In the Know: Contests, Events, Freebies and Promotions

Happy Saturday Budget Brides!!

Contests

Make A Toast.... Enter for your chance to win a pair of custom engraved 6oz champagne toasting flutes from I Do Budget Weddings and PictureIt Creations, LLC. Deadline to enter contest is 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Click here for more information.

Tap Your Inner Peacock... Brenda's Wedding Blog along with 9 other creative vendors have pulled together a great giveaway for one lucky bride to win $1000 worth of personalized peacock wedding stationary. Deadline to enter contest is 11:59 EST on Monday, May 10, 2010. Click here for more information. Found on Ten 23 Designs.

Jewels For You & The Girls... Swanky Tables is giving all of you Budget Brides a chance to win $100 Gift Certificate of amazing jewelry from Stella & Dot. Deadline to enter contest is Midnight PST on Friday, May 7, 2010. Click here for more information.

Put A Ring On It... On your ring bearer pillow that is! Weddings Unveiled has partnered with Blooming South for an amazing giveaway for a beautiful ring bearer pillow. A winner will be chosen randomly on Friday, May 7, 2010 at noon. Click here for more information.

Post It... Bicoastal Bride along with Online Poster Printing is giving away a 18 x 24 poster print of your choice. Deadline to enter contest is 12 noon EST on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Click here for more information.

Freebies

Wedding Day Countdown... Free wedding day countdown widget from Wedding Planning Advice.

Free Engagment Photos... Threshold Visions Photography in NYC is holding it's 4th Annual FREE spring engagement day on May 15, 2010. Click here for more information. Found on House of Paperie.

Enjoy!!

In The Know: Contests, Events & Promotions!! Plus, A Special Edition to Help Haiti

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!

Contests

Get 57 Grand..... Always a Blogsmaid & 57 Grand has teamed up to offer all of you wonderful bridde's a chance to win 3 bridesmaid dress. Click here for information on how you can enter to win.

Get Married..... The Budget Brides Handbook has 10 copies of the Spring 2010 Get Married magazine for 10 lucky winner. Click here for information on how you cna enter to win.

Events

Meet David Tutera.... David Tutera and the W Hotel have teamed up for the launch of his new book, "The Big White Book of Weddings". Meet David at the W Hotel -Times Square on Wednesday, January 20, 2009 from 7pm - 9pm. RSVP at nyhappeningsrsvp@whotel.com.

Promotions

Save With J. Crew.... J. Crew is offering an extra 20% off final sale items as well as free shipping on orders of $150 or more. Use code EXTRA20 at checkout and sale ends on Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Give Back

In honor of the tradegy that hit the country of Haiti, I am adding an additional section to In the Know this week. Below are a listing of credible agencies that you can donate to.

American Red Cross

Soles 4 Souls

Yele

CARES

Doctors Without Borders

I know that many of us are going through our own personal situations; however, many of these organizations will allow you to specify the amount you want to give.

It's not about how much you give it's about equal scarifice.

In the Know: Contests, Events, Promotions 9/11

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events, Freebies & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.

Enjoy!

Image from Ideeli.com

Contests

Shop Til You Drop With Your BFF.... Ideeli is hosting a $2,500 Shopping Spree Giveaway. The winner receives $1,500 and their BBF will receive $1,000 to shop along with them. Click here to enter.

Events

Clean Your Closet & Save.... Nine West & Sole4Soul is sponsoring a shoe drive where customers can drop off a gently used pair of footwear at any Nine West Specialty Retail store between 09.09.09 thru 09.24.09 and you'll receive a 15% off coupon.

Promotions

One-Stop Shopping.... Ideeli is hosting a ton of sales this week including BCBG and Lenox. Click designers to enjoy the savings.

Credits:

Nine West

Ideeli

Daily Candy

In the Know: Contests, Events, Freebies & Promotions 9/4

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events, Freebies & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week. Enjoy!

Image from Bettina Johnson Jewelry

Contests

Diamonds Galore! Preownedweddingdresses.com is hosting a $2500 jewelry rental giveaway from Adorn Brides. Click here for entry form. Contest ends Oct. 31st & winner drawn on Nov. 2nd.

