Today's "This and That..." starts off with a cute ivory bird wedding cake topper from Hey Mie Mie on etsy. Isn't this adorable? And, you receive 2 of the felt birds for $16. To see other birdie cake toppers and even more felt accessories, please click here.
above photo from Hey Mie Mie

And, here's another weekly list of wedding sales, discounts, events, giveaways, and tidbits. Please be sure to check back to see the Eye Candy Friday that will be coming up in a little bit.

Wedding Giveaways

This Week's Blog Giveaway
Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Daisy-Days.com

Naturally Sweet Couples Have Chance to Marry in an Eco-Sweet Way
SUN CRYSTALS is providing the opportunity for 20 naturally-sweet couples to marry (or renew their vows) in the SUN CRYSTALS Sweet & Solar Wedding on October 22nd at Foley Square Park in New York City. From the band and the lighting to the paper goods and the refreshments, every element of the SUN CRYSTALS Sweet & Solar Wedding will be solar powered and eco-friendly, creating sweet memories the newlyweds will never forget. Full details can be found here

Red Carpet Wedding
BridalTweet.com is awarding one lucky bride a complimentary rental of dazzling diamond earrings to wear on her wedding day. Each bride who joins BridalTweet.com before October 30 will be entered to win, compliments of Adorn Brides.

Best Blurb Books Contest
Photo Books can be entered through Oct. 22, 2009 in one of three categories - family {weddings}, pets, or travel {honeymoon} - for a shot at winning one of three $3,000 grand prizes or one of three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Beginning October 23, the public can cast their votes for their favorite books submitted. One vote per person per category will be accepted through November 9. Once public voting is closed, one judge in each category will select a grand prize winner and a runner-up from among the Blurb books that received the most votes. Full contest details can be found here

Wedding Events

Michele Bride Sample Sale
Up to 50% off designer bride's and mother of the bride's couture dresses.September 26th and 27th from 11 am - 4 pm at the Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, CT.

Upcoming Bridal Shows
A continuously updated list of the latest bridal shows in your area can be found in the Best Wedding Sites Bridal Show directory.

Wedding Sales

Coren Moore's Fall Promo
Receive 15% off all bridesmaid dresses when ordered between now and October 30th. All Fall Promo orders will ship on February 1, so this is ideal for weddings anytime after March 1, 2010.

Today's "This and That..." starts off with a truly amazing DIY project post from Eat Drink Chic - it's a DIY Ice-Cream Parlour - a buffet where you can make your own sundaes. This is so perfect for bridal showers, weddings, or any type of party. To see many more beautiful photos and how to achieve this sundae buffet, please click here.
above photo from Eat Drink Chic

And, here's another weekly list of wedding sales, discounts, giveaways, and tidbits. Please be sure to come back to see the Eye Candy Friday that will be coming up later this morning, it's a Real Wedding :) 

Wedding Giveaways

PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com's $2500 Jewelry Rental Giveaway
Giving away a $2500 fine jewelry rental from Adorn Brides. With it, the winner will be able to rent from an amazing array of fine jewelry for her wedding day. Contest ends on October 31, 2009. Full contest details can be found here

Wedding Tidbits

The Los Angeles Wedding Salon will take place on September 14, 2009. Meet with celebrity wedding planners and vendors as they reveal the ultimate "Do-It-Yourself" secrets - for more information and details on how to receive your free tickets to the event, please click here

Valspar Paint launches new site at valspar-loveourstyle.com, where newlyweds can learn how to merge their styles when thinking about decorating a home or apartment, shortly after getting married. The site features:
1. a quiz to help couples find their common style
2. Painting 101 guide color advice
3. a Photo contest where participants have the chance to win a free color/decorative painting makeover from Valspar Paint and their color consultants, the Beehive Studios

to see more wedding tidbits from last week, please click here

Wedding Sales

The Wedding Outlet's Labor Day Sale
{ends September 8, 2009}
10% off your entire order with coupon code FallinLove

Navy & Lavender
{ends September 14, 2009}
15% off with coupon code: N&LFall09

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
{ends September 15, 2009}
Readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can receive $5 off their purchase of a Celebration Wedding Ring Bowl™ with coupon code J68

Coren Moore's Fall Promo
Receive 15% off all bridesmaid dresses when ordered between now and October 30th. All Fall Promo orders will ship on February 1, so this is ideal for weddings anytime after March 1, 2010.

