Specialty Cakes, Flowers & Wines for Brides on a Budget

I kept saying it and unfortunately I will have to continue doing so: we're going through some really harsh economic times, and we must accept any means of saving our budget, as long as we keep quality up. This means that young families to be can still do so, by arranging their weddings cheap and at the same time with quality. There are many services arising on the matter and now we have one you can check out:

Partnering with WedNet LLC, Safeway launched an online “window shopping” and budgeting tool, making it easier and efficient for brides to plan their weddings while staying within a budget. The new site showcases a dozen new cake designs, as well as options for flowers, wine and champagne. The website provides a cost calculator that allows the bride to make selections from all the offerings while keeping a running estimate of the budget. For example, wedding cake designs and flavor choices can be selected, while estimating serving sizes and price.

The budget tool can also be used for flowers, wines and champagne. When considering flowers, the online tool provides suggestions where flowers and floral arrangements may be desired and options to select from various price points and quantities. The wine and champagne experience is similar, with the added benefit of letting the bride set her beverage budget. The running cost estimator helps keep the overall budget on track.

“During challenging economic times, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollars and spend them smarter. Couples planning a wedding will find Safeway offers a great value with exceptional offerings rivaling more expensive boutique type shops,” said Greg Sparks, President of Safeway’s Seattle Division. “With the help of WedNet, we believe we have reached a great balance of elegant wedding services, coupled with practical spending opportunities to remain within all budgets.”

“The bride has so many decisions to make. Now add the pressures of being cost-conscious without compromising the ‘special day’ experience, and suddenly the planning can feel very intimidating,” said Mark Williams, Founder and Owner, WedNet. “Our [WedNet’s] driving principal has always been to help the bride as much as possible. It’s that simple. With Safeway’s outstanding products, services and pricing, we feel that our joint online experience helps brides relax and enjoy the experience of choosing their all-important wedding cakes, flowers and spirits.”

After previewing Safeway’s selection and estimating costs at WedNet.com, brides are encouraged to schedule a free cake tasting and wedding consultation with their local Safeway store.