Girlnextblog

Michael C. Fina and TACORI, leaders in the jewelry and bridal industry, have partnered to host their second annual diamond scavenger hunt in Manhattan on September 25, 2010 at 12:00 noon entitled the “Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond & a Cure™.” Proceeds generated through the dash will support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), of which Michael C. Fina is a Mission Sponsor for the New York Chapter.

Grand prize winners of the Diamond Dash will receive a beautiful handcrafted Tacori engagement ring setting, matched with a Tacori Diamond, valued at approximately $20,000, and a five-day honeymoon to the luxury adults-only all-inclusive, Aventura Spa Palace, in the heart of the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean. The dash will culminate with a once-in-a-lifetime live marriage proposal.

Dashers will make their way to various destinations in New York via a clue sent to their mobile device and contained on their clue sheet. Upon reaching each location they will be asked to take a photo of themselves in front of the designated dash signage and text in a code, triggering valuable information needed to help them solve an anagram puzzle. The first five teams to visit all the dash locations and correctly solve the puzzle will be deemed finalists after verification. Finalists will then compete in one last challenge for the grand prize.

Dash participants can also win prizes from partners including Bridal Reflections (wedding gown), Ron Ben-Israel Cakes (groom’s cake), Mionetto (Prosecco Brut), Once Upon a Bride (makeover), Orchestrations (entertainment), Matthew Robbins (design consultation), John Allan (gift basket), NewlyWish (registry items) and Photomuse (photography session) by purchasing raffle tickets. All proceeds will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Prizes will be on display at an after-party held at Michael C. Fina following the dash’s conclusion.

Interested couples can sign up for the event at Diamond Dash or at Michael C. Fina. Visit diamonddash.com/terms_and_conditions for official rules.

About Michael C. Fina
Michael C. Fina is the perfect place to turn when celebrating all life’s many milestones, big or small. As New York’s premier family owned and operated retail destination, we have been providing customers with quality products and exceptional service for 75 years. The flagship store, located at 545 Fifth Ave. New York, NY, offers a stunning variety of engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry, tableware, estate silver, and bath accessories.

For more information visit Michael C. Fina, friend them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

About Tacori
TACORI is famous for their internationally recognized signature crescent silhouette design and for being an innovator in the design, creation and marketing of fine jewelry for over four decades. Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world's most highly regarded jewelry and engagement rings. Handcrafted in California, the remarkably designs become the timeless symbols of connection that join individuals and generations.

Visit Tacori or Tacori on Facebook for more information.

About Palace Resorts
With 12 oceanfront resorts overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the
Caribbean Sea or the tranquil Pacific Ocean, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, as well as Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room double Jacuzzis®, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts offers a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Place Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations

Visit Palace Resorts for more information.

A Luxury Event for the Modern Bride

WHAT: A Chic Affair is an exclusive, one day event for the discerning, modern bride that celebrates the art of getting married by presenting a carefully curated, couture collection of the most distinguished national brands and local gems to delight and inspire the Washington D.C bride-to-be.

WHERE: Long View Gallery – 1234 Ninth St, NW, Washington D.C 20001

WHEN: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

SPONSORS: Brides.com, Brides Washington, Cartier, Gala Events Inc, Events by Andre Wells, Wolfgang Puck, The Dandelion Patch, Carine’s Bridal Atelier, Bloomingdales, Georgetown Cupcake, Erwin Gomez Salon, Elizabeth Arden, Room Service, DC Rentals, Rodney Bailey, HDO Tents

PROGRAM: Products & services for discerning tastes
Advice from the Experts on style, beauty, etiquette, invitations, the big day and more: Andre Wells, Heidi Kallett, Lauren A. Rothman, Brides.com and Brides Washington Magazine

A Green Affair – special vendor designation for our participants incorporating green initiatives into their businesses for the eco-conscious bride

Runway Show styled by Carine’s Bridal Atelier, a carefully curated collection of the world’s premier designers such as Monique Lhullier and Carolina Herrera presented in a high glamour, urban, innovative and unexpected runway experience

EXHIBITS: The best brands in categories such as beauty, accessories, cakes & confections, catering, rentals, florals, honeymoon, stationary, jewelry, photography & videography, planning & support.

TICKETS: Available online at A Chic Affair for $35.00 and available onsite for $45

ABOUT: A Chic Affair is a one of a kind bridal experience which brings together a select collection of the most lavish national brands and the most distinctive Washington area resources. The event provides brides with the latest trends and timeless elegance.

Discerning brides can view a collection of the area’s premier wedding resources, sample hors d’oeuvres, sip creative cocktails, enjoy a cake and champagne tasting, get expert advice from the country’s foremost experts all before leaving with an exclusive gift bag brimming with products and special offers. A Chic Affair also adds two brand-new concepts to this action-packed event for 2010 – A Gentlemen’s Lounge, and the debut of the eco-conscious collection – A Green Affair.

The climax of the event, a formal runway show highly conceptualized by Carine Krawic of Carine’s Bridal Atelier and A Chic Affair Executive Producer Rachael Glaws and designed by Jamie Greenwald of Gala Events will show a collection of gowns by the world’s premier designers in a high glamour, ‘urban’ chic tour de force exhibition, like nothing you have ever seen on a bridal runway.

A Chic Affair is far more than a bridal show, it is a social and relaxing afternoon to be pampered, delighted and inspired and remember how much excitement this special time has to offer.