The 7th Annual Newport Bridal Show
Saturday, February 21st
Rosecliff & OceanCliff Mansions

Brides as far as California join us to be inspired by the latest trends, newest menu and cake creations, exquisite fashions, breathtaking photography, and all the details to create an unforgettable day! Book your vendors at the show to save time and money, and enter to WIN incredible giveaways!
- Taste amazing menu samples from industry caterers and enjoy live entertainment all day.
- Preview fashions by Priscilla of Boston and meet with over 75 wedding professionals.
- Relax with free parking and transportation between both locations provided by Viking Trolley.
Skip to the front of the line and pre-register at www.NewportWeddingExpo.com.
SPECIAL OFFER
The first 50 brides receive a FREE tote, FREE VIP wedding planner book, and all brides receive one FREE year of Newport Life magazine.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Two Locations!
Rosecliff & OceanCliff Mansions
Newport, RI
Need more info? Visit www.NewportWeddingExpo.com, call (800) 272-EXPO, or send an email.
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How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day?

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This has been a very exciting pre-Valentine’s!
- My friend who wanted to go away for a while now was suprised with a card from her husband telling her to pack up and get ready to leave early morning yesterday. They’re in Jamaica now!
- Another friend of mine just got engaged on the beach at Atlantic City! Congratulations Maryrose and Arthur!
I, on the other hand, am spending Valentine’s day with John interviewing wedding vendors and meeting with our event coordinator. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about meeting our event coordinator to discuss the wedding details, but it’s not very “Valentiney”, is it?
Because of the wedding and the struggling economy, I’m getting more and more cheap economical. I even told John to not spend anything for Valentine’s.
Has the economy or the wedding affected your Valentine’s day celebration? How are you celebrating this romantic holiday?
The Wedding Affair

WellWed Magazine & Vermont Vows cordially invite you to attend one of their signature destination bridal events – the 2009 Wedding Affairs. Filled with lavish decor, innovative floral & tabletop designs, a grooms lounge, local wedding library, a dazzling runway of couture & so much more – their one-of-a-kind bridal events are dedicated to catering to local & destination couples that want to experience the BEST your wedding destination has to offer. From planning seminars & decor workshops to makeovers & manicures, The Wedding Affair will introduce you to the products, people & places that create some of the country’s most talked about events.

February 21, 2009
The Hamptons : Oheka Castle, Huntington NY
March 7, 2009
The Cape & Islands : Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster MA
Tickets are $35/couple or $25/person and includes:
- A Gift Box filled with over $100 worth of goodies (one per couple)
- A copy of Martha Stewart Weddings and Vermont Vows / WellWed
- Complimentary seminars & Workshops with industry experts
- Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, champagne, cake tastings, wine tasting, cigar rolling, and other fine delectables
- An opportunity to win a Gift Certificate Bouquet with upto $8,000 of Gift Certificates (featuring certificates for: Spa Services, Restaurants, Event Rentals & more…)
- The chance to participate in our silent auction featuring up to $10,000 worth of jewelry & gifts (to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation)
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More giveaways!
Estilo Weddings $150 Gift Certificate via Weddingbee – ends 2/12/09

Namebirdie name change gold package via Wedding Chicks – ends 2/16/09

Beau-Coup $100 shopping spree via Hostess with the Mostess – ends 2/17/09

Speak out against overdraft fees

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Did you know that most, if not all banks sign you up with overdraft protection automatically even without your consent? This may sound beneficial especially when you need to purchase or pay for something important and you don’t want to get denied the transaction. But you also should know that banks charge overdraft fees ranging from $10 to $38 per transaction when you exceed your balance. This is more unfair to those who don’t even want overdraft protection.
To those who know this all too well, you can speak out by sharing your overdraft protection horror stories.
The Federal Reserve Board is asking for comments from consumers in an effort to crack down on these unfair overdraft program practices. This joined effort will hopefully result to banks not charging their clients fees for overdraft services the clients did not sign up for and for banks to require permission before enrolling their clients to any overdraft program.
For more information and to submit your comments, click here to go to Consumers Union website.