Reviewing sites are for the benefit of future brides and vendors, used by newlyweds mainly to write about the job well done or settle disputes with their vendors. Some of the sites with reviewing options are more quality controlled than others. Most of the sites are open for abuse by vendors and customers by using fake reviews and  unfair reviews, most of the sites benefit their member paying vendors with annual fees of more than $500 that includes leads and other options on their site or free for limited exposure. All are free for the brides.   

The following are the most used review sites with Pablo's comments:

• BBB  Better Business Bureaus   http://www.sanantonio.bbb.org  A lot of complaints for non members. This site helps the newly married by offering dispute resolution services. Expensive membership for vendor and free for brides research.
• Google Maps: for example, Local business results for weddings flowers near San Antonio, TX  : Great source. Based on relevant serch results wich is very difficult, the best is not always the first. 
• Yellowpages.com or superpages.com :  Too crowded with non relevant or quality wedding vendors. However, many reviews to see.
• Decidio.com : Reviewing is low, needs more reviews.
• Weddingsolutions.com :  Too crowded, difficult to navigate.
• Wedding Wire http://www.weddingwire.com/ : Is the most advanced and friendly planner site. Be careful with reviewers without a profile and similar comments for the same vendor with the same writing style, or only one vendor review on the reviewer profile.  The best reviewers usually rate most of their vendors.
  

As  bride, groom or planner, it's your option to find out if your prospective vendor is a negative force in this market.  Dont be the boy who cried wolf, knowledge is power.

Thank you for your comments.

Pablo Vazquez, PBC TM
Bisli Event Services

 

        

 While weddings have not changed much over the years, there are always some noticeable trends that come into play. Everyone wants to do something a little bit different, which introduces an element of individuality to their wedding ceremony. Some of this year's biggest trends have to do with the creative use of color in attire and in flowers.

• Personal Wedding Videos:  More will be posted on youtube and wedding blogs.
• Food and Drinks:  Presentation is a bit like fashion.  The traditional martini bars, lavish buffets and pretentious food selections are out.  Hors d'Oeuvre "shooters" in cylinder glasses (Tall, sleeks, cylinder shaped glasses or shot glasses).  Passing small Hors d'Oeuvre plates to guests is "in". Wine: a mayor focus for future weddings; wines from California, Chile, Argentina and Australia are must-haves. The signature drinks such as the Mojito--thanks to the popularity of Latin cuisine, the Mojito remains an "in" cocktail.  Non-alcoholic drinks such as flavored waters, gourmet coffees, designer teas and fruit smoothies are in.
• Disposable Cameras vs. Low price SLR: Disposables somehow diminish the quality of the event.  If anybody in your family owns a Nikon D40 or 60, he or she will be a great complement in addition to your photographer, any digital camera will help, some of the cell phone cameras are better than the disposable camera.
• Hybrid Bands:  For example, not all the live bands and DJ's can handle different types of music such as rock, 70's, 80's,  hip-hop, soul, cumbia & salsa. However, some do. Also, some include MCs and wireless microphones. Also, any DJ should be able to play from any MP3 source such an IPOD for special requests from the newlyweds.
• Creativity:  Set the tone of the wedding. For example; Receptions are a big affairs, with lush floral centerpieces, rich glided colors, big gowns, brocade and decadent receptions fit for royalty. Brides are transforming their looks between ceremony and reception, the way they dress to include hair and fashion makeovers.  
• Sample Stations: From the candy bar to wine and cheese. A wine testing with a professional is fun and educational.  Champagne fountains or champagne bars are always a hit.
• Bridezilla Increase: Yes, it is on the rise.  The know-it all, the nag, the color-blind bride, the wishy-washy bride, the detail demon, the bride with an entourage, the flea market bride.  Regardless of their challenges, I love all of them. With patience and understanding their bright side always comes out. We are in the business of LOVE. Pablo
• Personal Touches:  Name places being used instead of numbers. Some brides incorporate a family recipe into the menu. Personalized wedding favors, lighting, and maybe some room and ingenuity for charity donations. Keep it simple.
• Hot Color:  Rich chocolate brown continues to rule. Other colors such as yellow are predicted for the end of the year. Therefore you mix and match IAW  with the appropiate color combination.
• Environmental Consciousness:  Non-sustainable fish suffer from diminishing populations due to over-fishing.  Fish not to eat: Swordfish and Chilean Sea Bass.  Culinary responsibility is "in".  Couples are demonstrating their earth-conscious tastes, from e-mail invitations to serving locally grown, free-range fare and donning bio-friendly wedding gowns made of 100 percent silk or cotton.
• Cake:The cake should be a focal point at the wedding, the entire table needs to be decorated.  Imported white and dark chocolate finishes are "in".  Also Irregular heights of tiers and alternating designs and the
  painting of floral, geometric and free form shape.  Fondue is out.
• Venue: Weddings are smaller in size, 60-120 guests.  Hotels and restaurants appear to be less desirable than home-style weddings, destination weddings, mansions and outdoor settings.
• Floral: Transition of color in the wedding is "hot". The color and theme of a wedding is first seen with the save-the-date card. At the ceremony the colors are different than what was seen in the save-the-date card/invitation. At the cocktail reception the colors are different from the ceremony. At the dinner reception the colors are a combination of all colors previously seen. More than just two colors and no matchy-matchy!

