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Goodwill is hosting “Brides on a Budget’’ for brides who are looking for their dream wedding gown at a bargain price! There will be hundreds of sizes and styles to choose from. New dresses will be on sale for as little as $80.

A generous donor has donated hundreds of new wedding dresses to Goodwill. Designers include House of Wu, Emerald Bridal, Bill Levkoff, and many more. All proceeds will benefit Goodwill’s mission – “Not charity, but a chance.”

Event Details
Saturday, March 21, 8am – 3pm
Sunday, March 22, 11am – 3pm

Marchesa Sample Sale
March 25-26, 2009

Stunning gowns, cocktail frocks, and evening separates (sizes 0-12) for 50-80 percent off.

Event Details
March 25, Wed 8am-7pm
March 26, Thu 8am-6pm
Warwick Hotel, 65 W 54th St, NYC

Snippet:
     It may be unbelievable
     But it happened just that way
     You came into my life
     And now I want you to stay

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Feel free to contact me or leave a comment with your song suggestions.

Kate’s Paperie Bridal Brunches are back! Let Kate’s wedding professionals give you the inside scoop on designing the perfect wedding invitation, from the type of paper to the method of printing. Plus, you’ll receive a special discount just for stopping by!

Here’s a list of the dates and locations:

Each session is from 10am – 11:30am.
March 22nd – Soho
April 19th – 3rd Ave
May 3rd – Greenwich
May 17th – 57th St
June 14th – Soho
July 12th – 3rd Ave
August 9th – 57th St

Admission to this event is $10 per attendee. Each person will receive a $10 Kate’s gift card.

In addition, whether you are ordering your wedding suite, business cards or social stationery through Kate’s Custom Printing Department, you will receive a Kate’s Paperie Giftcard for 15% of your total (custom printing) purchase through May 7th. It’s Kate’s way of celebrating the New Year and thanking you for your custom stationery purchase. *Note: This gift card cannot be used toward initial purchase.

Reservations required. To reserve a space, please call Judy at 212.630.0710 ext. 304.

Meet top artisans in the local wedding scene who believe in the high quality, relaxed-modern California style of hand-crafted goods Heath epitomizes. Stop by the Wedding Lounge for drinks and nibbles and mix and mingle with our favorite caterer, florist, baker, jeweler and more. Who knows — in one visit, you could cross a few things (or ten) off your list.

SAUSALITO // MARCH 22, 3-6pm
Factory and Store
400 Gate 5 Rd, CA
415 332 3732 x13

LOS ANGELES // APRIL 5, 3-6pm
Studio and Store
7525 Beverly Blvd, CA
323 965 0800

Click here for participating vendors and more info.

Of Honor!  My good friend surprised me with a gift after work.  I thought she was just being nice, she’s like that.  She asked me to open the card first.  As I was reading it, I started to get the feeling that she was gonna ask me to be in her bridal party.  Then I saw the word “Maid of Honor”!

I was so surprised that I cried!  I opened the box and there was this cute pink tote that has “Maid of Honor” embroidered on it.  I was so honored and I am so excited to be part of my friend’s wedding.

I’ve been a Maid of Honor twice before, but the couples lived in the Philippines and I lived in NY.  This time, everybody lives in NY so I’m so excited I could really help and do something

Bored?  Need something fun to do?  Martha Stewart Weddings has  fun quizzes for brides (and grooms).  Some of them are very informative as well.

Photo from Real Life Wedding Planning

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Test your knowledge of wedding traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Test Your Invitation Know-How
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Wedding Day Roles and Rules
When it comes to who does what, choosing roles for your wedding day can be a slippery slope. Whether you’re dealing with the bride’s parents or the groom’s parents, make sure you know who should do what.

Do You Know Your Diamonds?
From the setting to the size, there’s a lot you need to know when picking the perfect ring.

Know Your Seating Charts
Figuring out where to seat your guests — and the wedding party, too — can be tricky.

So how did you fare?