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Helpful Planning Links
Better Business Bureau - Are there good vendors who do not belong to the BBB? Of course. But by using member businesses you're choosing to do business with people who care about what people think about them, and who have a vested interest in satisfying their customers. Membership also provides both you and the vendor with an extra layer of recourse in case something does go wrong. So check out the status of vendors on your shortlist, and maybe the BBB can help you make your final decision.
INWED - a site we maintain that contains information on all types of local vendors. We do not vouch for them or their services. It is up to you to make wise decisions about who you choose to involve in your day. If you're nervous about this, stick to our Recommended Vendor List.
INPRO - our networking group site, containing information on many local vendors who are all in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Again, we cannot vouch for these vendors or their services. It is still up to you to make wise decisions about who you choose to involve in your day. Remember to check out our Recommended Vendor List.
favormart.com - This is where a friend got all her little organza bags for her wedding favors.
save-on-crafts.com - a great resource for the little bags and other favor-ish items. Try not to go wild!
buyweddingfavorsonline.com - I've never shopped here, but they have a lot of fun looking stuff, including bride and groom bottle koozies.
Flowers by Mary Lynne - I found this site and it sparked some fun ideas for me. She uses wire and jewelry to make more interesting corsages and boutonnieres. Try shopping the thrift stores for vintage costume jewelry, or if you're crafty make your own beaded bracelets, for the florist to attach mom & grandma's corsages to. Then, when the flowers are long gone, they'll still have a lovely keepsake of your beautiful day. Worried about grandma being able to fasten her bracelet-corsage? Consider using a magnetic clasp.
Magnets for Corsages - If you want lapel corsages, magnets are a far better way to attach them than with pins! They won't damage delicate fabrics or skin. For you do-it-yourselfers here's a resource. Ask your florist about using magnets, and if there's a significant up-charge ask if you can supply them yourself - they're very inexpensive! These are NOT an option for anyone with pacemakers.
Spokane Arena - it can be helpful to know whether there is a Chiefs or Shock game the night of your event. Games generally start at 7, so if your guests arrive at 6 they'll get the metered street parking (only .25/hour until 7pm, M-Sat.) If they're arriving after 6:30 or so they may have to pay event parking at the Arena ($5) or use our gravel parking lot behind the building (a flight of open-grate stairs to the door.)
Sunset - this site will tell you when the sun sets the day of your wedding, which could help you greatly in planning an outdoor ceremony or a dancing reception. You don't want the dancing to start until at LEAST sunset for maximum boogie.
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