"In Business and in life, the best solution isn't necessarily the most expensive one, but it's almost always the most creative one." Kenneth Cole

 Pablo Vazquez, PBC TM

        

Manzanita is a very hard, dense and heavy wood. Their branches are strong and durable in curvy, twisting, "bonsai tree"-type shapes. These branches have been a top choice of floral designers for decoratings as you can see on Bisli's pictures.
Very popular in current Wedding Magazines and at Bridal Shows.  Decorate with crystals, hanging votive candle holders, orchids, strands of pearls or gems, flowers, note cards, envelopes, message cards, wish cards, ornaments and/or battery operated lights, etc.  So many options!  (Not reccomentded for lite candles!) These rare & unique centerpieces can also be used as a Wedding Wish Tree, Wedding Message Tree, Wedding Escort Tree or Wedding Money Tree.  They can be used for many different occassions, events and parties. Call Bisli  348-5652 for more information on availability and rental. 

Bisli's Decorations with Manzanita Trees

Pleae visit www.Bisli.com for more wedding decorations pictures.

        

From TIME Magazine Vol 171, NO. 22  2008
By: David Wood, president of the Association of Bridal Consultants, Warns of budget traps:

1.  Not hiring a wedding planner.  Having a pro at your side, whom you can hire just to negotiate contracts, can actually save money in the long run

2.  Hiring your mom.  Don't make her bake the cake to save a few bucks--and risk not having one

3.  Using unvetted vendors.  Stories abound of drunk or no-show DJs and photographers

4.  Picking remote locations.  They're cheaper for a reason.  One couple stranded 110 guests on a monuntain road their buses couldn't  navigate


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Bisli Event Services Trade Association  Memberships

As the oldest and largest group of wedding professionals in the world, we have been making wedding dreams come true since 1955.

We feel ABC offers the most detailed and comprehensive training in the industry. Also, all of  ABC members agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Membership.

  The National Association of Catering Executives, the oldest and largest catering association in the world, encompasses all aspects of the catering industry. Dedicated to promoting career success for its members and the professionalism of the industry, NACE offers educational programs, professional certification, chapter initiatives, networking opportunities, recognition and awards programs, a job bank, community service projects and the industry’s most prestigious annual conference. In helping its members enhance their business and careers, NACE helps the industry reach its highest potential.



11933 Warfield St.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-348-5652
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Bisli Event Services

No Kickback Fee
No Referral Fee
No Commission Fee
No Percentage Fee

We get special rates with most of the vendors, it's a service for our customers.

If we recommend a wedding vendor, it's not because of some kind of compensation or that we are a member of a wedding vendor group. It's because we think it is the best vendor available for your event based on your budget and our experience.

We establish a flat fee per project based on the services that you require from us. We do not work on a percentage of your overall wedding budget. You are paying us for our expertise and professional knowledge and these are in no way related to the overall cost of your wedding. There are a number of factors we take into consideration when determining our fees.  Some of these include the size, location (local vs. destination), scope and logistics of the project.


