WHEN: Sunday October 4th, 2009 from 12:00-4:00pm

WHERE: Blainbrook Entertainment Center in Blaine, MN (12000 Central Ave. NE)

This is a great resource for brides to be, their friends and family to get ideas, meet some talented local vendors and to take advantage of show specials and samples. Plus it’s free admission to the public!

More about One Wed…

OneWed Launches Reviewed on OneWed 2009 Program

Top Wedding Planning Website Distributes Reviewed on OneWed 2009 Awards to Wedding Professionals
Chicago, IL – [September 29, 2009] OneWed.com, the wedding planning website with the largest online directory of local wedding vendors and the first-ever wedding planning social network WeddingPreParty.com, is pleased to introduce the Reviewed on OneWed 2009 program!
Today, brides and grooms seek advice from their peers and place a high priority on recommendations from those who have wed before them.  The Reviewed on OneWed program was created specifically to help couples find the most exceptional wedding professionals for their wedding day among the 200,000 on OneWed.
 
“In today’s world of user-generated content, brides seek out ratings and reviews of those wedding professionals they are considering using,” says Troy Henikoff, CEO of OneWed.  “Seeing what other brides thought gives them confidence in the decisions they ultimately make when selecting wedding professionals. We are thrilled to recognize those wedding professionals who have earned the trust of brides and grooms.”
Understanding that a one-size-fits-all review system does not provide the depth of responses desired by brides and grooms, OneWed reviews are tailored to each of 22 specific vendor categories, from florists to caterers to reception venues. As such, engaged couples flock to OneWed for detailed ratings, valuable answers to their most crucial questions, and robust descriptions of past clients’ experiences.
 
OneWed reviews also serve as a marketing differentiator among wedding professionals within the OneWed Vendor Network. “Business listings with reviews are viewed 35 times more often than those without reviews-showing the power of reviews and a tailored rating system in the wedding industry” remarked Henikoff.
 
Find the wedding professional you desire for your wedding day from the over 200,000 local wedding vendors on www.OneWed.com.
 
About OneWed
OneWed provides the largest searchable online database of local wedding vendors with over 200,000 vendors nationwide, with honest and detailed ratings and reviews. OneWed also features the first wedding planning social network– WeddingPreParty.com–for brides, grooms, the wedding party and wedding guests, smart editorial content including tips, advice, and creative suggestions to help any couple personalize their wedding experience. With the launch of OneWed’s Savvy Scoop Wedding Blog, online Wedding Checklist, and Free Wedding Websites, couples can continue to look to OneWed for everything from wedding dresses to planning advice. OneWed can be found online at www.OneWed.com,  www.facebook.com/Wedding.Planning, and www.twitter.com/OneWed.

1. You Can Save a Great Deal of Money

Since wedding planners are often seen as another wedding expense, most people are not aware that you can actually save a lot of money by hiring one. The truth is though, that wedding planners have access to special industry discounts with florists, caterers, bands, and almost every other service that you will need for your wedding.

A wedding planner also knows all of the options that are available to you, including the ones that may not be well known, which means they can find you a better deal on almost anything you might need. The information and discounts that a planner can provide, can easily shave 10-20 percent off of your wedding costs, more than making them worth the money.

2. They Save You Time

The only thing that might be better than a wedding planner saving you money, is the fact that they save you time. They can line up viewings, trials, and rehearsals at the drop of a hat, and all you will need to do is show up and make the decisions. They can also help you to make hard decisions or suggest colors and themes when you are stumped. Their business is weddings, and their goal is to make yours the best it can be.

3. They are Well Organized and Eliminate Stress

Wedding planners tend to be well organized, and they can instantly give you the information that you need regarding anything you might need to know about your wedding. This organization can help to keep you calm and stress free. Without the stress, you can stand back and enjoy the process of planning the minute details of your wedding.

4. You Rule the Roost

Many people also put off hiring a wedding planner because they believe that they will have no say in the wedding preparations. This is only a myth though, and the truth is that a wedding planner only makes arrangements and suggestions, the decisions are completely yours to make though. In fact, it is likely that during this planning period of your marriage, you and your wedding planner will grow to be close friends.

There are many advantages to hiring a wedding planner that makes them well worth the expense. Not only can the save you money, time, and eliminate stress, but they are a shoulder to lean on during one of the most hectic times of your life. A wedding planner takes the problems away, and makes wedding planning a fun and enjoyable experience.

Thanks to Carole from Apple Signs for doing such a great job!