Gifts from Beau-Coup, Just Wenderful, and eFin Wear via The Broke-Ass Bride – ends 10/2

NYC Engagement Shoot with A Bryan Photo via Snippet & Ink – ends 10/2

Maori Green Jade Pendant via Gekd Boutique – ends 10/4

Hand-painted Fabric Aisle Runner via Brenda’s Wedding Blog – ends 10/5

Kate Spade Designer Handbag via Wishpot – ends 10/5

Dessy & Pantone Wedding via The Wedding Chicks – ends 10/12

I haven’t seen it yet, but I’m just so excited that I had to share.  It arrived at the store last Thursday and I have an appointment on Thursday for my first fitting.

I owe it all to very helpful friends who shared their advice on getting a dress for less when I posted about my first dress hunt.  I got my dress for a lot less than I budgeted for.  Here’s a summary of the cost-saving tips:

• Sale and sample sale events
• Discount stores
• Pre-owned (tip from Jessica)
• Student or up and coming designer/seamstress (tip from Daphne)
• Bridesmaid dress (tip from Lexi)

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I’ve had accounts on Twitter and Facebook, but wasn’t actively updating them.  So I haven’t really posted about them.  But now I’ll try to regularly update them with everything that is going on in my wedding planning.  So now people can…

Twitter:  My blog posts automatically gets posted on Twitter, but I’m also going to include mini posts about my own wedding planning that won’t be on the blog.

Facebook:  In addition to status updates on my wedding planning, I will also post photos!

Click here for more information and purchase tickets ($250)

Paula Varsalona Blowout Sample Sale
September 28 – October 3, 2009

Paula Varsalona bridal collections up to 75% off
No appointment necessary.

September 28 – October 3, 2009
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Sat 10am-3pm

1375 Broadway, 5th flr
New York City
212-221-5600

Mika Inatome Custom Bridal Sample Sale
September 25 – October 3, 2009

Offering one-on-one couture service, brides can now receive special discounts on custom gowns and on the “Elan Collection” that includes Chantilly lace gowns, Alencon lace gowns, hand-embroidery, beading, detachable mini-skirt gowns, and other samples all up to 90% off retail prices (normally ranging from $1,700-$5,000).

By appointment only, call 212.966.7777 for an appointment.

I wasn’t able to watch The Emmys, but I was able to see this skit online and the geeky side of me thought it was funny.

I have tried Hydrangeas, now it’s time to try Carnations.  They’re very affordable and I love the fullness of the blooms.  Please pardon the visible rubber bands.  I ran out of floral tape and I didn’t get to wrap the bouquet handle with ribbon before I did the corset-type wrapping.

Unfortunately, to get the bouquet size I wanted, I had to use a lot of carnations which ended up being more expensive than the Hydrangeas I used earlier.  I spent $15 for 50 carnations.

The biggest advantage of using Carnations is that they last long. They lasted more than a week just being in a vase with water (no flower food).

Click here for more info
for the September Priscilla of Boston Bridal Sample Sale