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My admiration for art is coercing me to write about Mark Thomas and Tomas Ramos on wedding photography.

• Mark Thomas-  His true passion is photography.  I met Mark and his wife in one of our local wedding shows, though I also saw him working on one of our weddings.  His portfolio speaks for itself and his prices are competitive. At this time  the name for his website has been changed to www.markthomas.com from adaptaiondvp. Congratulations to Mark on his new and improved look for the Central Texas brides.
  
  
• Tomas Ramos-  Photography is a family tradition that Tomas is taking to the next level.  I was introduced to Tomas by one of my mentors from ABC, Ms. Karen Brown (www.karenforyourmemories.com).  We did have a lot of fun and I did learn a lot from Tomas, as he is  profesional, friendly and a gentleman.  He is working from Houston but his international experience and his ability to capture the moment in time as an artist is on his website www.tomasramos.com.   Hopefully I will be working with Tomas soon...

Pablo Vazquez, PBC
Bisli Event Services

        

I want to thank the great people of Washington County for the beautiful tour of their wedding destination for country weddings, located at the birthplace of Texas. This event was coordinated by Terry Van Horn from the Association of Bridal Consultants with the support of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce (www.brenamtexas.com)  and their members.  Notes as follows:

• Lillian Farms-  A Bed and Breakfast . The grace and charm of a Victorian-style mansion complete with all modern conveniences. Ideally situated on the top of a rolling hill, the home overlooks 230 acres of picturesque Bluebonnet country, between Houston and Austin.  www.lillianfarms.com

• Texas Ranch Life-  Lonesome Pine Ranch, Eagle Roost Ranch and Prairie Place Ranch. It is an increadible setting for any gathering of people, large or small.  Choose from seven authentically restored and luxuriously appointed historic Texas homes dating bck to the 1850's, featuring original paint, German stenciling and furnished in antiques, oriental rugs and Texas pieces. And more....   www.texasranchlife.com

• Mariposa Ranch, The Inn At Dos Brisas, Antique Rose Emporium, 4 Diamond Limousine, The historic Chapel Hill Churches, and more....
  
  Again thanks to Teri Van Horn, PBC,  and Seneca McAdams (Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureou) for been great hostesses & for their outstanding support.
  
  
  Pablo Vazquez, PBC
  Bisli Event Services
  www.bisli.com

        

 
"We are proud to announce that BISLI EVENT SERVICES has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick.



Thank you San Antonio.

Pablo & Bisli
Bisli Event Services

        

Great Prices on NEW:
Cake toppers
Wedding Books
Wedding Flutes
Albums
Unity Candles
and more.....

Most likely some wedding shop is out of business!

all new mostly Beverly Clark Collection

at the Salvation Army pass 1604 on 281.


Pablo Vazquez, PBC
Bisli Event Services

        

Insurance information for the Bride and Groom.


Dear Pablo,
 
As a corporate member of ABC, we would like to make you aware of our product, the Wedding Protector Plan®, an online wedding insurance product.
 
Announcing our new enhancements!
·        Liquor Liability - there is now coverage if bodily injury or property damage were to occur because someone was drinking.
·        Extended Immediate Family - now includes the grandparents in addition to the parents and children of the bride and groom.
 
Here are a few more highlights of our policy*:
·        No deductible - this means that the policy will pay from the first dollar for a covered loss.
·        Easy application process - your client can purchase directly on the internet or through a Travelers insurance agent.  Everything is done online so there is no paper application to submit.
·        No surcharge for destination weddings
·        $1,000,000 Liability with property damage - we have three options for Property Damage levels all with $1,000,000 in Liability protection.
·        No surcharge for Additional Insured's - we can list the venue as an additional insured on the policy at no additional charge to the client.
 

Though you may not want to think about it, a lot can go wrong. What if your reception venue goes out of business a month before the wedding, and you lose your deposit and have to find another location? Or a hurricane causes your wedding to be postponed? What if your bridal shop closes, leaving you without a gown?
For as little as $160, your wedding insurance policy can cover a variety of situations, such as:
No Dress. You can get repair or replacement cost if the bride's wedding gown or groom's tuxedo is lost or damaged.
 
