YOUR FOREVER BEGINS HERE

I am so excited to share this contest with you today!!  Constellation Culinary Group and Curtis Atrium have announced a most special contest.  The History of Us is a wonderful way for you to share your love story and enter to win a dream wedding.  The Curtis Atrium is an historic landmark and inspiring venue for your Happily Ever After.  And, Constellation Culinary Group is among the finest in the city.  Its a perfect combination for your big day. 

So, lets talk about the contest.  The History of Us, the story of your love and what makes you and your partner unique. That is what Constellation Culinary wants to know.  And, this is how you enter.  Create a Pinterest board with memories, favorite moments, songs, events, all of your adventures.  Then send your board to Constellation.  Share your board with Instagram using the hashtag- #hitchedweddingcontest.  Don't be shy!!  Share as much as you like.  The more interesting and unique your board, the better.  This will be so much fun.  Sharing your love story, remembering all of the things that make you, YOU!  

The contest runs through January 15, 2020.  The winner will be announced on the Curtis Atrium Facebook and Instagram pages.  Winning couple gets a beautiful wedding at the Curtis Atrium with delicious and artistically presented food by Constellation.  This is how to enter- 

1. Show the history of you and your fiancé using Pinterest. Create a new board and title it “The History of Us.” Then upload your favorite memories (places, songs, stories, etc.) Paint a digital picture of the history of your love. Make sure the link is set to public.
2. Email the link to your board to historyofUS@constellationculinary.com
3. Along with your email, be sure to include:
   a. First and last names of both of you
   b. When you got engaged
   c. What city/ town you live in
4. (Optional) Share a post about your board on your Instagram page using the hashtag #hitchedcontest, and tagging @byconstellation and @thecurtisatrium
5. Leave your board up through the end of the contest on January 15th. One lucky couple will win an expense paid wedding at The Curtis Atrium, which includes:
   • Venue Rental
   • Constellation Food and Beverage Package (Maximum value of $50,000/ Minimum 100 guests, Maximum 200 guests)

Here is the link to the rules.

Consider visting Curtis Atrium and meet with Contellation.  Because, even if you don't win, you will want to say your I Do's in this beautiful setting. Have Fun and Good Luck!!!

TLC WANTS YOU TO WIN A DREAM WEDDING

Shop Your Way and TLC “Say Yes to the Dress” SYW Sweeps
Shop Your Way and TLC will “Sweep” One Lucky Bride off their Feet with a Dream Wedding!

If you’re like most brides, weddings can be both emotionally and financially stressful. There is often a struggle to find the perfect dress and accessories, not to mention plan a honeymoon – all within a budget.  That’s why Shop Your Way Sweeps & TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” is offering you access to win a dream wedding prize worth over $30,000. Prize includes a dress credit, a fitting from one of the top bridal shops in Manhattan, a dream honeymoon, & jewelry and apparel from Sears and Kmart.

Enter now through April 14, 2013 at http://syw.co/1ikbIhI. While you’re there, check out all the other great benefits of Shop Your Way Sweeps. 1000’s of sweepstakes live now and lots more added daily .
Good luck!

ON THE WINGS OF LOVE-WITH COLIN COWIE

This could be you! High atop the Empire State Building, getting married- WITH COLIN COWIE!

Have you ever dreamed of having a star quality wedding with a celebrity planner? Has Colin Cowie and his glamorous design made you swoon? Now is your chance to have that wedding at the top of
the Empire State Building !
Enter the contest for this fabulous dream wedding and you may be one of the lucky winners. Four couples will win a dream wedding on Valentine's Day, designed by Colin Cowie for up to 40 guests. And, one grand prize winner will have a chance to win $100,000 to begin your new life together! Just submit a short video of your unique love story, what makes your love "soar" and why you should win this dream come true wedding. But, hurry!! There are only two days left to enter! So hurry to Facebook or The Empire State Building!

Don't miss your chance to win a dream wedding designed by Colin Cowie! Semi- finalists will be announced on December 16 and the winners on January 6, 2012.

GOOD LUCK!! And, stay tuned for updates on the winners and the weddings!!

