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New Desk from Weaver Meets Needs for Standing Work Stations


With the touch of a keypad, the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk moves to the desired height, making it the ideal desk for working while seated or standing.

To meet the increasing demand for standing work stations, Weaver Furniture Sales introduces the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk.

To meet the increasing demand for standing work stations, Weaver Furniture Sales introduces the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk. Weaver’s operates a ‘brick and mortar,’ 20,000 square feet store in Shipshewana, Indiana, along with an online presence.

Several features of the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk help increase comfort and keep users productive — whether in a home or commercial office. The desk easily adjusts to the desired height. This enables users to switch between working in a standing or seated position. A touchpad display controls easy up-down movement, tilt angle and more. The two USB ports keep your devices charged. What’s more, an optional cable manager helps organize cords and cables.

Amish furniture craftsmen made sure the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk is sturdy and trendy, too. The tabletop is made using of 1-inch-thick solid hardwood with a live front edge creating a rustic look and feel. The table’s solid metal stand gives it an industrial persona. Customers can customize the desk by choosing features like the wood specie and stain/varnish.

Each Adona Adjustable Standing Desk is made by Amish cabinetmakers – the best in the Midwest. Also, these artisans use quality regional hardwoods, such as oak, maple, cherry and hickory. As a result, the desk is incredibly sturdy, durable and heirloom-quality.

Learn more about or purchase the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk online at http://www.WeaverFurnitureSales.com or by vising the Weaver Family at their renovated barn in Shipshewana, Indiana filled with quality Amish Furniture. For the past three decades, furniture-enthusiasts have been coming to Weaver Furniture Sales for fine Amish furniture. Now, the Adona Adjustable Standing Desk gives additional incentive to visit Weaver Furniture Sales.

About Weaver Furniture Sales:

Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weaver caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional styles. As part of their client services, Weaver provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.

LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.

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Finished Hardwood with a Rustic Edge


Live edge furniture adds a rustic edge to what’s otherwise considered ‘formal’ furniture and this contrast makes the live edge stand out.

As the popularity of live edge furniture increases among Amish furniture aficionados, Weaver Furniture Sales of Shipshewana, Indiana, announces the addition of a number of live edge furniture pieces to its furniture offerings including the newly added Legacy Live Edge TV Stand. These pieces of live edge furniture are available online or by visiting Weaver’s ‘brick and mortar,’ 20,000 square foot megastore in Shipshewana, Indiana.

“Live edge furniture adds a rustic edge to what’s otherwise considered ‘formal’ furniture and this contrast makes the live edge stand out,” states Weaver Furniture Sales owner LeRoy D. Weaver.

In actuality, live edge furniture retains the natural appearance of the outer edge of the wood, just below the bark. Normally, this edge is cut off, giving the wood its straight edge. However, the live edge displays all the imperfections of the wood – such as bumps, ridges, cracks and knots.

Traditionally, furniture designers and builders display the live edge along one or more of the top edges of the piece. As a result, the live edge is normally found on a table, console or cabinet. However live edges are also used on beds, tv stands and other furnishings.

The ‘flaws’ made apparent by the live edge actually enhance the authentic look of the piece. This is because it drives home the reality that one is looking at ‘real wood.’ Also, due to its imperfections, the live edge helps furniture look less formal. In addition, the live edge portrays each item of furniture as unique. Because the live edge has distinctive characteristics throughout!

Weaver Furniture Sales offers custom built furniture with a live edge for every room in the home. More specifically, Weaver’s live edge offerings include occasional furniture, TV consoles and dining tables, hutches and buffets plus bedroom sets. As with other hardwood furniture from Weaver Furniture Sales, live edge furniture from Weaver is built from quality regional hardwoods.

Customers can order live edge furniture online or by visiting the Weaver Family at their large Shipshewana furniture store in Shipshewana, Indiana. The store is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The store is closed Sundays.

The 20,000 square foot Weaver Furniture Sales is located 1/4 mile south and 1/4 mile east of the junction of State Road 5 and US 20 in Shipshewana, Indiana. So the store is easy to find. You can either take your newly purchased furniture with you or Weavers can arrange a delivery service for you.

