Weekend Wedding Giveways: Minted, Emici Bridal and Gowns, oh MY!

Hello lovelies, quick last minute post here with three super fab giveaways. Giveaways are like totally the best and I personally enter them all the time...cause you just never ever know! People have won entire wedding this way...now THAT is practical planning. They only take a minute and you may really thank yourself when you are walking down the aisle in that FREE brandie new dress.

Minted's 3rd Annual Wedding Invitation Giveaway
They are giving away an awesome $500 towards Minted Wedding Stationary and if you've EVER seen Minteds fabulous selection, you will definitely want to enter this giveaway, going on now through March 9.

Let me tell you, I am obsessed with paper and paper good, design and anything that can be put in a pretty envelope and Minted is my go to place. Their wedding invitations, created by amazing indie designers, are unique, personal and super cute. They have an 'fabu selection of save the date cards that help you stand out in a crowd and make a great first impression.

Minted is smart and practical wedding planning at its best; you help the designers, they give you kick-ass wedding invitation suite.

Emici Bridal and Brenda's Wedding Blog
Emici Bridal, over on Etsy, is known for their gorgeous heirloom quality bridal accessories, including their silk bouquets and sashes, sweet ring pillow, fascinators and hair clips. They've teamed up with Brenda's Wedding Blog, a personal favorite to offer one lucky reader a $100 gift certificate towards anything in their shop! That's a lotta bucks just for a minute or two of work. For all the contest deets and to enter, head over to Brenda's Wedding Blog. It takes no time at all to sign up, easy peesy, y'all!

Wedding Gown Giveaway...Not One but TWENTY!
For Her and For Him.com is holding TWO massive wedding gown giveaways with an incredible twenty weddings gowns up for grabs!  A Hong Kong based dress company, FH&FH.com offers quality, affordable dresses for every type of bride - traditional silk and satin, tulle layered ballroom, romantic and sweet, ethereal chiffon to vintage inspired lace - most under $500 and many less than $300. Wowza!

With two simultaneous giveways, one on FACEBOOK and one on POLYVORE, you have twice the chance at winning one of their beauties. Now, GET going; you're well on your way to your dream wedding gown! Below are all the deets for both contests, originally posted over on The Broke-Ass Bride. Thanks BAB!

To enter their Facebook contest, all you have to do is:
1. Like them on facebook and leave a comment letting them know you’re in!
2. Then simply share this link with your FB friends, (be sure to set this post to public, so FHFH can confirm your entry).
3. Finally, go to ForHerAndForHim.com, choose at least one of your favorite dresses, and like it on FB. Voila!
The 10 Facebook contest winners will be chosen via random drawing on March 10th – winners will receive their choice of wedding dress, AND free shipping!

To enter the FHFH Polyvore Contest:
1. Enter to win one of 10 free FHFH dresses by following them on Polyvore (create a Polyvore account if you haven’t already).
2. Create a Polyvore inspiration board featuring one of their dresses
3. Make sure you title your board “I Want a Free FHFH Dress!”
Winners will be chosen based on aesthetic and creativity on March 9th, 2012.

So there you have it! And as I said about the Minted Wedding Invitation Giveaway above, this is just GOOD practical planning. A few minutes of entered these giveaways could mean a lot more green in your little ol' handbag.


Bon Chance, my de Lovelies! I hope you all win,

{Thrifty Thursday} Fun Stuff Round Up | Giveaways | Freebies

I thought it might be nice to do a {Thrifty Thursday} Fun Stuff Round Up, Giveaways, Freebies post, you know a whole lot of the good stuff in one post. So here you go, enjoy!

First off, Wine Wings...the name may sound funny but the product is amazingly cool.  Wine on Deck, the custom creator, is offing deLovely Affair readers 10% off these stylish, and visually interesting wine bottle holders. They are hand-crafted from exquisite wood harvested in healthy forests and make great bridal party or family gifts. Mention us and Isaac will hook you right up! 


Thanks to Broke Ass Bride for the following hot tips!

Well now, hey, this could be fun! Martha Stewart Weddings has put together something slightly original - the Martha Stewart Weddings Online Luxury Expo! A bridal show from the couch and in your weekend clothes? Unheard of, until now! You could even go in your PJs. On March 12th and 13th, from 11 - 4 p.m. EST, chat with MSW editors, as well as Martha-approved experts on all things wedding related! This 2 day online event is absolutely FREE, so register now! 

HELLO jewelry....How do I love thee?  I love you best when you are free! Lucky us, Erin Gallagher out of Chicago is giving away $500 in free baubles to a lucky winner. Get info here.  Remember to LIKE her on FACEBOOK and while you're at it LIKE de Lovely Affair too...shameless plug.

Crate & Barrel's the wedding registry happy company is holding THE ULTIMATE WEDDING contest! One lucky couple will win a lavish dream wedding valued at $100,000, designed by star wedding planner Yifat Oren. Engaged couples with a C&B registry are eligible to enter! It's easy to a create a profile and fill it with fun photos, stories, and sweet declarations of love. Then send out the link to EVERYONE you know and encourage them to vote for YOU! For all the details, click here! 

For the crafty folk among us, Do-It-Yourself-Invitations.com is hosting a DIY wedding invitations contest! Three winners will score some sweet wedding goodies from a few choice Etsy vendors! For more info, click here! 


Have a deLicious day! Enjoy the good stuff!