2010 has reached it’s end and 2011 is in full swing. For business owners, event planners, and people all over the nation, this means kicking off their new marketing strategies to get the business rollin’. What better way to promote your company or event than with a memorable custom printed promotional product? A great way to get your clients and customers filing into your business with appreciation, promotional products are a unique strategy for getting your company’s name noticed, an affordable way to remind loyal customers about your services, or a stylish way to promote a special event. Promotional Products come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the most popular items used by businesses today are ceramic coffee mugs, pens, notebooks, glassware, key chains, travel mugs, and more. What makes these average products so useful is having them custom printed with your company’s logo, name, design, mission statement, or anything you want.

Custom Coffee Mugs seem to be one of the top promotional products, especially for the corporate atmosphere. You can have your mugs personalize with your company name, logo, and favorite motto to both advertise to future clients, and to show appreciation to your employees and staff.

Promotional Pens are another popular item due to their affordability. With styles of pens ranging from your most simple plastic pen to ornate metal pens, promotional pens work great for any company from daycares to Fortune 500s.

Glassware is a must-have item for special events, bars, and restaurants everywhere- and what would be more exciting than having your guests drink from personalized glassware custom printed with your name, event info, or company logo? Sure to be memorable, personalized glasses are sure to be a promotional item everyone will be talking about.

Luckily, DiscountMugs is here to make that easy. Unlike expensive competitors who act as middlemen, subcontracting your work to printers, DiscountMugs gives you all of the benefits of your top-dollar customization company, all at the lowest possible factory-direct prices. With a use-friendly website designed to help customers get in and out fast, all you have to do is pick your product, send in your artwork, and you’re done! DiscountMugs offers a team of expert graphic designers, skilled printing specialists, and an award winning customer service staff here to help you with any questions you may have. Get your promotional products from DisocuntMugs and start your memorable marketing today!

When the DiscountMugs Media Team launched their Wedding Favor Campaign, they never assumed it would lead to big opportunities in the Bridal Community. However, they we’re proven wrong quickly as response to the videos grew considerably in just the first few months. With a do-it-yourself attitude and their low price products, DiscountMugs put together 13 videos which displayed step-by-step instructions on how to decorate your own Wedding Favors. With just a few cheap materials that can be found at any local craft store, and some of their affordable wedding favor items (like colored shot glasses and champagne flutes), they brought simple and cute ideas to the table to help all of the newly engaged couples make their wedding day a little bit more unique, without all of the hassle.

 Uploaded about 4 months ago, the DiscountMugs Wedding Favor Idea Campaign has received nearly 40,000 views, and several reviews ranting about the beautiful and simple designs the brides could actually use themselves. “When we started shooting these videos, we did not want it to be a huge advertising opportunity, but a helpful service for all of our wedding clients. We want to make their lives easier, and these simple decorations can spice up their wedding for less than a dollar each” says Julie O’Neal, Spokesmodel.

After seeing the success of their Wedding Favor DIY Videos, the Media Team has also started a blog, design specifically to help Brides with Wedding Favor Ideas. (http://discountmugsweddingfavors.blogspot.com/ ) “After the recession hit, we realized that Brides are looking for ways to get the glam of a big wedding, at a lower price that fits their budget. So we came out with easy ways to decorate wedding favors to try to take the stress out of wedding planning.” Ray Sherman, photographer/videographer, explains. After studying the approach to their Wedding Favor Video Campaign, it seems that DiscountMugs did not only set out to advertise their products, but to really help the Bridal Community. You can find all of the Wedding Favor Videos right on the DiscountMugs Website: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/wedding-party-favors.php .

To see more of DiscountMugs unique Wedding Favors visit their website at: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/wedding-party-favors.php 

                With hundreds of different styles of glassware, DiscountMugs has made its name as the Largest Factory-Direct Supplier of Personalized Glassware in the country. From champagne flutes and shot glasses to beer mugs and wine glasses, you think you’ve seen all they have to offer- well think again. Revolutionizing the world of glassware, DiscountMugs has launched a whole complete new line of colored glassware that redefines the industry. Using their already popular hand-blown glassware line, they have started offering the same great styles with colored stems, bases, and bodies that are truly one of a kind.  Offering over 15 different colors to choose from, with classic black and white to lime green and electric pink, these vibrant colors light up the room in an instant.