For more information, visit the Weaver Furniture Sales website. Or call 260-768-7730.

About Weaver Furniture Sales

Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weavers caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional furniture styles. As part of their client services, Weavers provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.

LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.

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Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz Release 2nd Edition of Divorce in Arizona


Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz, member partners in our Phoenix office, have co-authored the 2nd edition of Divorce in Arizona. The book is written in an easy Q&A format and covers the divorce process from start to finish. Divorce in Arizona provides accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Arizona.

Pontrelli and Schwartz are both certified specialists in Family Law and co-chairs of Dickinson Wright’s Domestic Relations & Family Law Practice Group. The Family Law practice group is comprised of 12 attorneys in 4 offices, possessing more than 100 years of combined experience. Practicing throughout the U.S., we have developed the largest domestic relations practice in the State of Arizona. We help our clients with the full range of domestic relations issues, including: divorce, child custody and parenting time, pre-marital and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, spousal maintenance and child support, paternity and interstate and international family law matters. Partnering with other Dickinson Wright attorneys specializing in trusts, estates, real estate and corporate matters, the Family Law group is able to provide other necessary services that may arise during a divorce.

Pontrelli focuses her practice on all aspects of family law including dissolution, post-dissolution, paternity, child custody and child support matters. She is admitted to practice in California and Arizona. She is a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County in family law and has extensive trial and appellate experience including appearing before the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Schwartz is admitted to practice in the federal courts of New York, Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and past president of the Arizona chapter. He serves as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County in family court matters. He has testified as an expert in family law matters.

About Dickinson Wright PLLC

Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 18 offices, including six in Michigan (Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw) and 11 other domestic offices in Austin and El Paso, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Lexington, Ky.; Nashville, Tenn.; Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Silicon Valley, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. The firm’s Canadian office is located in Toronto.

Dickinson Wright offers our clients a distinctive combination of superb client service, exceptional quality, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen. As one of the few law firms with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, Dickinson Wright has built state-of-the-art, independently-verified risk management controls and security processes for our commercial transactions. Dickinson Wright lawyers are known for delivering commercially-oriented advice on sophisticated transactions and have a remarkable record of wins in high-stakes litigation. Dickinson Wright lawyers are regularly cited for their expertise and experience by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading independent law firm evaluating organizations.

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Here’s the new playbook for the unapologetically unattached single person


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In a world where most people get married, where do people turn for advice if they don’t want to settle down—for now or forever?

Now there’s a new playbook, one that takes a positive view of living single—and living well. Solo: The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life is a podcast that explores how not being married can afford you the opportunity to start a business, make art, travel the world, or simply sleep in when you want to.

More people than ever are questioning the assumption that marriage is the path to a good life. Emma Watson recently made international headlines and set social media abuzz when she described her relationship status as “self-partnered.” Rapidly changing demographics prove she is an exemplar of a broader trend. Of American adults, 110 million are unmarried, and 25% of Millennials will never marry.

Dr. Peter McGraw—a behavioral scientist and bachelor—hosts Solo along with revolving co-hosts. McGraw interviews unmarried men and women living remarkable lives and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating.

The podcast dispels myths of marriage and monogamy, profile illustrious unmarried women and men, and reveal McGraw’s own experiments in personal and professional development—from near misses in marriage to how he made the Stylish Scientist list.

Solo is an essential resource for the person who will never marry, the person who is putting off marriage, the recently divorced, and any of the above who sucks at being single.

The first five episodes are available wherever podcasts can be found, including iTunes and https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/:

1) Introducing Solo

2) The science of single living

3) Why are super heroes single?

4) What is ethical non-monogamy?

5) What Kristin Newman was doing while you were breeding

About Solo’s Host, Dr. Peter McGraw:

Dr. Peter McGraw (http://petermcgraw.org ) is a sought-after professional speaker who gives talks at Fortune 500 companies, public events, and universities around the world. As a marketing and psychology professor, he teaches graduate courses in behavioral economics for the University of Colorado and marketing management for London Business School, UC San Diego’s Rady School, and the University of Colorado.

