Finally, I Found the Perfect Shoes

I have been on a search for a very long time to find comfortable, but nice enough to wear with my “day of” outfit, shoes that will not kill my feet from being on them eight hours or more when I’m working a wedding.

Well, lo and behold, I have found them. They are called OKA b. and I found them while on vacation in Cape May, NJ celebrating my anniversary with my hubby. I was just window shopping and strolled in one particular store and happened to see funky looking shoes on a rack. I moseyed on over and looked at them, tried them on and Voila, my feet were in heaven. Apparently, even Oprah likes them, or at least her O Magazine fashion team does. The sales lady explained to me that they were the most comfortable shoes she’s ever worn and I was convinced. I immediately bought a pair and can’t wait to wear them for my next wedding.

If you want comfortable and cute shoes, check them out. Their Web site is www.shoesthatloveyou.com. I say, “I love those shoes!”

Shall We Dance?

Learn how to dance a perfect first dance with The Wedding Dance Specialists. I know I have blogged about them before, but they continue to offer affordable group workshops with an additional discount on private lessons for those who attend a workshop. Now, they are also offering FREE tickets to area Wedding Expos.

Upcoming workshops are as follows:

Sunday, October 18 from 10am-11:15am in Towson, MD
Sunday, October 25 from 4pm-5:15pm in Colombia, MD
Sunday, October 25 from 2pm-3:15pm in Alexandria, VA

In the workshop, you will meet other engaged couples and sample various slow dances perfect for your first dance. You will be able to see which dance styles best reflects your personality and taste. You will learn how to differentiate between a variety of tempos and develop your individual composure as a dancer. You will learn the fundamentals of partner dancing and how to navigate all around the dance floor. Get comfortable with dancing and qualify for a discount on private lessons if you decide to do so. The cost for the workshop is only $25 per person.

Go directly to their Web site at www.theweddingdancespecialists.com to register for one of the above workshops.

Don’t delay! Dance today!

It's Pink Month!

That's right! It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are looking for a great charity to sponsor or support, I suggest Brides Against Breast Cancer. You can donate money and even your wedding gown. Find out how you can donate your gown directly on their Web site at: www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

Or, have a Pink Envelope wedding reception. Visit www.pinkenvelopeproject.org for details.

Looking for a unique favor for your guests? Consider making a pink envelope donation on behalf of your guests. Go to the Brides Against Breast Cancer Web site to read all about it.

Think Pink!

Win a Kate Spade Designer Handbag

I love this bag, and it's in my favorite color - red!

The folks at Wishpot and Avelle have banded together to offer you a great giveaway. All you need to do to enter for your chances of winning this fabulous bag is do the following:

You need to tell or show Wishpot and Avelle what you would like to carry in your designer bag, such as, favorite accessories, your dreams or could even be your wedding stuff.

For the telling: You receive one entry for each response on Wishpot, on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter RT #Avelle

For the showing: You receive two entries when you post a picture of what you want to carry in your designer bag on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter

For the sharing: You receive three entries when you sign up at Avelle, follow Avelle on Twitter or blog about this giveaway.

I think I am even going to enter. I've already done one part for the sharing - blogging about it here!

Cartoon Picture

Want to do something just for fun? Make a cartoon picture of yourself and your groom and post it on your facebook or wedding Web site. It's free at www.mywebface.com.

Mine is shown above.

BridalTweet.com Announces its First Contest “Red Carpet Wedding"

Read the press release below for a chance to wear diamond earrings on your wedding day.

NEW YORK – September 15, 2009 – BridalTweet.com today announced a contest awarding one lucky bride a complimentary rental of dazzling diamond earrings to wear on her wedding day. Each bride who joins BridalTweet.com before October 30 will be entered to win, compliments of Adorn Brides.1 “The Red Carpet Wedding contest is our way of thanking brides for joining our wedding community,” said Christine Dyer, creator and founder of BridalTweet.com. “We’re seeing that brides will rent anything from visual props to floral arrangements, table linens, head-pieces and sometimes even dresses; why not rent diamonds for the special day.”

Each bride that joins BridalTweet.com will also gain access to the wedding community’s ongoing benefits such as free wedding advice, exclusive offers, giveaways, information about local events, a local vendor directory, and more. All BridalTweet.com members, including brides, wedding vendors, and wedding bloggers, can also share tips and information via chats, blogs, discussions, groups, photos, and videos.

Early results indicate BridalTweet.com’s growing leadership position within the wedding industry. Since its inception in April of 2009, the wedding community at BridalTweet.com has exceeded 3,500 members, with 64 percent of the community’s visitors returning to the website in a given month – a strong signal of BridalTweet.com’s active and engaged audience.2

“We are excited to work with BridalTweet.com to bring the red carpet glamour of diamonds on loan to one lucky bride’s big event,” shared Laura Carrintgon, co-founder and chief stylist for Adorn Brides. “Every bride, regardless of her budget deserves to have access to the very best in bridal accessories. Now, brides can rent thousands of dollars of diamond jewelry for a fraction of what it would cost to purchase them thanks to Adorn Brides.”

1 Rental cost not to exceed $150 in value. The retail value of the earrings can be up to $4,100. Subject to general rental terms and conditions of Adorn Brides. See official Red Carpet Wedding rules for complete details: www.bridaltweet.com/notes/Red_Carpet_Wedding_Rules
2 Google Analytics, August 2 – September 1, 2009

About BridalTweet.com: Headquartered in New York, NY, BridalTweet (www.BridalTweet.com) is a free online wedding community where brides, wedding vendors, and wedding bloggers can create meaningful relationships. At BridalTweet.com, brides can find free wedding advice, exclusive offers, giveaways, local events, and more. This is one of the first wedding communities that enables wedding vendors to have a voice - allowing for deeper marketing conversations. Since April 2009, 3,500 members have joined BridalTweet.com and membership increases daily.

About Adorn Brides: Headquartered in New York, NY, Adorn Brides (www.adorn.com) is the leading online diamond jewelry rental company designed specifically to meet the needs of today’s bride. Cited as the #1 resource for bridal jewelry accessories online, Adorn Brides’ unique service is fast becoming the latest trend among fashion conscious brides.
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When you sign up, don't forget to mention my name, Patti Wilson, when they ask you where you heard about BridalTweet.

Don't forget to rent all your jewelry needs through Smooth Weddings,LLC using my discount. See previous blog below.

Don't delay. Join BridalTweet today for your chance to wear beautiful diamond earrings on your special day. You'll be the talk of the town.

Want to Look Like A Celebrity on Your Wedding Day?

Of course you do. Now, you can by renting gorgeous, fine jewelry. Smooth Weddings has partnered with Adorn Brides – fine jewelry rentals for weddings.

Imagine walking down the aisle in a $25,000 diamond necklace and $5,000 earrings. By renting through Adorn Brides fine jewelry rentals, you can bring this “red carpet” elegance to your big day.

All you have to do is reserve your rentals online at adornbrides.com. They will ship the jewelry right to your door a few days before your wedding. After the big day, all you have to do is ship it back in their pre-addressed, pre-packaging. That’s it. Simple, isn’t it?

Receive a special 20% discount by using the following promotional code: CV15WD41, courtesy of yours truly, Smooth Weddings, LLC.


Look “dazzling” on your wedding day!