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	<title>Albuquerque Weddings and Santa Fe Weddings Perfect Wedding Guide</title>
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	<description>Perfect Wedding Guide has been in the area since 2003 to provide a single source of information to local brides and grooms planning a wedding. Growing even faster than the wedding industry, the Perfect Wedding Guide has evolved into the nation&#039;s most comprehensive guide to wedding services.</description>
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		<title>3rd Annual Bridal Brunch</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 23:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bridal Show - Headline]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for the 3rd annual Bridal Brunch. Brides will have the opportunity to visit with you at your table, and to enjoy a delicious brunch while watching the latest wedding fashion trends on the runway. Be ready to answer lots of questions, and to sell your personality to the brides.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #af8356;">Market Directly to Brides &#8211; <a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/Bridal%20Brunch%202012-Sign%20Up_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Reserve your space now</a></span></h3>
<h2><span style="color: #af8356;"><em><strong>Perfect Wedding Guide<br />
3rd Annual Bridal Brunch</strong></em></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #af8356;"><em><strong>Sunday, August 12, 2012. 10:00 am. &#8211; 1:00 pm. Agave del Sol Event Center.</strong></em></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/Bridal Brunch 2012-Sign Up_Form.pdf"><img class="size-full wp-image-2591 alignleft" title="bridalshow" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/images/Aug_Brunch-Header_vendor.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="840" /></a></p>
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<h3><span style="color: #003366;"><br />
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<p>We know how important face-to face time is with brides. Perfect Wedding Guide is giving vendors the opportunity to have a sit-down brunch with Albuquerque and Santa Fe brides.<strong><em> 266 guests,</em></strong> including wedding professionals and brides attended our event last year!</p>
<p><em><strong>Lunch is only $50 per person. </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Last year&#8217;s event sold out. <a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/Bridal%20Brunch%202012-Sign%20Up_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Get your tickets now</a>.</strong></em></p>
<p>Brides will have the opportunity to visit with you at your table, and to enjoy a delicious brunch while watching the latest wedding fashion trends on the runway. Be ready to answer lots of questions, and <strong><em>to sell your personality to the brides.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Exhibit Information</strong></p>
<p><strong>Perfect Wedding Guide members also have the option to purchase a highboy to represent their business with a professional display, and to visit with brides before and after the brunch.<br />
</strong></p>
<p>Your fee includes one 36&#8243; round highboy cocktail table, brunch for two, your company name listed in the program, and the prospective bridal list with over 65 fields of demographic information. All materials must be displayed on the top of the highboy &#8211; no freestanding signs. There are no category restrictions.</p>
<p>A Perfect Wedding Guide bridal event is well promoted and attended. Advertising the bridal event includes:</p>
<h3><strong>Print</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Perfect Wedding Guide</li>
<li>Rack Cards</li>
<li>Store-front Posters</li>
<li>Direct Mail</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Online:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>PerfectWeddingGuide.com</li>
<li>Facebook.com/pwgnm</li>
<li>Pwgnm.wordpress.com</li>
<li>Email blasts to brides</li>
<li>Google AdWords</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Radio:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>100.3 The Peak</li>
<li>99.5 Magic FM</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/Bridal Brunch 2012-Sign Up_Form.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2543" style="margin-right: 50px;" title="download-button-rsvp" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/reserve_booth_button.jpg" alt="click here to reserve your booth" width="300" height="42" /></a>Download the RSVP Form or<br />
call (505) 797-2749 to secure your place.</p>
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		<title>Enchanting Engagement Santa Fe Soiree</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enchant Santa Fe Bridal Couples at the Perfect Wedding Guide Enchanting Engagement Wedding Soiree. Friday night, April 20th 6-9 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Fe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #003366;">Enchant Santa Fe Bridal Couples at the Perfect Wedding Guide</span></h3>
<h2><span style="color: #003366;"><em><strong>Enchanting Engagement Wedding Soiree</strong></em></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #003366;"><em><strong>Friday night, April 20.  6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Fe.</strong></em></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/SF_Bridal%20Show%20Signup%20Form_web.pdf"><img class="size-full wp-image-2591 alignleft" title="bridalshow" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/images/PWG_Enchanting-Engagement.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="982" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #003366;"><strong>Friday Night, April 20<br />
