I'm super excited to share this amazing giveaway from P&P's amazing sponsor {Birds of a Feather Photography}. Betty and Maggie, a mother and daughter photography team love a good story and want to hear all about YOURS for a chance to win this amazing wedding photography package!
{The package includes}
Full wedding
day coverage up to 12 hours
Two
photographers
Documentary
coverage with semi posed portraiture
Unlimited
Images
DVD of edited,
high resolution .jpegs
Print release
Pre-Wedding
Day timeline consultation and photography planning assistance
Engagement
Session or Day After Session with DVD and print release
The value of
this is over $4,000
{How to Enter}
All you have to do is share your story with us. How did you come about being a couple, We'd like to put our focus on couples who have done a lot of good in their community, or couples who have been through some tough times and could really use some positive energy.
Email your names and contact information with the subject {Birds of a Feather Giveaway} to postcardsandpretties@gmail.com and
birdsofafeatherphotos@gmail.co by Thursday, April 19, 2012 5 pm
EST
p.s
{fine print} Sponsored by Birds of a Feather Photography • Copyright of images
will belong to Birds of a Feather Photography • Wedding must take place
within 1 year of contest deadline (Thursday, April 19, 2012, 5pm EST)
• Winners must be willing to be featured on Postcards & Pretties as well as
Birds of a Feather Photography’s website and may be required to become involved
in future publicity • Prize is conditional that Birds of a Feather Photography is
available on the date • Winners must pay travel expenses if outside the
Washington, DC area. (Any location longer than a 2 hour drive will require
travel and overnight accommodations) • Travel fees
apply for engagement session and/or day after session, unless winners travel to
DC area for either one. Postcards & Pretties and
Birds of a Feather Photography will select 3 finalists • The finalists’ entries
will be posted on Postcards & Pretties and voted by the readers in an
online poll posted on the blog • The finalist with the most votes will be the
winner of the giveaway.
Happy Friday, friends!! Hooray for the weekend!! I'm heading out of town next week for work and I need to pick up some last minute stuff for my trip. Don't worry, I have some great posts scheduled but enough about me let's get to the good stuff. I know that these three lucky couples are super excited today because they are this year's finalist for 13:13 Photography Giveaway. Ashley, Philip and I had a great time reading all the entries and now it's your turn to vote for your fave. The poll will open until Friday, February 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Good luck to the finalists!!
Pretty much everything about our wedding is going to be DIY due to our budget, but what makes our wedding unique is that we will be asking guests to donate to our local humane society instead of purchasing us wedding gifts.
{ Caroline + Tom's story }
Caroline and Tom met as neighbors attending UCSB and were friends for many years. It wasn't until Caroline graduated and began working at the State Assemblymember's office and Tom returned to get his Masters in Santa Barbara that they began dating. They did long distance for years as Tom moved to find work. He chose a job in San Francisco near where Caroline grew up. She followed him FINALLY and they have lived together for 2.5 years and are finally ready to tie the knot. His proposal was a complete surprise - he rented out a winery they love and proposed in a redwood grove with a ring he had designed secretly for months with her two best friends (complete with an orange sapphire hidden inside the band) then had Caroline's parents arrive for a picnic lunch. During this past year the couple has gone through a lot - Tom lost his father and his cousin (Erin was 30, Tom and Erin grew up as brother/sister) - so the wedding is even more important for the families to come together in joy and celebration.
{ DIY vision }
I purchased my dress at Priscilla's of Boston's going out of business sale for 70% off. It was the first time I had ever tried on dresses and I walked out with a dress! It is a strapless silk charmeuse gown (pic attached).OldStHillarys is a beautiful historic landmark on the hill looking down on Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge and the city. It's beauty is in it's simplicity so we want to keep with that and let the setting speak for itself. The reception will be outside in the middle of hills at the base of Mt Tamalpais in a green valley. My favorite color is orange so I want that color to "pop"! I am thinking navy for the bridesmaid dresses and I would like to give the girls the options for different styles. We want the food to be simple, farmers market staples that are seasonal and for August and our area - thinking lots of stone fruit, fresh corn, tomato salad, etc. The veranda has a labyrinth that will serve as our dance floor. We traveled to Europe for Thanksgiving this year and we LOVE the white light strands that line the streets. We would like to recreate that lighting outside as night falls. Orange lights would be fun too! We are wine club members and love Santa Barbara and Sonoma County wine so will be purchasing wine for the next year. Another fun element I would like to incorporate would be - bears. Tom has grown a beard and as a joke we call each other Papa and Mama Bear - could be bear toppers on the cupcake tower (instead of traditional cake) or maybe a dancing bear at the ceremony!? We have many photos of the past 7 years and our childhood and would like to creatively display them at the reception as well. My big DIY project will be the escort cards that we want to write on flat stones that guests can take home and display in their gardens or window sills!
