September Freebie Giveaway - Liza by Benjamin Adams

Welcome to our September Freebie Giveaway of bridal, prom and special occasion shoes.  Before we reveal the details of our next giveaway, we want to give a shout out to the winners of the last Friday Freebie contest we hosted.  We received many entries via our blog, Facebook, and Twitter and the winners are:

Astor by Benjamin Adams (Size 8.5):  @Brandi_H
Tuxedo Shoes (Size 9):  Kayla Cooper
Tuxedo Shoes (Size 9):  Mandy and Justin

Congratulations to the winners!  We will be contacting you within 48 hours to obtain your shipping address.

Now, for this month's contest, we will be giving away a pair of "Liza by Benjamin Adams" shoes in Size 6 (choice of White or Ivory).  Retail value is $189.  For more details on this style and to see a larger image, you can visit our website at Liza by Benjamin Adams.

To enter, please follow the instructions below.  If you have any questions, please contact us at sales@weddingpartyshoes.com.

Good luck to all!

Friday Freebie Bridal Shoe Giveaway - Men's Tuxedo Shoes

Dapper by Special Occasions

Happy Friday!

For this week's Friday Freebie Bridal Shoe Giveaway, we are giving men an equal opportunity to take part in the fun.  Just as brides want to have the perfect wedding shoes for her special day, we think that men should also look their best with black patent-leather tuxedo shoes by Special Occasions.  The size we are giving away this week is 9M.  These are brand new shoes that have never been worn in public (although they may have been test fitted by another customer).

This week's contest runs from today through next Thursday, 8/11 at midnight.  The winner will be picked by random drawing based on the entries received.  You can enter by leaving a comment on this blog or by sending a message to @WeddingShoes on Twitter.  Winner will be announced in next Friday's blog.

So far, we have still not given away last week's giveway of the Astor shoes by Benjamin Adam.  These are still available if you or someone you know would like a pair of fashion-forward stunning  shoes.  Be sure to leave a comment or send us a message on Twitter!  We would love to give these away to a lucky bride or prom queen. 

To see our complete line of wedding shoes, please visit Wedding Party Shoes.

Friday Freebie Shoe Giveaway is Back!

Friday Freebie Shoe Giveaway is back!  Last summer, we gave away a pair of shoes (sometimes more than one pair) each Friday.  Many of you have asked if we were going to continue that same tradition this year, and we have decided YES!

The rules are easy!

• Each Friday, we will announce the style AND size(s) that will be given away that week
• To enter the random drawing, just leave a comment on that post
• The contest is open until Thursday night at midnight of the following week.
• Winner(s) will be announced each Friday morning, and we will contact you for your mailing address.

This week's giveaway is a pair of stunning Benjamin Adams shoes featuring an abundance of Swarovski crystals.  The color is Ivory and the Size is 8.5M.  The heel height is 3-1/2".  Retail value is $299.

For those not familiar with the Benjamin Adams line, these shoes are handcrafted by Paradox London using the finest duchesse silk, stunning Swarovski crystals, soft kid leather lining and the highest quality leather soles.

So, don't wait....go ahead and leave your comment so that you will have a chance to win these gorgeous shoes in the Friday Freebie Giveaway!

What Color Roses to Send on Valentine's Day?

When you send flowers this Valentine's Day, send more than beautiful blossoms.  Send a message from your heart.  The rose is a perfect choice for expressing your deepest feelings.  The language of color has a long history of tradition.  Here are the most widely recognized meanings associated with each rose color:

• RED roses are a symbol of love, the perfect way to say "I love you."

• WHITE roses symbolize purity or any occasion celebrating a new beginning.

• YELLOW roses embody everlasting friendship more than anything else--best friends, new friends, or old friends.

• ORANGE roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire; a burning love unlike red or white roses which mean love and pure love, respectively.

• PURPLE or LAVENDER roses are just right for love at first sight.  Purple has long been associated with passion, luxury, which makes this rose's color just right for expressing all the enchantment that only new love delivers.

• PINK roses have the most diver meanings today.  Admiration, appreciation, joy, thanks; roses in any shade of pink say it all.

• PEACH roses are sent to communicate sincerity and gratitude.  They're idea for business gifts or as gifts for Teacher's Day, for example.

Remember, you are not just sending flowers when you choose to send roses.  You are sending a message and the color rose you decide on will greatly impact that message.

$100,000 Ultimate Wedding Contest from Crate and Barrel

Getting married?  Then hop to it to enter the $100,000 Ultimate Wedding Contest from Crate and Barrel!

CONTEST DETAILS:
To enter to win, just upload three photos of you and your fiance and answer these three questions in 100 words of less:

1. Tell us your love story.
2. Get down to the nitty-gritty and share three important details of your Ultimate Wedding.
3. Describe how you'd design and decorate your dream home.

Your big day will be in the savvy hands of celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren, who's planned the nuptials of stars such as Mariska Hargitay and Kevin Costner, so she can handle even the most extravagant event. Known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, Yifat will make your affair one to remember.

After registering at Crate and Barrel, couples may enter until March 31, 2011 and are encouraged to run their own marketing campaigns, as those with the most votes will make it to the final round. Voters will have until April 30 to choose the final 100 couples. A panel that includes Yifat Oren and Crate and Barrel representatives will then select a winner. Look for the announcement of the winning couple in June.
 