Dr. McGraw is on sabbatical in Los Angeles where he is a visiting scholar at USC’s Cinema School. As a global expert on the scientific study of humor, he directs the Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL) and is finishing his second book: Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy Can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career

A bachelor who has never been married and has no kids, Dr. McGraw knows what it’s like to thrive as a single person. McGraw has worked hard over the years to develop perspectives and practices to facilitate healthy habits and personal and professional success. He can be reached at 1-720-837-2622 or peter.mcgraw@colorado.edu.

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A divorcee shares how her struggles led to her journey of healing and self-discovery


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A divorce can be a difficult blow to handle. It causes changes that are a lot more than what is expected. But for Nathalie Benarroch a.k.a. A Divorcee, a divorce can be a tunnel to self-discovery.

In her first book, “I Will Survive” (published by iUniverse), Benarroch retells her struggles with divorce, hoping to resonate to anyone’s struggles with separation, whether it is in marriage or in the general upheaval of life. In her story, she reiterates that divorce is an evitable process in life–divorce from parents, place of origin, a job, children, culture, language, youth, etc.

The book mainly focuses on divorce but also highlights different identities, cultures, roles that make up today’s lives, especially a woman’s. The divorce is set against the background of the three continents Benarroch has lived in and offers a picturesque tableaux of life in Casablanca ruled by French colonialism, Montreal in the glamorous ’80s, and finally a very fashionable life in Paris.

Targeting women as her book’s readers, Benarroch hopes to be a catalyst of personal growth and self-discovery through his book. “I want readers to be able to relate to it and also see their lives as observers and grow from the experience and the reading of my story,” she says. For more information on the book, please visit https://www.iuniverse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/796631-i-will-survive

“I Will Survive”

By A Divorcee

Softcover | 6×9 in | 368 pages | ISBN 9781532085062

E-Book | 368 pages | ISBN 9781532085055

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Nathalie Benarroch is a creative director specializing in ABCs of corporate identities: advertising, branding, communications and design. Benarroch graduated from Concordia University, Montreal with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and cinema in 1990. She then obtained a master’s in communications from the Nouvelle Sorbonne in Paris. She also attended the Paris American Art Academy to study design and fashion. Her portfolio of clients come from diverse fields of goods and services such as art, real estate, human resources, coaching, health, fashion, beauty, jewelry and nonprofit. Her portfolio can be seen at https://www.behance.net/nathalieben.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, LLC, self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations—self-publishing’s only such awards program. iUniverse is headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.

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Seminole Resident Liz Barlowe Steps Up to Lead the Aging Life Care Association® in its 35th Year


Liz Barlowe

I am proud to lead the association that defines excellence in my profession and is dedicated to education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards

Liz Barlowe, MA, CMC was recently elected as President of the Aging Life Care Association® Board of Directors (ALCA). Aging Life Care Professionals® have advanced degrees and are experts in health and human services. They assess the needs of older adults and the disabled and work with the family to provide recommendations for needed goods and services to enhance quality of life; health advocacy; and appropriate housing and care needs. They assist families with the myriad of considerations through cost-effective strategies and superior service.

As a member of ALCA, Ms. Barlowe adheres to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics developed by the association and its members to ensure public accountability. Barlowe has been practicing as an Aging Life Care Professional® since 2000. “I am proud to lead the association that defines excellence in my profession and is dedicated to education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards,” said Barlowe. “We will continue to broaden our footprint in the aging industry; assist families who are experiencing the most challenging time of their lives; and help baby boomers plan for a more successful aging journey.”

Recognizing a connection with older adults at an early age, Barlowe has spent her career improving the lives of seniors and supporting their families. Her depth of experience with management of traditional assisted living facilities and those serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias; home health; community mental health; senior services, and non-profits inform her leadership to address this growing industry. Barlowe holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Gerontology.

Barlowe received the Fellow designation from ALCA, which recognizes members who have demonstrated themselves to be advanced practitioners and experts in the field of Aging Life CareTM. She is a past president of the association’s Florida Chapter and in 2009 received the Outstanding Florida Chapter Member award. Because of her expertise in the field, she was asked to update the “Preparing for Emergencies” chapter of the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, third and fourth editions (Jones & Bartlett Publishers.)

“We are very excited to have Liz lead the Aging Life Care Association as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary. It’s a special year for us,” said ALCA CEO Taney Hamill. “We are confident under Liz’s leadership it will be another milestone year for the association.”

