About Us

All about us, I promise to keep this short. We will start with my wonderful girlfriend soon to be Fiancee. First off, she is the most amazing person in the world. She does way to much for me. I’m spoiled rotten, but I try to spoil her as well. She has a degree in family and consumer sciences and a minor in fashion merchandising and another minor in interior design. She is a big time fashion girl, with a very creative mind. She will be staring a few blogs up soon about fashion for all ages, and how to save money while still looking like a million bucks. Now a little background info. She is from Barbados, how awesome is that? She moved to the states when she was 15 years old and went to college here in Texas as well. Now she is starting to help our business grow. www.worldwideweddingflowers. She brings a lot of creativity to the table that I lack, and also keeps me organized, thank goodness. With out her I would not be able to do what I do today. She is the love of my life and is what keeps me going.
Now a little about me. I am from Colorado but moved to Texas when I was 7, so basically I am a Texan. I started playing hockey when I was young and played all over the US and Canada. I have lived in Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Seattle. I played for Team USA for a short while, but my career ended due to an injury. My parents own a very large wholesale flower business that I have been helping them run. I decided to create a company that deals with selling fresh flowers to the public which also specializes in wedding flowers. its called www.worldwideweddingflowers.com Please check it out and let me know what you think. There are still a few things I need to edit and change. Like I said earlier we live here in Dallas, TX and are trying to make our company well known, so please check it out and spread the word and this blog if you find it helpful. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Tune in tomorrow to talk about wedding planners. do’s, dont’s, and how to’s of finding the right one for your wedding.

Thank you all so much,
The Wedding Guy
www.worldwideweddingflowers.com

Destination Weddings : The Top Spots

Lets talk about destination weddings today. We will look at some fun and unique spots across the world. Destination weddings are one of the most popular ways to celebrate your nuptials. In fact, I will be having my wedding out of the country. My girlfriend, soon to be Fiancee, is from Barbados. Can’t give much detail on our engagement because she reads my posts and helps to run our business. http://www.worldwideweddingflowers.com/ But we have decided to get married there and can’t wait. Ok enough about us, lets find some really great spots.
Right now Italy is the hottest spot for couples to get away for a great celebration. Italy has so much to offer, from beautiful cultural history, to its beautiful beaches. Now what I have found to be the hottest spot in Italy, is Florence, at the Grand Hotel. This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. This 18th century palace has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. It is located on the River Arno, right in the heart of Florence. The next hottest spot I have found is New Zealand. Now, the way couples have been doing this is incredible. You take a helicopter to the top of a mountain, now talk about an unforgettable wedding. The views from the mountain tops is breathtaking. This is a must for those who would like to have something very unique that you will never forget. The next hot spot is France, need I say more. Now, I am a bit biased because France has my favorite architecture and food, but this isn’t about just me. This is for every girl who still has that inner princess and would love a fairy tale wedding. There is no better place than in a beautiful French Chateau. With all the history surrounding this beautiful country France is a place everyone can enjoy. Ok for everyone that wants to have their feet in the sand for the nuptials, Le Saint Geran located in the middle of the Indian ocean is an amazing spot. This is an island that British Royalty and celebrities love to visit. If you are looking for the ultimate island wedding this is Worth checking out. Now if you do not feel like taking that long of a plane ride or maybe want to save some money, the Caribbean is a very short trip and offers many islands to choose from that can fit event the tightest budgets. Our next spot really needs no introduction, Bali, Indonesia. Bali has long been a popular destination for couples getting married or getting away to celebrate their honeymoon. Now one problem with the popularity of Bali is all of the tourists. Try to escape, and not get caught in the tourist traps. An amazing hotel I have found is Tandjung Sari Resort, which has 26 bungalows. Ask for an ocean front view and hold your ceremony on the beach. You wont be disappointed. A grand castle nestled in the hills of Scotland. This is another spot for all you princess out there. I will be traveling there in September of 2008 for a wedding. The only way to get married in Scotland is, of course, in a castle. Dalhousie Castle in Edinburgh is breath taking. This 13th century castle has a lot to offer that will leave you with great memories. Oh and don’t forget to try and find Nessy ( that infamous loch ness Monster ). Now for those who would like to stay in the States, check out the Legion of Honor, in San Francisco. This wonderful location atop a hill that over looks the San Francisco. This is a wonderful and very romantic spot located right here in the States, very worth checking out. Unique, everyone wants unique, now how about getting married in a cave located in beautiful South Wales. How many people do you know that have gotten married in a cave? Look for the chamber called “The Dome of St. Paul” It has large lake that is filled by two beautiful waterfalls. This a very unique and unforgettable wedding spot. Now last on the list is Central Park, New York, another spot located here in the beautiful United States. Central Park has a wonderful history and the city is amazing, plenty to offer for everyone. Now New York can get quite cold, so be sure to plan accordingly. Central Park is a beautiful spot where you can leave your ceremony in a horse drawn carriage for a beautiful tour of the city.
Well I hope you all found this entertaining and helpful, and I would love to hear of other great spots or experiences that you have had. Tomorrow we will talk a little about me and my soon to be fiancee, give you some insight on who we are and what we do. Thanks so much for reading today,