Events

Every Girls Addiciton... Kleinfield is hosting their September Bridal Sample Sale. Save up to 70% on select gowns from top bridal designers. They are only accepting one hour appointments only for September 13, 2009. Call (646) 633-4300 today for your sample sale appointment!

Experience the Vineyard.... Visit a Priscilla of Boston salon near you from Sept. 10 thru Sept. 14 to view the Vineyard Trunk Show. View Vineyard Collection here.

For the Fans.... Are you a Kenneth Poole or Christos Fan? Well here is your chance to checkout their 2010 collections. Kleinfield's is hosting a Christos & Kenneth Poole Trunk Show September 11 - 13, 2009. Visit Kleinfield's for more details.

Freebies

Bookworms Unite.... P.S. it's in the details has this amazing idea of creating fabulous bookmarks. Here is a link to a freebie bookmark. Perfect favor idea for the bookworm Bride on her wedding day. I would contact Patty directly if you want a custom bookmark.

Promotions

Glitter in Diamonds.... Adorn Brides is offering $50 off jewelry rental when using coupon code: MODERNBRIDE50

Amazing Bridesmaid Dresses! Sash & Bustle is running a fall promotion of 15% off their Coren Moore Bridesmaid Collection from now until October 30th.

Sophiscated Gifts & Accessories! Save up to 75% off shoes, apparel & accessories at the Kate Spade Sample Sale.

Rings & Bobby Pins! Bettina Johnson Jewelry has just launched their Fall 09 collection and they want to give you 20% off any order from Sept. 1st to Sept. 15th. Use code: ANYSAVE20

Make It Personal! Kiwi Embroidery is offering a 10% discount off your order. Use Code: ETSYITUP. Even more fabulous is that there is no expiration date.

Credits:
Information - The Knot, Bride on a Budget, A Hot Pink Petticoat

In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 5/8

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.

Enjoy!

Image from Alannah Rose Stationary

Contests

Table Number to Die For! Enter to win a set of table numbers designed by Alannah Rose Stationary worth $110 AUD ($80 USD). Click here to enter.

Match the Wedding Gowns! Get Married & Alfred Angelo have teamed up to bring you a wonderful contest to win of all things a WEDDING DRESS. Click here to enter.

Garnish Your Guest with the Perfect Palette! Win a $25.00 gift certificate to Garnish when you enter to the giveaway at The Perfect Palette. Click here to enter.

Events

Indie Wedding is currently looking for eco-friendly, unique, independent designers and wedding professionals to showcase their products and services at their Chicago wedding show & market. Click here for more details.

Promotions

Fold & Stuff! Cards & Pockets invites you to save 20% off our entire online store* for 14 days only! Enter code "14day" at checkout. Sale ends May 21, 2009.

Great Bridesmaids Jewelry! Ariel Gordon Jewelry is offering 25% off all jewelry when you use code SHOPSTYLE.

Amazing Spring Bags! Angela Adams invites you to explore here Lulu Sprout Canvas Bags & receive 25% off when you use code MOM at checkout until May 11, 2009.

Can't Find What You Want? Go Custom! INK & WIT is offering 10% off custom designed wedding orders until August 1, 2009.

Explore Invites! Gartner Studios is offering 20% off any total order when you use code "SPRUNG20" at checkout until May 28, 2009

In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 4/24

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.
Enjoy!

Image from Magnet Street Weddings

Contests

Getting Married in Vegas? Green Orchid Events is giving away the 2nd annual Wedding Day Coordination package to a lucky couple getting married in 2009 or 2010! This also includes a 1hr engagement session with a DVD photo slideshow from Randi Anzevino of Reflective Souls Photography. Contest ends April 30th. Click here for information on how to enter.

Survival Giveaway! Wedding Survival Season & Solemates present "The April Showers Bring May Brides" Solemates High Heeler Giveaway! 5 luck winners will receive a set Solemates High Heeler to help them survive wedding season. Click here for more information on how to enter.

