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MLB LAUNCHES CONTEST TO FIND COUPLE FOR FIRST-EVER ALL-STAR FANFEST WEDDING


For the first time, as a part of 2011 MLB All-Star Week in Phoenix, Arizona, Major League Baseball will host a wedding at All-Star FanFest. Couples are invited to share their stories at allstargame.com/fanfestwedding for a chance to win the All-Star FanFest Wedding, which will be held Tuesday July 12 at 11:00 a.m. Arizona time at the Phoenix Convention Center, site of MLB All-Star FanFest.

The winning couple will receive a wedding package which includes a ceremony on the Diamond at All-Star FanFest, a catered reception for 50 guests by Aventura Catering, a wedding ring package from Molina Fine Jewelers worth no more than $15,000 that will include either an engagement ring or two wedding bands, a wedding dress by Uptown Bridal, roundtrip airfare and two tickets to the 82nd MLB All-Star Game.

The lucky couple will also receive items from Major League Baseball partners including a $500 MasterCard® prepaid gift card, beverages for the reception provided by Budweiser, hotel stay provided by InterContinental Hotels Group, and a $500 Newlywed Lawn & Garden Kit donated by Scotts featuring a wide array of Scotts Miracle-Gro products.

Host of NBC’s “The Marriage Ref” Tom Papa will join WE tv’s “My Fair Wedding” celebrity wedding planner David Tutera, MLB All-Star Ambassador Luis Gonzalez and Jenni Croft Badolato from ABC’s “The Bachelor” to assist Major League Baseball in selecting the winning couple.

Couples can get more information and enter the contest by going to All-Star FanFest Wedding and submitting a short video explaining why they should win the All-Star FanFest Wedding. Eligible entries will be reviewed and judged by Major League Baseball and the celebrity judging panel based on criteria including the couple’s connection to Major League Baseball and the creativity and quality of their online submission. The online contest entry period for the All-Star FanFest Wedding closes Wednesday, June 1.

Esteemed and highly sought-after Scottsdale wedding planner, Charlee Geisler of Signature Events has been selected by MLB to coordinate the big day. Additional services donated by local Phoenix businesses for the wedding include:

· Angelic Grove – Wedding and event décor



· Eyes 2 See Photography – Wedding photography



· Serendipity Video – Wedding videographer



· Classic Party Rental – Specialized party supplies and rentals



· F/X Entertainment – Ceremony and reception music



· Celebrations in Paper – Invitations and wedding program



· Cheryl Roberts with Steven Paul Salon – Hair and make-up



· Julia Baker Confections – Wedding cake



· Men’s Wearhouse – Tuxedos



Coming to Phoenix for the first time in its history, Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest will serve as the launch for MLB All-Star Week, which will culminate with the 82nd Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, July 12 at Chase Field. The five-day event provides an unrivaled experience for fans of all ages and among its attractions are an exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, batting cages, clinics from Major League legends, free autograph sessions with former D-backs and MLB legends, memorabilia, and much more.

What: Edible Arrangements®, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh-fruit displays and chocolate dipped fruit, invites your readers to visit their newly redesigned wedding website and enter to win a FREE banquet size arrangement for their wedding related festivities. Brides-to-be can submit their stories and share why Edible Arrangements should be a part of their wedding celebration. The winner will be chosen at the end of April and will receive a Delicious Party® arrangement with dipped strawberries.

When: Monday, March 14th thru Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Where: Online at Edible Arrangements’ Wedding Website

Who: Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh fruit displays and chocolate dipped fruit.

About Edible Arrangements: Edible Arrangements International, Inc. is the leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed, fresh fruit arrangements that are practical and healthy gifts. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, CT. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements has been ranked first in its category by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual “Franchise 500” Ranking for the past five consecutive years. With over 1,000 locations operating or opening soon worldwide, Edible Arrangements is rapidly expanding across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Italy, Turkey, Hong Kong, India and Jordan. Customers may order arrangements by telephone at 1-877-Do-Fruit, at one of the company’s retail stores, or on-line at EdibleArrangements.com.

