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Just wanted to let you know I received the second red rose wedding album. Nande was such a help with this order, it's almost unbelievable. This is the kind of customer service you rarely find these days... I think you actually lost money on my order, but know that you have a loyal customer for life. I will be sure to tell everybody I know that you stand by your word and will go to whatever measure is possible to keep your customers 100% satisfied!
Aloha and Mahalo (thank you)!
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I have received my order from you. Thank you for all of your help assuring me that it was going to get here. You know how brides to be are--nervous --worrying. Everything looks great. I will definitely recommend you guys to anyone I know looking for wedding stuff.
Thank you so much!
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...Wow! That was a fast reply! Just want you to know that your prompt answers and knowledgeable input are greatly appreciated. It isn't everyone who is willing to take the time to assist others as you do.
I highly recommend your site to all wedding professionals and all brides who are planning their weddings.
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Wedding Planning
How to choose and work with wedding vendors, professionals and service providers
Contributed by Nily Glaser of Candles By Nily
Many brides and grooms write to A-wedding Day requesting information about planning their weddings. The typical inquiry is as follows. " We just got engaged. What do we do now? Where do we begin?"
Well, weddings are very personal and each has its own unique character.
It is very difficult to list every possible scenario but the basics are the style of wedding, the size, the budget involved , the location and of course the bride and groom choices and their personalities.
WEDDING STYLE can range form a classic, elegant and glitzy
black tie affair to a picnic in a park.
WEDDING SIZE depends on the number of guests.
WEDDING BUDGET can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.
WEDDING LOCATION local or a destination wedding.
BRIDE and GROOM choose the setting, the colors, the music, the wedding theme etc...
that reflect their personalities and interests.
Some couples hire a wedding planner, some rely on the experience of friends and family, but most opt to plan their wedding by themselves.
The wedding day is only part of the term wedding as a whole. Wedding as it will be referred to in this article includes the preparations for, and the activities following the big day including the honeymoon.
So, you got engaged and are looking forward with anticipation, to your dream wedding but do not know where to start and what to do. You are not alone! This article is dedicated to the many engaged couples facing this dilemma and those who want to be focused.
It is very important that both of you, bride and groom, start planning your wedding as soon after the engagement as possible. This allows you to:
take your time, brain storm and leisurely discuss your needs and desires,
prevent and correct any errors,
deal with delays,
handle any possible mishaps,
have fun and enjoy planning your wedding rather than stress over it.
You need to choose your priorities first and write down everything that is very important - urgent, less important - allows for flexibility and least important - most adaptable for changes and compromises.
For example:
Very important - urgent
Date
Budget
Location of ceremony - location of reception
Size of guest list
Offificiant - Clergy
A specific wedding vendor or service provider
Time of year time of day
Having prioritized, put together your wedding information and a list of questions and requests, to present to the vendor or service provider.
Of secondary important - less urgent but needs time to organize. Can be flexible.
Attire
Menu and Beverages
Florist
Cake
Photographer - videographer
Invitations
Musicians
Wedding day help - before, during and after the wedding.
least important - Most acceptable for flexibility, changes and compromises.
Wedding day schedule
Readings at ceremony
Music selection
Final flower selection
Gifts for family and wedding attendants
A wedding gift from the bride to the groom
A wedding gift from the groom to the bride
Wedding favors
Centerpieces
Reception seating arrangements
How to find the appropriate wedding vendors professionals and service providers.
Before setting any appointments it is a good idea to:
ask your friend, acquaintances and family for recommendations,
Attend bridal shows
Visit bridal shops and ask for referrals,
Check the internet
Check the yellow pages
Go over the written notes and organize them by priority and ease of use.
Armed with a list of vendors and service providers, it is time for you to pick up the phone and set appointments.
Schedule your appointments by PRIORITY. So, if a specific person or company's participation at the wedding is required, you should contact them FIRST to find out when they have an opening. If the date is a priority you need to focus on securing an officiant, and a location for the ceremony and the reception, and so on. Do not limit your search to wedding specific service providers such as wedding consultants, caterers, florists, DJs and-or musicians, photographers, ceremony and reception sites and videographers, who also provide services to other types of parties, business events, conventions etc... may be open to negotiations. You may able to secure their services at a reduced rates or receive a free gift. Actually, while on the phone to set an interview appointment, request a price quote for a party. Give the service providers the basic information including number of guests, date, and hours requested and ask for a quote. When you arrive at the interview, with the price quote in hand let them know that the party is a wedding.
Do not, however, commit until you have accumulated at least a few bids and found the person(s) you interviewed accommodating and easy to work with.
Oh, yes! one more thing you need to do before booking any of your vendors. Check them out at the Better Business Bureau to make sure no have been filed against them. Once you made your choice, do not look for other alternatives or you'll drive yourselves crazy. Instead go on to the next detail that requires your attention.
Be prepared! Go to each interview ready with your questions and information neatly written. Bring a pen and paper and take notes at meetings with the different wedding professionals, service providers and wedding vendors. These notes serve as a fun keep sake too.
Visit A-wedding Day discount shopping mall and save. Here you'll find a wide selection of wedding gifts, bridal accessories, supplies, and favors at affordable prices. Use the money you save on other aspects of your wedding.
I'll list the wedding professionals, service providers and vendors that are part of the BASIC WEDDING. You may not need every service, or you may need more than listed. Each mention will link to the information needed for a meeting with the specific vendor or service provider and the information needed from him or her.
So, without further ado, Here is the list in alphabetical order.
Accommodations - Bride and Groom, Family, Wedding Guests
addressing and calligraphy
banquet facility - restaurant, event hall or wedding reception venue
beauty - make-up, nails and hair
catering- pre-wedding parties, rehearsal meal, reception, other
Disc Jockey
destination weddings
Do it yourself, make your own - materials and supplies outlets
Florists, Floral Designers, Decorators
honeymoon
honeymoon -travel, guided tours, sports, recreation, other
jewelry - engagement ring, wedding bands, wedding jewelry, gifts from bride and groom
musicians
officiant - clergy
printers - save the day, invitations, reply cards, programs, place cards, menus, thank you notes, other
religious site - Church, Synagogue, Temple, Mosque, other
transportation - limo, horse and carriage, taxi, car rental for guests, other
travel agent- destination wedding, honeymoon, guest travel, other
Wedding Accessories
Wedding and guest Accommodations
Wedding Attire - Gowns, Tuxedos
Wedding Cakes
Wedding Flowers
wedding gift for - best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids, ushers, kids, other
wedding gifts for - family, wedding party, other
wedding music - DJ, soloist, band or a small orchestra
Wedding Photographers - videographers
Wedding Planners
Wedding rehearsal and reception venue
Wedding Rings
Other important considerations
With the basic information on hand, click on the above links to the wedding vendors, professionals and service providers you need for your dream wedding. Have fun!
Copyrights © 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser, A-wedding Day and Gan Publishing
Please feel free to post this Article in your newsletter, on your website, and forward it to your friends. If you post or otherwise publish this article, please ensure that you post an active hyperlink to http://www.a-weddingday.com that the article is posted as is with NO additions or deletions and, that the copyright as well as the author's entire byline remain intact. As follows:
Author Byline
Copyrights © 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser
Nily Glaser is the founder of A-wedding Day, http://www.a-weddingday.com a very popular Wedding Resource and Information Center, and a discount shopping mall for wedding gifts, supplies and bridal accessories. She is also the publisher of the free A-wedding Day newsletter.
We would highly appreciate a courtesy copy of your publication and / or the URL and a website link.
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