From their website; Every aspect of your wedding deserves to be flawless, and wedding flowers are no exception!

Shipped directly from the importer so your flowers automatically possess a longer shelf life than those that have spent time traveling, sitting in warehouses, and retail shops. Truly fresh flowers are those that look fabulous not only for a fleeting moment, but for several weeks or longer.

They are budget minded and provide 24 hour customer service. You can work with one of their expert flower professionals to create a package that will incorporate the flowers that you love at a price that you can afford.

■ They offer full wedding packages
■ Shop by color
■ 24 hour customer service, and help desk, consult with flower experts
■ Floral supplies
■ Flower articles
■ Wedding flower guide
■ Flower arrangement advice

• Did you do your vendor research? 

Have you spoken with other couples that have used their services?

Were they satisfied with the service they received?

Do they have a good reputation in the community?

How much experience do they have?

Are their prices consistent? In other words, were there any surprise charges tacked on at the end of the event? 

• Was the vendor professional and courteous? 

When discussing your event, did the vendor allow you enough time to articulate your needs? One of the most common statements I hear from wedding couples is that their event went by so fast, it was a blur. IF THE VENDOR RUSHES YOU THROUGH YOUR INITIAL MEETING IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A BIG RED FLAG! 

• Did the vendor present themselves in a confident and personable fashion? 

Were you asked by the vendor to look around at other local vendors and compare pricing and services? This question displays confidence in their services, and will almost always prove that their prices are competitive! 

Did they provide you with examples of their work? 

Did they provide you with references? 

How were they dressed? 

Did you feel comfortable with the vendor? This is very important as they will be directly involved in your event! 

Were your questions addresses thoroughly? If they appeared to be avoiding a question it should be considered another BIG RED FLAG! 

Was the vendor flexible?  

Does the service fit within your budget? Experienced and professional vendors know that they have to be flexible and will work with you to help you maintain your budget. 

• Did you read the contract? 

I know, I know! We all hate to read all that small print, and we usually skim it at best, but this is one of those times where you want to read and understand the contract fully! If there are sections you do not understand, ASK the vendor to elaborate BEFORE you sign. 

• Summary 

By doing your research and thoroughly investigating the vendor’s services for experience, reputation, pricing, flexibility and professionalism, you will ensure that your wedding event and reception will be a wonderful success!

I always get excited when I can offer great resources to my readers. The Bridal online store offers Designer Wedding Dress & Bridal Gowns at 80% off retail prices, in stock and ready to ship in your size.

In order for a merchant to meet Wedding Blogger standards it must adhere to certain criteria. They will have years of experience, offer unique products of high quality, and value, and maintain excellence in customer service.

The Bridal Online Store offers this, and much more!

• They manufacture all of their gowns

• More than 25 years experience

• Customer service 24 hours, seven days a week

• 250 unique designs with over 4000 dresses in stock

• Selections include, traditional, plus size, beach, informal, modest etc….

• All the accessories, shoes, veils, jackets etc…

• Dresses for Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Mother of the Bride

• Sizing charts

I invite you to browse their site and take advantage of their hot topics which include; wedding basics, a bridal forum, and things you must know ! You can find their hot topics in the navigation bar at the top of thier pages.

One final note; be sure to check out the testimonials from other customers, there are literally thousands !!!!

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One of our goals is to provide you with merchants who offer unique products with value and quality in mind. In other words, they care about you, the customer! Apples of Gold clearly meets that criteria. They also offer a jewelry blog with the latest trends, and reviews, as well as tips on how to care for your jewelry.

From their Foundations statement:

With the single premise that traditional jewelry retailers exuberantly overprice their products by marking up their jewelry anywhere between 100%-300%, Apples of Gold Jewelry launched with the resolute promise of providing the same, high-end jewelry as any successful jewelry retailer, but at a dramatically lower price.

From their ethics statement:

Our name is apt for our business model, which embodies integrity, reliability, and honesty in all modes of business.

We are not interested in making a profit above the sincere needs of our customers, our staff, and the many people we work with. We aim to be fair.

With more than twenty five years of experience you can expect superior quality and service at dramatically lower prices. They are a very welcome addition to the Weding Blogger, and we are pleased to have the opportuinty to provide you with such excellence ! You can browse their web site here;

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Totally free (you keep all of your gifts rather than sharing a percentage)

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What a great resource that has been designed with you in mind !

Thank you to the folks at Honeyfund ! 

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When trying to decide upon a theme, ask yourself what it is that you are passionate about. What do you enjoy doing together as a couple, and what interests do you share? For example; maybe you enjoy plays. Why not incorporate your wedding event into a play? You could create a completely fictitious play or act out the story of how you met, and create scenes around the events leading up to the wedding.  What a wonderful way to share your story! 

I recently learned about a couple that had a passion for medieval times and created a theme around this interest. They had costumes made for their wedding, and produced a remarkable event that left them, as well as their guests, with unforgettable, and fun filled memories. There is also the very popular beach theme for those seeking a majestic and tranquil setting. For you nature lovers, there is the mountain theme. How about having a Hawaiian theme, or a country and western setting? 

Incorporating a theme into your wedding event is a wonderful way to celebrate your love for one another, as well as your passions in life. Ideas for themes and settings are limited only to your imagination. Creativity is the key to producing a fun filled event that will leave you with wonderful memories, to be cherished for a lifetime. 

We welcome your comments, and encourage you to share any ideas that you may have with our readers. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

While planning the most important day of your life should be taken very seriously, it is also important to remember that it should be fun!  Throughout the planning phase you will be spending a lot time with your fiancé, family, and friends, so be creative. You could take turns meeting at each others home. You could meet at a café, or a local park and have a cookout.  Adding a little fun to the planning process is limited only to your imagination, and is another great way to reduce stress. 

Utilizing wedding planning software is an excellent way to save time, energy, and money. It is also a great tool for organizing all the different aspects of your wedding. Elm software’s iDo Wedding Couple Edition  has been given a top rating of five stars from Cnet, and is clearly the best software available today. A user friendly home page offers easy links to your wedding checklist, budget, invitation list, RSVP status, vendors, gifts, and events. Links to each area are easily accessible in the left hand navigation. You can also print more than 100 reports on every aspect of your wedding. One of my favorite features of this software, is that it comes preloaded with 100 tasks on the checklist, and you can adapt the program according to your needs. The software is available in a 30 day free trial, and offered in the form of a CD for $37.95 with free shipping.  You can also download it directly for $29.95   A feature tour is available in the support section of their website. I will provide links to each offer at the end of this article.

Planning your wedding will require a great deal of your time and attention. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that this phase is also part of the celebratory process. Creativity is the key to incorporating fun into the planning phase, as well as producing an elegant wedding event, that will leave you with memories to be cherished for a lifetime.

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iDo Wedding Couple Edition CD with free shipping       30 day free trial         Product Information

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The Wedding Blogger has been designed with the intent of providing the reader with valuable wedding information and resources. We will offer money saving tips, advice, and product reviews, ranging from the engagement phase  to the honeymoon. We are a husband and wife team who believe that a memorable and elegant wedding can be achieved with good planning, budgeting, and creativity. We are committed to providing you with valuable and educational resources in an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. We encourage you to provide us with your comments and feedback.

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