New Bed, New Journey! Enter for your chance to win a Sleep Number Bed worth $1300 at Blissfully Domestic. Click here for more information on how to enter. Contest ends May 1st.

WE TV's Girlfriends Sweepstakes! Enter for your chance to win a trip to the Essence Music Festival (July 3rd - July 6th, 2009) for you and two of your best girlfriends. Click here for your chance to win.

Dancing with Brides! Brides.com is giving Brides the chance to enter their Dancing with Brides Contest. One lucky couple will win $10,000 towards their wedding, a chance to appear in the pages of Brides Magazine and on television. Click here to register for your chance to win.

Events

First Time Ever! J.Crew Weddings Trunk Show this Saturday, April 25th & April 26th in NYC. Click here for original post and more information.

Promotions

Give Him Custom! Tailored Suits is offering multiple discounts on their website. You can save up to 15% off a custom shirt, pant, or suit. Click here for details.

Get Married is offering 15% off any $25.00 or more purchase on favors, gifts, apparel and more when you enter Promo Code: getmarried at checkout. Promotion never expires!

Magnet Street Weddings is offering 15% off Carrier Cards when you enter Promo Code: WCC15 at checkout. Promotion expires May 1, 2009.

Go Green! Estilo Weddings is offering 5% OFF all Green Products $75 and over. Just enter in the coupon code "Green" at checkout. Ends April 26th.

Gartner Studios is offering 15% off any total offer when use enter Promo Code: SPRING15. Offers ends April 30, 2009

In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 4/17

In The Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 4/17

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.
Enjoy!

Image from Gourmet Gift Company

Contest

Blog Love! Alannah Rose Stationary is giving Brides the chance to win a Set of Table Numbers valuved at $110 AU. Contest ends Midnight AEST on April 22nd. Good Luck!

Dream Dress & Fantasy Honeymoon! To kick off their wedding section Daily Candy Weddings is holding two contest where you can enter for a chance to WIN a Designer Wedding Dress from Saks Fifth Avenue and/or a Dream Honeymoon from Jet Blue Airways.

Events

An Amazing Trunk Show! J.Crew is have their 1st ever trunk show on Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th. Click here for original post.

Promotions

Fabulous Savings! Choose between Free Shipping, Up to $50 off your next purchase and FREE Thermography or Letterpress Products all from Wedding Paper Divas. Click here for more information.

Spring Break for Tampa Bay Area Brides! Meant To Be Wed is offering 20% off planning and day-of coordination services. An extra 5% off for those engaged on Valentines Day!
Must book by April 30, 2009.

Still Need Bridal Party Gifts? The Gourmet Gift Company is offering $20 off any custom order of $100 or more. Use coupon code 24CUPCAKE at checkout. Coupon expires 06/30/09.

Book an Amazing Honeymoon! All About Honeymoons is offering a $50 spa credit to any couple who books a Honeymoon before April 30, 2009 and a $150 spa credit for any couple who books a Destination Wedding.

In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 4/3

In The Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 4/3

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.

Enjoy!

Image from Beatrice Studios

Contests

Celebrating 75 Years of Marriage! Alfred Angelo is celebrating 75 years in the bridal industry by offering contests to help Brides achieve the wedding day that they have dreamed of. Sign up to win fabulous prizes including free honeymoons, your dream gown & more. Click here for to sign up.

Last Chance! Calling All DIY Brides & Designers!! Brides.com is hosting a Design Our Cover Dress contest with a prize of $10,000. Click here for original post Ends April 6th.

Events

Mark your calendars! The White Gown in Brooklyn, NY is hosting the Anjolique & Joli Bridal Trunk Show on April 4-5, 2009. To make an appointment call (718) 222-Gown or email whitegown@gmail.com. Click here to see original post.

Tie the Not! The Not Wedding is hosting another impromptu wedding event in Atlanta, Ga on April 5th. The doors will open at 4, the ceremony will start at 5 and the reception is at 6. Tickets are $25 and can only be brought online. This event is limited to 350 so don't be left out & purchase your tickets today. Admission includes food, drink and a gift bag.