THIS COULD BE YOU! Want to win two (2) free tickets to one of the hottest events of the year? Well you know I love giving things away, so here's your chance. Just leave a comment on this post with your name, email address, and your wedding date. The first five brides to do so will win 2 free tickets to The Wedding Party (The Wedding Library and Martha Stewart's Weddings Magazine) event on Saturday, January 22nd from 10 am - 4 pm at the New York Palace Hotel. Good Luck, Bridal Lovelies.

TheKnot.com and Pantene are looking for brides-to-be who are looking for expert help when it comes to their head-to-toe bridal style. We’re on the search for Knotties who have not selected their wedding gown or determined their bridal style. Four lucky winners will score a dream dress and a bride-beautiful transformation.


What do you receive?

• A private consultation with The Knot fashion editor to find the perfect gown.


• A hair and beauty makeover from the experts at Pantene.


• A special discount off a gorgeous gown of your choice from a top NYC bridal salon.


• A starring role in a The Knot TV segment.


• AND, best of all, a complete makeover featured in the Summer 2011 issue of The Knot magazine!

In order to qualify you must:

* Live in the New York Metro area.
* Have not yet selected your wedding gown.
* Be available for a full-day shoot in NYC sometime between January 21 and 31, 2011.


To Enter Email: castingcall@theknot.com

* A current photo
* Engagement and wedding date
* City and State
* Total wedding budget (approximately)
* Wedding style in 10 words or less (romantic, modern, eco, vintage)
* AND MOST IMPORTANT, why you deserve this dream opportunity.



Added bonus: If you already chose your dress, but are looking for the ultimate bridal look, we’re choosing two Knotties to receive an ultimate Pantene hair and makeup consultation! Send the above information to moderators@theknot.com.

Love this webisode! Too funny.

Is your mattress a virgin? If not, enter for a chance to start your newlywed life off right with a new Virgin mattress. Getting a good night's sleep is way important (or not getting a good night's sleep, wink wink). Get more details on how to enter at The Virgin Mattress.

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.

Got Amazing Cake Skills?! Then create the most amazing cake, and upload a picture of this fabulous cake and you could win up to $2,500 in prizes! WE tv is hosting an Amazing Cake Photo Contest to celebrate the new season. Fans can submit their most amazing cake creations for a chance to win $2,500.

Grand Prize: $2,500

Runners Up (2): WE tv Prize Pack

Deadline for entry: October 8, 2010

You can find the rules and an entry form for the Amazing Cake Photo Contest here.

I have a copy of the fabulous Jes Gordon's book "Party Like a Rock Star" to giveaway to one lucky bridal lovely! Her book is all about how to throw that unforgettable party that your friends will be talking about forever. In the book, you will find some fab tips and tricks on how to stay on budget, figuring out your concept, choosing great locations, creating an amazing space, and much more.

Here's what you need to do, bridal lovelies:

• Leave a comment on this post
• Tell me who (first name only) threw the best party that you have ever been to and why (keep it brief)
• Be sure to include your email address in the post.
  

I will choose the best answer on Friday at 6 p.m.

You MUST include your email in the post in order to be considered.

Good Luck!

Okay Bridal Lovelies. I have tried twice now to give this fabulous book away. But the winners never got in contact with me. So their loss, is your gain. So ladies, let's try this again. Just leave a comment on this post and say "I want it" and you will be entered. A winner will be selected at 6 pm tomorrow. You will need to check back on Friday and be sure to email me if you are the winner!!!!

So a big thanks to the writers of Planet Wedding, Sandra and Harry Choron for giving away a copy of their fab book, Planet Wedding: A Nuptial-Pedia.

Good Luck!

Martha Stewart Weddings and J.Crew have teamed up for the wedding contest of all wedding contests. Here's what you could win:

• A weekend trip for two to NYC


• An exclusive wedding consultation with Editorial Director Darcy Miller


• A private shopping trip to the new Madison Avenue J.Crew Bridal Boutique with one of their shopping specialists


• Best of all, you win $2500 to spend on your J.Crew wedding dress

To enter, visit Say "I Do" to J.Crew. Good luck, bridal lovelies.

The Bridal Wishlist and the writers of Planet Wedding, Sandra and Harry Choron are giving away a copy of their fab book, Planet Wedding: A Nuptial-Pedia. But we haven't heard from the winner, Ginger.