6:00 &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<br />
Hilton Santa Fe. </strong></span></h3>
<p>Our Santa Fe bridal event is themed around William Shakespeare&#8217;s <span style="color: #003366;"><strong>A Midsummer&#8217;s Night Dream.</strong></span> We are featuring an intimate boutique-style cocktail bridal event that will give your business the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and increase brand awareness. You will have the opportunity to generate sales from a qualified audience with maximum exposure.</p>
<p>Your fee includes one table of your choice, your company name listed in the program, and the prospective bridal list.  Only 5 vendors per category.</p>
<p>Perfect Wedding Guide provides event vendors with an accurate leads list one week from the show.</p>
<p>A Perfect Wedding Guide bridal event is well promoted and attended. Advertising the bridal event includes:</p>
<h3><strong>Print</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Perfect Wedding Guide</li>
<li>Rack Cards</li>
<li>Store-front Posters</li>
<li>Direct Mail</li>
<li>Street Signs</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Online:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>PerfectWeddingGuide.com</li>
<li>Facebook.com/pwgnm</li>
<li>Pwgnm.wordpress.com</li>
<li>Email blasts to brides</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/docs/SF_Bridal%20Show%20Signup%20Form_web.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2543" style="margin-right: 50px;" title="download-button-rsvp" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/reserve_booth_button.jpg" alt="click here to reserve your booth" width="300" height="42" /></a>Download the RSVP Form or<br />
call (505) 797-2749 to secure your place.</p>
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		<title>Perfect Wedding Guide 2011 Client Appreciation Party</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Our 5th Annual Client Appreciation Event,</p>
<em>An All-White Affair</em>
<br />
<strong>September 20th</strong><br />
<strong>6:00-9:00 p.m.<br />
</strong><strong>Tanoan Country Club</strong>&#160;
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>&#160;</p>
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<p>
</p><p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Staff and Spouses are welcome!</strong></em></p>
<p>This is a complimentary event. Come join us for food, drinks, and lots of networking!<br />
The 2011&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Our 5th Annual Client Appreciation Event,</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><em>An All-White Affair</em></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br />
<strong>September 20th</strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong>6:00-9:00 p.m.<br />
</strong></span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong>Tanoan Country Club</strong></span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Staff and Spouses are welcome!</strong></em></p>
<p>This is a complimentary event. Come join us for food, drinks, and lots of networking!<br />
The 2011 Bride&#8217;s Choice Awards will be announced and featured at this event.</p>
<p>Please RSVP to (505) 797-2749 or  <a href="mailto:melanie.martinez@pwg.nm">Melanie.Martinez@pwg.com.</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PWG-Client-Party_2011_500px.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2707" title="Perfect Wedding Guide Client Appreciation Party 500" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PWG-Client-Party_2011_500px.jpg" alt="Perfect Wedding Guide 2011 Client Appreciation Party, An All-White Affair" width="500" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Thanks for Joining us for our Bridal Board Luncheon!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pwgnm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Thank you to all who attended <em>Perfect Wedding Guide&#8217;s</em> luncheon on July 27, 2011 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Santa Fe, NM.</p>
<p>Perfect Wedding Guide hosts three networking luncheons for local wedding businesses. This allows businesses to learn valuable information on the wedding industry and connect with&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Thank you to all who attended <em>Perfect Wedding Guide&#8217;s</em> luncheon on July 27, 2011 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Santa Fe, NM.</p>
<p>Perfect Wedding Guide hosts three networking luncheons for local wedding businesses. This allows businesses to learn valuable information on the wedding industry and connect with other wedding businesses. On July 27 we hosted our second luncheon of the year at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.santafecourtyard.com/" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott in Santa Fe</a>. For this luncheon we hosted a Bridal Board which consisted of 12 brides and grooms who were in the process of planning a wedding. We asked the Bridal Board questions that had been given by wedding businesses. A list of these questions along with the paraphrased answers are below. This allowed business to understand what brides and grooms are thinking and what selling tactics are working or are not very effective. Of course there was a fabulous lunch that was served by the Courtyard and dessert provided by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://treehousepastry.com/" target="_blank">Treehouse Pastry Shop &amp; Cafe</a>.</p>
