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Sponsorship
- How do I find a sponsor?
- How do I know if a vendor is trustworthy?
- How can I rate a vendor?
- How can I contact a vendor?

What is this site about?
WeddingsandSponsors.com is a website that serves two purposes: we help couples find sponsorships to offset the cost of their wedding, and we help small businesses market their products and services to aid in business growth.

How Do I Navigate This Site?
Navigating the WeddingsandSponsors.com website is easy. Simply select a link from the homepage to start your journey. Because the site is a member's site, some functions are only available for registered members, and you will be asked to create an account to view certain sections of the site. Creating an account is fast, simple and FREE!

Advertisements
WeddingsandSponsors.com offers services for both engaged couples and wedding vendors at no cost. Because we offer these services for free, we place targeted advertisements throughout the site that appeal to both couples who plan to be married, and small businesses. The advertisements help us maintain the website costs and allow us to coninue providing these services to our visitors at no cost.

How Do I Register an Account?
WeddingsandSponsors.com offers two different types of accounts: a vendor account, and a couples account. If you are a couple interested in wedding sponsorship, select to register a couples account. If you are a vendor who wishes to promote your service or product to wedding couples, select to register a vendor account. Fill out the registration form for the type of account you wish to open, and fill out the registration form. Please include a valid email address, as you will need to validate your account before it is activated.

Why Should I Register an Account?
First of all, registering an account with WeddingsandSponsors.com is absolutely free. For couples, registering an account gives you access to our vendor search and many other sections of the website. You may also benefit from registering an account and creating a profile that vendors can use to contact you and offer their products or services. You may also tailor your profile to display which products or services you are interested in, share your love story and make new friends.

For vendors, registering an account gives you the opportunity to upload pictures of your products or company, and also gives you access to the entire WeddingsandSponsors.com website. You can promote your company, market your products or services, and explain your terms.

How Much Does Registration Cost?
Registering on WeddingsandSponsors.com is absolutely free.

Logging in to your account
When you register an account on WeddingsandSponsors.com, the first step you must take is to validate your account through the validation email you will receive. When you activate your account, you will be able to login to your account by simply clicking on the login link on any of our pages.

Logging Out of Your Account
You can easily logout of your account by selecting the logout link on your control panel.

Account Functions
Account functions differ for couples and vendors. For couples, the following account functions are available within your control panel:

MESSAGE CENTER: Keep track of messages you receive from vendors, or other members of the site.
ACCOUNT DETAILS: Here you can edit and view your profile, upload images to your profile, choose the type of sponsorship you are seeking, update your account information and more.
YOUR STORY: Share your love story with other members of the website.
YOUR BLOG: Post updates and news about your upcoming wedding, or use your blog to post important dates or events leading up to your wedding.
YOUR FAVORITES: Keep track of your favorite vendors

For vendors, the following functions are available within your control panel:

MESSAGE CENTER: Keep track of messages you receive from wedding couples, or other members of the site.
ACCOUNT DETAILS: Here you can edit and view your profile, upload images to your business profile, choose the type of products or services you offer, update your account information and more.
BUSINESS INFORMATION: Here you can update/add any business highlights or awards your company wishes to promote.
REFERENCES: You can add business references from satisfied customers or clients to help couples learn more about your products or services.

Searching For a Vendor
Searching for a vendor is easy with our vendor search. Type in the relevant information, such as city, state, zip, vendor categories, etc. and click on search. A list of vendors matching your criteria will display.

If you are not getting back enough results, try broadening your search by leaving fields blank. For more specific searches, narrow your search by completing all fields.

Searching For a Couple
Searching for a couple is easy with our couple search. Click on the couples link, then click couples search. You can fill out a number of search criteria field to narrow down your search, or simply click on browse couples to view all available registered couples on our site.

How Do I Find a Sponsor?
There are several ways you can find a sponsor for your wedding. You can search for a sponsor using our vendor search, which is the most convenient way to start the process. Once you find a sponsor you would like to use, contact the sponsor through our easy-to-use message center. The sponsor will receive your message and will contact you if they are interested in sponsoring your wedding.

Sometimes, wedding vendors will contact couples and offer sponsorship services. In this case, you should check your message center located in your control panel to read any sponsorship offers and respond to the vendor in a timely manner.

How Do I Know if a Vendor is Trustworthy?
Weddings and Sponsors advises that all couples investigate a vendor before accepting sponsorships. You can easily learn about a vendor's reputation through a number of resources, including your local BBB, through word of mouth and by contacting the vendors' references on their profile page. We also encourage couples to leave feedback on our site and give ratings for vendors.

How Do I Rate a Vendor?
Weddings and Sponsors makes it convenient for couples to rate the vendors who have helped them with their wedding. You must first be a registered member to rate a vendor, and you must have used the vendor's services or products in your wedding. To rate a vendor, simply click on the rate vendor link on the vendor's profile page. You may rate a vendor on a scale of 1-5 stars (5 being the highest rating) and you may include some comments about the vendor.

All inappropriate comments or ratings will be reviewed and deleted, so please refrain from using profanities or inappropriate language.

How Do I Contact a Vendor?
You must be logged into your account to contact a vendor. To contact a specific vendor, click on the contact vendor link on the vendor's profile page and enter your message. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response to your inquiry.

Weddings & Sponsors Help Desk