"LIKE" GRUBER PHOTOGRAPHY AND WIN

Here is a contest you WONT want to miss! If you "like" Gruber Photography on Facebook, you can win a day of photography with this accomplished and wonderful photojournalistic photographer. From Vogue, to celebrity weddings to everything in between, Terry Gruber has been a photographer and filmmaker for over 25 years. Wouldn't you "like" to have your wedding photographed by the same talent that captured Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas?! Or course you would. Even if you don't win, you might still want this phenomenal photographer to capture your special day. So, "like" their new page on Facebook and then go to Gruber Photography and see the more great work. And,don't wait! This contest ends on September 15. So, hurry for your chance to win! And, consider contacting Gruber for your wedding or special event.

Photo Credit: Gruber Photography

THE WEDDING SALON PROPOSED A DREAM HONEYMOON

The Wedding Salon and Romantic Travel Belize

The Wedding Salon has announced the ultimate giveaway this Valentine’s Day with Romantic Travel Belize! One lucky bride-to-be’s dream will become a reality with this fantastic celebrity-style honeymoon giveaway. You and your hubby could encounter the wonders of Belize with your own luxury suite during a six night honeymoon stay at the Hidden Valley Inn, courtesy of the number one concierge service for Belize travel, Romantic Travel Belize.

This resort has so much to offer from relaxation to adventure seeking, so just imagine… Splashing in your own private waterfall during your complimentary, private Honeymoon Waterfall Lunch, complete with sparkling wine. Relaxing at one of the 2 Hidden Valley Inn Lounges, while enjoying spectacular food and exceptional service

Hiking the mystic ruins of the Mayans, compliments of Cayo Adventure Tours

Now, how do you get there? To enter, simply send an email to TatB@WeddingSalon.com with your engagement story. The best story wins! And don’t forget to also include your name, address and wedding date in your submission!

The winner will be announced on

Monday, February 28 on www.WeddingSalon.com/TatsTips and with the month of love upon us, we are sure there will be many amazing engagement stories coming soon! For all our male readers, this could be that perfect incentive to plan the perfect proposal!

P.S. The honeymoon giveaway includes the 6 night stay and round-trip ground transfer to the hotel, air travel is not included. The offer/prize is valid for 12 months only and must be redeemed with

Romantic Travel Belize

by February 2012.

Thank you to Sarah and The Wedding Salon for giving me the opportunity to post about this amazing honeymoon adventure! The Wedding Salon has so many great events for the bride! Stay tuned for more info on other events upcoming and visit The Wedding Salon to find out more.

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ANJOLIQUE AT THE WEDDING PAVILION

The Anjolique Trunk Show at the Wedding Pavilion. Come and see these lovely gowns this weekend at The Wedding Pavilion! Call for an appointment at (610) 647-5085. And, enter to win the gown of your dreams. The Wedding Pavilion has a wide selection of the most beautiful gowns. And, Thursday the Anjolique collection will be arriving for you to try on gowns not usually in the salon. So, please call and make your appointment to see these dresses. And, don't forget your camera. Because, though most of the time taking photos is not allowed until you buy the dress. This weekend you will have to snap that photo to enter the contest. The staff at The Wedding Pavilion will be happy to make you feel like a winner- whatever gown you choose.





Here are the rules of the contest.

Win the Anjolique Bridal Gown of your choice!

It's as simple as...

1- Visiting any authorized Anjolique retailer.
2- Try on any Anjolique wedding dress.
3- Snap a photo of yourself in the dress.
4- Upload your photo to our Facebook Fan page to enter the sweepstakes.
There will be 4 lucky winners chosen between
February 28 and April 10 and each winner gets
to choose the Anjolique gown of her choice!
Don't delay - the sweepstakes ends April 10!
Once you've tried on an Anjolique gown you'll
know why we say... Anjolique is a "more than
perfect fit"!

Following are the dates of the 4 separate
sweepstakes draws-

1) February 28, 2011
2) March 13, 2011
3) March 27, 2011
4) April 10, 2011

Names of the sweepstakes winners will be posted on
our Facebook page and they will also be contacted
through Facebook. All ballots will remain eligible
for any all sweepstakes draws from the time their
photo is uploaded to the end of the sweepstakes on
April 10, 2011 unless the ballot has already been
chosen as a winner. Limit of one ballot per person.

NORTH CAROLINA BRIDES TO GET MARRIED!

