***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org’s very arbitrary matchmaking skills, our winner is… Lawren (whose favorite wedding moment was when her cousin’s pocketed dress stored tissues to hand the groom when he teared up during the vows). Congrats!
Hope everyone’s having an awesome Fourth of July. We’re enjoying some family time but wanted to drop in with this week’s giveaway, so here ya go. Thursday marks our 4th wedding anniversary, which typically would make this “Wedding Week” around here. But since there’s not much left of that dead horse to beat (we’ve already shared every last detail about our wedding, honeymoon, traditions, how we met, how we got engaged, and our favorite meaningful momentos), we’re gonna go light on the theme this time around. Don’t get me wrong, the last year has been awesome and we’re planning something sweet to celebrate the beginning of year five (nothing big, but we’ll share whatever we end up doing). Feel free to take a trip down memory lane by checking out a recap of our $4,000 DIY backyard ceremony or browsing old Wedding Week posts from the last three years if you’re feeling sentimental though.
And since this turned into sort of a “Not” Wedding Week, we figured it was the perfect time to do a giveaway with The Not Wedding. They’re a self-described “killer alternative to a bridal show” where you attend a mock ceremony, sit down dinner, and dance-filled reception all in the name of having fun and checking out vendors. Basically you get to experience music, food, cake (mmmm cake) and other wedding must haves in a real-ish wedding setting. This year’s “big day” is on July 21st and two tickets (which include dinner, drinks, and dessert) are up for grabs this week.
But knowing that not everyone can get to Georgia on two weeks notice, The Not Wedding is also hooking the winner up with a $150 gift card to their registry sponsor Bloomingdale’s. Plus, you’ll win a pearl bridal bracelet and hair flower fascinator (in white or ivory) from their accessory sponsor (Fine & Fleurie). Which adds up to over $300 of wedding-tastic swag. Or should I say not wedding-tastic swag? Hmm. Either way… score.
- PRIZE: Two tickets to The Not Wedding, a $150 Bloomingdales gift card, plus a bracelet & hair flower from Fine & Fleurie
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “NOT ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us your favorite part about a wedding that was NOT yours. Did a particular family member have an especially touching ceremony? Did your best friend cry or laugh at your killer toast? Maybe your college friend simultaneously had you drooling over her location, dress, and decor? Or – be honest – is it just the time your work friend had an awesome open bar?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 6th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked to host this giveaway, we just like rewarding our lovely readers. See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from The Not Wedding, Bloomingdales and Fine & Fleurie.
my honest answer says
NOT ME!
I love everything about weddings. Especially how they make people crazy!
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rachael says
Not me!
My favorite part of a wedding was at the reception, the groom had his own skulls and crossbone cake done in grey and black icing. Its all in the details!
Courtney D. says
Over-budget, disagreeing moms, huge wedding cake, NOT ME! Las Vegas wedding for my husband and me!
My favorite part of someone else’s wedding would have to be location. We have a close friend who married at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus and it was gorgeous.
Lee says
Not Me…I like to party it up at weddings
Jade Rodeheaver says
NOT ME!
My favorite wedding memory was definitely at my step-sister’s wedding last October. The best man was great friends with both my step-sister and her husband, so he had great stories about both of them. He started off his speech talking about how Rachel (the bride) was his first love and that she was “the one that got away.” After giving more details about how the wedding was bittersweet for him (and after all of us who didn’t know this guy were verrry confused), he revealed that he and Rachel were in a high school play together – and those were the roles that they played. Too cute! The whole place was cracking up the entire speech.
mary macleod says
NOT ME! I always get a laugh looking at my 1987 wedding veil!
Tracy Bryan says
“NOT ME” The sweetest part of a wedding I attended was when my sister got married. Her now husband surprised her and sang to her during the ceremony. It was so sweet and romantic.
Alex says
NOT ME
fav wedding memory was fighting my brother for the garter that was thrown at my uncle’s wedding, ages 6 and 7, flower girl vs. ring bearer. He won.
