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Entries in Giveaways (9)

8:00AM

Giveaway : Win a custom love song from Song Bouquet

Happy Tuesday. We're excited to have Song Bouquet joining us this week with their wonderfully unique custom love songs. This week, one lucky reader will win either the Tier 1 and Tier 2 package from Song Bouquet, their choice {up to $200 value}. And, not only could this special song be created for a wedding, but it would be perfect for Valentine's Day too. Or, just anytime you want to express your love and affection for that special person in your life. With Tier 1, you choose a song and then Song Bouquet will customize the lyrics for you and you get your song right away. With Tier 2, you choose a song and then tell Song Bouquet about your loved one and their favorite musical styles. Song Bouquet will then create the perfect lyrics and vocals for you. One song idea is . . . instead of dancing to Etta James ‘At Last,’ couples can create their own ‘At Last’ with lyrics about them.

To enter the contest, please leave me a comment with your wedding date and your favorite love song. The contest runs thru Monday January 23rd, with a winner being selected on Tuesday January 24th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.

Contest prize: a custom love song from Song Bouquet {valued up to $200}
Contest Deadline: Monday January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What's your favorite love song?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

Would you like FIVE additional entries into the giveaway?

For Entry Number 2: Simply follow Song Bouquet on twitter and then come back here to leave a 2nd comment letting me know you're now following Song Bouquet on twitter.

For Entry Number 3: Simply like Song Bouquet on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 3rd comment letting me know you've now liked Song Bouquet on Facebook

For Entry Number 4: Tweet the following . . . "I just entered to win a free custom love song from @weddingsites and @songbouquet - Enter Here http://ht.ly/8vQXz" and then come back to leave me a 4th comment with the link to your tweet and your twitter id

For Entry Number 5: Simply follow Best Wedding Sites on Twitter and then come back here to leave a 5th comment letting me know you're now following @weddingsites on Twitter

For Entry Number 6: Simply like Best Wedding Sites on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 6th comment letting me know you've now liked Best Wedding Sites on Facebook

10:07AM

Giveaway : TACORI Earrings from Elizabeth Diamond Company

Happy Tuesday. Excited to have Elizabeth Diamond Company join us this week. They are offering one lucky winner a pair of the beautiful square Silver CZ TACORI Earrings {valued at $200}. For more than 4 decades, TACORI has blended classic elegance with modern inspiration and the Elizabeth Diamond Company is a Gold-Certified TACORI Retailer. Wouldn't you love to have these earrings for your upcoming wedding parties, a night on the town or even for your honeymoon?

To enter the contest, please leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and your favorite TACORI Engagement Rings and/or TACORI Fashion Jewelry. The contest runs thru Monday January 16th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday January 17th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.

Contest prize: a pair of Silver CZ TACORI Earrings {valued at $200}
Contest Deadline: Monday January 16th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What's your favorite TACORI Engagement Rings and/or TACORI Fashion Jewelry? {PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

Would you like FIVE additional entries into the giveaway?

For Entry Number 2: Simply follow Elizabeth Diamond Company on twitter and then come back here to leave a 2nd comment letting me know you're now following Sharon Naylor on twitter.

For Entry Number 3: Simply like Elizabeth Diamond Company on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 3rd comment letting me know you've now liked Best Wedding Sites on Facebook

For Entry Number 4: Tweet the following . . . "I just entered to win Free TACORI Earrings from @weddingsites and @edcshop - Enter Here http://ht.ly/8ojuz" and then come back to leave me a 4th comment with the link to your tweet and your twitter id.

For Entry Number 5: Simply follow Best Wedding Sites on Twitter and then come back here to leave a 5th comment letting me know you're now following @weddingsites on Twitter

For Entry Number 6: Simply like Best Wedding Sites on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 6th comment letting me know you've now liked Best Wedding Sites on Facebook

10:33AM

Giveaway : wedding books from best-selling author Sharon Naylor

Happy Tuesday and Happy New Year!!! Congratulations to all those that are newly engaged and welcome to the new home of Brenda's Wedding Blog and the ever popular weekly giveaways. Joining us this week is Sharon Naylor, the best-selling author of over 35 wedding books. Sharon is offering 1 lucky winner a copy of her Mother of the Bride book along with five floral cameras and 2 winners will receive her Wedding Weekend Events book.

To enter the contest, please leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and what you are most looking forward to with your wedding planning. The contest runs thru Monday January 9th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday January 10th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.

Contest prize: 3 winners of wedding books from author Sharon Naylor
Contest Deadline: Monday January 9th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What you are most looking forward to with your wedding planning?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

Would you like FOUR additional entries into the giveaway?

For Entry Number 2: Simply follow Sharon Naylor on twitter and then come back here to leave a 2nd comment letting me know you're now following Sharon Naylor on twitter.

For Entry Number 3: Tweet the following . . . "I just entered to win wedding books from @sharonnaylorwed on @weddingsites. Enter Here http://ht.ly/8gJ5J" and then come back to leave me a 3rd comment with the link to your tweet and your twitter id.