Hey Ladies! Get Married is having a giveaway for you North Carolina brides!! It's all part of the Concord Bridal Blast. Here's the link to find out all the details. There's a chance to win a wedding reception and the first 200 brides will get a free Get Married swag bag! Sounds like fun.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Once again it is time for the My Fox Philly's Best of contest! Please take a moment to vote Wendy's Affairs Of Heart the best planner in Philly!! The competition is fierce here in the City of Brotherly Love! I would really appreciate everyone's support. THANK YOU!!

JEAN M CONTEST

Jean M is having another contest! They are looking to YOU to create a new and exciting invitation design. Here's a chance for you to use your creativity and win $1000! Below are all the details and the link to get your application. What a great way to help you with your wedding budget!! Good Luck to all of you!
















We're looking for creative, fresh, fantastic new invitation designs to be added to the Jean M line -- and we want your best ideas. If your invitation design is chosen, you'll win a cash prize up to $1,000 PLUS have your invitation featured in the Jean M product line. Designs will be posted to the Jean M blog where readers will select their favorites!

Top Design Prize: $1000 First Runner-Up Design Prize: $500 Second Runner-Up Design Prize: $250 All other designs selected will be purchased for $100 each.

Contest runs from July 15, 2009, through September 30, 2009. *Submit as many designs as you like*

Download our application today and start designing! Download Application and Contest Rules Good luck. We can't wait to see your designs! -- Jean Questions? Email: DesignerSearch@myjeanm.com

A WEDDING ON THE WATER

Tucked away in Bucks County, Pa is a fabulously dreamy location for a wedding! The Lake House has a magnificent view of Lake Nockamixon and a cozy retreat for you and your guests. You will be treated like royalty at this wonderful 1700's inn. When you arrive, the bride and her maids will be whisked away to the bridal suite for hair and make up, as well as champagne, cheese and fruit while you prepare for that elegant walk down the terrace steps to garden and your groom. The boys will be treated to Philadelphia soft pretzels, beer and a garden suite to prepare. Early guests won't be left in the dark either. A cool drink and a view of the lake await as they look to the start of the ceremony. After the ceremony, the guests will be escorted to the lakeside ballroom for a delicious meal prepared by the competent staff of Jeffrey Miller Catering and an evening of dancing and fun. For those overnight guests and the wedding party, an after party at the firepit with wine,beer and snacks and a sumptuous breakfast with the rising sun will round out the perfect weekend and a fairytale wedding. There are so many possibilities at the Lake House Inn and with a sunset ceremony, complete with hundresed of candles leading to the altar and the moon over the lake,what better place to start your life together than this! But wait! There is more!! On Wednesday, June 24th at 7PM, Kate and Glenn Stevens are hosting a Game Show Party! The winner will receive a free wedding!! So, click on over to Lake House Inn for all the details and register to attend. Your dream wedding might be on the horizon! See you there!!.

CUSTOM INVITATIONS FROM THE DIVAS

Wedding Paper Divas has the greatest deal for custom invitations! Look at all the color choices you have, not to mention the savings on invitations, save the dates, and more. And, the free shipping! As usual, the Divas has all the trendiest invitations and plenty of traditional ones. One more thing...there are only a few days left to enter the chance to win a honeymoon in the Bahamas!! So, get on over the the Wedding Paper Divas and get started designing an invitation that suits your tastes and the flavor of your wedding!!

3 Bees Paperie is having a contest! Name the invitation in blue and win 50 Save the Dates of your choice. 3 Bees Paperie is an inspired collection of luxury invitations depicting South Asian designs. Below are some examples of the beautiful work they do.

CASABLANCA: Inspired by Persian emblems, this simple but elegant design is decorated with rich red motifs and complemented by cyan font and sky blue envelopes.

HENNA GARDEN: Inspired by the mehndi designs many brides adorn their hands and feet with, Henna has a soft white background with a rich purple design, turquoise font, and lavender envelopes.

Now, it's your turn to give this lovely invitation a name. Be creative and good luck!

Click on the box below for all the details and start creating!

A WIN! WIN! SITUATION!!

Win a wedding gown from Alfred Angelo and Get Married! Lucky brides, getting married later this year can vie for the chance to win a beautiful gown. You have until June 30 to enter. Here's how to play:

Find the matches as fast as you can, submit your score, and if you’re getting married September 2009 or later, you’ve got a chance to win the wedding gown of your choice from the Alfred Angelo or Alfred Angelo Sapphire Collection valued up to $1800

Good Luck!