Ginger, you have until 5 pm today to get in contact with me. If I don't hear from Ginger, I will randomly choose another winner.

The Bridal Wishlist and the writers of Planet Wedding, Sandra and Harry Choron are giving away a copy of their fab book, Planet Wedding: A Nuptial-Pedia. Thanks to everyone who entered.

The winner is...

Ginger

Congratulations, Ginger! I will be in touch with you later today to get your contact information.

The Bridal Wishlist and the writers of Planet Wedding, Sandra and Harry Choron are giving away a copy of their fab book, Planet Wedding: A Nuptial-Pedia. If you are just starting to plan your wedding, then you must have this book. The book is chocked full of tips on things like "Reasons not to go on a diet before your wedding," the origin of "Something Old, Something New," "20 Unusual Wedding Registries," "Doing it Celebrity Style," as well as the all important "11 Ways to Save Your Sanity While Planning Your Wedding."

To win, simply reply "I Want It" to this post. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on the blog on Monday, May 3rd. Good Luck.

Wedding Channel just launched a contest to find the two most “popular” wedding websites. Both winners will win $1,000 each. All brides have to do is ask their friends and family to check out their WeddingChannel.com wedding website as much as possible. There’s no voting or anything—the two wedding websites with the most “visits” by the end of April 21 wins $1,000 each! Make sure to save your badge. Enter the contest here.

From February 15 – March 15, 2010, one (1) grand prize winner will receive from the Hazel & Harlow signature collection a stunning antiqued “Love Bird” Pendant. The pendant is hand carved in 24K vermeil with white and green topaz stones to create a beautiful and romantic piece of jewelry (Retail Value: $150). One (1) grand prize winner will receive a 3-month supply of The Solution by Envision Beauty, a multi-use facial moisturizer that the most effective ingredients from Nature + Science in one powerfully concentrated formula (Retail Value: $237).


Three (3) runners up will receive Hazel & Harlow antiqued “Heart of Gold” petite pendant. The pendant is made of 24K gold vermeil set with pave white topaz stones that enhance the star motif (Retail Value: $75). Three (3) runners up will receive a bottle of The Solution by Envision Beauty, a multi-use facial moisturizer that the most effective ingredients from Nature + Science in one powerfully concentrated formula (Retail Value: $79).

Each individual entering the contest on the Hazel & Harlow site will receive 25% off their next purchase of Hazel & Harlow and of The Solution by Envision Beauty by entering the promo code “ENVISION” at check out (code valid from 2/15/2010 – 3/15/2010). Visit www.hazelandharlow.com and www.envision-beauty.com to purchase.

Leading fashion jewelry company CAROLEE has announced the launch of a major spring bridal promotion featuring a Dream Wedding contest valued at $40,000, in partnership with The Knot. The contest will run from February 17 through March 15 and can be entered online at The Knot's Carolee-Dream-Wedding. Everyone who enters will receive a printable certificate that can be redeemed for a pair of crystal solitaire hairpins at the Carolee counter at any Bloomingdale’s store in the US.

The grand prize will consist of: a wedding designed by celebrity wedding planner Bronson Van Wyck of Van Wyck & Van Wyck at the Empire Hotel in Manhattan; designer bridal and bridesmaids gowns from Amsale; Carolee jewelry for the entire bridal party; bridal hairstyling and makeup from Bumble and Bumble and Bobbi Brown; flowers for the bridal party by Florisan; wedding photographer and videographer by Dream Life Wedding; tabletop appliances from KitchenAid; china from Wedgwood and a honeymoon at Couples Resorts in Jamaica. Others supporting the event include Gotham Liquors, and others to come.

The contest will be promoted in the spring issue of The Knot magazine, online at TheKnot.com and at Carolee counters in Bloomingdale’s stores throughout the country. It will also be supported by The Registry at Bloomingdale’s through Registry packages and a special event for brides at the 59th Street store on March 10.

To enter the Dream Wedding Contest, a bride-to-be will need to submit a photo of her fiancé and herself and a brief essay about the moment she knew she’d found “the one.” Entries will be judged by a panel of bridal experts and narrowed down to five finalists who will be asked to submit a video and will be voted on by The Knot readers. The prize wedding will be featured in a two-page editorial in the fall issue of The Knot magazine.

