Wedding Arrangements, LLC also have a presence on Facebook! This site is where I post links of local vendors that I have come in contact with.
We are currently checking out rental equipment to understand which vendors have a showroom for bride and grooms to-be to look and feel the items that they are looking to rent for their special day.
Also there are many small businesses that are having promotions that are not using alot of advertising and it is up to you as the consumer to seek them out. That is where Wedding Arrangements, LLC is looking to help. In parallel with helping couples with their special day, we are also keeping in contact with resources to collect any promotions that we can share with potentials.
If you have a facebook account, look me up so that we can be friends and than I can invite you to join the group.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Good advice for the engaged and married
I know that I am not the only one that receives e-mails from friends that insists that you should pass it along to recieve good fortune. Well, the e-mail I received today was truly something that I wanted to share with everyone. It is an illustration of the 100/100 plan (it is alittle long but it is worth it!) :
January 26, 2009 The Futility of the 50/50 PlanBy Dave BoehiDon't you hate it when you see a couple arguing in public? A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at my gate in an airport, waiting to board a plane. Nearby was a young couple with a baby, and observing them was like watching someone open a can of Coke after shaking it for 30 seconds. I knew what was about to happen, and I wanted to duck for cover. They were frazzled and frustrated. Each wanted to relax and let the other person take care of a cranky baby and a pile of carry-on items. The husband appeared to be one of those men who gets angry whenever things don't go as he wishes. As they walked down the ramp to the plane, the wife received a phone call as they walked down the ramp to the plane. She wanted her husband to hold the baby while she talked, and he exploded. "I've been taking care of her all day long!" he complained (loudly). "You're always on the phone." "You've hardly helped at all," she replied. "And you're never on the phone yourself?"It went on from there, all the way down the ramp. I wondered how they treated each other behind closed doors if they acted like this in public. Fortunately they calmed down on the plane, thanks to the intervention of a saintly flight attendant who showered them with attention and encouragement. She did everything she could to make the flight pleasant for them, and that seemed to relieve the pressure. It appeared that this couple had no clue about how to resolve conflict in their relationship. But I found myself thinking about an underlying cause of their conflict: They seemed to be operating under the common worldly pattern of marriage--the "50/50 Plan." She felt she was doing her part in raising their daughter, and her husband was not doing enough. He seemed to feel the same about her.As discussed in FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember® marriage conferences, the 50/50 Plan is based on performance. Typically, couples work out some sort of agreement about how they'll divide family responsibilities and household duties, declaring, "You do your part, and I'll do mine." Acceptance and affection is often tied to how well each spouse does his or her part. As Dennis Rainey writes, "Performance becomes the glue that holds the relationship together, but it isn't really glue at all. It's more like Velcro. It seems to stick, but it comes apart when a little pressure is applied."On the surface, the 50/50 Plan sounds reasonable--why shouldn't both spouses pledge to do their part? But in the end, it won't work, for a number of reasons:
You can never meet all of your spouse's expectations.
Inevitably you focus on your spouse's weaknesses and failures and lose sight of your own.
It's impossible to know when your spouse has met you halfway. The truth is that both spouses in a marriage are sinful, flawed human beings, and both want their own way. As Rainey continues:
What a marriage needs is the Super Glue of Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself." It's what we refer to as the 100/100 Plan, which requires a 100 percent effort from each of you to serve your spouse.The Bible describes this plan well in Matthew 22:39: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." There's no closer neighbor than the one you wake up to each morning! And since most of us love ourselves passionately, we are well on the way to implementing the 100/100 Plan if we take a similar approach to loving our spouses.Start by stating the 100/100 Plan like this: "I will do what I can to love you without demanding an equal amount in return." With the 100/100 Plan, both husband and wife are willing to step in and do all the work. At home, both are willing to get the chores done. At the airport, both are willing to care for a fussy baby. The 100/100 Plan allows for the inevitable trials and difficulties that any couple will encounter during the different seasons of life. It keeps a family going when one spouse is sick or injured, or working odd hours, and is therefore unable to contribute as much. It allows for the richness of a relationship in which each spouse complements the other because of differing strengths, personalities, and abilities. In short, it's the plan that provides the best picture of a biblical marriage.
