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!

Friday Freebie - Bridal Shoe Giveaway - Glamour Ballet Flats

Friday Freebies are back just in time for lovely summer weddings and who can resist a FREE pair of wedding shoes!

This week's giveaway is for an elegant pair of Glamour Ballet Flats by Special Occasions in Ivory, Size 9.  (Please note that the color in the picture is White; the color we are offering is Ivory).  This comfortable lace-covered ballet style would be perfect for an outdoor summer wedding or for a bride who doesn't want to tower over her groom in high heels.  Plus, they would be great for standing in long receiving lines and marathon photo sessions.

To be entered in this week's random drawing, just leave a comment before next Thursday, July 15.  The winner will be contacted via email and announced next Friday.

Happy Freebie Friday!

Wedding Party Shoes Earns BBB Accreditation

This week, Wedding Party Shoes (www.WeddingPartyShoes.com) announced its recent accreditation by BBB serving Eastern North Carolina.  As a BBB Accredited Business, Wedding Party Shoes is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace.

"We are proud to have met BBB's high standards, and we are excited to be part of an organization that exists so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust," said Karen Gupton.  "We value building trust with our customers and our BBB Accreditation gives our customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct.

BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB's "Standards for Trust," a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace.  The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly, telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.

When dealing with a BBB Accredited Business the consumer has peace of mind knowing that they are dealing with an honest organization that is accountable to its clients.

About Wedding Party Shoes:
An online retailer since May 2007, Wedding Party Shoes offers bridal, prom and evening shoes as well as handbags and other accessories by leading industry designers such as Paradox London, Filippa Scott, Coloriffics, Touch Ups, Dyeables, Colorful Creations, Alisha Hill, Liv Parker, Elegance by Carbonneau, and Don't Footwear.

About BBB serving Eastern North Carolina:
The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 33 counties in Eastern North Carolina.  The organization is funded primarily by membership dues from more than 2,900 local businesses and professional firms.  The BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace.  Services provided by the BBB include, reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, dispute resolution services, and consumer/business education programs.  All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration.  Visit bbb.org.