The planning will begin once the announcement is made. Yifat will be at your beck and call to bring your Ultimate Wedding to life, from designing invitations, choosing a locale and setting the scene to creating a menu, picking a band and coming up with favors.
 

Photos of your very special day will be posted for all the world to see

In addition to the grand prize, there are more prizes available:

 

Second Prize:  $7,500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card

Third Prize:  $2,500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card

Most Votes:  $7,500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card

15 Honorable Mentions:  $1,000 Crate and Barrel Shop Cards

Enter now at www.ultimateweddingcontest.com.

Good luck to all the entrants!

Friday Freebie - Bridal Shoe Giveaway - Summer by Filippa Scott

This week's edition of Friday Freebie should be called "Saturday" Freebie!  Where did the day go yesterday??  Anyway, sorry for the delay, but I'm hoping to make it up to you by offering up an incredibly gorgeous pair of shoes for the giveaway this week.

Summer is part of the Fifi by Filippa Scott collection and features gathered silk pleats accented with a diamante cluster and silhouette straps.  The beautifully tapered heel is 3" high, and the "something blue" lining has an extra 3mm of padding for extra comfort.

This week, we have two sizes to give away, both are in Ivory Silk:  7M and 8M (US Sizes)

To enter this week's random drawing, just leave a comment with the size that you want before next Thursday at midnight (8/5/10).  We will announce the winners next Friday.

Speaking of winners, last week's winner was ihchicky for the Camelia shoes by Pink.  We will be in touch with you shortly to get your mailing address.

If you or your friends are in the market for wedding shoes, then this is a great deal for you.  Please pass the word along on your Facebook page or RT via Twitter.

To see more great wedding shoes and special deals including 50% off of Filippa Scott and Benjamin Adams styles, please visit Wedding Party Shoes.

Happy Friday Freebie (on Saturday)!

US Weekly and WeddingChannel.com Dream Wedding Contest

Photograph by: Boeke

US Weekly and WeddingChannel.com are pairing up for the 3rd Annual "Win a $100,000 Dream Wedding."  In addition to having a celebrity-style wedding planned by WeddingChannel.com, your wedding and wedding planning story will be featured in WeddingChannel.com, USMagazine.com and US Weekly from July to September 2010.

To enter, you'll need to fill out an online entry form and answer a few questions:

• Describe your dream wedding 
• Describe your engagement
• Did you overcome any obstacles?
• How did you meet?
• Why are you perfect for each other?
• Why should they choose you?
• Who's your favorite celeb wedding and why?
• Any favorite locations for your wedding?

You'll need to hurry because the contest ends at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 3, 2010.

To enter, just go to the following link:  www.usmagazine.com/dream-wedding-2010/enter
For a complete listing of the rules:  www.usmagazine.com/dream-wedding-2010/rules

Good luck!

Friday Freebie - Bridal Shoe Giveaway - Camelia by Pink

Congratulations to our winners from last Friday's giveaway of the Lily Ann shoes - Faith J. (Size 6) and Colleen (Size 9.5).  We will be in contact with you shortly to get your mailing address.  I'm sure you are going to love your new shoes!

This week's giveaway is for a sophisticated low-heeled closed-toe sandal with gathered satin pleats on the vamp.  The style is Camelia from Pink by Paradox London.  We are giving away two sizes again this week:  Size 9.5 in dyeable white satin and Size 11 which has already been dyed a light ivory satin.

All you need to do to enter is to leave a comment with the size you'd like to win before next Thursday night at midnight, and we will have a random drawing and announce the winners next Friday.  Easy, right?  Then, don't wait and enter now!

If you're not already following us on Twitter, be sure to click on the "Follow Me" button in the right sidebar to stay up to date on current giveaways and special discounts just for our Twitter friends.

Happy Freebie Friday!

Friday Freebie - Bridal Shoe Giveaway - Lily Ann by Special Occasions

Congratulations to last week's giveaway winner - dpnak. We will be contacting you shortly to get your shipping address, so that we can mail those gorgeous ballet flats.

This week's giveaway is for a pair of dyeable white satin stappy wedges.  The straps are accented with rhinestones, and there is a rhinestone cluster in the middle of the vamp.  Perfect for outdoor weddings as the wedge will not sink down into the grass, or perfect for a formal indoor occasion.  These shoes are very versatile!

The style is Lily Ann by Special Occasions, and this week we have two sizes available:  6 and 9.5.  Both are medium width.

To be entered into the random drawing, just leave a comment before next Thursday night, July 22 at midnight, ET.  Winners will be announced next Friday.

Happy Freebie Friday!

Family Circle $25,000 Dream Vacation Sweepstakes

Photo Courtesy of crluxuryvds

How would you like to win $25,000 in cash to use on a destination wedding of your dreams?  Or to plan a grand getaway for your honeymoon?  The possibilities are endless if you win the Family Circle $25,000 Dream Vacation Sweepstakes.  No purchase is necessary to enter or win and contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia (21 years or older).

Enter to win at www.FamilyCircle.com/Dream.  Entries must be received by 11:59 E.T. on 8/31/2010.

Good luck!