beach bride to be...

[Smiling JOe]

So let me get this straight. Your wedding will be in Seaside. The lady handling the wedding is thought to live in Arkansas, and she wants the money sent to Iowa. No one on SoWal has heard of her business.

I am not saying that she in not legit, but by looking at nothing else than the information given, I am raising my red flag.

Need a florist? I know a great one.
Melanie Jordan
Bella Flora
850-231-1511
4281 E Co Hwy 30A, Grande Isle #101
Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
bellaflora30A@aol.com
labellaflora.com
(website in the works)

 

[MKH]

JML from TN again! Hey guys you all helped me so much with ideas for my beach wedding...thanks! I've been talking to Emerald Beach Weddings (Patricia), I think Jones8401 mentioned them before. Does anyone know any thing about them? I've had some trouble staying in contact with her and now she's given me an Iowa address to send the check to. I really need some reassurance before I send $450 to Iowa!!! know what I mean???

Hi JML-JDH! I got married in Maui, and before I sent any money, I asked for some current references. I got married at a resort that had a wedding department and handled everything, and it turned out wonderful. But I've had a couple of girlfriends who weren't so lucky with their destination weddings. I would ask Patricia for references, pronto.

 

[jessifunn]

Please get Jessifunn ordained! That would truly make your wedding special!

that would be great! i am not against the idea.

 

[Sarah Moss]

Don't know if the link works...but http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/ficid...t=P&rname=UNRUH HUGO P

CONGRATS on your upcoming marriage!

According to state record, the name 'Emerald Beach Weddings' was filed on 2/4/06- with a Panama City address listed for both owners, Patricia Unruh and Don William Jefferson. The principal place of business is listed as Broward Co, FL.

I have a hard time giving small businesses money until I check them out. BBB.org, sometimes sunbiz.org, county records...you name it. It's amazing the things you can find. We were looking at paying someone for a 5-7k job and just so happened to find court documents that weren't even 90 days old yet- a customer had paid the company 1/2 up front (like they asked us to) and they did not deliver. They were taken advantage of on the exact same job that we needed done.

 

[Lady D]

I sure as heck wouldn't trust them now. Too many addresses. Sounds suspicious.

 

[jml-jdh]

Wow! I'm so confused! Thanks so much for all your help and concern. I'm going to look into it further and check out the websites you all gave me. If you have any other info, please share! I've only got 9 weeks to go!

 

[Lady D]

I would hate to see anyone taken for their money. I definitely would use one these locals have recommended and know about.

 

[jml-jdh]

Believe me, I would hate to be taken too! We don't have a lot of money to spend. I took everyone's advice. I e-mailed the Iowa lady and asked for references. I also e-mailed two other wedding sites that were recommended. It's just that now, I'm kind of panicing. I'm really nervous. This is what I didn't want...a lot of worry. It's supposed to be simple, just the two of us. All we really want is, an officiant, a photographer, the beach and the sunset! Now instead of this is feel more like this and a little bit of that!
I really do appreciate everyone's help. I Love SOWAL! Can't wait to be there!

 

[Nancy L]

I would go with It's a Shore Thing. Jennifer Warwick has a great business and staff. www.itsashorething.net

This is the cutest picture !

 

[Wastin Away]

I have had several wedding parties that have stayed in our home that have used It's A Shore Thing and had a great experience. They handled everything. I got involved with them because finding a honeymoon cottage was part of their service and they contacted me to see if I would be interested in renting our home. Very professional.