For Entry Number 4: Simply follow Best Wedding Sites on Twitter and then come back here to leave a 4th comment letting me know you're now following @weddingsites on Twitter

For Entry Number 5: Simply like Best Wedding Sites on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 5th comment letting me know you've now liked Best Wedding Sites on Facebook

7:30AM

Giveaway : pre-designed or custom wedding invitations from LePenn Designs

Happy Tuesday!!! And, welcome to the new home of Brenda's Wedding Blog and the ever popular weekly giveaways. For the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to win a $150 gift certificate towards the purchase of Lepenn Designs custom wedding invitations and a $50 gift certificate for any store purchase of pre-designed invitation (no minimum required) as a bonus from Le'Trice. Lepenn Designs is a custom invitation and event design studio that specializes in branding your event with high style and creative invitations, programs, menu cards, signage, favors and other decor. They love to come up with original designs guaranteed to excite you and your guests. Since the invitation sets the tone for your wedding day, Lepenn Designs is here to help bring your ideas and visions to life through the use of beautiful papers, printing techniques, stylish graphics & fonts and embellishments.

To enter the contest, please leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and your favorite invitation design from Le'Trice's portfolio. The contest runs thru Monday January 2nd, with a winner being selected on Tuesday January 3rd. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.

Contest prize: up to $200 worth of invitations from Lepenn Designs
Contest Deadline: Monday January 2nd, 2012 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What is your favorite invitation design from Lepenn Designs?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

Would you like FOUR additional entries into the giveaway?

For Entry Number 2: Simply like Lepenn Designs on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 3rd comment letting me know you've now liked Lepenn Designs on Facebook

For Entry Number 3: Tweet the following . . . "I just entered to win up to $200 in invitations from Lepenn Designs on @weddingsites. Enter Here http://ht.ly/84JFS" and then come back to leave me a 3rd comment with the link to your tweet and your twitter id.

For Entry Number 4: Simply follow me on Twitter and then come back here to leave a 4th comment letting me know you're now following @weddingsites on Twitter

For Entry Number 5: Simply like me on Facebook and then come back here to leave a 5th comment letting me know you've now liked Best Wedding Sites on Facebook

7:30AM

Winners Announced : Best Wedding Sites Magazine Giveaway #8

It's time to announce the winners from the October issue of The Best Wedding Sites Magazine - particpants were asked to write what comes to mind when they hear the color palette of yellow, grey and/or black.

The winner of the "Ritz" memory wire bracelet w/ charcoal grey Swarovski pearls & rhinestone balls is Robbie of Mundelein, IL
We are actually using yellow and black in our wedding... I always think of sunflowers (yellow on the outside black in the middle), but with the grey added in I think of a rainy day, when it's dark and stormy, but then the sun starts peeking out.

The winner of the Four pairs of beautiful, flat heel "Crystal" design flip flops for your bridal party from Weddings Are Fun is Hillary of Beaver Dam, WI
Honey bee.... rustic yet whimsical annd playful... lots of sunflowers

The winner of the 3" French Silver Goddess beaded flower hair clip from Bead Flora Jewels is Rachel of Knoxville,TN
My wedding! :) Our wedding colors are charcoal grey & marigold yellow!

I will be sending out an email to you all to confirm your winnings.
Please note: winner(s) have 48 business hours to reply or another winner will be selected.

12:05PM

The Wedding Contests for November are here {October winners announced}

So happy to announce the giveaways for November are here. You can enter to win one of four GREAT prizes including . . .

• a set of 3 Jillian Rhinestone Flower Hair Pins with iridescent autumn leaves and copper Swarovski pearls from Tilley Jewels Bride
• a set of custom photo or personalized wedding cufflinks + a custom photo bridal bouquet memorial charm from PhotoJule
• a Mary Kay Satin Set (include Satin Hands + Satin Lips Set) from Mary Kay rep Renea
• a $40 Gift Certificate for Jewelry from Sheyna.com

Enter to win here

Giveaway Winners from October are . . .

Robbie of Mundelein, Illinois
   wins the "Ritz" memory wire bracelet from Tilley Jewels Bride
Melissa of Mooresville, North Carolina
   wins the 4 pairs of "Crystal" design flip flops for her bridal party from Weddings Are Fun
Bethany of Denton, Texas
   wins the 3" French Silver Goddess beaded flower hair clip from Bead Flora Jewels

8:00AM

Winners Announced : Best Wedding Sites Magazine Giveaway #7

It's time to announce the winners from the September issue of The Best Wedding Sites Magazine - particpants were asked to write what comes to mind when they hear the color palette of navy blue and yellow for a wedding.

The winner of the dark blue floral barrette from Tilley Jewels is Avital of San Francisco, CA
My alma mater, UCLA -- where I met my fiance! Great color combo. Thanks for this chance to win and for your really great website.

The winner of the Glitz and Glamour package from Wilton is Betsy of Brooklyn, NY
Preppy, preppy, preppy!  Navy and yellow is such a crisp, bold combination, which makes it perfect for a nautical themed wedding.  I love the look of a crisp, navy bridesmaid's dress with a simple bouquet of yellow flowers-- my favorite are super-bright poppies.

The winner of the handpainted parasol from Kio Kreations is Alicia of Leavenworth, KS
I think of the New England states and nautical theme. I'm not sure why but the color are so striking and it makes me think of the east coast with all the lighthouses and boats, etc. Beautiful colors

The winner of the $50 gift certificate for shopping at Brides Village is Amanda of Charleston, WV
I LOVE IT!! My wedding will be these colors and I am looking forward to finding all kinds of cute decorations. I am soo excited to start buying decorations with this color scheme it is killing me!!

I will be sending out an email to you all to confirm your winnings.
Please note: winner(s) have 48 business hours to reply or another winner will be selected.