EXTENDED! "How I Saved My Wedding Budget Contest" to March 31st

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!

The BBH has decided to extend the "How I Saved My Wedding Budget Contest" to

March 31, 2009 that gives all of you brides and newlyweds another full month to submit your entries.

Did you know that 66% of all weddings go over budget? Are you determined to not go over budget, not to sacrifice your monetary gifts or not to break your bank by having your dream wedding? Tell us your story on how you avoided a budget diaster and you can be the lucky winner of a Wedding Day Coordination!! This is a Day of Wedding Coordination valued at $800.00 and you can have it all for free!! This package includes distribution of your wedding day time line to all necessary vendors and bridal party members, coordination & direction of wedding day and by the hour listing of wedding day activities. We will ensure that you will have a stress and worry day that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Here’s how to enter:
In 1,000 words or less tell us all about how you saved your wedding day budget. Please be sure to include you and your fiancé’s first and last names, location, contact information, a picture of a DIY project (if applicable) and your tentative wedding date so I can ensure availability. The contest begins January 18th and has been extended to March 31st. The winner will be chosen on April 15th by The BBH staff. Your wedding must take place in the following areas Connectcuit, New Jersey, New York (Dutchess, New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk & Westchester Counties) & Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County) during 2009 or 2010.
Email your entry to contest@thebudgetbrideshandbook.com.

Good luck and happy typing to all the newly & not so newly engaged couples. We are so excited to hear all about how you saved your wedding budget.

Two Birds Bridesmaid Dresses

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

So last weekend I was in downtown Brooklyn with my mentor and we stop in this little shop that sold convertible dresses. We thought that this was such a cool idea. Who wouldn't want a dress to wear 10 different ways. So I just had to find a designer who specializes in the bridal industry to bring this idea to all of you. Now I know that most of you are wrapped up in this being your wedding day and your bridesmaids should be more than happy to be in your wedding. But let's be for real, we are in a RECESSION almost DEPRESSION right now. So let's make it a little easy on them.

Two Birds Bridesmaid

Two Birds Bridemaid dresses is a wonderful company that makes convertible dresses for both Bride & Bridesmaid. I think these dresses are just so cute. I am thinking about buying one just because. These dresses are comfortable and verstaile. Made of Jersey & Nylon they look fabulous on every figure and very forgiving. Coming in two lengths of calf length and full length and with the option of styling it as least 10 different ways these dresses become unique for each bridesmaid.

Tips:

Provide how to video & instructions on how to style the dress

Samples can be sent to out of town wedding attendants for a nominal fee

Groomsmen Ties are available

Color swatches are available

Monogramming Available

Pricing: Calf Length $270 & Full Length $290

Visit Two Birds Bridesmaid for more info.

Images and information courtsey Two Birds Bridesmaid

Update from the Behind the Veil Bridal Expo

Good Morning Budget Brides!! I hope you had a great weekend. On Sunday, I visited the Behind the Veil Bridal Expo. It was a wonderful event and I had a great time meeting all of the wonderful vendors there displaying their services. Of course I snapped some pictures for my girls so that you can get an inside look on the best of the best in the New Jersey/New York Bridal Industry. Take a look through the pictures below and let me know what you think.

Enjoy!

Images Courtsey of Laurelwood

Images Courtsey of Laurelwood

Images Courtsey of Laurelwood

Images Courtsey of Laurelwood


I just loved the look of the floral & table decor created by Laurelwood in Washington Township, NJ. They took the pink & brown trend to a whole new level. Who would have thought to use tree branches, hanging candles and flower bunches to dress up the table.

Images courtsey of Laurelwood

Images courtsey of Laurelwood

This purple floral & table decor is another showstopper from Laurelwood. The team over at Laurelwood does an excellent job at taking color and applying it in a way that does not feel over done or gaudy.

Laurelwood

201.664.3304

http://www.laurelwoodesigns.com/

Image courtesy of Black Eyed Susies

This beautiful centerpiece arrangement was created by Black Eyed Susies a wedding & event floral design company in New Jersey.

Black Eyed Susies

201.225.0772

http://www.blackeyedsusies.com/

Image courtsey of A Touch of Elegance

Image courtsey of A Touch of Elegance

Image courtsey of A Touch of Elegance

I just loved this beautiful pink table from A Touch of Elegance. The pink & gold theme is just perfect. I loved the way the floral designers chose a broad range of pink flowers to decorate the table and the pink chandelier is amazing.

A Touch of Elegance

973.584.8300

http://www.njweddingflorist.com/

Image courtsey of The Empire Club

Image courtsey of The Empire Club

Here is another elegant table from The Empire Club. This is a full service catering company that provides everything from delicious dining to elegant decor.

The Empire Club

201.641.2892

http://www.theempireclub.com/

Image courtsey Carlo's Bakery

Image courtsey Carlo's Bakery

Image courtsey Carlo's Bakery

Image courtsey Carlo's Bakery

Here are two gorgeous cakes from Carlo's Bakery. I actually had a small sample of their cake and it was amazing. Carlo's Bakery also specializes in custom creations like luxury handbag and shoes cakes. Visit their website for all of their wonderful creations.

Carlo's Bakery

201.659.3671

http://www.carlosbakery.com/

The next set of images is all about the attire. The bridal gowns, attendant & engagement attire was provided by Demetrios at Macy*s. The men's suits were provided by Biltmore Tuxedos.

Tonight we will be at The Great Bridal Expo so don't forget to check back tomorrow for an update.

"How I Saved My Wedding Budget" Contest

Did you know that 66% of all weddings go over budget? Are you determined to not go over budget, not to sacrifice your monetary gifts or not to break your bank by having your dream wedding? Tell us your story on how you avoided a budget diaster and you can be the lucky winner of a Wedding Day Coordination!! This is a Day of Wedding Coordination valued at $800.00 and you can have it all for free!! This package includes distribution of your wedding day time line to all necessary vendors and bridal party members, coordination & direction of wedding day and by the hour listing of wedding day activities. We will ensure that you will have a stress and worry day that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Here’s how to enter:

In 1,500 words or less tell us all about how you saved your wedding day budget. Please be sure to include you and your fiancé’s first and last names, location, contact information, a picture of a DIY project (if applicable) and your tentative wedding date so I can ensure availability. The contest begins January 18th and has been EXTENDED to March 31st. The winner will be chosen on
March 15th by me and my staff. Your wedding must be taken place in the following areas Connectcuit, New Jersey, New York (Dutchess, New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk & Westchester Counties) & Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County) during 2009 or 2010.

Email your entry to contest@thebudgetbrideshandbook.com.

Good luck and happy typing to all the newly & not so newly engaged couples. We are so excited to hear all about how you saved your wedding budget.