by: From attire and services, to linens, decor, stationery and beyond, couples are shopping online for their wedding items and the services of wedding pros. Buying online has become the norm. Even so, we still need to be careful of where we are shopping--taking the time to do a little research before hitting the submit button. We've all felt that angst with some sites ... Can I trust them? Will it be as high quality as it looks online? Will it arrive on time?
So, how can you online shop til you drop, with confidence?
First:
1. Get recommendations: Your best resources will come from sites--recommended by trusted family and friends.
2. Read reviews: Do your homework and read published reviews about the products you're considering.
3. Visit popular wedding forums: i.e. The Knot's message boards to see what brides are saying about their vendors.
7 tips for successful online shopping:
Most trustworthy companies will:
1. Have a physical address.
2. Have a phone number that you can actually reach someone at.
3. Have an email address that you can write to and get responses from.
4. When you call, is the staff friendly, helpful and professional?
5. Do they belong to the Better Business Bureau?
6. Do they have a secured website? Check for the locked yellow padlock, the SSL certificate or the https in the url.
7. Do they offer free samples, downloads, offerings of their products and services--so you can determine the quality for yourself.
What is the first thing you look for when shopping online?