                In the past, DiscountMugs has offered just a few styles with classic colored bases, and immediately saw the public’s demand for more. “We saw how much our customers liked the product and decided to give them more choices. More colors and styles have been added to our line, creating a whole line of colored glassware that has grown exponentially in popularity. We are all very excited about the outcome” Company President, Amin Rahman states. Before DiscountMugs ventured into the world of colored glassware, there wasn’t many choices out there. After doing some research, we could only find small sets of basic colored glassware, for prices like $20.00 for a pack of 4 shot glasses. At DiscountMugs, they offer shot glasses as low as $0.33 a piece that can be colored and personalized to your liking. With stylish designs, industry-leading concepts, and their factory-direct prices, DiscountMugs seems to be the leader in the world of promotional products.

                “This is the most incredible spin on glassware I have seen in my career here. I can see this new line becoming the next must-have item for all events, weddings, clubs, and occasions.” says Julie O’Neal, DiscountMugs Spokesmodel, “Even I would love to own some!”  Recently becoming a well-known name in the world of Wedding Favors, there has been an exponential increase in colored stemware for toasting flutes, drinking glasses, candle votives, and shot glasses, all personalized for weddings and colored to match their decor. But wedding favors is just one possibility for these stylish new glasses. “I can just imagine walking into a night-club and seeing these vibrantly colored martini glasses sitting on a lit bar” Ray Sherman, photographer says, “it would blow my mind and definitely create a whole new atmosphere for the room.”

                It seems that this new line of Colored Glassware is just the beginning of a new must-have style for all occasions, and DiscountMugs is leading the sensation.  To check out their new line of colored glassware, visit: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/color-glassware.php.

Summer is almost over, no more barbecues, no more trips to the beach or tanning by the pool.  That doesn’t mean that you can’t get married!  Who said wedding season is just for summer?  Actually, it’s a better idea to plan your wedding in the fall season because it’s cheaper, less competitive, and a less chance of rain.  The fall seasons add a beautiful backdrop to a classy and elegant wedding.  In addition, champagne glasses also bring a beautiful touch of class as a memorable wedding favor.

With every wedding, you need to have wedding favors. Why not consider giving away personalized champagne flutes? Champagne flutes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from twisted stem champagne flutes, to tulip champagne flutes.  There are so styles we provide in our promotional products inventory, you just have to log on to DiscountMugs.com to check them out. Some champagne flutes even have color in the stems. The colors can be pink, purple, yellow, blue, red, or black, whatever you desire.
Personalized champagne flutes are the perfect gift to your guest at any wedding. The bride and groom can get their names printed or engraved on the champagne flutes for that extra personal touch. Plus, champagne flutes add a bit of sophistication to any wedding.
Raising your hand to toast the bride and groom with an exquisite champagne flute is a great way to start the new couple off with happiness. Using the champagne flute as a wedding favor shows personality and finery in your new marriage. Guests can keep their champagne flutes as a remembrance of your special day.

First of all, champagne flutes reduce the surface area of the wine, thus limiting the champagne’s contact with the air and potential loss of bubbles. In order to avoid warming the champagne, hold the champagne flute by its stem.When pouring champagne into champagne flutes, try to fill the champagne flute halfway so that the bubbles don’t overflow. Pour the champagne down the side of the champagne flute, giving the champagne bottle a little twist at the end of the pour too avoid a big, frothy head.
Champagne flutes are the perfect wedding favor gift. Without champagne flutes, you wouldn’t be able to toast each other on your happiness and marriage. The toast of the champagne flute is, to no small degree, the beginning of the rest of your lives together.
Commit to memory that special day with your very own personalized champagne flutes? You can use the champagne flutes as keepsakes or even use them for when you throw a party.

No matter what you choose to do with your champagne flutes after the wedding reception, your personalized champagne flutes will give your wedding the elegance you are trying to portray. Your guests will remember your special day for many years to come every time they look at your keepsake champagne flutes.

At DiscountMugs.com We Make It Your Own!

It is imperative that you choose the correct Champagne and Wines to serve at your wedding.  There is no doubt that the perfect wedding calls for the perfect champagnes. Don’t know how much of each you’ll need?

Have no fear at DiscountMugs.com we have the best tips for all your promotional products need especially wedding favors for your big day.  Here are some basic tips about champagne and wine selection that you’ll need to know to get the perfect taste on your wedding day.

1. Your best choice is start with a Champagne or wine that you and your soon be spouses enjoy or one that is loved by your family and friends.   Maybe it’s a drink your parents drank at their wedding or something you shared with your significant other on a date.

2. If you aren’t an avid wine connoisseur and don’t know of any then browse the web.  There are so many websites that give helpful tips, we are sure you will find one to your liking.

3.  Ask your caterer.  Your caterer will most likely have recommendations for you.  They will help you figure out how much wine you’ll need for the amount of people you’re having.

