huge credit toward their next trip.

More companies are using social media to respond immediately to problems and interact closely with customers. In fact, some of Sugar staffers used the service to get in touch with JetBlue during a severely delayed flight.

While I agree it's a great way to interact with a company, I can't decide if this will increase their responses or just create a new forum for more people to complain. What do you think?