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.

"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.

Bella Pictures Wedding Photography Package Contest

Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! Budget Brides here is a wonderful contest that I know all of you would love. Bella Pictures has taken on the wonderful task of creating a contest to giveaway a wedding package worth $4800. Wow if you win this contest that frees up a big portion of your wedding budget for other things.

The Complete Wedding Package
Two Bella certified photographers, for up to 8 hours each

Color balancing and photo retouching services

Images hosted online and archived on DVD

A handcrafted 40-page flush-mount wedding album

Click here to fill out sweepstakes form & Good Luck.

Click here to see a complete set of sweepstakes rules.

Contest ends January 31, 2009 at 11:59pm EST

Images from Bella Pictures.com & contest found on The Knot.com

Filene's Basement Running of the Brides Event

If your a Budget Bride who has not brought their wedding dress then here us the post for you. Knowing all things bridal we know that Filene's Basement Annual Running of the Brides Event is very popular and well attended in all of the cities that it visits. Brides wait on line to experience the mad dash of running inside to find that dream dress. So mark your calendars, take a vacation day & notify your bridal party.
Filene's Basement
Running of the Brides Event
(New York)
February 27, 2009
Filene's Basement - Union Square Store
4 Union Square South
New York, NY 10003
Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gown Sale Prices: $249, $499 & $699
Gown Original Prices: $900 - $9000
Find more details @ www.filenesbasement.com/bridal.jsp
Tips to Shopping at Filene's Basement Running of the Brides
- Make sure you bring enough runners. Invite your mom, bridal party and someone with fabuluos style to help you look for the PREFECT dress.
- Remember to wear a great pair of sneakers and a pair of shoes the height in which you would wear on your wedding day.
- Since this is a smash & grab occasion use your brain. You may have a dress that you don't want. Bargain with another bride to see if she would switch one of her dresses with you.
-Research, Research Research. Search bridal magazines for the style of dress that you want. It does not make any sense to waste time pulling dresses when you don't like the style upfront. Also, get your partners in crime on board. Make sure everyone who is coming to help you knows exactly what you are looking for. You can even make photo copies so no one forgets.


Image from Filene's Basement

The Great Bridal Expo

The Great Bridal Expo hits NYC on January 19, 2008. Below you will find a chance to get 2 free tickets to attend the Bridal Show.

Information acquired from the Knot

Behind the Veil Bridal Show

You are cordially invited to receive the royal treatment at the Behind the Veil Bridal Show.

• Fireside Chat with celebrity wedding planner Samantha Goldberg of Style Network's "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?"
  
• Fashion Spectacular~ stylish wedding gowns & formalwear by Macy's Bridal Salon by Demetrios Bridal and Biltmore Tuxedos!
  
• Treasure Trove Bouquet Toss ~ tucked inside each bouquet will be a certificate for significant prizes, including Macy's signature furniture & dazzling jewels!
  
• Tailor-Made Tabletops ~ work hands-on with specialty linen & reception decor experts to mix & match tabletop ideas!

Enter for a chance to win the BTV "Cure for the Wedding Day Blues" Contest! Prizes include wedding day coordination with Samantha Goldberg, a Demetrios bridal gown, limo service, wedding cake and more!Register at www.btvexpo.comQuestions: 201.322.3466

Images from Behind the Veil

Introducing Wedding Paper Divas & House of Brides to The BBH

As always our mission is to bring new & exciting products to our customers. We have just become affiliates of Wedding Paper Divas and House of Brides. These new affiliations mean that all of our Budget Brides will receive the opportunity to have first hand knowlegde of sales, discounts and w product from both of these amazing companies.

Wedding Paper Divas

House of Brides

Beautiful Wedding Dresses Under $600!

Wedding Dresses under $600! I know blink again. Yes, Miss Budget Bride. You can get a wedding dress for under $600 dollars. Hell, you can get a wedding dress under $300. You will have to do a little digging, alot of trying on and find beautiful accessories to add that touch of glam. (If necessary of course). I have search a few popular department stores and some websites to bring you amazing dresses all under $600.

Under $600

BCBG Max Azria Lace & Tulle Tier Gown $570
(http://www.nordstroms.com/)

Under $500


ABS Empire Waist Chiffon & Satin Gown
$435.00
(www.saksfifthavenue.com/)

Under $400

Aidan Mattox Niteline Beaded Keyhole Gown
$388
(http://www.nordstroms.com/)

Under $300

Sean Collection Keyhole Silk Gown
$258
(http://www.nordstroms.com/)

Silk tricotine Sophia long dress
Reg. $295
On Sale Now $200
(http://www.jcrew.com/)

Under $200

JS Boutique Embellished Jersey Knit Gown
$188.00
(http://www.nordstroms.com/)

Kate Metallic Strapless Dress
$199.00
(http://www.anntaylor.com/)

Under $100

Betsy & Adam Pleated Halter Gown
Reg. $160.00
Sale $96.00(http://www.dillards.com/) Images from Nordstrom, J. Crew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor & Dillards

Introducing Month & Day of Wedding Coordination

The Budget Brides Handbook is so excited to announce the introduction of our Wedding Coordination Packages. We know that all of our Budget Brides are looking for ways to cut cost on their big day. So maybe having a wedding planner from start to finish is not in your budget. However, our month or day of wedding coordination is well worth the money. We cannot think of one bride who would want to be hassled or stressed out on the most important day of their lives.
See below for package details and email us for a consultation and price*.

Month of Wedding Coordination

Meeting with Client to create a wedding date confirmation
Listing of all wedding day vendors including vendor contracts
Rehearsal dinner coordination and direction
Distribution of wedding day timeline to all necessary vendors and bridal party memebers
Coordination & direction of wedding day
By hour listing of wedding day activities

Day of Wedding Coordination

Distribution of wedding day timeline to all necessary vendors and bridal party memebersCoordination & direction of wedding dayBy hour listing of wedding day activities

Package Add-ons

Access to wedding planner for questions via telephone or email
Referrals to wedding vendors
Ceremony Decor
Reception Decor

*Please note Month or Day of Wedding Coordination is only provided in the following areas: some areas of Connectcuit, New Jersey, New York (Dutchess, New York City, Nassua, Rockland, Suffolk & Westchester Counties) & Eastern Pennsylvania.