January 26, 2009 The Futility of the 50/50 PlanBy Dave BoehiDon't you hate it when you see a couple arguing in public? A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at my gate in an airport, waiting to board a plane. Nearby was a young couple with a baby, and observing them was like watching someone open a can of Coke after shaking it for 30 seconds. I knew what was about to happen, and I wanted to duck for cover. They were frazzled and frustrated. Each wanted to relax and let the other person take care of a cranky baby and a pile of carry-on items. The husband appeared to be one of those men who gets angry whenever things don't go as he wishes. As they walked down the ramp to the plane, the wife received a phone call as they walked down the ramp to the plane. She wanted her husband to hold the baby while she talked, and he exploded. "I've been taking care of her all day long!" he complained (loudly). "You're always on the phone." "You've hardly helped at all," she replied. "And you're never on the phone yourself?"It went on from there, all the way down the ramp. I wondered how they treated each other behind closed doors if they acted like this in public. Fortunately they calmed down on the plane, thanks to the intervention of a saintly flight attendant who showered them with attention and encouragement. She did everything she could to make the flight pleasant for them, and that seemed to relieve the pressure. It appeared that this couple had no clue about how to resolve conflict in their relationship. But I found myself thinking about an underlying cause of their conflict: They seemed to be operating under the common worldly pattern of marriage--the "50/50 Plan." She felt she was doing her part in raising their daughter, and her husband was not doing enough. He seemed to feel the same about her.As discussed in FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember® marriage conferences, the 50/50 Plan is based on performance. Typically, couples work out some sort of agreement about how they'll divide family responsibilities and household duties, declaring, "You do your part, and I'll do mine." Acceptance and affection is often tied to how well each spouse does his or her part. As Dennis Rainey writes, "Performance becomes the glue that holds the relationship together, but it isn't really glue at all. It's more like Velcro. It seems to stick, but it comes apart when a little pressure is applied."On the surface, the 50/50 Plan sounds reasonable--why shouldn't both spouses pledge to do their part? But in the end, it won't work, for a number of reasons:
You can never meet all of your spouse's expectations.
Inevitably you focus on your spouse's weaknesses and failures and lose sight of your own.
It's impossible to know when your spouse has met you halfway. The truth is that both spouses in a marriage are sinful, flawed human beings, and both want their own way. As Rainey continues:
What a marriage needs is the Super Glue of Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself." It's what we refer to as the 100/100 Plan, which requires a 100 percent effort from each of you to serve your spouse.The Bible describes this plan well in Matthew 22:39: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." There's no closer neighbor than the one you wake up to each morning! And since most of us love ourselves passionately, we are well on the way to implementing the 100/100 Plan if we take a similar approach to loving our spouses.Start by stating the 100/100 Plan like this: "I will do what I can to love you without demanding an equal amount in return." With the 100/100 Plan, both husband and wife are willing to step in and do all the work. At home, both are willing to get the chores done. At the airport, both are willing to care for a fussy baby. The 100/100 Plan allows for the inevitable trials and difficulties that any couple will encounter during the different seasons of life. It keeps a family going when one spouse is sick or injured, or working odd hours, and is therefore unable to contribute as much. It allows for the richness of a relationship in which each spouse complements the other because of differing strengths, personalities, and abilities. In short, it's the plan that provides the best picture of a biblical marriage.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Delaware Bridal Events for the Newly Engaged/Potential Bride
All,
I wanted to provide this consolidated listing of Delaware bridal events to assist in providing information to newly engaged brides/couples:
January
WJBR - Bridal Extravaganza
University of Delaware - Clayton Hall
Sunday, January 18, 2009
11:00 to 4:00 PM
Free Admission
http://www.wjbr.com/index.php?page=489
Contact: Matt Smith (302) 442-6243
Harry Savoy - Winter Bridal Fair
Harry's Savoy Ballroom
Sunday, January 25, 2009
12:00 to 3:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 per person
http://www.harrys-savoy.com/ballroom_weddings.asp
Contact: Gloria Talbot (302) 475-3000
February
Delaware Today's 19th Annual Bridal Show
Embassy Suites (Newark, DE)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
12:00 to 3:00 PM
Admission: $10.00 per person (at the door); $8.00 in advance
http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/Signature-Events/Bridal-Show/
Contact: (302) 504- 1364
March
The Ultimate Bridal Fair
Hotel DuPont; 11th & Market Street, Wilm. DE 19801
Sunday, March 8, 2009
12:00 to 4:00 PM
Admission: $12.00 per person (at the door)
Contact: (610) 917-9300
2009 Delmarva Bridal Event & Expo
Sheraton Hotel; 1570 N. DuPont Hwy (Dover, DE)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Admission: $10.00 per person (at the door)
www.bridaltradeshows.com (has a coupon to defer cost)
Modern Trousseau Trunk Show
Jennifer's Bridal & Tuxedo (Hockessin, DE)
Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st
By appointment only
www.jennifersbridal.com
Contact: jennifersbridal@aol.com
Contact: (302) 235-1660
There are a number of resources within Delaware that can help you have a wedding that will fulfill the vision that you have always dreamed.
