Special Occasions unltd: Remembering & Celebrating Special Occasions
This graphic, which speaks to the reasons we have special occasions in our lives - To Celebrate - was created by Billy Alexander of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Showcasing Special Occasions and the Memorable Moments in Our Lives and the ways in which we celebrate and commemorate those Special Occasions in (hopefully) equally memorable fashion! It often requires imagination and planning.
Find "Special Occasion" related Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in exploring memorable ways to celebrate life's special moments! Even if it's only a "regularly occurring special occasion" ... such as a loved one's birthday.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
Customer Favorites:
Animoto: Allows you to easily create and share great looking online videos and video slideshows ... the online video maker turns your photos, video clips, and music into customized videos in minutes. Great for capturing life's special moments and occasions and for creating dynamic and winning sales presentations.
Cloud 9 Living: Specializing in "Experience Gifts" ... Offering more than 1,600 unique and memorable experience gifts in 43 cities nationwide. Prices ranging from under $100 and ranging to "the sky's the limit" ... from Hot Air Balloon Rides and Dinner Cruises to Stock Car Racing and Skydiving. Pretty Cool Gift for the Person who has everything or thinks they've done it all.
FlowerDelivery.com: Online Flower Delivery - Worldwide ... Same Day Delivery to US and Canada. Lots of miscellaneous gift options as well.
Hallmark eCards: Subscribe to unlimited "show you care" capability!
Harry & David: The ultimate purveyors of "the food gift" ... this Oregon company has been shipping care packages of fruit, chocolates, and other gourmet goodies for 80 years!
Limos.com: An online and mobile (even has an iTune app) marketplace that connects passengers to affordable and trusted limo and private car services worldwide.
Paper Source: A retailer of fine and artisanal papers, stationery, invitations, gift wrap, greeting cards, quirky gifts, and a custom collection of envelopes and cards ... over 5,000 products available.
Pictures on Gold: A Leader in Customized Jewelry (All types of Jewelry) with a Twist ... Utilizing the Latest in Laser Technology to Create Photos (Any and All Themes) Lasered onto 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Jewelry ... and They've Been Doing it Online for over 10 Years. What Great Gift Options ... Way Cool! You Just Really Need to Check This Out!
Smilebox: Offering a simple application for PC or Mac that lets you quickly and easily create slideshows, invitations, greeting cards, announcements, collages, scrapbooks, and photo albums right on your computer. Over 1,000 customizable templates from which to choose.
The New York Times Online Store: Great Gifts born from a legendary newspaper's archives. You'll be amazed at the possibilities here! Plan to spend the afternoon. The archives are just the beginning ... there's signed sports memorabilia, fine paintings, antiquarian books,, etc. The breadth and quality of inventory is stupefying!!
The Ornament Shop: Thousands of Christmas ornaments ... all types across as many categories. Even wedding-themed ornaments that make for great wedding gifts or favors.
More Resources:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
ISeeMe: Creating personalized board books (readers and activity), gifts, and gear for children and babies ... a celebration of each child's uniqueness combined with your special occasion/life event and theme of choice.
Milanoo: Some Pretty Funky Fashions & Fashion Statements at Some Very Cool Prices. Even "Stylish Occasion" Dresses and Some Cool Novelty Shoes. Reviews have been mixed for this retailer ... they've now been around for about 5 years and are getting better ... Worth checking out if you like Fashions that are a Bit Different.
My Wedding Favors: This site may be the epitome of a niche site ... but what a great (and favorite) niche site it is ... tons of unique wedding favors (actually many can be applied to other occasions ... lots of great ideas for fun gifts and parties with other themes) and placecard holders. Bridal attendant (bridesmaids and groomsmen) gifts too. Just a great place for brides to visit during the wedding planning process ... one (or several) of your tasks will definitely be taken care of here.
Pacific Callas: Specializing in providing premium calla lilies - flowers or bulbs - for any special occasion or the garden at great prices. (FYI: For those who aren't aware ... Cats and Calla Lilies DO NOT mix ... unless you want to be minus the cat.)
ProFlowers: Send Flowers, Plants, and Gourmet Gifts for any occasion. They've been offering fresh-from-the-field flowers since 1998 and doing it well.
Sephra: The leading chocolate and fondue fountain manufacturer in the world ... recognized by food professionals globally. Made in San Diego, CA. If you're not in need of a chocolate fountain today ... they also carry Belgian chocolate in bulk and candy-making supplies.
Shindigz: They've been "making life more fun" for almost a century. Selling 34,000 party products to 58 countries, they are the party-supply experts ... you'll find supplies for any theme party, birthday, holiday, wedding, graduation, school event, fundraiser, or "just because" party you plan to throw. They follow a simple, successful formula: providing unique, personalized, and fun party products.
Stumps: If you need to decorate and throw a party for any event or occasion such as: school functions (including proms, homecoming, graduations), weddings, parades, "coming out" events (Deb Balls or Quinceneara), fundraisers, golf outings and tourneys, fundraisers, church functions, retirement parties, and even restaurant-based parties of any kind, etc, etc ... Stumps is your go to resource. Since 1926!
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
Tea Time: A magazine dedicated to "sharing the love of tea"... You'll find inspired tea-party menus, recipes, tea table-setting ideas, tea-focused destinations and events, tea traditions around the world, and much more. Geared towards those individuals who have a taste for elegant entertaining and an appreciation for the culture and celebration that surrounds the art of tea.
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