Who Likes Contests? Raise Your Hand!

Okay girls (and boys). After a lucky (and thankful!) streak, I'd decided that Big Spoon and I should give back. I want to host a giveaway! I have a few ideas, but would love to hear your suggestions.

My mom makes lovely garters and is customizing one for me. Would you be interested in a custom garter? Or woven ribbon ring bearer pillow? (My mom is super crafty and creative.) Gift cards? Stationery? Jewelry?

If any vendors/Etsy shops/crafts people out there are interested in participating and getting some buzz, let me know! Many thanks to Cassandra @ Sassy Bride on a Mission, Tami @ Little Miss Southern and Hillary of Your Day of Fairy Tales for their awesome contests!

Blog Awards

Alright, folks. I am clearly quite dense, but I had never used my Google reader until a fellow blogger left a comment here. Through exploring reader, I realized that Sassy Bride on a Mission awarded me with a blog award over two months ago. I'm sorry, Cassandra! I would have said thank you and given you a shout out a lot sooner. My only excuse is that Oct. 9 was the week our original venue fell through and I wasn't exactly keeping up with peeps.


So, many thanks, Miss Cassandra! I'm almost positive that every Nashville blogger bride I am aware of already has this award, however, I didn't notice it on the sidebar of any of the following blogs I read frequently. That doesn't mean anything, but I would feel bad not at least attempting to pass it along. They're kinda like chain letters, no? So, I changed the rules a bit ;) Here ya go ladies!

The Thirty-Something Bride

The Future Mrs. Smith

Miss Kriss

Little Miss Southern

Rules:
Post 4 facts about yourself and pass the award along to 4 creative bloggers!

1. Big Spoon said "I love you" first, but of course, I said it right back.


2. Our engagement trip to NYC almost didn't happen due to a miscommunication. I loathed the idea of being proposed to on a holiday and when we realized it we would be there Easter weekend, almost changed our plans. He proposed the day after Easter.


3. Our wedding date - 10.10.10 - was my idea, but Big Spoon was really pushing for a summer wedding (he's a professor, it makes sense). However, when I pointed out that it was binary code, he was sold on the idea as well.


4. Big Spoon and I had only been dating three months when we started looking at engagement rings. We consciously chose a long engagement to give our relationship more time to grow and mature, not to mention save the money for our wedding!

Big Hug

The bridal blog community in Nashville is wonderful. I'm happy to be acquainted with you all and Big Spoon and I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions you leave on our posts. I just wanted to send you all a big virtual hug and "thank you" for being such wonderful people!

- Little Spoon

Engaged Nashville

While browsing a few blogs that have left comments on ours, Big Spoon found a local "bridal" event and insisted that I attend. Sponsored by Ashley's Bride Guide and Nashville Bride Sarah Elizabeth, "Engaged Nashville: A Bride's Night Out" took place at the Aloft Hotel in Franklin this past Thursday night.

I had such a wonderful time meeting so many Nashville brides, sharing ideas, learning new things and talking about our weddings! I met several "blogger brides" and Ms. Ashley herself! The event was catered by Down South Delights (super yummy) and featured other key vendors (Simply Stunning Events, Brocade and Donald Yeager Photography.)

It was a refreshing environment: the hotel was chic, the vendors were informative and I especially enjoyed hearing Jessica from Budget Savvy Bride talk about her wedding and tips.

You can find links to all the lovely Nashville bride bloggers in the right hand column.