{ Megan + Tyler's story }
We work in Marketing and Advertising and we both obsess over details. We love well thought out design and want our wedding to be a reflection of our creative personalities. A few months back, we were asked to "model" as a bride and groom for an inspirational photo shoot. So, we have had practice being "bride and groom" once before, but this time it's for real! You can view photos of us and the shoot here. {Photography} Erica Ann Photography
{ DIY vision }
My fiance and I plan to get married in Portland, OR in the fall of 2012, we're looking at October 20th to be exact, but we're still narrowing down our venue options. We're looking for a venue that is a little offbeat (like us) we'd like a lofty space maybe with exposed brick and details that set it apart. My vision is a little nontraditional as well. I would like a neutral color palette wedding that has an organic, yet vintage feel to it. I'm thinking a lot of creams, rustic browns and some green succulents to break it up. Since we don't have a color per say, I want to focus on a "tweed theme" The men will wear tweed attire and the girls will have tweed accents that help pull it all together. Maybe we can even brand it as "tweed do".
The winning couple will be announced on Monday, February 13, 2012.
I cannot express how excited I am about today's giveaway. Yesterday, we got a chance to see last year's winners of this amazing photography giveaway and today, Ashley + Philip of {13:13 Photography}are back to offer it once again.
{The photography giveaway package includes}
Full wedding day coverage by both Ashley + Phillip (up to 12 hours)
Option to include Sarah (13:13's super crafty, DIY specialist and event designer) also our associate photographer (3 photographers total)
Engagement or day after session (if travel is necessary for the engagement session, fees must be covered by winning couple)
Unlimited images
Editing and color correcting
Online proofing and ordering gallery
Fauxto-booth
DVD of high resolution images from wedding day and engagements session or day after session
{How to Enter}
Email your names and contact information with the subject {13:13 Photography Giveaway} to postcardsandpretties@gmail.com and CC ashley@1313photography.com by Wednesday, February 1, 2012 5 pm EST.
Provide your wedding date & location
Send a photo of yourselves
Share your unique, DIY vision for your wedding that your budget may not allow to have it captured {images would be helpful}
p.s {fine print} Sponsored by 13:13 Photography • Copyright of images will belong to 13:13 Photography • Wedding must take place within 1 year of contest deadline (Wednesday, February 1, 2012 5 pm EST) • Winners must be willing to be featured on Postcards & Pretties as well as 13:13's website and may be required to become involved in future publicity • Prize is conditional that 13:13 is available on the date • Transportation and lodgings fees for the wedding (and engagement) must be covered by the winning couple • Postcards & Pretties and 13:13 Photography will select 3 finalists • The finalists’ entries will be posted on Postcards & Pretties and voted by the readers in an online poll posted on the blog • The finalist with the most votes will be the winner of the giveaway
I can't tell you how excited I am to kick off 2012 with a giveaway. Today is the day to enter to win this adorable Shabby Apple dress. Just got engaged for the holiday? This dress would be perfect for your engagement shoot or rehearsal dinner. Shabby Apple is an online boutique that sells dresses and apparel for all types of women. They have so many cute and affordable women’s dresses that are perfect for any occasion. Good luck!
{How to enter}
~ Leave a comment on the blog where you'd wear the "Aurelia" dress if you won.
For additional entries: leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
~ follow Postcards & Pretties on Twitter ~like Shabby Apple on Facebook
~tweet this giveaway “ I ♥ #giveaways!! I just entered to win the "Aurelia" dress from @shabbyapple on @postcrdsprettie http://ow.ly/8gZIX "
Giveaway ends January 5, 2012 at 5 pm EST.Giveaway has ended!
Winner will be chosen by random.org.
Giveaway is open to us readers only.
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Shabby Apple is also offering 10% off discount to all P&P readers until February 2, 2012.
I have an amazing
giveaway for you friends!! Lillyput Lane Design Company is offering one lucky
P&P reader a chance to win $150 gift certificate to her etsy shop. Laurie, the talented woman behind the jewelry
hand crafts each piece from the finest sterling silver, gold, precious and semi
precious stones. These pieces make great
gifts for yourself or the lovely girls in your bridal party. Lillyput Lane Design Company is also offering 15% off to P&P readers. Use code BRIDAL15 at checkout until 10/31/11. Good luck!
{To enter} mandatory entry
Leave a comment below letting us know which item from Lillyput Lane Design Company you'll choose if you win.
{Additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
~ follow Postcards & Pretties on Twitter
~ like Lillyput Lane Design Company on Facebook & leave a comment for Laurie letting her know P&P sent you.
~ follow Lillyput Lane Design Company on Twitter
~ tweet this giveaway " I just entered to win $150 shop certificate to @lillyputlane on @postcrdsprettie http://ow.ly/7aiC5 #giveaway"
Giveaway is open to US + International readers*
Giveaway ends on Saturday, October 29th at 10 pm EST
*Intl readers are responsible for shipping and insurance.
Planning for your wedding can be super fun until you realize you have no clue on what you’re doing. Family and friends can help but what you really want is expert advice and today is your lucky day because one lucky P&P reader will have a chance to win The Blueprint from The Valley & Co.Experience Project. The team behind it consist of husband and wife duo, Nick + Aleah {who werenamed Top 50 to Watch in 2011 by San Diego Magazine} set out to create a custom-design solution for design and planning services for couples tying the knot worldwide.
