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

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This and That . . . plus, a quick favorite

Starting off today's "This and That..." with a quick little favorite item I've come across this week, followed by an amazing list of wedding sales, discounts and giveaways. Plus, Eye Candy Friday is coming up later this morning.

Quick Favorite . . .
This beautiful handmade ring pillow from Llubav
{found via Simply Eventful Parties}
pillow photo by three photographers

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}

$100 Weddingish Giveaway {Shop, Save, Win}
Now through August 14, Weddingish is offering 25% off on orders of $100 or more with coupon code: winstuff. As a special bonus, each order of $75 or more will automatically enter your name for a drawing to be held on August 14, with a prize of $100 worth of Weddingish products of your choice.

With new additions of gifts, fun-wear, favors, and more, this offer is a great opportunity for you to have a chance to win free stuff whether its for your wedding or a gift! On August 14th, the winner of the $100 giveaway will be notified via email. Each order placed will be an additional entry.

Bonita J.com - Handmade Bridal Jewelry is having a sale that starts tomorrow August 1st. Receive 10% off your entire order with coupon code: AUGUST2009 {expires 8/31/09}

Dance Floor Monogram Decals {expires 8/31/09}
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.

Celebration Plates {expires 9/15/09}
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

Mari's Paradise Images - a 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.

This and That . . . plus, a quick favorite

Today's "This and That..." starts off with something a bit different before the weekly post of wedding sales, discount and tidbits. I'm introducing a quick favorite, a little something that caught my eye this past week in the wedding blogosphere. And, of course my typical Eye Candy Friday is still to come as well.

Quick Favorite . . .
These stunning Valentino shoes
{found via Santa Barbara Wedding Chic Blog by Kelly Oshiro Events}

Wedding Sales . . . {in order of expiration, some only good thru today}

Customized Wedding Creations
Custom Parasols are $10 off with code JULY10 {expires July 31, 2009}

American Bridal has 2 great offers {expires July 31, 2009}
• Save 10% off your order of $150 or more with code "summer10"
• Save 20% off your order of $200 or more with code "summer20"
• PLUS: Complimentary Shipping on all orders of $149 or more

Bonita J.com - Handmade Bridal Jewelry is having a sale that starts tomorrow August 1st. Receive 10% off your entire order with coupon code: AUGUST2009 {expires 8/31/09}

Dance Floor Monogram Decals {expires 8/31/09}
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.

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

 

Wedding Tidbits . . .

Bride$hare Launches
Where Sharing and Saving Make a Perfect Marriage
Created by Dana LaRue (aka The Broke-Ass Bride), this new site is "part social networking, part wedding planning site, Bride$hare™ helps brides be more budget and eco friendly as they get ready to head down the aisle. Bride$hare™ offers brides the opportunity to team up and share the daunting task, and costs, of wedding planning while creating less waste - addressing three top priorities of brides current economy." From LaRue, " “Our mission is simple, help ease pressure on the wallet - and the world - through the recycling and reuse of everything wedding related. After all, green is the new white!"

This and That . . .

Returning this week is another installment of This and That . . . with lots of wonderful sales/discount coupon codes and don't forget to look thru each one as I've saved a fun little extra for last.

Stella & Dot Jewelry - Giveaway + Online Trunk Show
The new fall line of jewelry from Stella & Dot was just released this past Monday. Now thru Sunday, anybody placing an order during my online trunk show with Stella & Dot will be eligible to win even MORE jewelry and receive FREE SHIPPING. Stella & Dot carries great jewelry options for the bride and bridesmaids or simply for yourself or a gift. Click here for all the details on the trunk show and how to place your order during the online trunk show/party.

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Customized Wedding Creations
Custom Parasols are $10 off with code JULY10 {expires July 31, 2009}

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Dance Floor Monogram Decals
Last week I gave away one of Lauren's Dance Floor Monogram Decals from TEN 23 Design Studio. She has been so kind in offering readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog 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.

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American Bridal - Weekend Summer Sale
Starting tomorrow, American Bridal is having a great Summer Sale. Save an additional 10% off a $150 order, 20% off a $200 order and receive FREE shipping on orders over $149. Simply use coupon code: summer10 {expires July 31, 2009}

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AB Designs - Frames for your Treasured Memories
A recent giveaway featured these gorgeous frames from AB Designs and now thru the end of July you can save 10% on your order with coupon code BWED0709. I've received one of these frames and while the photos of the frames online are stunning, it's simply breathtaking to see one in person. The craftsmanship is superb and instead of an easel back, they have 2 wooden dowels/pegs that go into holes on the backsides bottom to prop up the frame. Love this concept! You can also hang this frame from the wall if you wish as well.

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A Wedding Video - one of the best I've seen
This wedding entrance video has been circling the twitterverse like crazy this week and yesterday morning I received an email with a link to it from my friend Karlene {whose DIY wedding I featured here, here and here last week}. For those of you that haven't seen it yet, I just have to share. I LOVE IT!!!

Now, of course this isn't something that could be done at every place of worship, but if you can, why not go for it? I would have loved to be in attendance at the reception if this was how the wedding ceremony started. I can't help but smile, laugh and dance along when watching the video.

This and That . . .

It's time again for another round of wedding sales, contests and other wedding related tidbits that I've received word about during the week before a very special featured Eye Candy Friday post.

Blog Giveaway - now thru July 10th, enter to win a For My Bride and For My Groom journal set
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Gunther Gifts Summer Special
Purchase $250 and save $10 with coupon code "hot" as you go through checkout
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The Wedding Outlet's Independence Day Sale
Receive 10% off all orders thru July 6th with code "Stars09"
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Kathlin Argiro's Summer Sale
Shop the Summer 2009 Collection and use code "MTHK08" before July 15th for an additional 20% off
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Name Your Price on In-Stock & Sample Bridal Gowns
Brand New Program for The Bridal Warehouse - they are now giving brides the option to name their price on all of their designer in-stock and sample bridal gowns.

This and That . . .

Another Friday, another round of wedding sales, contests and other wedding related tidbits that I've received word about during the week before the featured Eye Candy Friday post.

Beyonce's hit single "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" {this is cute}
Beyonce fans tell the Madison Square Garden fancam how they got their rings.

If the above video doesn't load, you can check out their proposal stories here

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So Sweet Boutique
Win a $200 shopping spree for children's formalwear
To enter, simply visit So Sweet Boutique's website and choose some of their favorite styles of flower girl dresses. Once you've picked out your selections, then join So Sweet Boutique on their blog and post your selections. (winner announced July 6th)
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Joyful Heart Designs Announces Super Summer Sample Sale
50% off all Invitation Samples PLUS Free Shipping.
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Celebrity Wedding
This weekend, Shantrell Moore and Tramon Williams of the Green Bay Packers are getting married. The three C's (Celeste Designs, Customized Wedding Creations and Creative Custom Card Boxes) worked on some amazing wedding items for the event and Celeste Designs (@celestedesigns) will be live tweeting from the wedding. See preview images here: custom aisle runner and custom cardbox
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American Bridal 4 Day Sale
Free Shipping on orders over $99 (ends 6/28/09)
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Plans and Presents {for UK brides}
Full Wedding Co-ordination for only £750
Offer available till the end of July 2009 but is applicable to all 2009/2010 weddings
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Nail Wiz Spa {for Chicago area brides}
Wants to help you plan a "Just Be! You Spa Party" for the perfect "bachelorette party", "ladies luncheon", "girls night in party", "fashion shows", etc. For more information on rates and services please call toll free 866-JustBeYou (587-8239) or email us at Info{at}beproducts{dot}net
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up next . . . Eye Candy Friday