Save On Special Events with Duke Discounts

Before Beverly Day’s grandson was born, the nursery was decorated in a monkey theme, down to the blankets and wall paintings. Day, a Development IT analyst, was charged with printing the baby shower invites. After her daughter-in-law finalized a monkey-themed card, Day saved money by printing professional copies through FedEx Office using Duke’s employee discount program, PERQS.“I simply sat at my desk, uploaded the file, paid by credit card and picked the invites up that afternoon,” Day said. “Folks thought they were really cute.”Duke employees receive 73 percent off black and white printing, 41 percent off color printing, and 15 percent off most other services at all FedEx Office locations.Whether it’s a wedding, birthday or other special occasion, Duke employees can save on their next celebration using PERQS. Say yes to the dress

Muted metallic colors, a shorter hemline and princess skirts are making waves in wedding fashion, and brides can dress to impress as well as stick to their budget on the big day. Employees save 15 percent on wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories such as veils and jewelry through SimplyBridal by using discount code DKEDUBRIDAL15. Easy party planningFrom invites and birthday candles to personalized banners, Duke employees can save on their next party by using Birthday in a Box, an online store for party supplies and themed decorations. Duke employees receive 15 percent off using code BB928Z at online checkout.Celebrate mom with fresh blooms Don’t forget: Mother’s Day is May 10 this year, so show mom how much you love her by sending a beautiful bouquet.When Sue Schneider wanted to send her mom flowers, she turned to the Duke employee discount program and saved on a bright bunch of lilies and yellow roses.“It was a spring Mother’s Day bouquet,” said Schneider, an associate professor with the Duke School of Nursing. “Ordering the flowers was really simple. I probably saved about $12.”1800Flowers.com and 1800Baskets.com provide 15 percent off national and international delivery at online checkout or over the phone. For other gift ideas, 1-800-Baskets offers basket assortments of fruit and cheese, chocolate, tea, coffee and more. Both sites use discount code DUKE2.Duke employees also get a 25 percent discount at From You Flowers or can use Fallon’s Flowers of Raleigh to receive free local Raleigh delivery or a free wire service fee on out-of-town orders. 

Find more reasons to celebrate on the Duke PERQS webpage.