In support of the contest, Carolee and The Registry at Bloomingdale’s will host an all-day event for brides in the first floor meeting space at the 59th Street store on March 10. Brides will receive a 45-minute personal consultation on bridal jewelry from Carolee, hair from Bumble and Bumble and makeup from Bobbi Brown, as well as meeting with a representative from The Registry. In the evening from 6-8, Rebecca Dolgin, Executive Editor of the Knot, will be there to give brides expert advice on wedding planning. To schedule an appointment, call 212-705-2918.

Enter to win these lovely earrings at one of my favorite jewelry designers, Karen Sugarman. Get all of the details here.

I always love to post about wedding photography. I really love it when I learn about an amazing photography studio. You know the one that makes you feel like you have knowm the couple forever and clearly see their love. OneLove Photography is one of those studios. Don't you love these photographs? I know that I do. You will love this even more. Until January 30th (at midnight), you can enter to win an engagement photo session. Here's the information and be sure to read the rules. Good Luck.

The Capitol Fashionista is turning One. So to celebrate we are giving away stuff. We love giving stuff away.

WHAT CAN YOU WIN

• 1 - Germs-B-Gone Trio from ShopGoGirl


• 1 - fab Hanna scarf by Nepali by TDM


• 1 - $50 Gift Certificate good towards purchases on N-Fini Shapewear (courtesy of RichPR)


• 1 - Samantha Chemise in Black from Affinitas Intimates {I heart Affinitas. I have items from the Samantha line and I love 'em} (courtesy of RichPR)

HOW CAN YOU WIN THESE FAB PRIZES?

It is so simple, all you have to do is go to The Capitol Fashionista and to click on the "Follow" button under Fashionistas in the Know. That's it. A winner will be randomly chosen at noon on Friday, January 15. Good luck to you.

OneWed is hosting the ultimate giveaway for one lucky future bride: the "Off-the-Chart" Wedding Giveaway, with nearly $15,000 worth of wedding day essentials. Couples can enter simply by creating their own Wedding Pre-Party (www.weddingpreparty.com) and inviting friends and family to join. For every invitation successfully accepted by a guest, the couple receives an additional entry to win.

To celebrate the whirlwind of wedding planning activities, OneWed.com is thrilled to treat brides-to-be with a special wedding giveaway, with a grand prize featuring items that typically aren't included in traditional wedding budgeting charts. The "Off-the-Chart" Wedding Giveaway, running through the month of January, provides future brides with the opportunity to win approximately $15,000 worth of wedding essentials like a honeymoon from Sandals Resorts, wedding bands from Whiteflash.com, dresses from The Dessy Group, and many more wedding essentials. Brides can automatically enter by simply creating their own Wedding Pre-Party, OneWed's social wedding planning tools and platform connecting the couple, wedding party, wedding guests and vendors.

Just in time for Matrimony Monday, OneWed is excited to launch several new offerings:

• Wedding Websites: New free wedding websites that can be easily customized and personalized to reflect any couple's personality and their specific needs for information sharing.


• Wedding Flowers: A partnership with Weddings by FlowerPetal that brings bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, centerpieces, corsages and boutonnieres direct to brides or their venues. With OneWed and Weddings by FlowerPetal, couples can browse hundreds of wedding flowers and styles, purchase online, and ship directly to you and your venue


• Wedding Venues: A partnership with VFM Leonardo, a technology leader in online visual content management and distribution for the hotel industry, offers couples access to photos, videos and virtual tours of over 10,000 wedding venues nationwide.


• Wedding Dresses: Newly expanded wedding dress gallery searchable by designer, silhouette, neckline, length, fabric, embellishments, color, and price.


• Party Planning: Plan, manage and throw any wedding-related celebration from engagement parties to wedding showers to bachelor parties.

As always, couples can turn to OneWed's Savvy Scoop wedding blog, which provides daily planning advice, trend reports, expert commentary, wedding fashion round-ups, and more. Find this and a wealth of helpful planning tips and tools at OneWed.com.