SIDE NOTE: At most weddings, approximately 30-50% will drink white wine (mostly Chardonnay), 30-50% will drink red wine (mostly cabernet), and about 10 to 20% will drink white zinfandel.

4. Consider you’re your guests.    According to certain statistics around the web, more women typically prefer white wine while men mean prefer red wine.

5. Think about the foods you will be serving.  Consider what champagne and wines compliment the food you are serving your guests.

SIDE NOTE:  Sauvignon Blanc goes with a wide variety of seafood entrees, as well as poultry and cheeses, and is the best option for pasta with a cream sauce. Chardonnay is a widely popular white wine that works well with chicken, pork and many seafood dishes.  Merlot and Cabernet are the most popular options and both suit a menu that includes beef or pastas with red sauces. Another crowd pleaser is Beaujolais, a light fruity red.

6. And but certainly not least you’ll have to have Champagne for toasting!

SIDE NOTE: This will be the most expensive part of your drink budget.  It’s important to only have champagne to serve for toasting. A good start is to only plan 2 glasses of Champagne for each guest.

Hopefully our blog have been helpful in choosing the best Champagne and Wine for your ceremony.  Additionally, at DiscountMugs.com we have the best selection of customizable champagne glasses and wine glasses that will impress your guest.

There’s no better way than our wedding favors at DiscountMugs.com….We Make It Your Own!

Getting married is an exciting part of life that is cherished till the end of time.  The gathering of loved family and friends, the music, the dancing, the food, and of course marrying the one you love.  But before you get to the fun parts of the wedding there is the planning and coordinating of festivities.  Sometimes getting caught in the world wind of planning a wedding you forget to write your wedding vows. The exchange of wedding vows is a fundamental part of a wedding ceremony. It is a very romantic moment and is the perfect time to express your feelings towards your partner in front of all your friends and family members.

BUT writing your vows, however, can be harder and time consuming than it seems. That is why DiscountMugs.com has composed an assortment of both traditional and contemporary wedding vows on for you to use as a source of inspiration.  These vows don’t have to be copied word for word, please use as a guide to assist you in writing your own personal vow.  Here are our top three:

I love you. You are my best friend.
Today I give myself to you in marriage.
I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you,
and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle.
I promise to love you in good times and in bad,
when life seems easy and when it seems hard,
when our love is simple, and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard
these things I give to you today, and all the days of our life.

It is the greatest desire of my heart to be faithful to you and to love you always,seeking to meet your every need, desiring to help in every way, listening to you,encouraging you, comforting you and standing by your side in whatevercircumstances may face us in the years ahead. I will respect you,honor you and strive for harmony in our marriage with a quiet and gentle spirit.

We pledge to each other to be loving friends and partners in marriage. To talk and to listen, to trust and appreciate one another; to respect
and cherish each other’s uniqueness; and to support, comfort
and strengthen each other through life’s joys and sorrows.
We promise to share hopes, thoughts and dreams
as we build our lives together.
May our lives be ever intertwined, our love keeping us together.
We will build a home that is compassionate to all, full of respect
and honor for others and each other.
May our home be forever filled with peace, happiness and love.

Hopefully we assisted you in writing your vows for that special person in your life.  Additionally you can make these vows more worthwhile by customizing the words on one of our unique wedding favors such as Champagne Glasses, Wine Glasses, or whatever promotional product we have available.  It’s our honor to share such a magical day with you.  DiscountMugs.com….We Make It Your Own.

We made history in 2008 with the election of the first African American President of the United States of America.  His name is President Barack Obama and his mission is to make changes that benefit all races and people.  It was thought as an impossible feat because of his race but his intelligence and charisma changed the minds of many doubters.  Americans realized that we needed a President that makes decision for the people and not for his own political agenda.

President Barack Obama Commemorative Plates

On February 10, 2007, then Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for President of the United States at Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois. The decision to make the announcement at that location was observed as symbolic because it was also the place where Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic and iconic “House Divided” speech in 1858. Throughout his campaign, Obama emphasized the concern of rapidly ending the Iraq War, increasing energy independence and providing universal health care.
After defeating Hilary Clinton for the Democratic Party Presidential nominee, Obama delivered his acceptance speech to over 75,000 supporters and presented his policy goals. The speech was viewed by over 38 million people worldwide. Obama then focused his attention on the general election campaign against Senator John McCain, the probable Republican nominee.
During his endless campaigning for office, Obama’s campaign set numerous fund-raising records, predominantly made up of small donations.  Furthermore, Obama became the first major-party presidential candidate to turn down public financing.

