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(Wedding And Bridal News and Information) Valentines Day may be the most romantic holiday of the year but a survey by emerging online jeweler Wedding Bands 123 suggests that bad gifts whether received or given are the best way to ruin the big day Other than being alone 19 percent of survey respondents ranked receiving a bad gift or no gift as their worst Valentines Day experience Its no fun to be on the giving end of a bad gift either Nearly one in 10 8 percent said presenting a bad gift was the reason for their worst Valentines DayGift giving is central to our idea of a romantic Valentines Day said Wedding Bands 123 Expert Designer Asher Almani Feedback from survey participants suggests that the key to a successful Valentines Day understands the expectations of your significant otherWhen asked to describe their worst Valentines Day gift respondents surprisingly revealed that traditional gift categories should be approached with caution Clothinglingerie and candy topped the worst gifts list each representing 20 percent Cardsnotes also ranked high accounting for nine percent of worst gifts Household appliancescleaning products made up eight percent of the vote and Flowersplants completed the top five comprising seven percent of worst giftsGenerally gifts failed to meet expectations when the giver didnt dedicate appropriate thought to the recipient said Almani A rug shampooer is clearly a horrible Valentines Day gift but likewise giving candy when shes expecting diamond earrings are equally disappointingAmong the worst gift responses Weddingbands123s Top 10 include 1 Vacuum 2 Paper Shredder 3 Electric Frying Pan 4 Crockpot 5 Rug shampooer 6 Pencil sharpener 7 Ice scraper 8 Can of soup 9 Wisconsin cheese 10 Cold pizzaTo ensure your Valentines Day is a success WeddingBands123 offers the following tipsThink Like The Recipient Valentines Day is designed to make people feel special In other words avoid the vacuum a real response and ask yourself What makes the recipients eyes light up You dont have to be Don Juan but neither should your gift inspire visions of houseworkNotSoSubtle Hints Lack of communication confusing hints or an absence thereof is the main reasons we purchase bad gifts As the survey suggests this is a loselose situation so dont be afraid to ask for help Seek specificity including color size and serial number To simplify this process sites like Weddingbands123com have a Wish List feature that allows her to save her favorite items and then email the list to you removing the confusionGo Classic or Go Home Gifts with a classic style are almost never wrong Why Theyre always sought after are elegant and romantic For example diamond stud earrings and tennis bracelets have been worn by the rich and fabulous for decades and romantic getaways never become passReserve or Regret Valentines Day is the busiest night of the year for many restaurants so reservations are a must Many survey respondents indicated that not being able to get into a restaurant ruined their Valentines Day in fact one ended up at a McDonalds drivethroughlingerie is Risky Business While lingerie might seem like a fun and exciting gift she may not feel the same Several respondents indicated lingerie either of an inappropriate nature or from an inappropriate source as their worst gift ever If you have the slightest hesitation leave the lingerie aloneJewelry Offers Many Options and Doesnt Have to Break the Bank A classic jewelry gift such as diamond band or a platinum band is one shell not only love but avoids the pitfalls of colors inherent in a gift such as clothing Classic wedding bands never go out of style making it easy to be sure your gift will be received with excitementWeddingbands123 is the emerging online destination for highend wedding bands offering hundreds of options this Valentines Day Pieces range from 50 for a dome plain wedding band to 50000 for a oneofakind 4carat pink heartshaped diamond wedding band Weddingbands123s jewelry is priced 2050 percent below traditional retail Weddingbands123 will ship jewelry free via UPS overnight for Valentines Day delivery on orders placed by Saturday February 12 at 3 pm ETAbout Weddingbands123 IncWeddingBands123 is an online retailer of wedding bands located in the heart of the diamond district in New York City WeddingBands123 has built a wellesteemed brand by providing clients with a better way to buy wedding bands WeddingBands123 has established some of the highest quality principles in the industry and provides clients with indepth educational materials and unique online tools that place consumers in control of the wedding band shopping process The WeddingBands123 Web site showcases independently certified wedding bands at prices significantly below traditional retail Check us out at wwwweddingbands123com…

TheBigDaycom Valentines Day Promotion Offers a Free Honeymoon Registry
(Wedding And Bridal News and Information) February is the season of love To celebrate TheBigDay honeymoon registry and romantic travel specialists are offering couples a free honeymoon registry httpwwwthebigdaycom when they book their travel with TheBigDay travel specialistsWe know that Valentines Day is a special holiday for couples especially those who are planning their wedding or just getting engaged said Michael Cottam cofounder of TheBigDay We wanted to give them an early wedding gift and offer these couples a free registry in honor of their commitment and this romantic occasionCouples who book more than 5000 worth of travel will receive a free registry Those whose spend 40004999 with TheBigDay will receive 50 percent off their registry service feesSince 2001 TheBigDay honeymoon registry and romantic travel experts have helped more than 40000 couples make their dream honeymoon a realityCouples register on TheBigDaycom for wedding gifts such as a sunset cruise a private beach dinner or surfing lessons Then instead of toasters or dishes their friends and family purchase these honeymoon experiences from the wedding couples online registryCouples who register their honeymoon with TheBigDay also receive industryleading technology including a free wedding webpage text message gift notification customizable registry items and a ThankYouTracker to easily organize bought gifts listTo receive a free registry your travel package must be booked by a TheBigDay travel specialist and exceed 5000 to receive the registry discount You travel package must include your accommodations at your destination Travel must be deposited between February 1 and February 29 2008 and completed by December 31 2008 Transaction fees of 3 on purchases still apply For full details visit TheBigDay httpwwwthebigdaycomhelpRegistryDiscountsaspAbout TheBigDayTheBigDaycom offers romantic travel services and registries for honeymoons anniversaries and other BigDay events TheBigDay incorporates leading Internet technology to create a unique Web 20 user experienceFor more information please visit wwwTheBigDaycom…

