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4 Tips for Bridal Show Success from a REAL Wedding Vendor

Molly Nickles is a photographer based in Ephrata, Washington and she has learned through trial-and-error what works for her business at a bridal trade show. She offers these four  tips for wedding vendors looking to have a successful show experience.

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November 30, 2011 | Written By Admin | Blog, Putting It Together

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Don’t Wait to Prepare for 2012 Bridal Trade Shows

by Kelly Allen, owner of NCWWeddings.com

My best advice for wedding vendors who plan to attend Bridal Shows in the new year: get ready NOW.

Most wedding vendors don’t even start to think about a January or February trade show until after the holidays, but I urge you to take some easy steps now to build your business, book more weddings, and make that booth pay off. Read More

October 28, 2011 | Written By Admin | Putting It Together

Dori Thompson

It’s a New School of Marketing For Your Wedding Business

by Dori Thompson

Today, one in every eight people on earth is a Facebook user, social networking accounts are expected to reach 3.9 billion by the end of 2015, and in 2010 (to date), and more than 107 trillion emails were sent. Moreover, analysts predict that 20 percent of customer relationship interactions will be handled on a mobile device by 2015.*

Old school marketing is fading, and a New School is on the rise. Why? Read More

September 25, 2011 | Written By Admin | Blog, Putting It Together

Park Lane Bridal Blog

Jewelry Reflects Your Unique Style

by Julia Moore

It’s your big day!

Planning starts with looking at the big picture rather than the step-by-step details.  Think about what you both want to feel like on your wedding day.  How do you want your guests to feel when the vows are spoken, the last song is sung, the food is gone, the room is empty, and the dress is packed away?

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August 5, 2011 | Written By Admin | Putting It Together

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Perfect Invitations Require Planning and a Budget

by Peggy Nichols

He asked you to marry him. Now what? As a stationer, I suggest you think about your wedding stationery.You may wish to create an announcement of your engagement and maybe something to “save the date” — which can range from Read More

July 13, 2011 | Written By Admin | Putting It Together

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When It Comes to Tuxedo Rentals, Look for Four Things

by Sam Mills

QUALITY: All tuxedo rentals look good in the pictures.  However, there can be a real quality difference in the tuxedos you will actually receive for your wedding.  Make sure to choose a store that emphasizes quality and ask to see some of their actual rental tuxes or get feedback from someone who has rented tuxes from that store.  Read More

June 15, 2011 | Written By Guest Author | Putting It Together

ostling jewelry

Five Tips for Getting the Wedding Ring You’ll Love for a Lifetime

By Margaret Östling

There are too many options for you to settle for “cookie cutter” wedding jewelry. Consider these points so you can make this important — and personal — decision. Read More

June 12, 2011 | Written By Guest Author | Putting It Together

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Comfort Is Key

by Kathryn Stevens

Let’s be honest here. Most of us do NOT like to have our photo taken. I am including myself in this. It’s hard work to look good and we know it! Just before the shutter goes “click” we tend to stiffen up. (I even tend to go a little cross-eyed as I concentrate SO hard to look good for the camera.)

So, why on earth do we do it? And, HOW can we avoid cross-eyed catastrophes? Read More

June 6, 2011 | Written By Guest Author | Putting It Together