GIVEAWAY: Amex, Tory Burch and a bride for the opportunity of a lifetime

I love fall. It is truly my favorite time of the year. Of course with this minor heatwave we've been having, fall seems so far away. Well, the one thing I know for sure (sounds like Oprah right??) is that Fashion Week, is just days away. You can truly feel the energy shift here in NYC and in a week from today exactly, it will be Fashion's Night Out. Perhaps they will have one in your town and if it's anything like NYC, it will be crazy.

A few things to share:

1 - I will be sharing with you some of the latest trends from some of your favorite bridal and ready-to-wear designers. For me, one of the best parts of Fashion Week is a sneak-peek at what bridal designers are looking at for trends which we will see during bridal market.

2 - I've finally finished my new site for the company "Yours In Bridal". Please check it out and let me know what you think.  Honestly, it's still a work in progress, but I can tell you - the new features, new content and some exciting giveaways are in the works...which brings me to....

3 - Do you know American Express??  I've been really lucky to partner with American Express and Tory Burch to offer one lucky bride and three of her girls the ultimate back-stage-pass experience. Click on Yours In Bridal for more details.  You know you love fashion and who doesn't want the VIP Treatment.

I will select a random name from the list of people who have completed the five steps above, and will announce the name via the Yours In Bridal blog and Facebook Page on Saturday, September 11th at 11:59 PM EST. Good luck!

So thanks for being here with me and get ready for a new and exciting BridalEase.

Don't forget to enter the Amex contest - it's going to be great!!

UPDATE: 12:22pm - Michel C. Fina has generously donated a champagne set to the lucky winner. 

Join BridalTweet for a Red Carpet Wedding

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.

Beginning today Sept 15 - October 30, BridalTweet.com is running 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. “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.

Every bride, regardless of her budget deserves to have access to the very best in bridal accessories, so why not rent them?

While everything is subject to general rental terms and conditions of Adorn Brides. you can see official Red Carpet Wedding rules for complete details: www.bridaltweet.com/notes/Red_Carpet_Wedding_Rules

Good Luck!!

We have a LODIS Winner!!!

I want to thank all of you for entering the Lodis $250 drawing. I'm happy to announce the winner....drum-roll....Eunice Green. I'll be sending you your gift certificate shortly.

Congratulations Eunice and Thanks to my friends as LODIS.com

LODIS Give-a-way just days away!!

We are coming to the close of the Lodis give-a-way. I've received some great interest, but there's still time. Lodis has the quintessential wallets, bags and travel accessories that are - chic and compact, with multiple slots to hold everything you need.

Just send me your contact information along with your wedding date BEFORE August 5th.

Send your entry to:
bridalease2win@gmail.com

LODIS Give-a-way

We are coming to the close of the Lodis give-a-way. I've received some great interest, but there's still time. Lodis has the quintessential wallets, bags and travel accessories that are - chic and compact, with multiple slots to hold everything you need.

Just send me your contact information along with your wedding date BEFORE August 5th.

Send your entry to:
bridalease2win@gmail.com

Top 5 tips to be and stay in shape for your wedding and beyond

iPhone and iPod

Ok, so I don’t know if or when we will have a even a real summer, but don’t let that stop you from getting in the best shape possible. Declan Condron, the co-creator and exercise physiologist of PumpOne FitnessBuilder, has given me his Top 5 Tips to be- and stay- bikini ready this summer! He also has a FREE Offer for you.

Declan gives these top 5 tips to be and stay bikini ready:

1. Try to do something everyday: no matter how simple it may seem. This does not necessarily mean you have to be at the gym everyday for hours. By making some smart decisions you can add in exercise in short spurts throughout the day, like taking the stairs.

2. Don’t get caught in the "Spot Reduction" rut: spot reduction does not exist. It refers to the idea that if you do a ton of exercises for a certain body part, it will become beautifully sculpted. There is no such thing! The best way to lose weight and gain muscle tone is to perform a total body-conditioning program and eat a healthy diet.

3. Focus on a small goal: don’t psych yourself out by trying to lose 25 pounds. Concentrate on a smaller number like losing 1 to 2 clothing sizes. It makes a huge difference!

4. Avoid those tasty summer thirst quenchers: come summer, people break out the blenders and mixes to whip up margaritas and daiquiris. But all that sugar and alcohol can play a very detrimental role in losing weight and gaining muscle. You have to realize that alcohol is empty calories with no nutritional value. It also can increase fluid retention, which leads to bloating. Bloating is the last thing you want when in a bathing suit or in your wedding dress!

5. Don’t stick to the same workout: have an “all-round conditioning program” that includes strength training, cardio and flexibility training. An ideal plan has three days of strength training, two-three days of cardio, and stretching as often as possible.

Now for the Freebie.
PumpOne FitnessBuilder is an Application for the iPhone and iPod touch available exclusively free for you. I feel so like Oprah (only on a much, much smaller scale!!) FitnessBuilder features over 400 complete workouts and a growing collection of over 4,000 exercise images and videos that users can drag and drop to create their own workouts. The benefits of PumpOne workouts include:

• A professional trainer who guides you through complete workouts with video and audio coaching using both male and female exercise demonstrations.
• Each exercise image shows a start and end position that tells you exactly what body-part you are working.
• A variety of already available and downloadable workouts focused on everything from abs and fat burn to yoga and Pilates to office stretches and lower back relief.

So you can create your workout – you know tailor it for your own Bridal Bootcamp. This is a free version and if you want the advanced version, it is available at the iTunes App Store for $19.99.

More information and a tutorial of FitnessBuilder can be found at PumpOne.com. Don’t delay, download today.

Wedding weekend events

The New York Wedding Workshop presents
“How to Design on a Dime”
This invaluable course will teach brides on every budget level how to maximize the look and style of their wedding. Starting with invitation design right through to tabletop and every decorative element in between, learn what is worth the splurge and where you can save while enhancing each element of your decor.
Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 10 am – 1 pm
Sharon Schuster Photography Studio
147 West 15th Street
New York City

Tickets:
www.nyweddingworkshop.com
info@nyweddingworkshop.com
212.206.9201

NY Wedding Dance -
You are cordially invited to our open house to be held the evening of Wednesday, July 1st from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Relax in our beautiful space, enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and leave with a gift! The evening will include one-on-one time with our instructors and a tour of our studio.

To keep this an intimate event, limited space is available. Please RSVP to info@nyweddingdance.com or call 626.742.1520.
1261 Broadway, Suite 510
Between 31st and 32nd Sts.
NY, NY 10001

Lodis.com
This is really exciting for me as I’m offering a $250 shopping spree in conjunction with Lodis. Have you seen their bags, wallets and other yummy leather gifts? I love working with them and they are generously offering you, the opportunity to win. So here is what I need:

Your name:
Email addy:
Wedding Date:
Wedding Location:
How many in your wedding party:
In 100 words or less, why did you pick your ….you pick (venue, location, future mate, wedding dress)?

The most original will win the $250 shopping spree. You can use this to help purchase gifts for your partner, your bridal party or of course yourself. Contest ends July 20th and winner will be notified July 30th.

If you’re interested, send your entry to: bridalease2win@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you.