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Apparel & Shoes

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
David's Bridal-wedding gowns, bridesmaids/flowergirls dresses, shoes, wedding & reception accessories
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 & Hair

BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
Eyebrowz: you've never seen anything so easy as this.  Eyebrow stencils based on celebrity eyebrow shapes.  Place stencil on your brow, brush over with powder and in seconds have perfectly shaped and matched brows.  Fix thin or over plucked brows, add a curve to straight brows or just change your look.  Over 70 styles to choose from
Hair Resources:  get info on beauty salons and hair stylists around the world, hair styles, wedding hair style guides, and more...
Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
L'Occitane-experience true Provencal lifestyle with L'OCCITANE treasures for body and soul

Never Shave Again-an incredible new PERMANENT hair removal system that painlessly and permanently removes unwanted hair from anywhere on your face or body
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
The Hair Styler-view your photo or a model with thousands of hairstyles and color combinations that suit your face, including short, bridal, men's, celebrity and everyday hairstyles
Wedding Hair: create wedding day hair with the help of expert, Gretchen Maurer.  Kits are only $19.95 which include step-by-step photographs with detailed instructions for you or your stylist

Caketops

Hand Sculptured Glass - sculptured glass wedding cake toppers for any wedding theme or bride's customized desires. Original caketop designs created by master glass-blower Strat McCloskey. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style
Thumbprint Kids:  one-of-a-kind cake toppers made from your photographs.  The figurines are hand crafted from polymer clay and come with their own 11" high protective glass dome for future display

Costumes

Annie's Costumes-costumes for all holidays & occasions
Buy Costumes-over 10, 000 costumes
Costume Craze-costumes for all occasions
Frank Bee Costume Center-costume speciality store
Shindigz-Over 1,000 Costumes

Decorations

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

Favors & Wedding Accessories

Advantage Bridal-more than 10,000 items for your wedding. Ground shipping is always just $8.95 to the continental US
AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
Artistic Labels-personalized candy bar wrappers
Beau-coup-wedding favors and personalized wedding party gifts
BD Wedding Favors-online wedding favor boutique featuring unique wedding favors, decorations and gifts for the wedding party, family and more
BlissWeddingsMarket-hand fans, cd cases, oot bags, favor boxes, personalized ribbon and other wedding favors
CafePress.com-personalized wedding favors, invitations and tote bags
Carina Packaging-unique favor boxes and personalized labels & tags
Cheers Favor Company-the Web's most popular wedding favors, as low as 90 cents each
Cool Party Favors-unique party favors, wedding favors, corporate gifts
Designed 2B Sweet-wedding favors and party supplies
Exclusively Weddings-wedding, ceremony, bridal and reception accessories

Favor Affair-favors for wedding, sweet 16, anniversary, baby shower, birthday, holiday, girls night out and graduation
Favors by Serendipity-themed wedding favors
Fortune Cookie Soap-unique handmade bath gifts for parties, showers, weddings and yourself
Gracious Bridal-creative, elegant wedding favors
HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
Little Things Wedding Favors-your complete source for wedding favors & accessories
Moments of Elegance-stylish favors, custom gifts and bridal accessories
My Candybar Wrappers.com-custom candy bars for weddings, baby showers, birthdays and more
My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
Online Bridal Store-everything for your wedding
Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more

Sophie's Favors-unique favors, gifts and party supplies, ribbons, gift tags and labels
The Knot Wedding Shop-the best selection of wedding favors and wedding accessories
The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
Wants and Wishes-premier online wedding accessory supplier
Wedding Mountain-everything you need for your big day including wedding supplies, favors, invitations, jewelry and more
Weddingstar-more than 2985 accessories to put the wow in your wedding

Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts

Flowers

1-800-FLOWERS.COM-same day florist delivery.  Birthday flowers and gifts
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 and Confections