Caralyn says
NOT ME!
I’d say the best wedding event that was not mine would have to be the GIANT chocolate fountain at the reception, surrounded with fresh fruit. Hmmm. Sadly, that was the best part of the dinner but boy oh boy did that ever make up for a crappy food selection!
Laura lea says
Not me! My favorite wedding was in meadow outside of Yosemite Valley, reception was at a historical house with no running water=outhouse! It was so beautiful!
Btw, I’m getting married in my backyard in September. Thanks for sharing your awesome wedding and helping to inspire me with great DIY ideas!
Jamie says
NOT ME!
The best wedding reception I went to was right out of college where the couple served beer from kegs in solo cups! Felt like college all over again!
Annie says
NOT ME!
A friend got married under a gorgeous white tent filled with white tables, white flowers, twinkling lights and glowing lanterns. But the tent was put up INSIDE a barn! What a surprise everyone got when they opened up the big barn doors and saw the breath taking wedding setting. It was stunning!
Claire H. says
Not me! At my husband’s best friend’s wedding, he gave the BEST best man’s toast I had ever heard. It was touching, personal to the couple, funny, and sentimental. I was blown away!
michelle says
When I shoot a wedding I love the look a husband gives the bride as she walks down to meet with him~priceless!!! I can’t keep my camera off him! :)
Bonnie Bischoff says
NOT ME! Best not-my-wedding moment for me was when my Aunt surprised everyone at my grandparents 65th wedding anniversary party by bringing a JP and honouring them by getting married too!
annabelvita says
NOT ME!
My favourite was my friends’ first dance – a dramatic rendition of “Islands in the Stream” by Dolly Parton, so funnny!
Lindsay says
NOT ME!
My favorite moment was when my older brother couldn’t give the best man toast at our oldest brothers wedding because he was crying so much. I don’t think he ever even got a word out! The maid of honor had to take over. :)
Angela says
NOT ME!
Open bars, baby!
Jessie says
NOT ME!!
My favorite wedding moment was at my cousin’s wedding. When the couple got down on their knees for the prayer, someone had written “DEAD MEAT” on the bottom of his shoes, “DEAD” on the left foot, and “MEAT” on the right. It was pretty hilarious, and of course he had no idea what was going on.
stephanie says
NOT ME!
Lynn says
Not Me! My favourite wedding was on New Years Eve, I was a brides maid and we rang in the New Year! It was very special and all the guests stayed to celebrate! It was so much fun! They are expecting a baby in a few months!
Niki kelly says
NOT me !
My favorite memory was at a friend’s wedding where the caterers messed up and put the rum punch low and the shirley temple bowl up high. Not wanting to sound ungrateful for free booze there were only murmurings about how “weak” the punch was. It wasnt until the kids started feeling “funny” and “dizzy” that someone figured out what happened. The bride was furious but I thought it was HILARIOUS.
Johanna says
NOT ME! :)
I was honored to attend a very good friend’s wedding in May and the food was fantastic! Everything was served, the presentation was stunning and especially the dessert plate was delicious to no end. Oh yum.
Stefanie T says
NOT ME!!! My favorite part of a wedding is the vows- personalized or traditional -it is always such a special part of the day. :). (PS- Happy 4th of July to everyone!)
Liz says
Not me. I love’d the location if the charleston wedding
Danielle says
NOT ME!
My favorite wedding was in Alaska. My friends were living in the Yukon at the time, and decided to get married on a rocky beach in front of a glacier. There were only 8 guests, not including the wildlife. It was a long trip to get up there, but totally worth it. Most beautiful wedding ever.
Mary Ann says
Not Me!
My favorite not mine wedding was the huge reception/feast/dance party my brother-in-law’s in-law’s put together for him and his beautiful bride. Every detail was amazing. And it was just plain fun.
