***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.
heather dye says
My favorite part of any wedding Is watching the bride walk down the aisle. They always look gorgeous!
Jen says
NOT ME!
I love special little touches! A friend of mine just got married and handmade decorations and invitations. It was a lot of fun and super memorable!
Azar says
NOT ME! My favorite wedding moment was at my best friend’s wedding where I was the MOH. My fiance and I were still doing the long-distance thing at the time, and he wasn’t able to make the trip to come to the wedding. I was holding up pretty well even though I really wanted him to be there, but the slower dances kind of sucked. (in that oh god, it’s prom again and I STILL don’t have a date sort of way) On the very last slow dance, my friend called me over, and me, her, and her husband all danced together. <3
Ashley says
Not Me!
My sister went to a wedding that had an awesome mall-style photo-booth. The booth printed two identical strips of four black & white pics. One strip for the guest book, and one strip as a momento for the guest. Cute!
Kelly says
NOT ME!!
MY best friend got married on a sailboat on Lake Michigan. They pulled up off of the water, as we all watched on the beach, then we partied the night away at a bar/restaurant called “Riptide”. It was the most fun wedding I have ever been to!
Melissa says
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I love Father/Daughter dances! I’m a daddy’s girl and I know how special father/daughter bonds are!
Amber says
Not me!
My favorite wedding memory/moment would have to be from a friend’s wedding this past May. Her bridesmaid sang a real quirky song about the two of them from the time they met up until their wedding day. It was very unique and cutesy.
tiffany a says
NOT ME… one of my best friends had her dad walk her down the aisle and her mom spike during the wedding. My mom passed away and I haven’t spike to my dad in 10 years, I would have given anything to have my family be a big part of my wedding!
Leslie says
NOT ME!!!
Hmmm…. haven’t been to a lot of weddings but my brother in law had the best cake! I still think about that cake. I now wonder if there was anything about my wedding people still think about.
Carrie says
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Funnest moment as a wedding guest was when Uncle of the Bride, an older guy but fabulous dancer, spun me around the dance floor.
Grace C says
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My favorite part of my brother’s wedding was when he gave a speech and told me I would always be his baby sister. Then I started tearing up and the photog ran over and caught the moment.
Michelle W. says
NOT ME!
My favorite wedding was my best friends wedding, four years ago. We’ve been friends since early high school and had so much fun planning her wedding together. One memory that stands out from her special day is me wearing horrible shoes that pinched the heck outta my toes. I took them off to let them breath for a minute when her Dad got a look at my purple and swollen toes and got super mad. Being the big supporter of me that he was, he marched right up to my best friend and his daughter, the bride, and scolded her in front of her own guests. Oh geez!
Brittany says
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My favorite part of my cousin’s wedding was that even though it was raining, it made the ceremony that much prettier, granted, it was a little more difficult to walk in the grass in heels despite the fact they had something laid down for us to walk on. The white tent was beautiful and the chandeliers inside added a great touch to the whole ceremony.
Esmeralda says
NOT ME! I attended a wedding at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe; the recepcion was at this restaurant on the top of the mountain and the view of the lake was awesome!
Rebecca says
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My favorite part of a wedding I went to just last weekend was when the officiant and couple all forgot to to exchange the rings during the ceremony…so moments after they were married they stepped off to the side to do a private ring swap.
Greta says
Not Me! When the flower girls stole all of the attention and wouldn’t make way for the bride.
Robert says
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My favorite part of weddings is always the food!
Erica says
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My sister’s wedding holds a very special place in my heart- that smile! She was glowing from the inside out.
andrea p says
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I love the sweet cupcake tower my bestie had at her wedding! There were three different sizes & different flavors to choose from!
Tesse says
Not me!
My favorite part of a wedding that wasn’t my own was taking pictures on the beach at my best friend’s wedding. The sun was shining, the preparations were all done, and it was just several moments of pure fun in the midst of a crazy bunch of days…
Amanda says
NOT ME! I loved the last wedding I went to- my usually introverted husband danced the night away with me and friends!
