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EASTERN ORTHODOX Wedding Guide

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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

  • Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
    BridalGown.com: an excellent, unbiased site with everything you need to know about getting THE DRESS.  Helpful advice on dress styles and tips on reducing costs, reviews of the most popular designers, find your lowest price quote and read real brides' own stories
     Bridal Party Tees-custom designed t-shirts
     CafePress-1000's of unique & hilarious t-shirts
     eDressMe-stylish dresses for all occasions
     Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
     Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
     H & D Tuxedo and Bridal-designer style wedding gowns and tuxedos at half the designer price
     House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
     Lane Bryant-plus-size fashions
     Lula Lu Petite Lingerie-specializing in small cup sizes.  Find bras, panties, pjs and more
     OKA b.-Shoes That Love You-cute, comfortable and affordable shoes for casual and weddings
     Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
     Pink Mascara-boutique brands jewelry and designer fashions
     PromGirl-dresses for prom, graduation, homecoming, formals, sweet 16, quince and pageants
     Romantic Gowns-over 5000 wedding gowns in stock.  Up to 80% off retail prices
    Shoebuy-all your favorite name brand shoes.  Free shipping and free returns
     Shoes4Stars-sexy high heels, boots, clogs, platforms, handbags. Any color-any size. Size 4 to 14. Custom handmade in USA
    The Dessy Group-coordinate your wedding party with matching gowns, shoes, handbags, bow ties and more.  Hundreds of colors
     TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
     USA Bride Weddings-headbands, tiaras, combs, pins, veils, gloves, handbags, garters, attendants dresses and bridal gowns
    Village Hat Shop-hats, caps, berets, beanies, skullies, ball caps, women's hats, packable, western, helmets and British hats
     Womensuits.com- The #1 rated website for women's breathtaking church & special occasion suits and dresses

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

  • BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
  • Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
  • Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
  • Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products

BOOKS: Order Eastern Orthodox books securely online from Amazon.com

CAKE TOPS:

DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:

  • Oriental Trading Company

    Bachelorette.com-favors, decorations and games for bachelorette parties
     Century Novelty-party supplies, favors and decorations for every occasion.  Same day shipping
     My Own Labels-custom personalized labels, favor tags, coasters and cards.  Use your words with our styles, shapes and colors.  Ordering is fast and easy-just order the amount you need!
     Oriental Trading-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
     PartyBanners:-personalized party banners for any occasion
    Party City-nobody has more party for less.  Balloons, party favors, tableware and pinatas
     Party Supplies World- party supplies and party decorations for adult and kids parties. Great party favors, pinatas, accessories, and birthday party supplies for many themes. Also, wedding, bridal shower, anniversary and baby shower supplies
     Pinatas.com-large selection of pinatas and party supplies
     Plates & Napkins Designer Party Supplies-designer party supplies
     Plum Party: unique party items and decorations for all occasions
     Pretty Party Place-"Your One Stop Party Shop".  Everything to make any one of your party and/or events special.  We carry over 150 patterns including popular favorites and themes

    PrintMyRibbon.com-superior rated custom printed ribbon for product presentation, corporate gifts, event planning, weddings, crafts, awareness, scrapbooking and more!
    PrintMyThing.com-wine bottle boxes, stickers, invitation cards, magnets, bows, wedding labels and hang tags

    ShindigZ.com -the world's largest party supply superstore.  Great party supplies at low prices
     Stumps Prom & Party-personalized theme party kits and event decorations
     TAYMARK Giant Party Store-over 13,000 party items in assorted themes
     Wedding Car Signs-custom and personalized wedding car signs, just married wedding car decals and clings from FamilyCarSigns.com

FLOWERS:

  • 1-800-FLOWERS.COM-same day florist delivery.  Birthday flowers and gifts
    BloomsByTheBox.com-the wholesale flower superstore.  Wedding flowers, bulk flowers and floral supplies
     Bridesign-save 30% on wedding flowers.  Order direct from the grower
    FLORAL DESIGNS, INC-customized floral packages designed to fit your wedding size and budget
     JRROSES.com-fresh flowers for weddings and other occasions.  Discount prices, fast shipping and guaranteed quality
     Pick a Petal-add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
     Silkflowers.com-add instant elegance to any décor with realistic high quality silk flower arrangements, silk plants and artificial trees.  Fully assembled upon delivery, maintenance-free, and backed by our full 30 day money back guarantee

FOOD INFO, CONFECTIONS & RECIPES:

  • Appetizers-To-Go-over 100 award-winning appetizers shipped overnight
     Astor Chocolate-gourmet chocolate wedding favors as low as $2
     Bake Me A Wish!-delicious gourmet gift cakes for birthdays, thank yous, anniversaries or holidays.  Overnight delivery nationwide
     Candy Crate-nostalgic and retro candy
     Candy.com-largest online candy store.  Great prices and super fast shipping
     CandyWarehouse.com-bulk, novelty, themed candies & chocolates from America's favorite online candy store
     Chocolate.com-assortments, gift baskets, truffles and more
    Clever Cookie-    unique cookie arrangements, baskets and more.  Send the gift of cookies today!
     Cookie Surprises    -over 80 hand-decorated cookie gifts starting at under $5
     Dan's Chocolates-personalized, boxed and bulk chocolates.  Chocolate bars, chips, towers and wedding favors
     EdibleGiftsPLUS-fortune cookies, dipped fruit, chocolate dipped oreos and grahams, pretzels, brownies and picture cookies
     Hotel Chocolat-delivered luxury chocolate gifts
     Jones Soda-personalized sodas for any occasion.  Choose your own photo and flavor for the bottles
     Mrs. Beasley's-baskets, cakes, wine gifts, cookies, brownies, gourmet food, towers, boxes & tins
    MY M&M’S®-candy personalized with words, colors, faces or logos
     Old Time Candy Company-candy you ate as a kid®...Wax Lips, Candy Cigarettes, Sugar Daddies, Candy Buttons on paper tape, Kits, Wax Syrup Bottles, Now and Laters, BB Bats and many more fresh candies from the 50s, 60s and 70s... still available after all these years!
     PURDY'S CHOCOLATES-world famous chocolates
     See's Candies-chocolates, brittles, toffees since 1921
     SodaStream-Love soda? Get a SodaStream soda maker! About the size of a coffeemaker and even easier to use, you’ll make fresh seltzer and soda at the touch of a button, with no clean-up. No more lugging, storing and recycling. Over 25 great-tasting flavors
     TABASCO Country Store-spicy gifts
     The Popcorn Factory-fresh popped popcorn in exclusively designed tins for all occasions & holidays
     The Sand Dollar Company-cookie favors perfect for beach or destination weddings & parties
     Vosges Haut-Chocolat-luxury chocolates

GIFTS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:  Order invitations (wedding stationery) online

JEWELRY:

  • Adorn Brides-rent fine bridal jewelry for your wedding day.  Genuine diamonds, pearls, and precious metals in the latest and most popular styles
    Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
     Birkat Elyon Jewelry-finest cubic zirconia jewelry for your wedding day
     Blend Creations-contemporary stainless steel jewelry gifts
     BlingMeOut-celebrity style jewelry at a fraction of the price
     EG Jewelry-design your own bridal jewelry with a few simple clicks
     Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
    Emitations.com-bridal & celebrity inspired jewelry at affordable prices
     Hayden Croft-custom wedding bands for the price of an ordinary ring
     Heavenly Treasures-exquisite fine jewelry.  Exceptional value
     Jewelry Stylist-affordable jewelry for the bride and bridesmaids
     JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry
     Mondera-fine jewelry including 'House of Harlow'
    My Jewelry Box-engagement rings and wedding bands
     Netaya-fine designer jewelry
     Orange Blossom Tiaras-hundreds of beautiful wedding veils, bridal tiaras and headpieces
     Top 100 Wedding Rings-best selling wedding rings.  Popular styles and materials, every ring is engraved
    Waxing Poetic-unique and inspiring jewelry
     Wood Rings-exquisite handmade wood and silver rings
     Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MAGAZINES: Eastern Orthodox magazines, journals and publications

MENSWEAR:

  • Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont-the bow tie experts.  Handmade silk bow ties and neckties
     Fine Tuxedos-formal shirts, shoes, vests, ties and tuxedos up to 50% off retail prices
     H & D Tuxedo and Bridal-designer style wedding gowns and tuxedos at half the designer price
         Link Your Shirt-outfit your wedding party with fabulous silk neckties.  Shop a huge selection at discount prices
     Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

MUSIC:

PHOTOGRAPHY:

REAL LIFE STORIES: Read descriptions of other people's Orthodox weddings

REGISTRIES:

  • Amazon.com-registry and planning made simple for brides, grooms, family and friends
         Macys.com-wedding and gift registry
     Organize.com-gift & wedding registry.  To be wear, ceremony, reception and storage items for the bride & groom

RELIGIOUS INFO: Eastern Orthodox church history, doctrine, beliefs, ceremonies, traditions, customs, rituals, practices, organizations and references

TOOLS & WED-SITES:

  • BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
     eWedding.com-free wedding websites.  Impress your family and friends.  Upload unlimited photos, RVSP's and more
     Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
     HotelPlanner.com-guaranteed best hotel rates for groups and weddings
     Instant Wedding Toasts-create a heartfelt wedding speech by just filling in a few simple blanks and you'll have a wedding toast ready to go in 5 minutes
     MissNowMrs-premier name change kit for brides
     My Memories Suite-scrapbooking software with over 1500 background papers
     Name Change Kit-America's internet shopping source for all personal name change applications
     Nearlyweds Wedding Websites-stunning wed-sites.  We collabrate with brilliant stationery designers to bring you stunning wedding websites on our fun and feature-packed platform
     Places Everyone: (The Ultimate Seating Planner) An excellent resource tool to organize your reception seating plan.  Features moveable magnetic pieces to arrange your tables, guests and DJ/Band
     Printable Games A to Z-print from your computer icebreaker games for baby/bridal showers, birthday or holiday parties.
     The Wedding & Event Directory-find the local professionals you need for your wedding or event
     Wedding Channel from The Knot-the most comprehensive, useful and fun wedding-related site on the Internet.  Wedding resources, planning tools, guides, ideas, advice, vendors, shopping and blogs
     Wedding Jojo-create a free wedding website in just minutes.  Great designs and features to help you organize and plan the big day
     WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- a wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more
     Wendy Haynes-create your own wedding ceremony.  Inspiring guides, paperbacks and e-books available for immediate download

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