Another great contest over at Get Married is for a honeymoon to Fiji! Click on over to enter this one too! This contest runs until August of 2010, but don't wait! And, don't waste another minute to enter the Jean M contest for $4000 worth or Jean M products, a consult with Jean and her staff and a featured wedding on Jean M and Get Married!! What are you waiting for?! Get going over to Get Married- and PLAY!

BLOOMINGDALE'S GET'S MARRIED!

Get Married and Bloomingdale's have teamed up to bring you some exciting events! And, if you are lucky enough to be a bride in any of the cities below, get yourself there!! Expert advice, the best registry ever and contests galore!! What are you waiting for?! Here are the details:


The best in registry pairs with the best in wedding planning, offering brides a fun-filled evening, meeting industry experts and participating in registry-themed contests. Get Married, the only multi-channeled wedding resource with the most sought-after industry experts online (www.GetMarried.com) and on Lifetime Television, partnered with Bloomingdale’s as the exclusive media partner for select “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party events. Kicking off at Atlanta’s Lenox Square Bloomingdale’s location on May 7, 2009 from 6:00-8:00pm, Get Married will bring a camera crew to capture fresh content of brides and vendors. Get Married will sponsor three additional events at various Bloomingdale’s across the country through June.
Special guests for each event include DeAnna Pappas, co-host of Get Married’s show on Lifetime Television, who will facilitate the contests, which will focus on key registry areas—from bed and bath to tableware and travel accessories. Pappas will mingle with brides throughout the evening and offer personalized signed photographs. In addition, select Bloomingdale’s vendors will offer brides the latest registry tips and trends and showcase some of their most popular products.

“Get Married’s mission is to connect brides with the industry experts, and by partnering with Bloomingdale’s on these unique and inspirational in-store events, we are giving brides the best in registry and the best in wedding planning,” said Stacie Francombe, founder and president of Get Married and www.GetMarried.com.
Each “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party event will include two contests, and participants will be selected among the event attendees upon sign-in. Contest winners will receive gifts from select vendors, as well as items provided by Get Married, including an autographed copy of Wedding Chic by Colin Cowie, celebrity wedding designer and host of Get Married. All brides attending the events will receive a gift bag.
“Our Wedding Party events have always been a huge success, and by partnering with Get Married, the experience for brides will be even more exciting. We invite all brides to attend and discover the latest bridal trends, explore our vast product assortment, and perhaps be profiled on Get Married’s show,” said Joanna Kartalis, director of The Registry for Bloomingdale’s.

Bloomingdale’s stores featuring Get Married-sponsored “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party events include:
Ø Atlanta, GA – May 7 – Lenox Square (3393 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta, GA)
Ø Boca Raton, FL – May 14 – Town Center (5840 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL)
Ø Orlando, FL – May 28 – Millenia (4152 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL)
Ø Chevy Chase, MD – June 4­– Wisconsin Place (5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, MD)

HAVE YOU ENTERED? JEAN M WANTS TO KNOW!

Big News! Time is running out!!! myjeanm wants you to know – the contest is now accepting photo entries and has sweetened the prize package with a honeymoon! Brides with wedding dates during 2010 have the opportunity to submit a photo and entry form to describe how she will make her wedding unique while showcasing her personality and her style. The 2010 Jean M Bride Search was announced on the Jean M website midnight central time on February 14, 2009 and will run through May 13, 2009, 4 pm central time.
The top 20 entries will be selected by the Jean M judging panel, and will then narrow to one Jean M Bride Search winner. The 2010 Jean M Bride Search winner will be awarded a prize package including:
*A honeymoon get-away of their choosing in one of nine hot destinations in three gorgeous countries
*$4,000 worth of Jean M wedding invitations and accessories
*An all-day consultation with Jean Anderson, founder and president of Jean M
*Her wedding details featured in the Jean M catalog and on www.myjeanm.com
*A feature on a Get Married segment OMG My Wedding is on TV!, which is aired weekdays on Lifetime Television and at www.getmarried.com

In addition to launching the 2010 Jean M Bride Search, the brand recently re-launched its website www.myjeanm.com. giving brides new options with hot paper colors such as pewter, stainless, margarita, cream shimmer and chocolate shimmer. New ribbon colors are also available as well as original and fresh new layouts such as art-deco, vintage, floral and hot-off-the-runway designs for a one-of-a-kind invitation. In coordination with the new site, a new catalog is available that continues the tradition of offering ideas to help brides pull her look together as well as DIY and new product offerings.
“We are excited to expand the 2010 Bride Search by offering brides a photo entry option, providing busy brides a quick and easy way enter to win this great prize package, which now includes a honeymoon!” said Jaci Christensen, Jean M Brand Manager.

