I can finally do something with the bridesmaid dresses I’ve collected throughout my life – donate to Project Bridesmaids.  Project Bridesmaids is a bridal event from ModernBride to benefit Planet Hope.  Donated dresses will be distributed to students for Prom 2009.

A dress donation will get you a free pass to the event featuring fashion shows, giveaways, shopping, makeovers, refreshments, and a chance to win a trip to Barbados.

It’s Friday and I’m happy.  My birthday is tomorrow so I want to post something fun today.

I love it when brides think outside the box.  Courtney and Charles had one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever seen.  I would love to be a guest at their wedding.  I bet everybody had a lot of fun.  Photos were taken by Victor Sizemore of VCS Photography.

The New York Wedding Workshop Signature Event
February 28, 2009
11am – 3:30pm

You’re invited to the most stylish bridal event of the season! Lindsay  Landman Events and The Knot have teamed up to bring New York couples the most creative, innovative and smart way to plan your sophisticated City soirees. Meet and learn from the best wedding vendors in the biz in a relaxed, creative and inspirational atmosphere. Get your planning questions answered at the panel discussions moderated by top bridal editors and experience the finest cuisine, cocktails and decor New York has to offer.  For more info, visit www.nyweddingworkshop.com.

EVENT AGENDA
11am:
Custom vendor consultations, cuisine and cocktails begin and continue throughout the day
12pm to 12:45pm:
Panel Discussion: Wedding Style & Trends Moderated by Anne Chertoff, wedding expert and author of The Wedding Organizer
12:45pm to 1:15pm:
Informal fashion show featuring bridal, bridesmaid and everyday style
1:15pm to 2pm:
Panel Discussion: Bridal Beauty & Fashion Moderated by Heather Levine, Fashion and Beauty Editor, The Knot
2pm to 3:30pm:
More fantastic finds and food as well as goodies and gifts.

TheXChange
At The Terminal Stores
640 West 28th Street, 9th Floor
New York City

FREE tickets are offered at Brenda’s Wedding Blog and From “I Will” to “I Do”.

Regular tickets are $85/couple or $65/person.  Enter FRIEND1 at checkout to receive $30 off.

As you begin your wedding planning journey, be inspired and attend Engaged! at the Willard.  Meet the charming Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC’s ‘What Not To Wear’ as he shares his styling expertise with real brides on what TO wear on the big day.  An elegant brunch will be served in the Grand Ballroom of the Willard Hotel during Kelly’s presentation.

The Bridal Event
Sunday, March 1, 2009
11:00am – 5:00pm

11:00 a.m. – Cocktails & champagne in Grand Ballroom pre-reception area
11:30 a.m. – Event seating in Grand Ballroom
(Seating will not be preassigned.)

Tickets are $55 per person.  Click here to purchase.

I just learned of the new DB Bridal Color system, and I’m loving it.  It makes me want to be a bridesmaid at my own wedding!

I love both watermelon and marine colors, but I’m doing navy for my wedding, so the color marine is good.  I love the strapless dresses, so if you’re in my bridal party, these are what you’re wearing .

We’re set on having a nautical theme for our wedding, so I’m gonna start with blue hues of course for my inspiration boards.  Unfortunately, it can be a little hard to execute a monochromatic blue motif (e.g. there are not a lot of blue flowers).  So I will be pairing the color blue to different colors.  First up… orange.

I decided to start posting inspiration boards.  I didn’t know how time-consuming they can be until I made my first one.  But as I was browsing through the photos I’ve collected for planning my wedding last week, I figured I might as well organize them into inspiration boards.  You will see my first installment tomorrow.

You will notice that I have added a ratings tool below each Event post, and I will continue to do so with future event posts.  I would like to ask my readers to rate the events they attended and maybe leave a comment as well to help other eaders.  I also added a link for all Upcoming Events below the Upcoming Events on the sidebar. 

I have been sick since Wednesday.  And I got worse Friday.  I’m still not completely well, but I promise this blog will still be updated daily.  Yes, I try to schedule posts ahead of time.

Williams-Sonoma is hosting “The Art of Entertaining: Living graciously beyond the wedding” on February 24, 2009 and the RSVP deadline has been extended until the morning of February 24.

The event will feature special presentations by event designer Colin Cowie, baker Sylvia Weinstock, and Williams-Sonoma Wine Club.

Williams-Sonoma “The Art of Entertaining”
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
6:30 pm

Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY

To RSVP for the event, email TCWeddings@hearst.com.

I’m Getting Hitched!

Now that you’ve said “I will”, come meet, mingle and hear wedding expert Anne Chertoff and the best of DC’s wedding vendors give you inside tips and advice on getting organized and planning to say “I do”!

Map and calligraphy by Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Get inspired with event décor, sample cocktails and decadent sweets, win fabulous raffle prizes and take home a wonderful assortment of goodies too!

Featuring: Hitched Salon, Design Cuisine, Ritzy Bee Events, Kate Headley Photography, Humanstory Films, K. Rose Cakes, Laura Hooper Calligraphy and more!

When: Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 6 pm – 8 pm

Where: Hitched Salon, 1523 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Register: The event is complimentary and you must register to attend. Space is very limited and open to brides + 1 guest only.

Please RSVP early to: fromiwilltoido{at}gmail.com with your first and last name, wedding date, email, phone, mailing address and guest’s name

Questions: Please email info{at}ritzybee.com

Demetrios Bridal Sample Sale
February 23 – 28, 2009

Couture wedding gowns priced $499 to $749, designer wedding gowns priced $249 to $499, bridemaids and flower girl dresses from $49 to $99, and mother of the bride priced from $49 to $99. Also, find a great selection of accessories and shoes from $5 to $25. Dress sizes from 4 to 26 will be available. 

February 23 – 28, 2009
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm
 
222 W. 37th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th), 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10018