Promotions

Purses for Everyone! Beatrice Studios is offering their artisan handbags and accessories for $40 plus free shipping to for all bridal purchases. Visit Beatrice Studios at http://www.beatricestudio.com/.

*Please Note: Custom orders require 6-8 weeks for production, plus time for design/fabric consultation and shipping.

Calling all NY, NJ & PA Brides! Impressions Photography is offering Budget Brides $500 off all of our wedding packages for any 2009 event. Visit Impressions Photography at http://www.impresswedding.com/.

Vintage, Luxury Stationary! Suga Lily stationary is offering 10% off wedding invitations. You can also visit Suga Lily on Facebook: Suga Lily and follow their blog. Tell them you saw the discount on The Budget Brides Handbook.

Click here for past In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions post.

In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 3/27

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is your weekly dose of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions

Invitation Image from Izzy and the Bean

Contests

Win a Free Day of Wedding Coordination! Enter to Win The BBH's "How I Saved My Wedding Budget" contest and win a FREE Day of Wedding Coordination from the Budget Bride Consultants. Valued at $800. Click here for original posts.

Learn How to Relieve Wedding Stress! Enter to Win The BBH's "Take Back Your Wedding" contest and win 1 of 5 'Take Back Your Wedding' books from author Elizabeth Doherty Thomas. Click here for original posts.

Support Ebonee Monique & Marvin! Vote Marvin as Brides.com Groom of the Year. Help these to lovebirds when a dream honeymoon. Click here for original post.

Events

Tie the Not! The Not Wedding is hosting another impromptu wedding event in Atlanta, Ga on April 5th. The doors will open at 4, the ceremony will start at 5 and the reception is at 6. Tickets are $25 and can only be brought online. This event is limited to 350 so don't be left out & purchase your tickets today. Admission includes food, drink and a gift bag.

Promotions

Salon Services Discount for NYC Brides! Le Salon an exclusively organic salon in NYC is offering 10% discount for brides. Call Ashraf at 212-949-6693 for more information or to make a consultation appointment.

Calling All San Franciso & San Jose Bay Area Brides! Recession bumming you out? San Jose Wedding Consultants can help! We can save you money, and bring you peace of mind on your wedding day. Book a Day Of Coordination Package and receive 25% off our regular rate of $995.00! Let them know you found this promotion on The BBH.
Offer Expires June 1, 2009

10% off from Izzy and the Bean Design! The Husband & Wife graphic design team of Izzy & the Bean is offering 10% off any order of 100 or more invites or save the dates from Izzy and the Bean Design.

Spring Break for Tampa Bay Area Brides! Meant To Be Wed is offering 20% off planning and day-of coordination services. An extra 5% off for those engaged on Valentines Day!

Must book by April 30, 2009.

Still Need Bridal Party Gifts? The Gourmet Gift Company is offering $20 off any custom order of $100 or more. Use coupon code 24CUPCAKE at checkout. Coupon expires 06/30/09.

In The Know: Contests, Events & Promotions 3/20

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Here is our next installment of In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. We strive to inform you about contests, events & promotions from mainstream companies as well as companies you maybe less known. See below for all of the entries that we received for this week.

Enjoy!

Image from The Knot


Contests

Celebrating 75 Years of Marriage! Alfred Angelo is celebrating 75 years in the bridal industry by offering contests to help Brides achieve the wedding day that they have dreamed of. Sign up to win fabulous prizes including free honeymoons, your dream gown & more. Click here for to sign up.Calling All Budget Brides in the NYC Tri-State Area! The BBH is stilling running our "How I Saved My Wedding Day Budget" contest where one Bride will win a Day of Wedding Coordination worth $800. Click here for more details on how you could win.
Events

Mark your calendars! The White Gown in Brooklyn, NY is hosting the Anjolique & Joli Bridal Trunk Show on April 4-5, 2009. To make an appointment call (718) 222-Gown or email whitegown@gmail.com. Click here to see original post. The Wedding Salon is sponsoring a Bridal Show this Monday, March 23, 2009 from 4pm to 9pm at the Roosevelt Hotel in NYC. Feature vendors include Colin Cowie, David Tutera and cake diva Sylvia Weinstock to name a few. Tickets are $50. Click here for more information.
Promotions