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

Betty's Attic-memories of yesterday gifts
Coca-Cola Store-the offficial store for beverage glasses, serving containers, apparel and home decor
Collectibles Today-fine jewelry gifts, Bradford Exchange and limited edition collectibles
Collections Etc.-holiday & seasonal gift items
GiftBaskets.com-the perfect gift for any occasion
Gift Warehouse-thousands of great gifts online for you and the ones you love
JustBecauseBaskets.com-choose one of our unique designs or choose a basket and contents and design your own
JustPaperRoses-custom made flowers for anniversay, gifts and all floral occasions
LOVE IS A ROSE.COM-IS A WEBSITE THAT IS DEDICATED TO RELATIONSHIPS AND THE SPECIAL OCCASIONS THEY CELEBRATE CONCENTRATING ON ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS, VALENTINES DAY, CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAYS, MOTHERS AND FATHERS DAY. OUR EXCLUSIVE GIFTS OF REAL ROSES AND REAL ORCHIDS PRESERVED FOREVER IN 24KT PURE GOLD MAKE A PERFECT GIFT OF LOVE
Personal Creations-unique personalized gifts
Personalization Mall-gifts for life's celebrations.  Over 20 different occasions-free personlization and fast shipping
PrankPlace.com-funny t-shirts, gag gifts, pranks and jokes
Steak Brands-personalize with your favorite team, monogram, or novelty brands
The Comfort Company- Express Your Sympathy-gifts, remembrance ornaments, memorial trees & jewelry
The Lighter Side Co.-memorable gifts that delight, entertain and amuse
Things Remembered-personalized gifts for life's special moments
Woodeye Glassware-build your own custom glassware.  Choose your glass style, design, colors and even add a personalized message
Wrapables-unique gifts for all occasions
Zazzle.com-custom t-shirts, invitations, postage, stickers, posters, cards, gifts, art & more

Ideas

Marriage Poems-large list of romantic and touching poems for engagements, weddings or even anniversaries.  Good ideas here
WedNet: 'Romantic Ideas With a Romantic History'.  Here are a few special and romantic customs from all over the world for you to use at your own wedding

Info

Cocktail Times-Need some original cocktail drink ideas?  This site covers all different occasions, holidays and party themes, including weddings.   Find out how to stock a bar, food menu ideas, proper glassware usage and serving tips
"The Meaning of Flowers" by USA Bride:  In Victorian times, the language of flowers carried hidden messages.  The choice of flowers you sent to someone spelled out your intention.  Create a new modern tradition by choosing special floral messages within your bridal bouquet.  Only you will know!

Invitations & Stationery

eInviteAmerican Greetings-eCards and printable cards and invitations from Blue Mountain
Ann's Bridal Bargains-
save money with all in one, send-and-seal wedding invitations
Betsywhite Stationery Boutique-stylish invitations and stationery
Cardstore.com-custom greeting cards, invitations and photo cards

eInvite-find the perfect invitation or announcement for any occasion. Personalize, preview, and order right on the spot
Hello!Lucky-specialty letterpress printer and design studio for wedding invitations, greeting cards and stationery
Invitation Consultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc
Invitations by Dawn-classic, contemporary and themed wedding invitations
LCI Paper-save money with DIY save-the-dates and invitations.  Hundreds of styles of specialty paper, envelopes and cards
Minted-fresh designs from indie designers
Modern Girl Invitations-chic & modern wedding invitations to impress your guests
Modern Paper Goods-designer brands and beautiful modern style cards
My Invitation Link-create your wedding invitation online with photos, music and more
My Jean M-stylish, custom wedding invites including Monique Lhuillier

Paper Culture-exclusive modern and eco-friendly announcements, invitations & stationery
PaperDoll Store-
customized invitiations and stationery
Paper Source-invitations, stationery, labels, decorative papers, custom printing, gift wrap, kits and crafts
Paperwhites Press-stylish, affordable vintage-modern designs to unique photo save the date cards, letterpress invitations, thank you cards, stamps, embossers, envelopes and more.  All exclusive designs
PearTreeGreetings-affordable, uber cute invitations
Polka Dot Design Stationery-party invitations, announcement & coordinating accessories
Rexcraft-classic, elegant wedding invitations since 1910
Smilebox-create amazing greetings with your photos, videos, and music. Email or post them free
Studio Style-custom invitations, cardboard photo frames, personalized wall calendars and announcment photo cards
Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!

Vistaprint-custom printed save-the-dates and wedding announcements
Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

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

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

T Carter Music-wedding day music on CD's and sheet music-everything you need
WeDJ.com- search their databases by city or state for local DJs or photographers.  Also, links to planning and honeymoon resources.
WedAlert- song Directory: Offers over 900 wedding songs and ceremony music selections, with sound clips, broken down by category. Also features audio, and video clips of wedding bands and performers

Photography

FLOPSHOTS-personalized sports photos
Jostens-photo books for all occasions
Studio Blue-wedding photography
The Wedding Lens-easy, elegant photo sharing

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

Resource Guides

My Spiritual Wedding-get great ideas for a meaningful wedding ceremony
The Green Bride Guide- a comprehensive, easy-to-access resource for couples looking to plan a green wedding.  It includes advice, pictures from real green weddings, aninteractive look book of eco-friendly products, and more!
Wedding Insight.com- providing ideas and tips for planning a perfect wedding celebration
Wholly Matrimony!- a well organized wedding and newlywed resource site with info on beauty, gifts, destination weddings and extensive FAQ's.  Online wedding resources featuring expert articles, discussion board, step-by-step planner, chat room, Canadian & International wedding vendors directory and shopping guide

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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