On November 4, 2008 Senator Barack Obama won the presidency of the United States by winning 365 electoral votes to 173 that Senator John McCain received.  Additionally, he won 52.9% of the popular vote to McCain’s 45.7%.  Obama delivered his victory speech before hundreds of thousands of dedicated supporters in Chicago’s Grant Park.
Many thought it was impossible because of ingrained racism in the American society.  But America’s need for a change in our economic downward spiral overshadowed something as silly as “race”.  President Barack Obama since his inauguration has made good on the promises such as ending the Iraq War and implementing a universal health care system.

At DiscountMugs.com we have a great inventory of President Barack Obama’s commemorative items.  Some include commemorative plates, wine glasses, champagne flutes, coffee mugs, and even mouse pads.  They also serve as great promotional products at an event in support of the President.

Whatever you need to commemorate President Barack Obama, we have it at DiscountMugs.com because We Make It Your Own!

1. Wait for the appropriate time to give a champagne toast.  A must follow rule is that all guests should be served their champagne before the wedding toasts begin. (DUH!)
2. In general, the order of pouring the wedding toasting beverage is: the bride, the groom, the maid or matron of honor; and the other guests at the head table, with the best man receiving his drink last. The best man then gives the first champagne toast, followed by the fathers of the bride and groom, the groom, and so on.
3. When its your turn to give your toast just remember to relax.  The guest are there to have a good time, so don’t be nervous. Be confident, witty and smile.  Take this moment to bask in the limelight as you give your champagne toast.
4. This is one is a no brainer but you will be suprised that most people forget to satnd!  Don’t forget: ALWAYS stand while giving a champagne wedding toast.
5. It is always worth your time to prepare a small speech ahead of time.  Preparing to give a speech is the best thing because you might not follow it excatly and ad libbing is expected but at least you will have a general outline to follow.  AND remember keep it short, sweet, and memorable.
6. Speaking of keeping it short and sweet,think about the bride and groom. Think about the things you would want to include in your speech.  What are some of the things about the bride and groom that is humorous but positive and universal appealing to your audience. Rem  When preparing for a champagne wedding toast, stick to the positives, make a list of nostalgic anecdotes that describe the connection that brought the bride and groom togethe.   TIP: A good place to start off your speech is to discuss topics like where you met the couple and how have you seen them grow together. great memories to inspire your audience and possibly induce some tears of joy. 
7. Make sure that the day belongs to the bride and groom.  Don’t make your speech dragged out and self praising.  Its about the newly weds, its their day to shine so always keep the attention on them. If you want to draw attention for yourself, make sure that you draw good attention to yourself by giving an appropriate speech funneling all that attention back to the bride and groom. 
8. Now you drink to what you’re toasting too!  Smile and enjoy the rest of the ceremony.

Champagne Flute

Don’t forget that DiscountMugs.com offer the best items in quality promotional items.  We also have the best inventory of wedding favors and champagne flutes.  DiscountMugs.com….We Make It Your Own!

There is more to champagne than bubbles and a good time.  Champagne’s history spans over multiple lifetimes.  Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Romans where the first to plant vineyards in Champagne, France.  It is said that champagne can be dated back to medieval times.

French kings served champagne at coronation festivals.  Churches owned vineyards and the crop was cultivated by monks.  A popular misconception is that sparkling wine was invented by the renowned champagne brand Dom Perignon.  So is not the case.

Sparkling wine was first introduced by Benedictine Monks.  This was almost 50 years before Dom Perignon popularized champagne in 1668.  Even though Dom Perignon didn’t invent champagne his contribution was necessary and vital to the success of this special wine.  A significant contribution made by Dom was the muselet.  This allowed for champagne to withhold on the fermentation process when bottled.

The muselet also kept the champagne cork in place securely.  Humorously enough,  champagne was invented accidentally.  Bottles would explode accidentally because of the fermentation process.  The wine was bottled before the fermentation process and they would burst out so much that it was coined the devils wine by the monks.

Currently the use of the word champagne is protected heavily.  Treaties signed by the European Union and other countries such as Canada, Australia, and Chile protect the rights of the word champagne.  The word champagne can only be used by wines produced in the Champagne district of France.

The United States acknowledges the limited use of the word and has banned it from similar products produced in the United States.  Only certain wine producers in the U.S are allowed to use the term champagne only if they accompany a description of the origin of the word.

Side note:  Did you know that studies show that moderate consumption of champagne aids in the recovery from Alzheimer’s, strokes, and Parkinson’s disease?

Champagne Flutes

Champagne has had an interesting history that includes a lot more details that we can’t include in one blog post.  Hopefully learning a bit more history helps in choosing the right champagne glass for that authentic champagne from Champagne, France.   Check out our amazing champagne flute inventory only @ DiscountMugs.com.  We make it your own!