I wanted to provide this consolidated listing of Delaware bridal events to assist in providing information to newly engaged brides/couples:
January
WJBR - Bridal Extravaganza
University of Delaware - Clayton Hall
Sunday, January 18, 2009
11:00 to 4:00 PM
Free Admission
http://www.wjbr.com/index.php?page=489
Contact: Matt Smith (302) 442-6243
Harry Savoy - Winter Bridal Fair
Harry's Savoy Ballroom
Sunday, January 25, 2009
12:00 to 3:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 per person
http://www.harrys-savoy.com/ballroom_weddings.asp
Contact: Gloria Talbot (302) 475-3000
February
Delaware Today's 19th Annual Bridal Show
Embassy Suites (Newark, DE)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
12:00 to 3:00 PM
Admission: $10.00 per person (at the door); $8.00 in advance
http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/Signature-Events/Bridal-Show/
Contact: (302) 504- 1364
March
The Ultimate Bridal Fair
Hotel DuPont; 11th & Market Street, Wilm. DE 19801
Sunday, March 8, 2009
12:00 to 4:00 PM
Admission: $12.00 per person (at the door)
Contact: (610) 917-9300
2009 Delmarva Bridal Event & Expo
Sheraton Hotel; 1570 N. DuPont Hwy (Dover, DE)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Admission: $10.00 per person (at the door)
www.bridaltradeshows.com (has a coupon to defer cost)
Modern Trousseau Trunk Show
Jennifer's Bridal & Tuxedo (Hockessin, DE)
Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st
By appointment only
www.jennifersbridal.com
Contact: jennifersbridal@aol.com
Contact: (302) 235-1660
There are a number of resources within Delaware that can help you have a wedding that will fulfill the vision that you have always dreamed.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
All,
Here is my Dear John to state that I apologize for not blogging as much as I wanted to so that I could provide you with all of the information that I have been learning but I have done somethings to fix this and hopefully not put any strife in my own marriage. Santa Claus has sent me my very own laptop so that I can express my creativity (like so many others), online. Also, making things wireless in the house has added a great deal of convenience to the work that comes along with wedding planning.
OK, now that I completed the formalities, let me bring you up to speed. Wedding Arrangements, LLC will be in full effect in 2009 as planned with a Delaware business license, marketing paraphernalia, and technology to keep me electronically connected at all times. My assistant and I are excited to move into 2009 with one definite wedding and one potential at this time. Don't let my calendar fill up without you contacting me regarding your upcoming wedding!
I have researched two potential wedding venues within the last five days.
The first was Saint Anthony's in the Hills which is located on Rte. 7 right before you get to Rte. 41 in Pennsylvania. This venue is truly for the outdoor couple because it does not have indoor accommodations available. I took a look at the "peacock" area because the upcoming wedding party that I have is less than 100 people. This location has covered platform with decorative iron bars on all four sides. It has a mini-kitchen with only a table and refrigerator so any caterer that comes on the premises have to be prepared. The nice thing about the sight is that it has the covered platform along with the gazebo area directly across the platform. Also, if there are children in attendance and the wedding will be scheduled during the day, there is a playground in the area, in the event, they become restless and do not want to be around the adults. Check them out at www.stanthonyinthehills.com.
