In 2005 I started bridalhallmark.com; a wedding service that provides discount resources for couples engaged to be married.

I combined my web site building skills and my graphic design skills and went to work.

Why the wedding business you say? As my wife and I planned our wedding years ago, we wanted to save as much money as possible so we wouldn't accumulate a lot of debt.

By combining my graphic knowledge and web building skills with my knowledge about saving money on weddings, I built this web site which now provides a needed service. Plus I get a chance to do what I love.

It's common knowledge that billions of dollars are spent on weddings each year. With the rising cost of everything in general, I'm sure people are always looking for a good deal. Newlyweds and couples in general fight about money more than any other issue.

I search for companies that provide discounts and then pass them on to anyone looking enjoy a great savings while planning their wedding. The products and services come from major and minor companies like Macy's, Target, Luggage Online, Cheap Tickets, Overstock.com to name a few.

You could say we're a one stop shop because we also became partners with WeddingStar.com a respected leader in the wedding business for 25 years and counting. I love their products.

I wanted to make sure the company I chose to partner with had elegant products that don't cost a fortune. WeddingStar is that company. Take a look around their web site and see if you don't agree. They offer an amazing catalogue of elegant wedding accessories and wedding favors.

The most popular discount today is called free shipping. If you can buy one item and get it shipped for free you've at least covered the cost of tax. The second most popular discount is called buy one get one. If a vendor offers a twofer you probably found a good deal. Take it and invest the savings.

A number of companies will offer coupons at checkout to help you save even more. All you have to do is remember to put the code in to make sure you get the discount.

Before I go, let me share one excellent wedding tip to help you save. When putting your invitations together save on gas and time by printing postage from your home computer.

See the Stamps.com web site for more details.

That's just one example of many tips you'll find here. The consumer benefits the most because they're already searching for products to purchase and simply want a good deal. Who wouldn't ?

WeddingStar is also an environmentally friendly company. They ship their products using recycled cartons. Very cool. As you plan, be sure to stop by again to find something memorable, elegant and inexpensive for your wedding.

Thanks again for stopping by.

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