MacCallum House Holds Dream Wedding Contest
Dreaming of a destination "I do"? One happy couple can start their new life together as husband and wife with a wedding at a retreat deemed among American Historic Inn's list of top 10 most romantic inns of 2009-- the MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant in Mendocino, California.
To enter, simply relive the story of your romance. Upload a photo of the two of you together, then tell how you first met, the memory of your proposal, your hobbies and occupations, what voters should know about you and why you deserve to be chosen as the contest winners. The top five entries to receive the most votes will be eligible for a final drawing, which will take place in March, 2010.
The winners will receive a prize package worth $25,000, which includes:
- An oceanside ceremony officiated by a non-denominational minister.
- A ceremony designed by Matt Rowland Events.
- A honeymoon suite at MacCallum House Inn.
- Three anniversary stays at MacCallum House.
- A wedding cake created by Sharon Garner of S Squared Art Productions.
- Bridal hair and make-up from Mendocino Beauty.
- Floral finery by L&R Farms.
- "I do" images captured for posterity by J. Perlman R. Lutge Photography.
- Music provided by DJ Gerard.
- Invitations from Letterpress Invitations, Studio Z Mendocino.
- Wedding favors supplied by Estilo Weddings.
For more information:Photo courtesy Big Stock Photo
Labels: US and Canada Weddings, Wedding contests
posted by Grace Sydney @ 4:27 PM
Former NFL Star Dan O' Leary Launches Wedding Registry Site
Having fumbled through countless department stores during their search for items to request in their own wedding registry, former NFL star Dan O'Leary and his wife Kate decided to tackle the stress of wedding shopping head on and in the process have scored a touchdown for all couples preparing to tie the knot with the recent launch of a one-stop, no-obligation site, Weddgistry.com.
Offering nearly two million "I do" gift ideas from almost 300 retailers including Macy's, Sears, Dillards, Kohls and Target and luxury goods from Lenox, Designer Linens, Linens n' Things, BBQ Guts, Bobby Berk Home and Chef Giant, to name a few, the former team member of the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Pittsburg Steelers is now CEO of a site which gathers department stores in a huddle, eliminating a couple's need to register at each individual store.
Guests searching for gifts will benefit from both easy-to-use search tools and a price comparison system which seeks out products from the registry and locates the best bargain, not to mention the hours saved shopping, wrapping and delivering their wedding present.
A customized registry featuring quick and easy registration, prospective brides and grooms will have their own profile with event details, bios and a photo. There is no limit to the number of products picked for possible purchase by guests, and couples can mull over the merchandise via keywords, categories, and price before using a built-in invitation tool to notify guests about their registry.
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www. Weddgistry.comLabels: Prewedding, What's New
posted by Grace Sydney @ 4:19 PM
OneWed.com's "Off- the- Chart" Wedding Giveaway
Celebrating the union between social networking and nuptial planning through their new feature WeddingPreParty.com, OneWed.com is currently offering one fortunate pair of fiances the chance to enjoy a wedding that is truly "Off-the-Charts"!
To enter, couples need only create their own Wedding Pre-Party at OneWed's new social networking application, then invite future wedding guests and members of the wedding party to participate. On your personalized pre-wedding site, family and friends can offer wedding tips, send photos or offer a virtual toast to the bride and groom! Each successfully accepted invitation means an additional entry!
The winning couple will receive over $15,000 in "I do" items, including:
- An all-inclusive Luxury Included four night/three day honeymoon stay at one of 15 Sandals Resorts in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia or The Bahamas.
- Five bridesmaids dresses from The Dessy Group.
- A rehearsal dinner dress from The Dessy Group.
- Six Savvi Formalwear tuxedos for the groom and his groomsmen.
- Two platinum-and-diamond wedding bands from Whiteflash.com.
- Pearl earrings and necklace for the bride from PERCHANCE boutique.
- Coloriffic shoes from Shoes.com for the bride's walk down the aisle, five pair of Coloriffic shoes for the bridesmaids, plus a $200 gift certificate from Shoes.com.
- For bridesmaids, five Majorca teardrop bracelets from RedEnvelope.com.
- For the groomsmen, six Secret Message cuff links from RedEnvelope.com.
- 100 Thank You cards from Hello!Lucky.
- Six bouquets from Weddings by FlowerPetal.
- 40 disposable cameras to capture the day's magic moments, from Exclusively Weddings.
- Guest book, autograph picture frame and cake cutter from Oriental Trading.
- Two coach class tickets to your honeymoon destination.
The contest runs through January 31, 2010.
For more information:Labels: Wedding contests
posted by Grace Sydney @ 2:01 PM
"Diana: A Celebration" Exhibition Opens in Philadelphia
On display at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia from October 2 - December 31, 2009,
Diana: A Celebration offers an intimate portrait of the Princess of Wales. From cherished childhood toys to her charity work, and ultimately to the messages of condolence and the comforting lyrics of the song performed when the world said goodbye to the Queen of people's hearts, visitors can stroll through nine galleries containing more than 150 mementos of one of the most intriguing lives of modern times.
At the exhibition, romantics can relive the moment when the 20-year-old bride stepped inside St. Paul's Cathedral in a pair of silk slippers which carried the People's Princess down the aisle as the light danced on the diamonds on the Spencer tiara, which sparkles in its display case just as it did on July 29, 1981. Its beauty like a beacon to wedding watchers, the David and Elizabeth Emanuel gown takes center stage in the collection-- its 25 ft. train, 10,000 pearls and mother of pearl sequins and heirloom Carrickmacross lace still retaining its regal glory.
Tourists traveling to Philadelphia for the exhibition should explore the option of the Diana VIP Hotel Package, which includes two un-timed tickets to
Diana: A Celebration and hotel amenities for either a one or two-night stay at select hotels.
When: October 2 - December 31, 2009
Where: National Constitution Center at 5th and 6th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia
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Labels: Wedding dresses, What's New
posted by Grace Sydney @ 1:49 PM