The Wedding Guy
http://www.worldwideweddingflowers.com/

Wedding Flowers: How to Save and Style

Today we are going to talk all about wedding flowers. Whats the latest trend? How can you save and still get quality flowers? Design your own or hire a professional? There are so many possibilities when it comes to this part of your wedding, so how do we choose?
Whats the latest Trend? It seems that every bride wants something original, something brand new. Think about your flowers like fashion. Its always changing from this to that, so try to incorporate your favorite fashion trend into your design ideas when it comes to flowers. If you love designer brands, then take a flair from your favorite designer and incorporate it into your wedding. Wrap your favorite Louis Vuitton logo around your bridal bouquet. (just an Idea) Some of the most popular flower arrangements are very bold colors, or incorporating a zen theme by doing something that is more monochromatic.
How can we save money? This is the biggest concern for most couples getting married. Do your research, see whats out there. Do you go with your local flower shop? Do you order online? Both are very acceptable. If you have a smaller budget consider ordering online. I have a website that I built specifically for this reason. http://www.worldwideweddingflowers.com/ You will have to work with someone to arrange them, or if you are creative you can do own and save Major bucks.We have the best prices on the net. The best way to save money on flowers is to really think hard about what you want and what you can afford. If you like tons of whimsical flowers consider using flowers that are a bit less expensive, but still give you that celebrity flair.
Design your own, or hire a professional? This all comes down to budget. What are you willing to compromise? Is it worth having them done professionally, or is it better to put your money elsewhere by doing it yourself. With all the literature out there designing your flowers is as easy as following a recipe. There are countless book and tons of shows that can help you with this process. With a designer, they will sometimes not have the same creative mind you do, or have the same ideas you would like. It can be hard to convey what you would like, but interview your designers. It almost like trying on a wedding dress, there are tons of designers out there that all make dresses, but only one designer can give you 100% what you want.
We know our main concern is being able to have the wedding of our dreams, but not having to take out a second mortgage for it. If you look around and do your research, there are many ways to have the wedding of your dreams by making a few compromises. I hope all of you found this interesting and helpful. Tomorrow we will talk about destination weddings, where to go and how to do it. I will be getting married in Barbados, so this will be a fun topic for all of us.

The Wedding Guy
http://www.worldwideweddingflowers.com/

Hot New Wedding Trends

There is always something new and exciting out there to make your special day unforgettable for everyone. Glamorous weddings have topped the list this year. With all the shows out there that teach you how to improvise and create a glamorous wedding everyone is able to make it unforgettable for all.  Wedding dresses have also changed a bit as well, with the bride’s back facing the guests for most of the ceremony, new designs for the back of your dress have become all the rage. Colors have taken a big jump from the past years. Couples are using very bright and bold colors, from unique flowers to incorporating bold jewel colors into every aspect of their wedding, a colorful wedding is a must. Something very new that has come up is making your wedding “green” With all the global warming news couples have found places to have invitations that are 100% recycled paper, and using locally grown food and flowers that are pesticide free “Green” is here and in. The cocktail hour is becoming more of what it should be, a party, a celebration. Instead of the wedding party off taking pictures and leaving guests to talk amongst themselves, Couples are now starting to hire entertainers, dj’s, and bands trying to make the celebration much more exciting. We are also seeing a lot of very unique entertainers like fire eaters, impersonators, flamenco dancers, ect…… Destination weddings to italy and unique spots around the world are becoming more and more prevalent for couples. From Italy to Bermuda and all over this might be the hottest new trend.

Post some of your experiences and unique things you have seen at weddings or have had at your own.

The Flower Guy

www.worldwideweddingflowers.com

Flowers Online

lets talk about 1-800-flowers today. Has anyone out there ever ordered from them? I live in a dallas suburb, denton, and I have tried multiple time to make an order, just to see what my competition is doing, and I cant ever receive shipping. No matter what I have tried to order they decline it. Now the town I live in a town with about 100,000 people and its a 20 minute drive to dallas, so there shouldn’t be any problem getting the flowers here. Now on the other hand I believe they have some great concepts, like pre-arranged flowers, seasonal decorative pieces, ect… Now have any of you out there used their service? Let me hear about it and also check out my site let me know what you think as well.

The Flower Guy

www.worldwideweddingflowers.com

Wedding Flowers

Who out there is willing to buy their flowers for their wedding online? I have started a company that deals specifically with this. They do not come arranged so the creative side is up to you. www.worldwideweddingflowers.comHas anyone bought flowers online for an event? How did they turn out how was your experience? I have tried a few companies to see what kind of competition im up against, but wasnt please with how everything worked. Please visit my site just look around and let me know what you think and give me some good ideas, and opinions. Lets also talk about some of the other companie online that sell flowers.

The Flower Guy

www.worldwideweddingflowers.com

Flowers Online

Hello everyone. I have a site that deals with wedding flowers. www.worldwideweddingflowers.com Basically we get any kind of flower your want and ship it directly to you. I am also going to be making the same site but for general public use. I would like some of your opinions on how the site looks and what should change. Also lets talk about all these other companies out there that deliver flowers. What do you guys think of them. I ’ really ever heard anything positive about them. Have any of you had any experiences with them? I hope you all check out the site and let me know whats good, bad and ugly.

The Flower Guy