The second was Historic Houses of Odessa which is located on Rte. 299 right off of Rte. 13. It is on Main Street in Odessa. This venue has a rustic feel to it when you enter into its beautifully renovated homes which are potential locations for small wedding receptions/ceremonies but my main focus during my visit was the outdoor area where there is a dedicated area for outdoor wedding ceremonies, which is just beautiful. The wedding party will walk down a cobble/brick walkway through an array of flowers to a grass opening where the groom and pastor is waiting. There is a large area to the left of the ceremony area where the couple can place a tent for an outdoor reception. Check them out at www.historicodessa.org.
Lastly, I did not visit this site but am aware of it from past experience is the Rose Garden in the Brandywine. If a bride wants to have a wedding at this location, she will need to contact Delaware Park and Recreation to obtain a permit so that there are no issues if a Park Ranger approaches the event.
There are two free promotion spaces left, please do not hesitate because a wedding planner is an essential part of making your wedding day flow as you have always envisioned. Contact us today!
Here is my Dear John to state that I apologize for not blogging as much as I wanted to so that I could provide you with all of the information that I have been learning but I have done somethings to fix this and hopefully not put any strife in my own marriage. Santa Claus has sent me my very own laptop so that I can express my creativity (like so many others), online. Also, making things wireless in the house has added a great deal of convenience to the work that comes along with wedding planning.
OK, now that I completed the formalities, let me bring you up to speed. Wedding Arrangements, LLC will be in full effect in 2009 as planned with a Delaware business license, marketing paraphernalia, and technology to keep me electronically connected at all times. My assistant and I are excited to move into 2009 with one definite wedding and one potential at this time. Don't let my calendar fill up without you contacting me regarding your upcoming wedding!
I have researched two potential wedding venues within the last five days.
The first was Saint Anthony's in the Hills which is located on Rte. 7 right before you get to Rte. 41 in Pennsylvania. This venue is truly for the outdoor couple because it does not have indoor accommodations available. I took a look at the "peacock" area because the upcoming wedding party that I have is less than 100 people. This location has covered platform with decorative iron bars on all four sides. It has a mini-kitchen with only a table and refrigerator so any caterer that comes on the premises have to be prepared. The nice thing about the sight is that it has the covered platform along with the gazebo area directly across the platform. Also, if there are children in attendance and the wedding will be scheduled during the day, there is a playground in the area, in the event, they become restless and do not want to be around the adults. Check them out at www.stanthonyinthehills.com.
The second was Historic Houses of Odessa which is located on Rte. 299 right off of Rte. 13. It is on Main Street in Odessa. This venue has a rustic feel to it when you enter into its beautifully renovated homes which are potential locations for small wedding receptions/ceremonies but my main focus during my visit was the outdoor area where there is a dedicated area for outdoor wedding ceremonies, which is just beautiful. The wedding party will walk down a cobble/brick walkway through an array of flowers to a grass opening where the groom and pastor is waiting. There is a large area to the left of the ceremony area where the couple can place a tent for an outdoor reception. Check them out at www.historicodessa.org.
Lastly, I did not visit this site but am aware of it from past experience is the Rose Garden in the Brandywine. If a bride wants to have a wedding at this location, she will need to contact Delaware Park and Recreation to obtain a permit so that there are no issues if a Park Ranger approaches the event.
There are two free promotion spaces left, please do not hesitate because a wedding planner is an essential part of making your wedding day flow as you have always envisioned. Contact us today!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Happy Holidays!
It is funny how time gets away from you when trying to start something "new". I kept telling myself that I am going to type in the blog and when there is a spare moment, I start reading something and the moment passes by. I have even heard of a "ghost" blogger.... Has this section of technology become so big that people want to participate but can't and actually pay someone to type up their thoughts?? How can that be? Well, it is definite that there is no one that can type my thoughts up but me because I have a hard enough time getting them together myself.
