We still have dates available for 2010....

Simply mention you found us on Florida Wedding and Event Guide when booking any of our wedding packages and you will receive 10% off your proposal cost.

It's just that simple!

This offer will expire February 28, 2010

Whether you have just a few friends and family staying or take all 19 of our suites, we will offer a 15% discount to all bridal groups. All you need to do is call us and give us the bride/groom names. We will also block rooms for you at NO CHARGE. It is not necessary to hold the wedding here for this discount. We do have access to a small historic church (50-60 people max) on the island for small intimate weddings.

Florida Brides Rate and Review their Wedding Vendors. This is a great source of reliable information from other brides.

I have discovered that finding a reception site is much more difficult than it seems. I have yet to choose one, but have fallen in love with many. I have also found many that I did not like at all. I have developed a few rules about my search and decided I would share them.

1. E-mail any Site that you are Even Remotely Interested in. I have found that some sites that I only e-mailed because someone else told me to, or because they were in the areas I was looking in, have made it into my top 5. Some that I just "knew" I would love ended up being lower than some that I just decided to go visit just because.

2. If the Site Manager/Representative Doesn't E-mail/Call you Back, it's not Worth Trying Again. My philosophy is that if people are not willing to give you their attention when they haven't even convinced you to go with their site, they really won't be inclined to give you attention when they already have your money.

3. Book Appointments that are all Within One Area on the Same Day. This is a rule I just came up with. After going back to literally the same one mile radius on three different days, I realized that I was wasting my time by not scheduling them all on the same day.

4. Bring a Notebook to All Appointments. My fiance and I have found this to be a vital part of our elimination process. We take notes on everything that the representatives have told us. We also have a dedicated section of the notebook for likes and dislike by venue. We start a new page as soon as we get in the car from an appointment and take 5 minutes writing down likes/dislikes of each venue.

5.  Look for What's Around the Venue. If you have a ton of out of town guests, there should be a hotel nearby. If you are set on being married in a church, make sure that there is a church that suits your needs locally. Unless you're planning on renting a bus for your guests, they'll greatly appreciate it if you're being considerate of them.

Those are just a few things off the top of my head, if I think of anything else I will definitely post it. Happy Hunting!

Always dreamed of wearing an Alfred Angelo gown on your wedding day but didn't think you could afford it? Well, grab your running shoes this Saturday, August 15th, and head down to the Alfred Angelo Bridal Outlet for the grand opening Dash Down the Aisle Alfred Angeo Bridal Gown sale!

This new outlet in Deerfield Beach, Florida will offer brides everything they need for their wedding day at deep discounts.

"It's a wonderful way for Alfred Angelo to service brides on tight budgets. The stock will be replenished monthly, offering brides a rotating selection of styles from current and past seasons. Sizes will vary, and availability will be a first come-first serve basis," says Emil Wulfe, VP of Retail for Alfred Angelo.

To kick off the Grand Opening, Alfred Angelo will hold a huge Dash Down the Aisle sale on August 15, 2009, from 9am to 9pm. But, be sure to arrive early, as the line at the front door is expected to build at dawn.

"Dash Down the Aisle will offer brides the dress of their dreams at least 50% off, with styles starting at just $99. The Saturday event is a chance for the bride to complete her wedding day look at exceptional savings, and we're thrilled!" says Linda Pollack, Retail Merchandising V.P. for Alfred Angelo bridal.

At the Grand Opening, the Alfred Angelo Bridal Outlet will feature the Alfred Angelo bridal gown collections, special occasion dresses, flower girl dresses, accessories and footwear at least 50% off original prices. PLUS, exclusive couture label bridal gowns from Amsale and Reem Acra and other designers, originally priced up to $20,000, will be sold for $499 to $999.

The Alfred Angelo Bridal Outlet store is located at 1700 South Powerline Road, in Deerfield Beach, FL. Brides, bridal parties, moms and even flower girls are welcome! Just remember your running shoes.

About Alfred Angelo

Founded in the 1930s by Alfred Angelo Piccione and his wife, Edythe Piccione, Alfred Angelo is the world's leading maker of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses and is committed to providing beautiful, high-quality bridal and formal dresses at affordable prices. In addition to manufacturing dresses distributed in over 2500 wholesale stores worldwide, the company operates Alfred Angelo Bridal Stores located in Florida, California, New York, Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Nevada, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, Washington, Mississippi, New Mexico and Ohio.

For more information about Alfred Angelo, please visit www.alfredangelostores.com.

I fell in love with South Carolina's "Low Country" long before I could experience it. Noted author, Pat Conroy delivered an awe-inspiring description of the destination pressed between the pages of his novel, "The Prince of Tides." The Low Country was almost mystical in my mind, where the ebb and flow of the tides soothe the soul, and the swaying salt marshes provide nurseries for infant marine life...

Click here for pictures and full article...

Original Article Posted: 2/11/2008 10:30:04 AM

While this type of theme may only appeal to a handful of you out there - it is perfect for librarians and avid readers or library lovers!  I think it would be a challenge to find a library to host a wedding but I thought these two couples had the right idea...

Scott & Diana have posted images of their library-themed invitation, rules for the reception - which are quite clever considering they seem like library rules - as well as their RSVP card.  Although they were unable to have their wedding in an actual library, the library theme was fitting because the both work in libraries.  Great job Scott & Diana - way to get creative!

Raina & Mike actually held their wedding in a library in Clayville, New York.  They were able to spend less than $600 on their entire event - which is completely unheard of for weddings in New York.  You can read about their wedding here.

July 19, 2009 Update:

Vintage Glam Weddings did a piece on Scott and Diana's Library Themed Wedding. Click here for more pictures.

See also: Wedding Reception Themes and Color Schemes, New York Weddings

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Save the Date Cards are announcements that inform your guests of your future wedding in order to keep your special day free. They are essential in the following situations: if many of your guests are traveling to your wedding, your wedding takes place on or around a holiday, you are planning a faraway destination wedding, or your wedding will take place in a seasonally busy or tourist locale, where the flights and hotels perhaps book up early.

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If you are dreaming of a destination wedding that includes a honeymoon, we have found the perfect place...

Walt Disney World...

...where dreams really do come true with a little help from Disney’s dream team of romance.

Disney is such a popular wedding destination we have written two articles about it to help you plan your Disney Wedding:

• Fairy Tale Wedding and Honeymoon -- Disney Style (Posted 3/8/2009)
• Dreaming of a Disney Wedding (Posted 7/16/2007)

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