Meet The 'A' Team

We are so excited to help you pull off a budget-savvy wedding that looks like a million bucks! First, be sure to meet our team members. Each person brings a unique set of talents and skills, giving you a diverse range of information for planning your wedding.

Robin (lower left) is our Style Expert. She discovers the unique, fresh and affordable product ideas Ann's offers.

Carynn (lower right) is our Party Planner and you are going to LOVE her creativity and wedding ideas.

Shanna (upper right) is our resident Etiquette Consultant. Look for tips and advice on tradition and how it's changing.

Jackie (upper left) is out Bargain Finder. Follow her for the scoop on special deals and offers from all over.

Learn much more about our team members in the bios below. You'll find some interesting tidbits about each of us!

Have questions? Add a comment to a recent blog post and we'll be happy to answer.


Carynn - Party Planner

Jackie - Bargain Finder

Robin - Style Expert

Shanna – Etiquette Consultant
19Mar2012

Forget these wedding must-haves? There’s still time!

Last Minute Wedding Items

In our experience, we’ve noticed a few important wedding items that are consistently forgotten. Make sure you have these wedding must-haves, and don’t worry if your wedding is fast approaching. These items are easy to order and will arrive quickly. … Continue reading →

08Mar2012

Ann’s Top Picks under $20: Sure to inspire fabulous budget wedding ideas!

Top Picks Under $20

Budget wedding ideas have to start somewhere! Why not start with some affordable items meant to jazz up your wedding look? Check out the unique ring bearer box for your ceremony or the colorful discount wedding napkins for your reception. … Continue reading →

05Mar2012

The BIG Semi-Annual Sale Starts Thursday

Ann's Bridal Bargains Semi-Annual Sale

It’s time to exercise those bargain shopping skills! Here are some warm-ups to help you get ready: 1. Stretch the arms, 2. bend those fingers, 3. give your neck a good roll… 4. and grab that mouse! Start pre-shopping today … Continue reading →

27Feb2012

Hot Wedding Color Combos for 2012: Add them to your invitation ensemble!

Tangerine Orange Floral Delight Wedding Invitation & Stationery

Tangerine orange wedding invitations are super popular this year. Pair it with a few other vibrant hues like fuchsia, scarlet or canary yellow and you’ve got a hot color combo for your wedding! Try these affordable wedding ideas for incorporating … Continue reading →

13Feb2012

5 LOVE-ly Ideas for Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

Affordable Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Still need a little something special for your sweetheart? Don’t sweat it! Here are some last-minute Valentine’s day gifts that are heartfelt, fun and affordable. 1. Mixed tape anyone? Okay, so it’s not a mixed tape anymore, but just as … Continue reading →

09Feb2012

What does a wedding program include?

Lots of Lilies DIY Wedding Programs

You have two months to go before the wedding, ceremony details are coming together and you need to get a wedding program created and printed. What does that include? Take a look at our overview below to find out, and … Continue reading →

19Jan2012

As Featured in Bridal Guide Magazine

Purple Floral Wedding Stationery Look

This purple floral coordinated look is featured in the March/April issue of Bridal Guide! Go treat yourself to a beautiful glossy wedding magazine and look for our ad with a special offer! If you like browsing the pages of a … Continue reading →

12Jan2012

Real Wedding couple, Jake and Ellen, got married! See pics from the wedding…

Jacob and Ellen's White Sox Candy Buffet

Jake and Ellen were married on December 17, 2011, at the Grand Event Center in Northfield, Minn. The wedding was beautiful, but what you really want to know is how the dessert buffet table turned out, right? Here are a … Continue reading →

07Jan2012

Our Favorite Wedding Trends for 2012

custom ecru birdcage veil

Carynn’s Top Trends Reception Food Stations – Food stations are making a permanent home as wedding reception dining options. Their popularity will explode in 2012. Setting up stations around the room allows for traffic control and eliminates the long wait … Continue reading →

31Dec2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year's from Ann's Bridal Bargains

Cheers to ringing in the New Year with great family and friends and a very special new member of the family. Congratulations, and best wishes in 2012!