In addition to leading ALCA, Barlowe continues to provide guidance and advocacy for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. With a specialized focus on issues related to aging, she and her team assists clients with the challenges of aging, such as finding appropriate housing, in-home care, referrals to medical providers or elder law attorneys, as well as the advocacy and support that provides families peace of mind.

ABOUT Barlowe And Associates

Barlowe and Associates was founded in 2011; their website is http://www.BarloweAndAssoc.com. You may contact their office at (727) 392-0825.

ABOUT the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA)

ALCA (formerly known as the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families in the United States. Aging Life Care Professionals® have extensive training and experience working with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance with caregiving issues. They assist families in the search for a suitable nursing home placement or extended care if the need occurs. The practice of Aging Life Care™ and the role of care providers have captured a national spotlight, as generations of Baby Boomers age in the United States and abroad. In 2015 ALCA rebranded to better reflect the evolution of the profession. For more information or to access a nationwide directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit http://www.aginglifecare.org.

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Seminole Resident Liz Barlowe Steps Up to Lead the Aging Life Care Association® in its 35th Year


Liz Barlowe, MA, CMC

I am proud to lead the association that defines excellence in my profession and is dedicated to education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards.

Liz Barlowe, MA, CMC was recently elected as President of the Aging Life Care Association® Board of Directors (ALCA). Aging Life Care Professionals® have advanced degrees and are experts in health and human services. They assess the needs of older adults and the disabled, and work with the family to provide recommendations for needed goods and services to enhance quality of life, health advocacy, and appropriate housing and care needs. They assist families with the myriad of considerations through cost-effective strategies and superior service.

As a member of ALCA, Ms. Barlowe adheres to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics developed by the association and its members to ensure public accountability. Barlowe has been practicing as an Aging Life Care Professional® since 2000. “I am proud to lead the Association that defines excellence in my profession and is dedicated to education, professional development, and the highest ethical standards,” said Barlowe. “We will continue to broaden our footprint in the aging industry; assist families who are experiencing the most challenging time of their lives; and help baby boomers plan for a more successful aging journey.”

Recognizing a connection with older adults at an early age, Barlowe has spent her career improving the lives of seniors and supporting their families. Her depth of experience with management of traditional assisted living facilities and those serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias; home health; community mental health; senior services, and non-profits inform her leadership to address this growing industry. Barlowe holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Gerontology.

Barlowe received the Fellow designation from ALCA, which recognizes members who have demonstrated themselves to be advanced practitioners and experts in the field of Aging Life Care(tm). She is a past president of the Association’s Florida Chapter and in 2009 received the Outstanding Florida Chapter Member award. Because of her expertise in the field, she was asked to update the “Preparing for Emergencies” chapter of the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, third and fourth editions (Jones & Bartlett Publishers.)

“We are very excited to have Liz lead the Aging Life Care Association as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary. It’s a special year for us,” said ALCA CEO Taney Hamill. “We are confident under Liz’s leadership it will be another milestone year for the association.”

In addition to leading ALCA, Barlowe continues to provide guidance and advocacy for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. With a specialized focus on issues related to aging, she and her team assists clients with the challenges of aging, such as finding appropriate housing, in-home care, referrals to medical providers or elder law attorneys, as well as the advocacy and support that provides families peace of mind.

ABOUT Barlowe And Associates

Barlowe and Associates was founded in 2011; their website is http://www.BarloweAndAssoc.com. You may contact their office at (727) 392-0825.

ABOUT the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA)

ALCA (formerly known as the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families in the United States. Aging Life Care Professionals® have extensive training and experience working with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance with caregiving issues. They assist families in the search for a suitable nursing home placement or extended care if the need occurs. The practice of Aging Life Care™ and the role of care providers have captured a national spotlight, as generations of Baby Boomers age in the United States and abroad. For more information or to access a nationwide directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit http://www.aginglifecare.org.