Here is what Aleah + Nick had to say about the Experience Project “This service provides unmatched access to creative ideas, personalized wedding solutions, innovative wedding blueprints, and expert guidance. This key gives you access to impeccable wedding planning, design, and logistics services.Although these services do not replace Valley & Co.’s full planning services, the Experience Project™ is designed to give you a remarkable experience and guidance that a book or app cannot do. This project is designed to be the next best thing to having our team in person.”
The Blueprint package consists of:
An initial scheduled phone call, or Skype conference to determine your wedding framework
Development of a wedding storyboard that tells the story of your wedding day with expert tips and advice for a personalized wedding day with activities and a defined flow. We’ll take all of your ideas and likes and shape them into a cohesive celebration.
Email correspondence
A final phone call to discuss the wedding vision, recommendations, and Q & A -3 phone calls {1 hour each}
Duration of the prize 5 weeks.
{How to enter} • leave a comment telling us why you need Nick + Aleah's expert advice!
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
If your looking for a cute alternative to the traditional wedding guestbooks, then you'll need to take a minute and check out these adorable thumbprint guestbooks. They are not only fun and whimsical but they make such a sweet keepsake too! Want to win your own? Heidi from {Say Anything Design} is giving one P&P reader a chance to win one thumbprint or wishing dot tree guestbook of their choice!
{How to enter}
• visit Say Anything Design and let us know what your favorite guestbook tree is.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
• tweet this giveaway - #Giveaway! I just entered to win a guestbook tree from @sayanthingwed on @postcrdsprettie blogiversary celebration! http://ow.ly/6g8G1
Giveaway ends on September 13, 2011 at 5 pm EST. Giveaway has ended!
Oatmeal Lace Design is an online boutique specializing in customizable clutches, pins and totes. Her pieces can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion and today she's offering one P&P reader a chance to win her nautical inspired Natalie clutch. How pretty is that graphic blue and white fabric with the natural linen liner? Super pretty! All you have to do is...
{How to enter}
• visit Oatmeal Lace website and leave a comment telling us where you'll wear this cute clutch.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
How about we start the day with
another giveaway? How would you like to win some lovely wedding invitations
from Minted? Sounds good, right? Minted is known for their huge collection of
customizable wedding invitations, save the dates and other paper pretties. I selected a few of my favorites and now is
your turn to tell us which one is yours for a chance to win 75 flat wedding invitations of your choice.
{How to enter}
• visit Minted website and leave a comment with your favorite invitation.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
• tweet this giveaway - #Giveaway! I just entered to win wedding invitations from @Minted on @postcrdsprettie blogiversary celebration! http://ow.ly/6oHwv
Giveaway ends on September 11, 2011 at 5 pm EST. Giveaway has ended!
I hope you're enjoying all these giveaways. Let's continue the celebration with Paloma's Nest! Known for their gorgeous ring bearer bowls and sweet heirloom pieces, Caroline is offering one lucky P&P reader a chance to win the "Forever Yours' ring bearer bowl. The bowl is hand crafted of fine white clay and comes from their Calligraphy Collection in which they collaborated with Moya Minns of MM Ink.
Make sure to stop by their flagship showroom if you're ever in the Austin area.
{How to enter}
• visit Paloma's Nest website and leave a comment with your favorite item.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
• follow Paloma's Nest on Twitter • like Paloma's Nest on Facebook
• tweet this giveaway - #Giveaway! I just entered the @palomasnest ring bearer bowl giveaway on @postcrdsprettie blogiversary celebration! http://ow.ly/6nVMU
Giveaway ends on September 10, 2011 at 5 pm EST.Giveaway has ended!
A few weeks ago I found this adorable shop called Scarf Shop. I quickly fell in love with their hand dyed scarves that came in 16 jaw dropping colors. They use a process called kettle dyeing where they hand dye small batches using water based dyes which gives the fabric a rich and slightly mottled appearance. The scarves are available in 4 different sizes that can be worn numerous ways as scarves, throws, shawls and wraps. Scarf Shop is giving one P&P reader a chance to win a regular size teal scarf {centered} .
{How to enter}
• visit Scarf Shopand let us know what your favorite scarf color is.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
• tweet this giveaway - #Giveaway! I just entered to win a light as air scarf from @scarf_shop on @postcrdsprettie blogiversary celebration! http://ow.ly/6mv4V
Giveaway ends on September 9, 2011 at 5 pm EST. Giveaway has ended!
Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. Our next giveaway comes from one of P&P's sponsor, Acute Designs. The Flowers & Vintage Lace headband is soft, romantic and is handmade by Regina. It's the perfect accessory for all you vintage loving brides. Today, one lucky P&P reader will have a chance to win it!
{How to enter}
• visit Acute Design website and leave a comment with your favorite item.
{For additional entries} leave a separate comment for each additional entry {already follow or like, let us know}
• follow Acute Design on Twitter • like Acute Design on Facebook
• tweet this giveaway - #Giveaway! I just entered to win a @AcuteDesigns floral headband on @postcrdsprettie blogiversary celebration! http://ow.ly/6g8G1
Giveaway ends on September 8, 2011 at 5 pm EST.Giveaway has ended!