Complete your Fairy Tale! FairyTale Favors Online is offering 15% off the entire site for their Grand Opening Sale. They carry unique wedding favors, bridal shower favors, baby shower favors and baby gifts. As well as wedding decor and accessories and favors for other events as well. The coupon code is: GRANDOPENINGFTF. http://www.fairytalefavorsonline.com/

Still looking for gifts & favors? Best Wedding Sites is offering all Budget Bride readers 10% off any size order at the Best Wedding Sites Boutique when you enter code: budgetbride at checkout. http://store.bestweddingsites.com/

Music for the Georgia Bride! The musical tag team couple of Dan & Sheila are offering Wedding Director(s), Pianist, Vocalist, DJ & Sound Technicans for a discounted rate of $750. Normally, this package would be $975. This service is only offered to Brides who live in the Coastal Georgia area. You can reachDan/Sheila at (877) 260 - 7234, please be a doll & tell them you found them on The Budget Brides Handbook.com.
Create your own Style! Style Shake is offering a 10% discount on the entire order with the purchase of 3 or more bridesmaids dresses.
Special Delivery for our Chicago Brides!! The photographers over at JM Fotos are currently offering a 15% discount on Wedding Photography to all BBH readers if you book by Tuesday, March 31, 2008. Visit the JM Fotos website to view their photo gallery. Don't forget to mention the BBH to receive your discount.

All About Honeymoons is offering a $50 spa credit to any couple who books a Honeymoon before April 30, 2009 and a $150 spa credit for any couple who books a Destination Wedding.
Economy Discount for Budget Brides!! Perspektiv Studios is offering an economy discount of 20% off your entire wedding package. This is an amazing savings of $700 (Reg. $3500 to Sale $2800). They are also offering to cancel their traveling fees for 2009 with the purchase of a wedding package. This means that they will travel anywhere in the United States at no additional costs.*

*Offers valid on the Mainland of the United States; however, for outside the mainland we will charge cost for travel only, no extra fees. Also, these offers cannot be used together.

New!! In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions

Happy Friday Budget Brides!

Today The BBH is introducing a new segment called In the Know: Contests, Events & Promotions. This segment will be weekly and always on Friday. It will remind you of Contests, Events & Promotions posted during the week & more. If you like this segment send me a comment & let me know.

Image from Uniquity Invitations

Contests

Visit AlfredAngelo.com & enter to win the Wedding Dress Diva contest to win a ton of gifts including a Wedding Dress & Tiara. Click here for original post

Calling All DIY Brides & Designers!! Brides.com is hosting a Design Our Cover Dress contest with a prize of $10,000. Click here for original post

Events

If you have already RSVP on forget to attend the Project Bridesmaids event this Saturday, March 7, 2009 in NYC sponsored by Brides & Modern Brides and benefiting Planet Hope an organization started by sisters Sharon & Kelly Stone . Click here for original post

Stop by Kleinfield Bridal's March Sample Sale this Sunday March 8, 2009 for up to 70% off top bridal gown designers & 50% off accessories. Click here for original post

Promotions

Uniquityinvitations.com is offering a FREE Save-the-Date template for all of you DIY Budget Brides when you sign up for their newsletter.

Still looking for wedding shoes? Head over to Heels.com with this 15% discount and pick out the perfect pair. Promotion Code: TWITR

Stop! Strike a Pose! Lights, Camera, Action!!! Shock Events a company specializing in creating Photo Slideshow on DVD is offering a 15% discount for all Budget Brides who are having a summer wedding in 2009. Please mention The Budget Brides Handbook when contacting them in order to receive discount.

Calling All San Diego & Orange County Brides! The folks over at My Splendid Sentiments are offering a 10% discount on floral orders. Please mention The Budget Brides Handbook when contacting them in order to receive discount.

The wonderful Bostonians over at 9tailors are offering a 10% discount on Groomsmen shirts for a limited time only. Click here for original post

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