Greydon says
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lynn says
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Chrissy says
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Kara says
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I’ve been to a lot of great weddings recently, but the most memorable/awesome thing I’ve seen is this gigantic mountain of cheese at my friend Erin’s reception. It was incredible! So, that may give you a little insight into my character. I went back at least 3 times.
catherine says
not me!
one of my dear friends had a fantastic reception – held at a great rustic coffee roaster, with a huge open porch and barn wood floors – it was so cool. and smelled amazing, with all of the guests getting some of their special roast as wedding favors.
Aja says
NOT ME! A fantastic coffee bar with all the trimmings (literally even on the coffee mug rims) which I loved but had no room for at my own venue:(
Megan says
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My favorite part of the last wedding I attended was the father daughter dance. It gets me tearing up every time.
Brooke says
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My favourite wedding was my own. We left behind the annoying family members just after an open bar for an intimate and romantic celebration of our love overseas (on the beach!).
Sonja says
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My favorite wedding memory was a friend’s wedding. It was just a beautiful ceremony & reception. She was always someone who I looked up to growing up. I always thought she was gorgeous & still is. It is probably the classiest wedding I have been to. I am still waiting to be invited to an outdoor wedding. That would be awesome.
Zoe says
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I have many siblings and I love when they marry because, being imediate family, I feel like a VIP!
Amy says
“NOT ME!”
My favorite part of a wedding has to be watching my husband as his little sister walked down the aisle. I can only imagine what it will be like when our little girls get married!
Lauren M. says
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An appetizer at a friend’s wedding: bacon wrapped shrimp!
sara says
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Funny first dance
Becky says
Not me! Love weddings. My nephew got married 2 years ago (today actually!) and my then 2 year old daughter walked straight up to the cake at the reception (we were of the first groups there) and proceeded to stick her hand right into the front of the cake to try the frosting. AHHHHHHH! Luckily the cake was fixed with the happy couple being none the wiser! (until much later when I fessed up!)Those little ones are quick! :0
Susan says
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I loved Will and Kate’s wedding. So perfect.
Jessica says
NOT ME! Hilarity on the dance floor is my favorite part of every wedding.
Alison says
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My Dad’s second wedding was a couple of years ago in a beautiful tropical location on the beach. We all walked along the main street after the ceremony to the reception nearby and whoever we passed would cheer for the bride and groom. It was so beautiful.
Isaac says
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Barb says
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Years ago when I was a kid at a cousin’s wedding my uncle was dared to see “how low he could go”. He proceeded to lie on the dance floor and wiggle around. etched in my mind forever!
Sarah Barnes says
NOT ME!
I went to a wedding in Hawaii this Spring that featured fire dancers. It was fantastic!
Kelly says
NOT ME!! My friends had an AMAZING ethnic buffet at their wedding- sushi, East Indian, and Thai. Nothing fancy but the BEST wedding food I have ever had!!!
audrey says
NOT ME!
My favorite part of a wedding is when the bride walks down the isle and we get to see her in the dress with her hair and makeup done up!
rebann says
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It’s so hard to pick a favorite wedding moment, but a classic one was when my college roommate said “I Eric take you Andrea” instead of “I Andrea take you Eric.” It took her a moment to figure it out :)
Tiffannie says
NOT ME! I heard a reading during a wedding ceremony comparing love with a dog. The basic message was that you have to nurture love for it to be healthy and that can be a lot of work at times, but it sure feels good to come home at the end of a long day and have love greet you at the door with it’s tail wagging.
Stephanie M says
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I had a drunken male friend who proceeded to dance (in a risky manner might I add) with the groom’s mother! It was hilarious and we all laugh at that moment.
Katie says
Not Me!
My favorite part about the most recent wedding I went to was all the great decor, especially the homemade place card board covered with vintage fabric
sarah cool says
NOT ME!
My favorite wedding memory is dancing like a loon at my cousin’s wedding when I was only 10 years old. :-)
Jessica says
Not Me!!
My coworker is a single mom and just got married. During their ceremony she and her husband said vows to her daughter as well as to each other.
Mary S. says
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A friend of a friend had their small intimate wedding in a field outside at dawn, which I’d never heard of but was beautiful!