Innovative Southern California Photographer Offers New Approach to Weddings
(Wedding And Bridal News and Information) After being in business for two short years Corbin Kell Photography has already started a revolution in wedding photography Corbin uses a photojournalistic approach that captures more than just the moments of a wedding but the emotions behind those moments Now the photographer is offering a new product that allows customers to save the candid memories of their weddings in a hardbound coffee table book The coffee table books are bound albums where the images are printed directly through a standard printing process CMYK dye transfer which allows the photographer to create collages and two page spreads that include quotes Multiple copies can be ordered for family and friends which come in 11×13 10×8 and 7×7 sizes The albums can either be hard cover with a dust jacket or soft cover with a hard laminate cover and clients get to pick the images and quotes that go inside These new coffee table books are a perfect fit for Corbins approach to wedding photography maintaining his fine art style and still keeping prices low The photos he takes are shot candidly to capture the emotions of the couples and their guests in the moment and he believes that if you can see him hes not doing his job right He also believes in offering prices that fit almost any budget In fact he charges about one third of what his competitors do for comparable products That is why he works with a publisher that allows him to keep the prices of his coffee table books low while never compromising the professional quality of the finished product Corbin Kell has been in photography for seven years but after numerous awards and published features for his fine art work he decided to go into wedding photography to work with a more human element In college I spent my time in a traditional darkroom processing film and printing my own images and working under the tutelage of an amazing print J David Hathaway of Photographic Traditions of Maine said Corbin It was his work and skills that really inspired me and helped me to develop my own personal styleI create images so that my clients can look back for the rest of their lives and remember not only the moments of their wedding but also the emotions attached to those moments This is what he brings to every wedding and his personal style can be found in every one of these new coffee table books For more information about this innovative approach to wedding photography visit wwwcorbinkellccAbout Corbin Kell PhotographyCorbin Kell is creating a quiet revolution in wedding photography throughout Southern California with a candid photojournalistic approach Coming from a fine arts background hes presented an alternative to the average wedding photographer and at 25 years of age he is bringing a fresh view to weddings Another key point that separates Corbin Kell Photography is his pricing I enjoy what I do and I find that if I set my prices so they fit any budget I get to work more often according to Corbin Everybody deserves to turn their wedding into a work of art Package prices are always posted on his Web site and complete coverage begins at under 600 He also grants all his clients a limited copyright release so they can use the images for unlimited personal use while most photographers charge 800 to thousands of dollars for this Corbin Kell Photography can be found in The Knott magazine at bridal shows and at events all across Southern California ContactCorbin Kellwwwcorbinkellcc3238541072153 N New Hampshire Ave Suite 105Los Angeles CA 90004…

Happily Ever After The Renaissance Concourse Hotel Offers Newlyweds the Perfect PostWedding Package
(Wedding And Bridal News and Information) Renaissance Concourse Hotel is now offering newlyweds the chance to extend their honeymoon a little longer with the remarkably romantic Honeymoon SendOff Getaway Package Reconnect rekindle and relax after many busy months of wedding planning Brides and grooms alike will appreciate this luxurious postwedding Atlanta hotel package that lets new husbands and wives enjoy each others company whether before or after the actual honeymoon takes place This exclusive Honeymoon SendOff Getaway Package includesnbspnbspnbspnbspLuxury overnight accommodationsnbspnbspnbspnbspChilled champagne and handdipped chocolatecovered strawberries upon arrivalnbspnbspnbspnbspTown car to HartsfieldJackson AirportnbspnbspnbspnbspBreakfast for two in the restaurant or through room service up to 2750nbspnbspnbspnbspComplimentary self parkingnbspnbspnbspnbspLate checkout of 2 pmnbspnbspnbspnbspPrices from 159 to 169 per night depending on room typeEnjoy married life surrounded in elegance with this romantic weekend getaway in Georgia Whether just married yesterday or still newlyweds at heart The Renaissance Concourse Hotel is offering this romantic evening to lovebirds of any age looking to share the most precious gift of all time together Recently redesigned guest rooms and suites give guests a sense of sophisticated opulence amidst private spaces Extensive soundproofing eliminates noise while still allowing for generous windows that offer remarkable views while some guest rooms also feature private balconies that overlook stunningly lit runways at night Atlanta Georgia accommodations have never looked or felt so good Discover wedded bliss in Atlanta and let the Renaissance Concourse Hotel help make the journey happily ever afterAbout the Renaissance Concourse HotelAt the Renaissance Concourse Hotel near the Atlanta Airport enjoy superior service and extraordinary surroundings at this newly renovated Atlanta Georgia hotel Enjoy the convenience of an Atlanta airport hotel as well as the awardwinning luxury of Renaissance one of the worlds most respected hotel chains Situated only 1 mile from the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport ATL this hotel offers complimentary airport transportation and is easily accessible from all of Atlantas major expressways Uncommon in most airport hotels the Renaissance is constructed with advanced acoustical design that minimizes noise yet still allows for enormous windows with magnificent views Each guest room opens onto the beautiful 11 story atrium creating a center of activity and a welcoming sight for arriving attendees Engage in the casual dining atmosphere and exceptional American cuisine offered at the Concorde Grill Discover sophisticated elegance at the luxurious Renaissance Concourse Hotel by the Atlanta Airport For more information or to make reservations visit httpmarriottcomhotelstravelatlsarenaissanceconcoursehotel or call 404 2099999Blackout dates apply for the following March 57 July 1419 October 2325 November 811 and December 57 Package valid through 123108…

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