So here I am on the blog after a month, I have to apologize to any reader that is discouraged but keep the faith because I am getting better.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Later on tonight, I am going to upload a photo of a nice inexpensive Thanksgiving arrangement that I created for a dinner party. This is to inform people that it is not expensive or difficult to become a DIYr if you enjoy what you do.
Well, Christmas is around the corner and I have some cute Internet deals that I have been reading about that I can share as well. Maybe I will post those later tonight as well......
Delaware had some nice galas this past month, that I was not able to attend but Delaware Today has detailed so eloquently that I felt as though I was there. That is a good magazine to glance at when you get a chance to get to know the "whos who" and the "whats what" in Delaware (primarily Greenville area).
Remember that Wedding Arrangements, LLC is having a 2009 promotion, pass the word to your friends!! Check out the website http://www.weddingarrangementsllc.com/!
So here I am on the blog after a month, I have to apologize to any reader that is discouraged but keep the faith because I am getting better.
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Later on tonight, I am going to upload a photo of a nice inexpensive Thanksgiving arrangement that I created for a dinner party. This is to inform people that it is not expensive or difficult to become a DIYr if you enjoy what you do.
Well, Christmas is around the corner and I have some cute Internet deals that I have been reading about that I can share as well. Maybe I will post those later tonight as well......
Delaware had some nice galas this past month, that I was not able to attend but Delaware Today has detailed so eloquently that I felt as though I was there. That is a good magazine to glance at when you get a chance to get to know the "whos who" and the "whats what" in Delaware (primarily Greenville area).
Remember that Wedding Arrangements, LLC is having a 2009 promotion, pass the word to your friends!! Check out the website http://www.weddingarrangementsllc.com/!
Friday, October 24, 2008
2009 Promotion!
Guess who has a 2009 promotion......
Wedding Arrangements, LLC is seeking out three brides to offer free wedding planning services (Level II Arrangements).
Check out http://www.weddingarrangementsllc.com/ to view details and hurry before someone takes your free coordinator.
Wedding Arrangements, LLC is seeking out three brides to offer free wedding planning services (Level II Arrangements).
Check out http://www.weddingarrangementsllc.com/ to view details and hurry before someone takes your free coordinator.
Who needs a NEW wedding dress??
It has been a while since my last posting but I have been doing some research for potential brides. SO stay tuned....
Everyone is familiar with David's Bridal because of its location and building size but have you been in there lately. It is a nice place to visit but not during the prime hours when there are more brides than consultants to assist. If you do need a dress from David's Bridal visit them during your normal working hours (this may involve the use of some of your vacation time) because most people want to visit them on the weekends. Nice collection of dresses with quick service but it is impersonal. Check out some of the smaller boutiques like Anastasia's Boutique in Greenville, DE.
For those that are not connected to the thought of having a new dress, check out the following sites:
http://http://www.preownedweddingdress.com/, the equivalent of Craig's list for brides that want to sell their expensive dresses at a reduced price. It is a benefit for both parties (buyer and seller).
http://www.resaleboutique.net/Bridal_.html, this is a resale boutique on Philadelphia Pike (Wilmington, DE). Check them out, they have a variety of wedding items.
There are many more resources to help potential brides reduce their overall costs for their wedding.
As I opened, stay tuned.....there will be more.....
Everyone is familiar with David's Bridal because of its location and building size but have you been in there lately. It is a nice place to visit but not during the prime hours when there are more brides than consultants to assist. If you do need a dress from David's Bridal visit them during your normal working hours (this may involve the use of some of your vacation time) because most people want to visit them on the weekends. Nice collection of dresses with quick service but it is impersonal. Check out some of the smaller boutiques like Anastasia's Boutique in Greenville, DE.
For those that are not connected to the thought of having a new dress, check out the following sites:
http://http://www.preownedweddingdress.com/, the equivalent of Craig's list for brides that want to sell their expensive dresses at a reduced price. It is a benefit for both parties (buyer and seller).
http://www.resaleboutique.net/Bridal_.html, this is a resale boutique on Philadelphia Pike (Wilmington, DE). Check them out, they have a variety of wedding items.
There are many more resources to help potential brides reduce their overall costs for their wedding.
As I opened, stay tuned.....there will be more.....
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