Lost Deposits. We can reimburse your deposit if a vendor goes out of business, declares bankruptcy before your wedding, or simply fails to show up.
 
Lost Rings. You can receive repair or replacement cost if the bride or groom's wedding bands are lost or damaged.
 
Severe Weather. If severe weather (such as a hurricane) forces you to postpone your wedding, we can provide reimbursement for non-recoverable expenses.
 
Transportation Shutdown. If you have to postpone the wedding because a commercial transportation shutdown prevents the bride, groom or their parents from getting there, you can receive reimbursement for non-recoverable expenses.
 
Ruined Photos. If your photographer's film is defective, or negatives are lost or damaged, we can help cover the cost to re-take new photos.
 
Call to Duty. If the bride or groom is unexpectedly called up to active duty, or has her or his military service leave revoked, forcing you to postpone the event, we can provide reimbursement for
non-recoverable expenses.
 
Damaged Gifts. You can get repair or replacement cost if your wedding gifts are damaged.
 
Sudden Illness. If the wedding needs to be postponed because sudden illness prevents the bride, groom or their parents from attending, you can receive reimbursement for non-recoverable expenses.
 
Venue Requires Insurance. As an additional option to your policy, you can add liability coverage to protect yourself in case a guest is injured or causes damage to property.
 
Additional Expense. If a vendor suddenly becomes unavailable for your event but you can find a last-minute replacement, we can reimburse you for the difference in cost.
 
                                                                                                       * Source: Condé Nast Bridal Media - American Wedding Study, 2006
 

This material is for informational purposes only. All statements herein are subject to the provisions, exclusions and conditions of the applicable policy.For an actual description of all coverages, terms and conditions, refer to the insurance policy. Coverage is subject to individual insureds meeting ourunderwriting qualifications and to state availability.
 
The Travelers Indemnity Company and its property casualty affiliates, One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 © 2007 The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. PL-13393-BB New 2-07

        
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Bisli Event Services specializes in exquisite, high-end, luxurious floral design. We want our clients to share this same passion and consider their event flowers to be of the utmost importance. Because every event is truly distinctive and unique, so is the pricing. As a guideline, Bisli's clients spend at least  20% - 30% of their overall budget on flowers. If you love our work but are on a limited budget, please visit our sister division at Simple and Elegant Weddings.

        

Fashion Research

The top 10 spring 2008 colors for women:

• Snorkel Blue
• Freesia
• Daiquiri Green
• Croissant
• Rococco Red
• Silver Gray
• Spring Crocus
• Cantaloupe
• Pink Mist
• Golden Olive          

Vibrant Snorkel Blue, a favorite this season among designers, is a dependable navy, but spiced up with more animation and sophistication. The cool blue undertones Pink Mist pair perfectly with any color in the palette for a feminine look, and provide a refreshing complement to Daiquiri Green, a brighter version of the popular earth-tone yellow-greens naturally associated with eco-awareness. Warm, cheerful Freesia is an uplifting and inviting color to which people are instinctively drawn; it is also a hue that that allows for diverse accessorizing opportunities in jewelry and shoes.

Brighter reds such as provocative Rococco Red are also in favor this spring, and the deep pink undertones of flowery Spring Crocus make it among the prettiest, most wearable purples.  Against neutrals, luscious Cantaloupe proves warm and nurturing...& a great addition to any wardrobe, especially when paired with delicious chocolate browns. Glitzy Sliver Gray has a sheen reminiscent of the popular metallics that add a touch of excitement to any outfit. With its beautiful undertones, Croissant is a delicious base for spring's more exciting accents. Trans-seasonal Golden Olive is another distinctive & tasteful addition to 2008's newest shades.

The new season's palette is made up of classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by playful splashes of invigorating brights, hopefully encouraging fashionistas to explore new and creative ways to combine colors. "The spring '08 color palette perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season,” notes Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, about the variations on popular colors such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue and eco-friendly green that play a key role this season."Stabilizing neutrals combined with pops of brighter colors to create unique, distinctive looks are the basis for a great spring and summer wardrobe.”

For the full 2008 spring color report, visit Pantone.com.

Bisli Event Services Net Research

What do you think of the Spring 2008 colors? Which is your favorite? Do you hate them all? Let me know your opinions in the comments!

