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South Carolina Bridal Shows and Events

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on SouthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 8/27/2010 1:42:28 PM

North Carolina Bridal Shows and Events

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on NorthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 8/24/2010 11:35:55 AM

Honeymoon in the Heart of St. Augustine, Florida

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on NorthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 8/1/2010 10:15:49 PM

Casa Monica Hotel St. Augustine Florida

Plan your honeymoon where love is legendary in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. The Ancient City's first wedding is recorded January 24, 1594, between Gabriel Hernandez and his bride, Catalina de Valdes. The city's allure has survived throughout the centuries. Explore the intriguing tales from the pages of history while surrounded by romantic architecture and fine art. It is only natural that you begin your new life in a place where time has stood still…well almost.

Click on the article title to continue reading and to see more of St. Augustine, Florida.

See also: Florida Weddings, Wedding at Walt Disney World

Are you the Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Diva?

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on NorthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 6/14/2010 3:57:32 PM

Alfred Angelo Wedding Diva Contest

Alfred Angelo is looking for brides-to-be with chutzpah, and a penchant for finding themselves in front of a camera. Think you can out “DIVA” thousands of other brides to be crowned the second Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Diva? Here’s your chance!

Alfred Angelo proudly announces their second Wedding Dress Diva video contest. Starting June 1, 2010, newly engaged brides can submit a video strutting their stuff and showing their inner diva, telling Alfred Angelo why they deserve the ultimate star treatment. Each bride will post her video on YouTube for the world to vote for the best Diva video. Diva brides will vie to win a Diva For A Day prize package worth over $5,000.

Click on the article title to see video from last year and for more details.

American Idol's Anoop Bridal Contest

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on NorthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 6/3/2010 4:06:00 PM

Anoop Desai Wedding Serenade Contest

Listen up ladies! Former American Idol contestant and fan fave, Anoop Desai, is sponsoring a contest whereby you can win an in-person serenade by Anoop at your wedding! How fun! I would love that! Anoop was one of my favorite contestants!

I just got off the phone with Anoop, who recently released his new pop album "All is Fair", and he is very excited about the chance to make one bride's special day even more memorable.

What will Anoop sing for you if you win? I asked the same question! He said he does have a number of songs that he could sing that would be appropriate for the occasion or he could sing something off of his new album. He would work with the winner to decide! That is awesome!

One restriction: Your wedding has to take place in the United States on or after July 16, 2010 to be eligible.

So here's the scoop, there's not much time, the contest ends this month - yikes! If you want a shot at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, follow these instructions:

  1. Head on over to Anoop's Web site and order his new album, All is Fair.
  2. After you order, email your receipt to anoopdesaibride@gmail.com by June 30th.

Anoop's team will notify the lucky winner! And maybe they will let us know as well and we will report back!

Listen for Anoop's radio single in July - it is the title track off the album "All is Fair".

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff - Paradise Found

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on NorthCarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com
Updated: 8/2/2009 3:24:19 PM

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

I fell in love with South Carolina's "Low Country" long before I could experience it. Noted author, Pat Conroy delivered an awe-inspiring description of the destination pressed between the pages of his novel, "The Prince of Tides." The Low Country was almost mystical in my mind, where the ebb and flow of the tides soothe the soul, and the swaying salt marshes provide nurseries for infant marine life...

Click here for pictures and full article...

Library Themed Weddings

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 7/19/2009 3:57:45 PM

Original Article Posted: 2/11/2008 10:30:04 AM

While this type of theme may only appeal to a handful of you out there - it is perfect for librarians and avid readers or library lovers!  I think it would be a challenge to find a library to host a wedding but I thought these two couples had the right idea...

Scott & Diana have posted images of their library-themed invitation, rules for the reception - which are quite clever considering they seem like library rules - as well as their RSVP card.  Although they were unable to have their wedding in an actual library, the library theme was fitting because the both work in libraries.  Great job Scott & Diana - way to get creative!

Raina & Mike actually held their wedding in a library in Clayville, New York.  They were able to spend less than $600 on their entire event - which is completely unheard of for weddings in New York.  You can read about their wedding here.

July 19, 2009 Update:

Vintage Glam Weddings did a piece on Scott and Diana's Library Themed Wedding. Click here for more pictures.

See also: Wedding Reception Themes and Color Schemes, New York Weddings

1 Comments | My Wedding Files: Ceremony 

Inspiring Wedding Cake Toppers

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 6/27/2009 9:47:32 AM

Creative cake toppers are one way to make your wedding cake unique.

286 Comments | My Wedding Files: Cakes 

The Grooms Cake

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 5/25/2009 1:56:53 PM

Article dicusses everything you need to know about the Groom's Cake and proposes creative ideas for this special cake.

234 Comments | My Wedding Files: Cakes 

The Maid/Matron of Honor

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 5/16/2009 1:23:47 PM

The Maid of Honor is usually the bride's closest sister. Otherwise, she could be…

9 Comments | My Wedding Files: Attendants 

Save the Date Etiquette: Everything You Need To Know

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 5/11/2009 7:50:44 AM

Save the Date Cards are announcements that inform your guests of your future wedding in order to keep your special day free. They are essential in the following situations: if many of your guests are traveling to your wedding, your wedding takes place on or around a holiday, you are planning a faraway destination wedding, or your wedding will take place in a seasonally busy or tourist locale, where the flights and hotels perhaps book up early.

11 Comments | My Wedding Files: Guests  Invitations 

Engagement Announcements

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 5/11/2009 7:50:02 AM

Your guide to placing engagement announcements in the newspaper…

4 Comments | My Wedding Files: Get Started 

Disney Weddings at Walt Disney World in Florida

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 4/27/2009 9:06:34 AM

View of Main Street Disney WorldIf you are dreaming of a destination wedding that includes a honeymoon, we have found the perfect place...

Walt Disney World...

...where dreams really do come true with a little help from Disney’s dream team of romance.

Disney is such a popular wedding destination we have written two articles about it to help you plan your Disney Wedding:

Response Cards

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 3/24/2009 2:42:31 PM

Response Cards are included with the invitations to indicate whether or not a guest will attend your wedding…

11 Comments | My Wedding Files: Guests  Invitations 

Dressing the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom

Originally Posted By Lei Lydle on WeddingBasics.com
Updated: 3/21/2009 5:02:41 PM

The dresses of the bride's and groom's mothers should be in harmony and within the overall look of the wedding in regard to style and color…

79 Comments | My Wedding Files: Fashion 
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