So what are you waiting for?  GO ENTER HERE!  Contest closes at 11:59 AM central time tomorrow Friday January 27th.

*This giveaway is sponsored by Minted.  Official sweepstakes rules here.

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So what are you waiting for?  GO ENTER HERE!  Contest closes at 11:59 AM central time tomorrow Friday January 27th.

*This giveaway is sponsored by Minted.  Official sweepstakes rules here.

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I love me some Minted. From wedding invitations and save the date cards to programs and place cards, Minted offers hundreds of unique, current, and stylish wedding stationery designs, all sourced from a global community of independent designers. And I’m beyond excited this week to be able to give TWO lucky readers $250 gift ...]]> Congratulations to our winners, Kayla and Elizabeth!

I love me some Minted. From wedding invitations and save the date cards to programs and place cards, Minted offers hundreds of unique, current, and stylish wedding stationery designs, all sourced from a global community of independent designers. And I’m beyond excited this week to be able to give TWO lucky readers $250 gift certificates to Minted (jump to the bottom of the post to see how to enter!)!

What’s so fabulous about having such an extensive portfolio of designs to choose from is that there’s absolutely a stationery suite for your wedding.  To prove it, the amazing design team at Minted pulled together these gorgeous inspiration boards – from elegant fall eggplant to preppy orange and gray and even fresh and modern shades of green – there’s a design that matches perfectly with your palette and theme.

{hanging lanterns image by Forevercandid Photography via Style Me Pretty; shoe image by Brooke Schwab via 100 Layer Cake; leaf hairclip from whichgoose; burgundy dress from ASOS; Save the Date from Minted; escort cards image by Sweet Little Photographs via Green Wedding Shoes; apple chair garland image by Meg Smith via Snippet & Ink; vintage camera via Flickr}

{Save the Date from Minted; Dalloway Armchair and Diaphanous Pleats Skirt from Anthropologie;  Surya Frontier Rug by RugSale; Rustic burlap wedding ring bearer pillow by whichgoose on Etsy}

{Green Macarons via flickr; Winter Sparkle Mirror Garland & White Lights via Apartment Therapy; Save the Date from Minted; Zig Zag Tray via Up in the Air Somewhere;  Chevron Stud earrings triple v geometric jewelry by betsyandiya; Skirt  from The Chriselle Factor}

Of course, each of these boards features one of the Minted save the date designs:

All of Minted’s wedding invitation suites are fully customizable, use only the highest quality paper, and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

So I know you’re all wondering how you can enter to win one of the two $250 gift certificates towards any items in the wedding category at Minted!  Here’s the deal.  To enter, visit Minted and feast your eyes on all of the fabulous wedding stationery suites. Then come back here and leave a comment below letting us know which design is perfect for your wedding.  TWO lucky winners will each receive a $250 gift certificate from Minted!  Blogging about the contest and including a link to this post gives you an extra entry too – just share the link to your blog post in yoru comment! 

Contest closes at 11:59 AM central time on Friday January 27th.  Upon the close of the contest, the email addresses of all entrants will be provided to Minted, and they will choose two lucky winners!

*This giveaway is sponsored by Minted.  Official sweepstakes rules here.

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Whether your dream wedding is ...]]> As a true Southern girl, I can tell you that there’s nothing like the glow of the Florida sun.  I adore Central Florida - fabulous resorts, impeccably manicured golf courses, picturesque parks, and the classic Southern beauty of green grass, gazebos and oak trees – there’s simply no better place to plan your destination wedding than the Heart of Florida, Kissimmee.

Whether your dream wedding is a relaxed, casual outdoor affair, or an elegant resort ballroom soiree (maybe at the Gaylord Palms pictured above - isn’t it gorgeous?), Kissimmee has the perfect venue for you.  And if you book your wedding through the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, you can qualify to receive up to $1,000 off of your planning account, and the amazing staff of the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau will, at no charge, assist you with venue selection and put you in touch with all the right people to help you create the wedding of your dreams.

So what are you waiting for?  Have a look at Kissimmee – it just might be the perfect place for you!

*this post was sponsored by the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, one of EAD’s wonderful sponsors.

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Pick from over 70,000 diamonds and create custom engagement rings, diamond ...]]> I’m so excited today to welcome Blue Nile as EAD’s newest featured vendor! Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry with an incredible collection of super chic and stylish jewelry and wedding bands (like my favorites, the gorgeous Halo and Vida rings!).

Pick from over 70,000 diamonds and create custom engagement rings, diamond studs or diamond pendants using Blue Nile’s extensive guides and resources to make finding your perfect diamond a cinch. They offer impeccable customer service, free shipping on every order and incredibly fashionable wedding bands for both the bride and groom not only in traditional metals such as platinum and gold but also in modern materials like titanium, tungsten and palladium.

Already have your rings all picked out? Blue Nile is the go-to resource to seek out your “something blue” with stunning jewelry in sapphire, blue topaz and aquamarine, plus beautiful pearl jewelry at all price points perfect for you, your mom and your bridesmaids. From your engagement to your ten year anniversary, Blue Nile has all of your special occasions covered.

So, what are you waiting for?  Visit the Blue Nile portfolio and website to find your perfect gem!

*This post was sponsored by Blue Nile

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Having a garden wedding?  These sandalwood fan favors or topiary place card holders ...]]> As you know, I love anything that adds some personalization and handmade charm to your wedding.  And WeddingFavors.org is positively full of affordable wedding favors that do just that. No matter what type of wedding you are envisioning, WeddingFavors.org has the perfect favors to complement your theme.

Having a garden wedding?  These sandalwood fan favors or topiary place card holders bring a bit of outdoor glamour to your event:

If you are the crafty type, round mint tins and bamboo trinket boxes can be dressed up however you like them.

And for an elegant touch, these beaded silver frames are a beautiful choice – these would make wonderful shower favors too!

If you are on the hunt for wedding favors or bridal shower favors, have a look at the huge selection at WeddingFavors.org.  And, just for Elizabeth Anne Designs readers, they are offering 15% off of all orders over $49 – just use coupon code EADESIGNS!  Have fun browsing!

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