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wedding blog + planning guide for creative weddings | inspiration for DIY Brides

Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

This and That . . . plus, a wedding floral DIY favorite

Today's "This and That..." starts off with a lovely summer DIY project from Intimate Weddings on how to hang bouquets in mason jars for outdoor festivities. Not only can they be hung from tree branches, they're also super cute hanging from shepard's hooks as aisle markers. To see the full tutorial with step by step instructions, please visit the Intimate Weddings blog.

This Week's Favorite . . .
see this DIY wedding project and more at Intimate Weddings

And, now onto a mega list of wedding sales, discounts and giveaways - there's several new ones plus a compliation of all previous weeks that are still ongoing. And, please come back to see the Eye Candy Friday that will be coming up later this morning. I have a feeling you're all going to really like it!

Giveaways and Sales . . .

Dont' forget about this week's giveaway: a free wedding garter from Julianne Smith
(ends midnight Monday August 31, 2009)

The Wedding Outlet TGFI : Today's Great Featured Item
Sand Ceremony Kit - On sale Friday only for $35

With This Favor
(ends midnight Wednesday August 26, 2009)
Giving away 50 of the chic and trendy “Purse Valet” Stainless-Steel Handbag Holders

Accent the Party
(ends midnight August 31, 2009)
Win a $100 shopping spree towards your next party favor purchase at Accent the Party

FindAVideoProfessional.com
(ends midnight August 31, 2009)
Win a FREE Wedding Video - participants must register on www.FindAVideoProfessional.com website and one lucky winner will be selected to receive a FREE wedding video (up to a $1,000 value), shot and produced by one of our video professionals listed on FindAVideoProfessional.com.

Hanson Ellis
(all three offers expire August 31, 2009)
SAVE $5 on your order of $75 or more {Coupon code: AUGS5}
SAVE $10 on your order of $125 or more {Coupon code: AUGS10}
SAVE $15 on your order of $175 or more {Coupon code AUGS15}

Bonita J.com - Handmade Bridal Jewelry
(ends August 31, 2009)
Receive 10% off your entire order with coupon code: AUGUST2009

Dance Floor Monogram Decals
(ends August 31, 2009)
Readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can save 15% off a dance floor monogram decal thru the end of August. Simply send Lauren an email via her web site and she will take the discount off on your invoice.

Mari's Paradise Images Destin Wedding Photographer {aka ParadiseImages on Twitter}
Is offering an end of the year wedding special. It's time to grab those old '09 prices for the '10 weddings before the new prices are in effect as of September 1st. The special offer of a free extra session also expires on the 1st as well. They travel worldwide and are members of PPA, WPPI and one of the few selected for membership into WPJA. For more on Mari, please visit her blog.

Celebration Plates
(ends September 15, 2009)
Readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can receive $10 off any Standard Signature Plate (not custom) with coupon code C60

Just Wright Boutique {expires 9/15/09}
Readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can receive $5 off their purchase of a Celebration Wedding Ring Bowl™ with coupon code J68

Tidbits . . .
The Wedding Outlet
is now shipping internationally to over 200 countries {find out more here}