Today's "This and That..." starts off with one of the many spectacular photos from the 003 Issue of Utterly Engaged {the wedding e-zine that's inspiring budget savvy brides with style}. You can check out Issue No 003 here.
And, now onto another weekly mega list of wedding sales, discounts, giveaways, and tidbits. Be sure to check out last week's post too, for many more wedding sales that are still running. And, please come back to see the Eye Candy Friday that will be coming up later this morning, it's a good one :)

Wedding Tidbits

The Event Essentials
{fine wedding invitations and event stationery}
launched a brand new web site featuring their event stationery and design

Hello!Lucky
{the vintage inspired stationery design company}
now offering personalized menus, place cards, details (directions/info) cards, and thank you cards to match their wedding invitation designs. All of the new designs and products are available in both digital and letterpress.

"Wedding Night Live" - Now Casting Couples in LA, NYC and Atlanta areas
A Major Cable Network is producing an amazing night of weddings LIVE on television. Lucky couples chosen will receive $10,000. Seeking couples with good back-stories who are marrying on 11/21/09 or are willing to change the date/time. If you are getting married November 21st, 2009 in LA, NYC or Atlanta areas ONLY and your ceremony and reception are in the same location, send us a brief paragraph, recent photo and contact information to: weddingnightcasting@gmail.com {Deadline is September 8th, 2009} Couples may be asked to submit a short video. Friends, Family and Bridal Party must be willing to appear on camera.

Celebrity Wedding Planner Auctions Off Her Services and Wedding Package
Wedding Planner, Mindy Weiss, is auctioning off an Exclusive Package with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in conjunction with the 44th Annual Jerry Lewis Telethon broadcasting on Sept 6th and Sept 7th. Mindy's package, worth around $4,000, includes: 10 hours of consulting personally by Mindy Weiss ($3,000), $250 towards invitations by Lehr & Black, $500 towards flowers by Mark Gardner, a bottle of Cristal, and five pounds of See's Candies. To bid on this exclusive package, please visit the BiddingForGood auction at http://www.mda.org/auctions/. Bidding opens on Sept 1, 2009.

2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway
San Francisco's top wedding vendors are giving away a Dream Destination Wedding & Honeymoon to Napa. Visit www.sfweddinggiveaway.com to enter.

Wedding Sales

Nai Wedding Favors
Summer Sale - Ends Sunday August 30th, 2009
• Save $30.00 Over $250.00 - Enter FA30
• Save 20% Off $350.00 - Enter SUMMER20
• Free Shipping Over $120.00 Orders - Enter SHIP120

Navy & Lavender
15% off with coupon code: N&LFall09
Ends September 14, 2009

For many more wedding sales that are still running, please see last week's post.

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}

Today's "This and That..." starts off with two favorite items {ceramic Paris signs} from the etsy shop Paris Chic Boutique. After seeing the movie "Julie and Julia" the other night, my mind has been on all things parisian. These shabby chic Eiffel Tower signs are so cute and would make a lovely addition to a bridal shower package. And, if you'd like to use them for party favors, you can contact Paris Chic Boutique for special pricing.

This Week's Favorite . . .
shop for these signs and more at Paris Chic Boutique

And, now onto a mega list of wedding sales, discounts and giveaways.
And, please check back as Eye Candy Friday is coming up later this morning.

Giveaways and Sales . . .

The Wedding Outlet TGFI : Today's Great Featured Item
Just Married Cake Top – available in Caucasian and African American

Lucky Me Blog
(ends midnight Friday August 14, 2009)
Lucky Designs has teamed up with 5 of her favorite vendors {and the Best Wedding Sites Boutique is proud to be included} for The Lucky 30 Birthday. There will be 5 lucky winners and prizes include:
• 5 ice cream coupons from The Skinny Cow
• a one hour consultation with Alison of Aviva Events
• a $50 gift certificate to The Best Wedding Sites Boutique
• a pair of peridot earrings from Natasha Yiani Designs
• 3 thank you cards from Purple Lemon Designs
Enter Here to Win

Pretty Chicky
(ends midnight Tuesday August 18, 2009)
Enter to win your favorite item from WristieLove {creators of modern corsages
and other accessories made from vintage, repurposed, and organic materials}

Panasonic’s Livinginhd.com
(ends midnight Sunday August 16, 2009)
Recent brides, grooms or wedding attendees can upload their favorite summer wedding photo and be entered to win Panasonic’s newest digital camera, the DMC-GH1 (valued at $1,499.95), or a 50” Viera G10 Series Plasma HDTV (valued at $1799.95)

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.

Vintage Rehab
Labor Day SALE - 25% off all jewelry

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

And, lastly, please visit last week's This and That post to see all the other wedding sales that are still valid (there's six more great wedding sales and discounts)