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Happy New Year! 

It gives me a great pleasure to help young brides and grooms during their planning process.  Bridal Shows are one of those occasions to do just that. This last Sunday at the San Antonio Convention Center I just realized that what Bisli has always told me is that "there is nothing better than the business of Love" is very true, just contagious and we enjoy the process very much.

I would like to congratulate some of the vendors that exercised their creativity by bringing some excitement and something new to the show with their art in many forms such as colorful flower centerpiece arrangements ect...  On the other hand there are always a handful of followers/imitators new and old vendors alike.  It's sad because most of the brides on their planning phase only visit one to two shows, therefore they are limited to compare the workmanship and creativity of the vendors.  I notice that some vendors were from the flea market and even HEB was present. I was surprise to see so many venue/hotel booths at a bridal show. And so little of bridal consultants, my regards and best wishes to our hard working colleagues at the show; Tracy French from The French Connection for her nice booth and our friend Mr Goen from Goen South Photography.

Bisli Event Services shows pictures that can take you as far back to 1993 at Bisli's website.  Thank you to all the brides and grooms that visited our booth to ask questions set up appointments for their free consultation. 

Thank you for your visit.

Pablo Vazquez
Professional Bridal Consultant
Bisli Event Services

Bisli, Angelica & Pablo Florist.

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Make it Elegant, All the Way

Another way to give your wedding distinctive is to add a touch of
elegance and luxury to the rest rooms. This level of attention to
detail makes a striking impression on guests, and it's attention to
detail of this sort that can really set a wedding apart and make it
stand out in the memories of guests for a long time to come. Place
vases of flowers or bottles of fabulous smelling lotion around the
sinks in the ladies room to make your guests feel pampered. It will
reinforce the message that they have come somewhere very special.
If you are really clever, you can also carry the theme of your wedding
right into the rest rooms through decor and accents. For example, if
you've gone with the Pink and Brown theme which is so popular right
now, you might put out dishes of pretty pink and brown homemade soaps
for your guests to use.


Money Saving Secret!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Wedding Cake Savings Secret:

The larger your wedding cake, the more it will cost, so here's a sneaky
trick that will allow you to save money on your wedding cake without
sacrificing style.... Order a smaller wedding cake than you actually
need to feed all of your guests. THEN, order a simple "sheet cake"
to bump up the number of servings you have available (the sheet cake
should be the same flavor as the wedding cake itself). Have the catering
staff cut the sheet cake in the kitchen, out out of site from the guests
and no one will ever know the difference! When it comes to your
wedding budget, you really CAN have your cake and eat it too!

~ Wedding Expert Linda Kevich
Creator and Editor, SuperWeddings.com

        

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The late Miss Dorothy Penner MBC TM, who belived so strongly in the value of education and the Business of Brides annual conference said "You cannot afford not to go".  During my Association of Bridal Consultants seminars and conferences, my main focus was and is on the educational side.  I have fun, just by saying "Hello" to old friends and make some new ones.

 Pablo w/ Preston Bailey, the world's preeminent event designer ...

Preston is very proud of Bisli's accomplishments, both are from Panama.

  w/ David Tutera, Party Planner to the stars and host of the new reality TV series, The Party Planner on The Discovery Channel. ..

David is one of the most creative young men I ever meet. Must of us at the Association of Bridal Consultants appreciate his time one on one to discuss any subject at the conference during his presentation as Keynote Speaker, at the Book signings at the Conference Hotel Poolside Pavilion, at The Disney's Wedding Pavilion and  at The Contemporary Resort Wedding Reception Event. 

 w/ Mary Dann Wedding Planner & Party Coordinator of LA's Premier Wedding Planner  

        

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Balloon Decoration Bisli   We offer professional balloon decor services to enhance any occasion from corporate events to weddings.   Balloons have the unique ability to fill a large space, transforming a room unlike any other type of decor.  The visual impact of balloons will add an elegance to your event that will take your breath away. Call us today 210-348-5652 for a FREE consultation and our balloon artist will work with you to select the right balloon decor just for your event Please visit www.bisli.com for more 'Balloons Decorations Pictures