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR

My friends at Brickfish have gotten together with Amsale for a fabulous and fun contest! What a way to trash that ugly bridesmaid dress you had to wear or tell the story of a disaster of your own! I think this is such a great idea and the prizes are amazing! So, check out the "girl scout cookie" disaster dress and then get busy telling your own story! Maybe the winner will show up here as a new post. Can't wait to read all of your entries. But, don't delay- you only have until April 13!!

The “Do Your Friends a Favor” campaign asks women to share their dress disaster stories; whether it was a horrible bridesmaid's dress or just a major fashion faux pas, Amsale wants to know all about it! It’s easy to enter.

Here are some of the details:

Entrants upload photos of their dress disasters. Entrants then select an Amsale dress they would’ve rather worn. Entrants can even use the "Anonymator" tool to make their worst dress moments anonymous. Entrants then share their entries with each other via social media to get votes and reviews. Entrants can also make their entries go viral by sharing across the Internet with friends and peers via their social networks.

Rewards:

Grand Prize: One winner, selected by Amsale from the top 250 highest scoring entries, will win a trip for 2 to New York City for two nights including roundtrip airfare and hotel. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to meet with Amsale and enjoy a $2,500 shopping spree at the Amsale Flagship Salon.

Runner-Up: One winner, selected by Amsale from the top 250 highest scoring entries, will receive a $1,500 shopping spree to the Amsale Flagship Salon in NYC.

Most Viral: One winner, selected by Amsale from the top 250 Most Viral entries, will receive a $1,500 shopping spree to the Amsale Flagship Salon in NYC.

Sign-Up Sweepstakes: Six winners, who sign-up for the sweepstakes by filling out the form in the Campaign Highlights area of the Amsale “Do Your Friends A Favor” Campaign or who opt-in from the Submit Entry tab, will be randomly selected to win an Amsale dress, valued up to $400, plus a DVD copy of the movie "27 Dresses." Find out how lead actor Katherine Heigl ends up in an Amsale gown after 27 ugly bridesmaid dresses!

CALLING ALL 2010 BRIDES

My friends at My Jean M have lots of news!!! First, there are some beautiful new designs like these- Lindsey and Bridget. And they are all so pretty it will be hard to decide! You can also see the Monique Lhuillier collection

















The other BIG news is that they are having an awesome contest for brides getting married in 2010. Not only will you get an amazing package from Jean M, but, you will be featured on Get Married!! Makes me wish I was getting married! Here are the details:

Jean M (www.MyJeanM.com), a leader in unique and stylish wedding invitations, accessories, favors and gifts, today announced the launch of its Jean M 2010 Bride Search. Brides with wedding dates during 2010 have the opportunity to submit home videos that describe how she will make her wedding unique while showcasing her personality and her style. The 2010 Jean M Bride Search was announced on the Jean M website midnight central time on February 14, 2009 and will run through April 13, 2009, 4 pm central time. Brides can upload their entries on Facebook, MySpace, del.ic.ious, stumbleupon and Digg.

Visitors to www.JeanM.com can then vote daily on their favorite bride videos, and the top 20 videos with the most votes will be reviewed by the Jean M judging panel which will select one

Jean M Bride Search winner. The 2010 Jean M Bride Search winner will be awarded a prize package including:
$4,000 worth of Jean M product
An all-day consultation with Jean Anderson, founder and president of Jean M
Her wedding details featured in the Jean M catalog and on www.MyJeanM.com
A feature on a Get Married segment OMG My Wedding is on TV!, which is aired weekdays on Lifetime Television and at www.GetMarried.com

So, get those videos ready and click here for your chance to be the lucky bride at Jean M.