Etsy: Awesome Guest Books

Once again...ETSY! Love this site. They have some talented people on this site who make amazing things that you don't find just anywhere. Such as these guest books!

Check out Paulas Petals Patries for all her amazing pieces!

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Article: Asking Her Father Permission

I was reading askmen.com and found this article about how to ask for your girlfriends dad permission to marry her. At first I was a little leary of what kind of advice they were going to give, but once I started to read it, I was impressed.

They broke it down to 4 tips to help the gentleman out.

1. Asses the situtation-
Before popping the question to her father, make sure you and your girlfriend are on the same page.

2. Be prepared -
Arrange a time to meet her father alone. Do something together that he enjoys or if you dont' have that good of a relationship ask him face to face in his home.

3. Confidence is Key -
When popping the question to her father, make sure to stand tall, maintain eye contact and speak up.

4. Raise the Subject -
Respectfully ask for his blessing to marry his little girl. This can go several ways.

Over all I thought the article was great advice to guys thinking about poping the question.

To read more of the article go to askmen.com

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Know how to Negotiate with your Vendors?

Even if you're working with the hottest vendor in town, there's always room to negotiate, especially if there's a good reason to reduce costs -- like having the wedding on a less-popular Friday night. Here are some more crucial pointers.

Know the market
Find out what other vendors offer for the same price point, and use this as leverage. Ask about every single thing that's included in your package. Then find out in advance what extras are going to cost -- and whether those costs can be waived.

Stick to your limit
A vendor may be willing to cut you a deal as long as you agree to something additional -- for example, he might consent to give you an extra hour of shooting, but only if you have him take your engagement photos. What you need to ask yourself is whether this will actually cost you more in the end.

Adopt a friendly but firm demeanor
There's no harm in politely asking for a deal. If vendors are excited to work with you, they may be more willing to come up with creative solutions.

Be indifferent
You need the vendor to believe that if he or she won't meet your offer you will walk away. Consider collaborating with your fiance to employ the old good-cop-bad-cop routine.

Practice makes perfect
Try your hand negotiating at a flea market to see what talking style works for you.

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~ GREAT ARRANGEMENTS ~

I love flowers! They are so pretty and so much can be done with them. These 3 fall in my top picks for spring weddings. Each one has a great look!

For the traditional wedding:


















This arrangement was done by Creative Concepts & Designs in Texas. I like the simplicity of the arrangement for a traditional wedding. Very clean cut and beautiful.

Higher end/ Fancy Wedding:




















This arrangement was done by Boston Blooms. With the richer tones and a Cala Lillies this just speaks of romance and sophisication!

Backyard/Garden Weddings:




















This arragement was shown on Good Housekeeping by using aromatic bells of Ireland in empty olive oil bottles. Great for outdoor weddings and weddings on a budget.

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Pay in full for your service with a signed contract and receive 20% off! Good until March 15th!

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