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Taiwanese Americans Participate in the Rose Parade to Promote Taiwan’s Vision and Strength


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The Rose Parade is one of the many spectacles of American’s New Year celebration. This year, China Airlines partnered with Taiwan Tourism Bureau again to build a float themed “Dreams of Flying, Wings of Hope” in which the Taiwan 101 Skycraper, Daxi spinning tops, Pingxi sky lanterns, the gracious hospitality of “tea serving”; delicious steamed dumplings, the endemic Taiwan blue magpie; and the Formosan black bear exploding out of a music box will be representing the goodwill of the people of Taiwan and her natural beauty. All these images of attraction are ingeniously combined with China Airlines miniature aircrafts and live flight attendants. The newly-crowned Miss Taiwanese American Queen, Sissi Lin, along with other Princesses and Ambassadors are invited by the Tourism Bureau Los Angeles Office to join the parade and promote Taiwan. They will unveil Taiwan’s float at the 131st Rose Parade in 2020.

“Young people shape our future; they are the hope of our country. Miss Taiwanese Americans are all versatile and gifted in many ways. Through this far-reaching event, the second generation of Taiwanese not only serve as our best goodwill ambassadors to bridge the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, they are also our new blood to reinforce Taiwan’s diplomatic engagement in the U.S.,” says Abraham Chu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles. During their school breaks and holidays, the 2019 Miss Taiwanese Americans have been busy practicing a dance named “Taiwan – The Heart of Asia” choreographed by Eva Hsia, the 2015 Miss Taiwanese American Queen. Their sweet and confident smiles will be a great example of civil diplomacy to deliver the enthusiasm of the Taiwanese people to the American public, and perfectly echo the 131st Rose Parade theme, “The Power of Hope”.

“I choreographed it based off of listening to the music and lyrics of the promotional song of ‘Taiwan – The Heart of Asia’. I tried to convey Taiwan’s beauty and culture into the movements. Inspired by the Aboriginal elements in our outfits I also incorporated a few Aboriginal movements into the dance,” says Eva Hsia.

“For this collection, I wanted to create a modern look with aborigine details on everyday clothing. I’ll be using a lot of tribal trims, seashells, intricate beading, fringe-like feel to give the clothing a bit of a tribal feeling to them but still modern and less costume-like. One of the motifs I chose to use throughout the collection is the plum flower. Plum flower is the national flower of Taiwan and I really like the meaning of this flower because it only grows in the harshest winter season, but bloom so beautifully and stays alive in such a cold weather. I think this flower symbolizes the Taiwanese people’s perseverance to shine and survive in our competitive world today,” says Ying Chian*.

2019 marks the China Airlines’ 60th Anniversary and the “U.S. – Taiwan Travel Year”. “China Airlines is our best partner in promoting Taiwan overseas; their recent increase in U.S. – Taiwan flights help to drive up the overall capacity. The latest issue of Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Taiwan third place in their list of the 20 must-go places to travel, with an emphasis on the island’s hiking trails and gorgeous mountains. People who love photography and hiking are welcome to take advantage of China Airlines’ latest promotions to fly to Taiwan,” says Brad Shih, Director of Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Los Angeles office.

Follow our Tour Taiwan Facebook fan page (https://www.facebook.com/TourTaiwan/) and the TripAdvisor Taiwan profile (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/TourTaiwan) today for offers and great deals on Taiwan tourism!

*Dance outfit designer: Ying Chian, 2018 Miss Taiwanese 2nd Princess, graduated from Parsons School of Design.

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Wedding Planning Software Enjoys Best-in-Class Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com


Aisle Planner serves as a project management software package for wedding planners and couples alike, making it the ideal tool for getting from proposal to wedding day hassle-free.

TopConsumerReviews.com recently awarded their highest five-star rating to Aisle Planner, an industry-leading service among companies offering Wedding Planning software.

Planning a wedding is no small feat. From happy couples to professional planners, everyone knows that having the right tools to keep track of the details – guest lists, venue selection, travel plans, gift registries and so much more – can greatly reduce the stress and communication problems by keeping everyone on the same page. That’s where wedding planning software comes in. There are a number of products on the market that can be used by individual couples or by wedding planners for a variety of clients; these software packages keep track of it all in one easy-to-access location that can be shared with vendors, bridesmaids, and anyone else that needs to be in the know.