<p>It was a great time and as always a big thanks goes out to our following sponsors:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.santafecourtyard.com/dining/dining.asp" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott, Venue</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://thephotostudio.com/" target="_blank">The Photography Studio, Photography services</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://treehousepastry.com/" target="_blank">Treehouse Pastry Shop &amp; Cafe, Dessert</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-vendors/desert-song--32533/" target="_blank">Desert Song, Entertainment</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-vendors/differently-designed-31337/" target="_blank">Differently Designed, Invitations</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garciastents.com/" target="_blank">Garcia’s tents &amp; Events, Linens</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.djjohnedwards.com/" target="_blank">DJ John Edwards, Sound System</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Please be our guest at our next PWG Luncheon on November 8, 2011 at Desert Greens Golf Course in Albuquerque RSVP Today.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_2376" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 595px"><a href="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/montage_july11.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2685" title="Perfect Wedding Guide July 2011 Networking Luncheon" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/montage_july11.jpg" alt="Perfect Wedding Guide July 2011 Networking Luncheon" width="585" height="773" /></a><br />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Photos by The Photography Studio</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">Join us for our next luncheon:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">PWG Luncheon<br />
Tuesday, November 8, 2011<br />
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM<br />
Desert Greens Golf Course</p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<p>Cost: PWG Members: $20 | Non-members: $25<br />
Prepayment  required to reserve spot.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To RSVP call (505) 797-2749 or <a href="http://pwgnm.com/luncheons/PWGLuncheon-RSVP.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> to download the RSVP  form.</p>
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		<title>Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 19:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pwgnm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The reviews from vendors for our October 2011 show were exceptional, and the attendance was the greatest yet! If you are planning on attending at least one bridal show to market your wedding business, make sure to come to our February 19th Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Get Ready for the Albuquerque</h3>
<h2><em><strong>Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show</strong></em></h2>
<p><a href="http://pwgnm.com/forms/2012BridalShowSignupForm.pdf"><img class="size-full wp-image-2591 alignleft" title="bridalshow" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/images/dash.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="552" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, February 19, 2012<br />
</strong><strong>Hotel Albuquerque<br />
</strong><strong>1:00 &#8211; 4:00 p.m.</strong></p>
<p><strong>11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm: 2012 Wedding Trends<br />
</strong>The “Insider Secrets to Maximize Your Budget” class brought to<br />
you by the New Mexico Wedding Professionals (NMWP) will help you get prepared for the Bridal Show. You will receive helpful tips and tools needed to plan your dream wedding. (At Casa Esencia, next to the Hotel Albuquerque)</p>
<p><strong>12:30 pm: Registration</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy live music by Empire Strings.</p>
<p><strong>1:00-3:30 pm: Continuous Fashion Show</strong></p>
<p>Take a look at the newest in bridal attire from Bridal<br />
Elegance by Darlene and tuxes provided by Mr. Tux Formal<br />
Wear. Bridal bouquets provided by Charlotte’s Flowers. Hair<br />
and makeup provided by Bliss Salon &amp; Spa. Stage draping<br />
and upgraded linens provided by Classic Party Rentals.<br />
Jewelry provided by Nicolette of Premier Designs Jewelry.</p>
<p><strong>3:30 pm: Great Diamond Dash </strong></p>
<p>Be one of 5 lucky ladies to dive into a large wedding<br />
cake in search of a FREE diamond necklace!<br />
Stick around, you won’t want to miss this event!<br />
Cake provided by A Cake Odyssey.</p>
<p><strong>4:00 pm: End of Show </strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pwgnm.com/forms/2011-12BridalShowSignupForm.pdf"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2543" style="margin-right: 50px;" title="download-button-rsvp" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/reserve_booth_button.jpg" alt="click here to reserve your booth" width="300" height="42" /></a>Download the RSVP Form or<br />
call (505) 797-2749 to secure your place.</p>
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		<title>We&#8217;ve Enhanced Our Leads System!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pwgnm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for an informational training session to learn how permission-based email marketing is used effectively every day by millions of organizations to build the value of their brand, increase sales, and strengthen the relationships they have with their clients and subscribers.

