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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 29 May 2012 05:13:30 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>The Potting Shed News</title><subtitle>News</subtitle><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2011-06-02T11:07:49Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Flower Choices can be so overwhelming...</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2011/6/2/flower-choices-can-be-so-overwhelming.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2011/6/2/flower-choices-can-be-so-overwhelming.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2011-06-02T10:59:32Z</published><updated>2011-06-02T10:59:32Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to deciding which flowers are best to carry down the aisle on your wedding day, it can be a bit overwhelming. &nbsp;There are so many options and colors. &nbsp;What we have found is that there really are no limitations or steadfast rules for Brides these days. &nbsp;Choose whatever makes your heart flutter. &nbsp;Most flowers are available year round and in a multitude of colors. &nbsp;If you are on a budget, think about choosing less inexpensive flowers in abundance to create a bouquet or table arrangement that will be quite striking. Gerbera Daisies and Calla Lilies still tend to be Brides most popular choices of flowers. &nbsp;They are a great choice in that they can stand simply alone or can easily be combined with other flowers to create a lush dreamy bouquet. &nbsp;Remember, its your day and your flowers are the accent to your dress, the color, design, and decoration to your ceremony and reception venue. &nbsp;Make sure that you create bouquets that will reflect you and your wedding.</p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Congratulations!</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2011/1/10/congratulations.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2011/1/10/congratulations.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2011-01-11T00:24:34Z</published><updated>2011-01-11T00:24:34Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We had a great time at the 2011 Grand Rapids Bridal Show this past weekend! &nbsp;We met so many wonderful Brides! &nbsp;The &#8220;Bride To Be&#8221; sashes were a big success even to those of you that were a little hesitant to wear them. &nbsp;You all looked great! &nbsp;We look forward to sitting down and meeting with you soon to discuss your wedding flower needs for <em>one</em> of the most important days in your life. Feel free to email us to determine a convenient time to set up a complimentary consultation.</p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Bridal Show 2011</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2010/12/30/bridal-show-2011.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2010/12/30/bridal-show-2011.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2010-12-30T14:44:34Z</published><updated>2010-12-30T14:44:34Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to be creating new designs for our booth at the 41st Annual&nbsp;<a href="http://www.grbridalshow.com/">Grand Rapids Bridal Show</a> January 7 and 8, 2011 at DeVos Place! &nbsp;If you are recently engaged and planning a wedding in 2011, come down and find us. &nbsp;We would love to discuss your wedding flower needs.</p>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>The 40th Annual Bunny Tuxedo Grand Rapids Bridal Show</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2010/1/15/the-40th-annual-bunny-tuxedo-grand-rapids-bridal-show.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2010/1/15/the-40th-annual-bunny-tuxedo-grand-rapids-bridal-show.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2010-01-15T12:02:38Z</published><updated>2010-01-15T12:02:38Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to all of you newly engaged Brides!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We had so much fun at the recent 40th Annual Bunny Tuxedo Grand Rapids Bridal Show! &nbsp;It was great meeting so many of you Brides, and some Grooms too. &nbsp;It is always uplifting to talk to all of the Brides that are so excited about planning one of the biggest events of their lives. &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Remember that if you are looking for a florist for your wedding day, mention you saw us at the Grand Rapids Bridal Show in January for a special 20% off of your bridal bouquet or a free toss bouquet.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We look forward to setting up a complimentary consultation to discuss your fresh floral needs for your wedding day!</p>
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]]></content></entry><entry><title>How To Make Planning A Breeze...</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2008/10/14/how-to-make-planning-a-breeze.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2008/10/14/how-to-make-planning-a-breeze.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2008-10-14T12:40:28Z</published><updated>2008-10-14T12:40:28Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span style="FONT-SIZE: 130%">We realize that today&#8217;s Bride is extremely busy and budget conscience.&nbsp; Because of this, we have found that it is beneficial to not only work with vendors that work well together, but have a relationship to ensure that you will receive the best possible service that you deserve on your wedding day.&nbsp; The following <span class=><A href="http://www.emilychang.com/go/ehub/app/wedding-planning-made-easier/">wedding planninng made easier</A></span> site </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 130%">is one of those compiled informational wedding sites to help your organize and plan without gettinng overwhelmed with everything that goes in to planninng one of the biggest parties you will ever host for your family and friends.&nbsp; Here you will find information from <A href="http://www.weddingmapper.com">wedding mapper</A> which will help you to customize your own wedding maps, <A href="http://www.myweddingnotes.com">my wedding notes</A> geared towards those wishing to include others in their wedding planning details, to <A href="http://www.allgreenwedding.com">All Green Wedding</A> s for the eco-connscience couple, and <A href="http://www.whenismywedding.com">when is my wedding</A> a fun count down to the Big Day!&nbsp; These sites plus our own favorite local vendors should help make your wedding day a breeze.&nbsp; We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your wedding flower needs and desiging the flowers to make your wedding day dreams come true.</span>
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Congratulations To All Newly Engaged Brides!</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2008/1/16/congratulations-to-all-newly-engaged-brides.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2008/1/16/congratulations-to-all-newly-engaged-brides.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2008-01-16T15:46:43Z</published><updated>2008-01-16T15:46:43Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to all of you who recently got engaged!</strong></p><p>We recently participated in the Bunny Tuxedo Bridal Show in the beginning of January as a vendor.&nbsp; It was great meeting so many Brides, Bridesmaids, Moms, Sisters, Friends, and Groom&#8217;s-To-Be.&nbsp; We hope to have new pictures up soon.&nbsp; </p><p>Planning your wedding is a very exciting time and one of the largest, and most important events that you may ever plan.&nbsp; At The Potting Shed, we look forward to working with you to help ease the stresses that sometimes goes along with planning such an important event like your wedding.&nbsp; </p><p align="left" style="text-align: left;">One way we can help ease a little stress is to offer a 20% discount on your Bridal Bouquet when you book your wedding with us.&nbsp; Just mention that you read about it on our website to receive discount.&nbsp; We also would like to suggest&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.weddingmapper.com/">http://www.weddingmapper.com</a>&nbsp;website to help with creating maps for your out-of-town guests.&nbsp; For more suggestions on how to alleviate stress on your wedding day, we would love to meet with you.&nbsp; Just go to the contact tab at the top of our website to email us directly or call us at 616-895-9330 to set up a complimentary consultation.</p>&nbsp;We look forward to talking with you soon about all of your floral needs for your wedding day!
]]></content></entry><entry><title>Welcome to The Potting Shed website</title><id>http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2007/1/10/welcome-to-the-potting-shed-website.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/news/2007/1/10/welcome-to-the-potting-shed-website.html"/><author><name>Amy Jo</name></author><published>2007-01-10T16:51:26Z</published><updated>2007-01-10T16:51:26Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p align="left" style="text-align: left;">The Potting Shed just got with the &#8217;90s.&nbsp; No, we didn&#8217;t change the business name to <em>The Potting McMansion</em>.&nbsp; We launched a website.&nbsp; Presently, The Shed is full of sorted empty pots, like our <a href="http://www.thepottingshedflowers.com/portfolio/">Portfolio page</a>, which contains only one flower photo.&nbsp; Come back and visit often to see what content is sprouting.&nbsp; If you are also <em>with </em>the &#8217;90s, you can subscribe to our RSS feed and get updates in your reader the moment we post a fresh news seed.&nbsp; Now that we&#8217;ve gotten with the &#8217;90s, we&#8217;re eager to get with the 2010&#8217;s, at which time we hope to be presenting scratch-and-sniff content.&nbsp; Enjoy the new virtual Shed!<br /></p>
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