Photography services aren’t very cheap.  And with our current economy, it has become even less affordable.  Just in time for the holidays, photographers have come together to help.

 

If you know someone who deserves custom photography but can’t afford it, nominate him/her at Giving Is Awesome for a chance to win custom photography.  There are now 380 photographers offering chances to win custom photography services worth more than $400,000 total!

At the NY Wedding Workshop

I always try to find a way to get free tickets to wedding events I attend.  There were three blogs that I found that were offering free tickets to the NY Wedding Workshop.  The first blog held a contest and I didn’t win.  The 2nd blog was offering tickets to the first 4 brides who email her, but I never got a reply even just to say I didn’t get it.  Yes, I constantly checked my spam folder too.  I got a free ticket from the 3rd blog: From “I Will” to “I Do” so I went today! (Review of the event coming soon)

When I got home, I remembered that the blogger of one of the three blogs mentioned going to the event.  So I revisited the three blogs to see who it was.  It was the blogger of the 2nd blog who never emailed me!  I browsed her blog for a photo and found out that the blogger was the lady beside me at the workshop!

Venue Saga Series Sequel

My Venue Saga Series has a sequel!  John and I are visiting two more venues in Newport RI next weekend: Castle Hill Inn and The Chanler.  I promise I’ll take photos!

Wedding Planning Class

I work at a university and I just found out that they offer a non-credit class for bridal consulting and wedding planning.  What’s great is that classes are free for employees!  Registering now…

I’m just noticed that my blog is starting to get consumed with tons of sample sale posts.  Being a budget bride who loves sales, I know I’m not going to stop posting about them.  So I decided to change the layout of the sample sale posts so it won’t overwhelm my blog.  A day after posting, a shorter version of the sample sale posts highlighted in gray will show instead.  The posts will still appear in my Wedding Events link.

Carolina Herrera Sample Sale – NYC

Receive up to 85% off bridal fashions

December 19 – 22, 2008
9:00am – 6:30pm

317 W. 33rd Street (8th Ave)
New York, NY

The Bride’s Guide

This Saturday is the NY Wedding Workshop: How to get the most out of your money.  And I’m going, thanks to Anne of From “I Will” to “I Do” for offering free tickets!!

Whether your wedding budget is $25,000 or $500,000, this economic climate demands that you get the best value for your dollar. Learn expert planner Lindsay Landman’s tricks of the trade starting with making a realistic budget, deciphering vendor pricing and negotiating a favorable contract. This is a workshop for every bride on every budget as great value always translates to getting more of what you want. Walk away with specific vendor referrals and bridal shopping tips to save you serious cash. Light refreshments will be served.

I’m hoping to gain more knowledge on wedding budget and dealing with vendors and prices.  Click here to purchase tickets or head on to the From “I Will” to “I Do” blog to see if there are still available tickets.

I’ll be posting a review after the event so stay tuned.

I have seen John dance even before we started dating and yes, I still agreed to date him… and marry him .  He dances like Chandler from TV show Friends.  I always tease him about it.  I love it though.  I love to laugh.

Today, a RI knottie posted a link of an episode of Friends where Chandler and Monica were trying to get decent engagement photos.  And Chandler of course was just hopeless.

I can’t believe it, my baby is Chandler in more ways than one!  He hates having his photos taken.  He gets goofy, makes faces and sticks his tongue out.  Yikes!

Gizmodo posted a comparison between several phones based on their 3G web browsing performance.

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I was only able to try web browsing on the iPhone and G1 (Google phone).  For now, I agree with Gizmodo.  I find it easier to browse using the iPhone, despite its lack of basic and important features.  The iPhone’s “pinch” method of zooming in and out is just clever.  Click here for the full review at Gizmodo.

Vera Wang Bridal and Bridesmaids

 Sample Sale
December 13, 2008
Saturday, 9am – 5pm

 The New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Ave (34th St)
New York, NY

DailyCandy

DECEMBER SAMPLE SALE
(One-hour appointments only)
Sunday, December 14, 2008

Save up to 70% on select sample gowns from top bridal designers at Kleinfeld’s December Sample Sale!

Designers include: Alvina Valenta, Amalia Carrara, Amarilidine, Amsale, Amy Michelson, Anne Barge, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Christos, Claire Pettibone, Danielle Caprese, Edgardo Bonilla, Eve of Milady, Henry Roth, Ian Stuart, Jim Hjelm, Judd Waddell, Justina McCaffrey, Kenneth Pool, Lazaro, Liancarlo, Marisa, Melissa Sweet, Monique Lhuillier, Peter Langner, Pnina Tornai, Priscilla of Boston, Pronovias, Reem Acra, Rivini, Romona Keveza, Stephen Yearick, Tara Keeley, and many other famous Kleinfeld exclusive European designers!

Plus, receive up to 50% off a select group of accessories!

Call (646) 633-4300 today for your sample sale appointment!