Tuesday, April 26th
Two times and locations to suit your schedule!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">We&#8217;re now helping you save your online reputation and your IP address by soliciting ONLY the brides that want to hear from YOU!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #99cc33;"><strong><strong>WHY?</strong></strong></span></h3>
<p>*To strengthen your relationships<br />
*To increase your sales<br />
*To build the value of your brand<br />
*To save you from being seen as a Spammer</p>
<h3><span style="color: #99cc33;"><strong><strong>Learn More!</strong></strong></span></h3>
<p>Join us for an informational training session to learn how permission-based email marketing is used effectively every day by millions of organizations to build the value of their brand, increase sales, and strengthen the relationships they have with their clients and subscribers.</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, April 26th<br />
</strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Two times and locations to suit your schedule!</strong></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>9:00-10:00 a.m. MCM Elegante Hotel</em></strong><br />
*Receive complimentary coffee, juice, and danishes.</p>
<p><strong><em>5:00-6:00 p.m.  Nicky V&#8217;s Restaurant and Pizzaria</em></strong><br />
* Receive a complimentary drink (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic) with purchase of an entree.</p>
<p><strong>Seating is limited.<br />
Please RSVP as soon as possible <a title="by email" href="mailto:albq@pwg.com" target="_blank">by email</a> or calling (505) 797-2749.</strong></p>
<p>The session will only be about an hour. We will go through step-by-step instructions on how to download our registered bridal leads and discuss best practices for permission-based email marketing.</p>
<p>Perfect Wedding Guide has been a provider of leading email marketing services for many years. Our commitment to serving the needs of our customers and the needs of our consumers is tightly balanced and is ever evolving based on results, laws and best practices.</p>
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		<title>PWG February 13th Show Was a Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Perfect Wedding Guide Great Diamond Dash February 13, 2011 Bridal Show was a great success.  Thank you to all of the participating vendors!</p>
<p>The Perfect Wedding Guide hosted the <a href="http://albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com/events/bridal-shows/">Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show</a> on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown  in Albuquerque. The show featured&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Perfect Wedding Guide Great Diamond Dash February 13, 2011 Bridal Show was a great success.  Thank you to all of the participating vendors!</p>
<p>The Perfect Wedding Guide hosted the <a href="http://albuquerque-santa-fe.perfectweddingguide.com/events/bridal-shows/">Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show</a> on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown  in Albuquerque. The show featured fabulous exhibits from top  wedding professionals offering the newest ideas in wedding planning.</p>
<p>Also, a spectacular fashion show highlighted the latest trends in bridal, formal wear and floral design.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">To reserve your seat at the next Albuquerque/Santa Fe Perfect Wedding Guide Luncheon please fill out the <a href="http://pwgnm.com/luncheons/PWGLuncheon-RSVP.pdf">RSVP form</a>. Completed forms can be <strong>faxed to (505) 821-3668</strong> or <strong>emailed to albq@pwg.com</strong>. You may also RSVP by calling (505) 797-2749.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cost <em>(includes lunch)</em>:</p>
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<li>$20 per</li></ul><p>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">To reserve your seat at the next Albuquerque/Santa Fe Perfect Wedding Guide Luncheon please fill out the <a href="http://pwgnm.com/luncheons/PWGLuncheon-RSVP.pdf">RSVP form</a>. Completed forms can be <strong>faxed to (505) 821-3668</strong> or <strong>emailed to albq@pwg.com</strong>. You may also RSVP by calling (505) 797-2749.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cost <em>(includes lunch)</em>:</p>
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<li>$20 per person for PWG Members (Advertisers)</li>
<li> $25 per Non-member (Non-Advertisers)</li>
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		<title>PWG Relaunches Print Publication With A New Look And Feel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The bridal resource guide now sports a modern design with updated content and tech-friendly features.</strong></p>
<em>Perfect Wedding Guide</em> has re-launched its print publication with a brand new design and enhanced content to better spotlight local wedding vendors. The wedding media resource company currently publishes local wedding planning guides in over<p>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The bridal resource guide now sports a modern design with updated content and tech-friendly features.</strong></p>