J&J says
NOT ME! I loved when my mother in law was partying it up at my sis-in-laws wedding and fell flat on her butt (she was fine), then 2 years later did the same thing at our wedding.
Petra says
Happy Anniversary! We were married 7-7-07 too, so it’ll be our 4th as well :-)
I loved planning my wedding and miss all the activity surrounding it-but that doesn’t make me want to plan another one-NOT ME! ;-)
JennyB says
NOT ME! We got married on my father in law’s birthday. It was also the birthday of 2 other close family friends. A great moment at the reception was 250 guests singing Happy Birthday to the 3 folks celebrating their birthday that day. It was great fun!
Shana says
NOT ME!
My friends’ first dance song was “Accidentally in Love.” So cute!
Maria says
“NOT ME!”
Cathryn says
NOT ME!
We loved being at our usher’s wedding and not having to participate in the highlight-the-single-people wedding rituals anymore. No more garter or bouquet tosses for us! Hooray!
Amber says
NOT ME! My favorite wedding was a friend that got married at her parents farm. Crystal chandeliers lined the drive, the dance floor and bar was set up in the field, and fireworks closed the evening.
Ashley says
Not me!
My Brother in law’s wedding was awesome. They had a killer dance as they were getting ready to leave (not choreographed!)
Jana @ The Summer House says
NOT ME! My favorite…when the groom sang a cappella to his bride in a small stone church.
xo jana
grace says
NOT ME!
At my cousin’s wedding, she had a tent and then blue, green and white (her wedding colors) tissue paper pom poms hanging from the ceiling! (It looked really awesome.) AND she had all of the grooms men wearing bright blue converse.
Erica says
Not me!
My favorite wedding moment was when my friend’s sister did a toast, and used lines from the show Friends in her toast. My friend Leslie (the bride) loves that show, so it was appropriate- and since I love the show too, I was absolutely rolling.
Marisa H says
NOT ME! I love open bar weddings. Everyone has a great time, and the craziness is priceless!
Amanda B. says
Not me!
One of my favorite wedding memories was my cousins. The flower girl started dancing around in the middle of the ceremony. It was actually pretty adorable and not too distracting.
Blog is the New Black says
My fiance and I are getting married on 7/7/12! Hehe.
NOT ME!
Emily says
NOT ME!!!!
I love outdoor weddings held at dusk, or the “golden hour”…so romantic :)
Ashley says
NOT ME!
My favorite part about other peoples weddings is that they have money to spend! My husband and I were 19 when we got married and did it all for $2,000! Talk about a DIY wedding!
Blog is the New Black says
And the toast at my friend’s wedding by her father… awesome!
Christine B says
NOT ME
One of my dearest friends was married in July 2008. It was a party of 300+ people! My favorite part besides the open bar? When my hubby, then fiance caught the garter and had to put it on the grooms aunt’s leg. Before he could even try to slip it on she grapped his face and rubbed it into her chest! I blame it on the open bar.
Lahewn says
NOT ME!
My favorite thing about weddings that are not mine are looking at everything that was put into it (the decor, food, music, etc.). Planning my own wedding right now is a little stressful.. I love getting ideas from others!
Angela says
NOT ME!
My favorite wedding was one for a friend I attended last October. It was local so we only had a 15 minute drive after. (Every other wedding we’ve attended has been hours away.) A ton of our friends were there. (We usually don’t know many people.) AND the band was great. We danced all night!
Risa says
Not me!
We just came from a wedding this weekend and it was beautiful! Aside from the tear-inducing ceremony, I love how it’s like a little reunion for everyone!
susanne says
NOT ME! My favorite wedding memory is watching my best friend dance with her Mom….her dad passed away when she was 7. There were no dry eyes…..
Robin says
NOT ME!!
My favorite part of any wedding was the DJ at my sister’s wedding this past February. He was instantly almost part of the family, and he started a song and got out on the dancefloor with us! It was so cool, and I’ve kept his card for future family functions…he was the best :)