“Aisle Planner serves as a project management software package for wedding planners and couples alike, making it the ideal tool for getting from proposal to wedding day hassle-free,” explained Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “We love that the company lets users have a free 30-day trial, with full access to every time-saving feature, to make sure it’s the right fit for their wedding software needs. Aisle Planner includes the basic tools you’d expect, like timelines, budgets, seating and layouts, and event websites. But, for professional wedding planners, there’s a whole other layer of tools, ranging from marketplace listings to CRM components for connecting with leads and creating proposals for prospective clients. And, one of the biggest compliments given to Aisle Planner by many customers is their friendly, knowledgeable customer service team: you can rest assured that if you come across any questions as you use the platform to plan a wedding, you’ll be in good hands and get help fast. For all of these reasons, it is our pleasure to name Aisle Planner as our top Wedding Planning Software choice in 2019.”

To find out more about Aisle Planner and other Wedding Planning software options, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Wedding Planning software category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/weddingplanningsoftware/.

About Aisle Planner

Founded in 2014 in sunny San Diego, Aisle Planner started with the idea that there was a better way to plan weddings – that wedding professionals could have all of the wedding planning and business management tools they need, in one reliable place. To date, the platform has helped manage more than $1.8 billion in nearly 50,000 weddings, with users in 54 countries, increasing daily. As Aisle Planner continues to grow, its expansion solidifies its position as an integral part of every wedding, everywhere, every day. From complete business management tools, a wedding inspiration resource and publishing platform, to an extensive ecosystem to connect wedding professionals to consumers, Aisle Planner promotes and cultivates the businesses that continue to fuel the wedding industry.

About TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Wedding Planning Software to Wedding Favors and Bridesmaid Dresses, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Novi Bridal Expo, Gardner White Furniture team up for first-ever Grooms Room


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He Watches Football… She Watches Fashion

Today’s groom now is taking a more active role in planning their wedding and his presence brings more buying power to vendors.

With holiday engagements on the rise, many brides-to-be start off the new year in search of the right bridal show to kickstart wedding plans. The challenge? Getting the groom to attend with her.

The Novi Bridal Expo and Gardner-White Furniture have partnered to provide a solution. The Gardner-White Grooms Room will offer a separate draped-off room during the expo for grooms to watch a sports game in comfortable recliners with cold beverages.

This way everyone gets what they want.

Kerry Sullivan, promoter of the Novi Bridal Expo in Novi, Michigan, has long recognized the importance of the grooms’ presence at bridal events. “Today’s groom now is taking a more active role in planning their wedding and his presence brings more buying power to vendors. This also means more on-the-spot business.”

The bridal expo offers couples the chance to meet with an abundance of wedding vendors as they plan their nuptials. This includes gowns and tuxedos, food tastings, photo booths, wedding venues, DJs, photographers, videographers, florists to name a few.

But does he really want to sit through a bridal fashion show?

The Novi Bridal Expo has scheduled three completely different runway fashion shows each day. This allows the bride to view the latest bridal designs while her fiancé can retreat to the Gardner-White Grooms Room, which will offer respite and, more importantly, design ideas for the couple’s household.

Megan Faraj, Advertising Administrative Assistant at Gardner-White, plans to deck the grooms room as the ultimate man cave destination. “We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Novi Bridal Expo! As these couples are preparing for their big day, we are excited to bring some relaxation and comfort in the Gardner-White Grooms Room.”

The Novi Bridal Expo is Jan. 4 and 5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Bride + Groom Publications, the creation of former Metro Detroit resident Kerry Sullivan. first appeared in 1992 as a bridal workbook/magazine. Bridal shows soon were added.

Her workbook has since evolved into Brides Pub, the popular online interactive bridal planner, social network and wedding resource. Her company now produces Michigan’s largest attended two-day bridal expo, which takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Gardner-White Furniture has been a Michigan owned-and-operated furniture company since 1912. Gardner-White’s mission is to offer value-conscious consumers with excellent style and service. Gardner-White has expanded and innovated significantly over the past six years. In 2013, Gardner-White became the first furniture company in the region to offer same-day delivery to its customers. More recently, Gardner-White has expanded, opening new retail locations in Novi and Ann Arbor to reach more of the Southeast Michigan community.

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