<div id="pressReleaseContent"><em>Perfect Wedding Guide</em> has re-launched its print publication with a brand new design and enhanced content to better spotlight local wedding vendors. The wedding media resource company currently publishes local wedding planning guides in over 60 markets, showcasing a number of the country’s top wedding professionals. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2487" title="prototype-cover-500px" src="http://www.pwgnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/prototype-cover-500px-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />The changes to the guide are due to the company examining product offerings, and needs and services for today’s consumer. According to recent studies by BIG Research, Marketing Evolution, Jupiter Research, and the OPA (Online Publishers Association), magazines lead other media in influencing consumers to start a search online, and show that ads in magazines or on magazine Websites boost Web traffic, spur online purchase and offline behavior.</p>
<p>“Perfect Wedding Guide’s number one mission is connecting brides to businesses, and in order to achieve that goal we must understand how brides go about planning their weddings and what resources they use,” says Perfect Wedding Guide CEO and President Tammy Elliot. “As is the case with any longstanding business, the need to evolve becomes necessary. We, however, take any change seriously and take time to understand what the bride wants. When we do that, we will be able to do a better job in reaching her and connecting our advertisers to her. Hence, the improvements to our print publication, which will better meet the needs of our customers.”</p>
<p>Content in the newly designed guide includes more local features, display advertisement, profiles on wedding professionals to give brides more information about service providers, and a Directory of Wedding Professionals by category with complete contact information. Another exciting new feature of the guide is the Microsoft Tag application, which gives the bride the power to access a wedding professional’s print listing directly from their Smartphone. The guide retains its portable size that brides have come to recognize and love, and is still free and available at target distribution locations.</p>
<p>To view video footage announcing the conversion, visit <a href="http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/thenewpwg/">http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/thenewpwg/</a>. For more information, or advertising opportunities, contact us at (505) 797-2749 or albq@pwg.com.</p>
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		<title>Important New Wedding Planning Statistics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>How  many weddings are you looking for?  How are you going to get  them?   Will you start slowly and take years to turn a profit or will  you jump  in guns blazing?</p>
<p>If  you have enough weddings now, what are you doing to ensure your   stability into&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>How  many weddings are you looking for?  How are you going to get  them?   Will you start slowly and take years to turn a profit or will  you jump  in guns blazing?</p>
<p>If  you have enough weddings now, what are you doing to ensure your   stability into the future?  Are you trying to live off of referrals or   reinvest in yourself to keep your company name on the tops of everyone&#8217;s   mind?</p>
<p>Make  business decisions based on fact.  Every single successful  company has  had or does have some form of advertising and/or  marketing.  Advertising  works to build businesses everyday.  How are  you building your  business? Check out the below new statistics from WE TV&#8217;s Wedding Report:</p>
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<p><strong>How are brides finding their vendors?</strong></p>
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<li>Family and Friend Recommendations: 29.2%</li>
<li>Local web sites and magazines: 21.1%</li>
<li>Internet search engines: 19.1%</li>
<li>National web sites and magazines: 14.5%</li>
<li>Bridal Shows 10%</li>
<li>Other 2.8%</li>
<li>Phone Book 2%</li>
<li>TV .8%</li>
<li>Radio .4%</li>
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<p>This information comes directly from WE TV&#8217;s Wedding Report!</p>
<p>Facts:</p>
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<li>Recommendations  should always be your number one source of business, but if you&#8217;re ONLY  relying on those recommendations, you&#8217;re receiving less than 1/3 of  your potential business.</li>
<li>Local web sites and magazines rank HIGHER than online searches and national web sites and magazines!</li>
<li>Only  10% of brides are using bridal shows.  Bridal shows are a quick return  on investment, but they produce only a fraction of the brides that are  actually in the marketplace.</li>
<li>The more places you&#8217;re seen, the more business you will earn!</li>
<li> 90% of brides use magazines AND the internet when looking for vendors.  10% of brides use internet ONLY.</li>
<li> 71% of brides go to LOCAL web sites and magazines vs. national web sites and magazines</li>
<li> Orlando  will see approximately 22,750 weddings in 2010 and the average bride  will spend just under $20,000.  In fact approximately 69% of Central  Florida brides will spend at or below $20,000.  12% will spend over  $39,000 on her wedding.</li>
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<p>If  there is anything we, at Perfect Wedding Guide, can do for you, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us at albq@pwg.com or give us a call at (505) 797-2749.</p>
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