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Today's views from the wedding of Mike and Sarah are spectacular. Photographed by Ocean Blue Photography and Design, the couple married on top of a mountain and said their vows overlooking Lake Tahoe. Such amazing scenery and everyone who attended rode the tram up the top of the mountain.

I love the desserts Mike and Sarah served their guests - wedding pies. There was also a cupcake for the bride and groom to feed each other.

A unique feature of their wedding as having a friend sing them a song, accompanied by a 2nd friend on guitar as the newlyweds did a slow dance.

Thank you Ocean Blue Photography and Design for sharing today's "wedding with a view" with my readers today.

I recently received my very own Chilly Jilly™ Wrap and I'm in love with it. It's a super stylish wrap that comes packaged in a small silk drawstring bag that can easily be tucked in your purse. If you feel a little chilly, for example in an air conditioned restaurant or an evening event, you can easily pull out your Chilly Jilly™ and be warm and stylish. There's no more need to carry an extra sweater with you. The great thing about these wraps, which are made from a microfiber material, is that they are almost entirely crease free. They might have a little bit of wrinkle when first taking it out of the bag, but they easily go away after putting it on.

And, the Chilly Jilly™ is super versatile as you can wear it as a shawl on a cold evening or indoors at restaurants, movie theaters or any event. And, you can also use as a sarong at the beach or a scarf on a fall or winter day.

You can purchase your Chilly Jilly™ in 7 solid color choices and 3 reversible patterns. I think this wrap would make the perfect gift for your bridesmaids and even mothers of the bride and groom. You can also opt to purchase with a brooch and have it gift boxed. It's such a unique gift and one that will definitely be used by the recipient.

PS: While I was gifted a Chilly Jilly™ Wrap, I was not in any way paid
to make an endorsement, I simply wrote how I feel about the product.

Today's beautiful wedding was photographed by Shanell of Bledsoe Photography. The bride is a National Guard Reserve member which led to the red, white and blue wedding theme. The wedding took place over Memorial Day Weekend so this color combination was a perfect fit. The bride and groom, Morgan and Michael, stayed at the Holiday Inn Opryland after their initial wedding hotel got flooded. Just a little something extra about the wedding that I thought was so special and unique - for their ceremony, the guitarist learned an acoustic version of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" for the bridesmaids/groomsmen processional. And, when the rain comes, why not have the cocktail hour first? That's exactly what Morgan and Michael did. Their cocktail hour was held in a decorated rustic barn before the outdoor ceremony due to a rain delay.

Thank you so much Shanell for sharing today's gorgeous Memorial Day weekend wedding of Morgan and Michael with my readers today. To see more from Shanell, please visit her web site and blog.

Wedding Vendors:
Caterer: A Dream Come True Catering (Organized Through Cedarwood)
Reception Location: Cedarwood, Nashville TN
Florist: Cedarwood Florist (on-site)
Cake/Bakery: PattyCakes (Organized Through Cedarwood) -
Coordinator or Wedding Planner:  Linda Wright and Christa Harris (Cedarwood Staff)
Bridal Gown: Mon Cheri dress from Bridals By Elena in Severna Park, MD
Bridesmaids Dresses: Floor length gowns in ocean blue stretch charmuese by the Dessy Group
Dresses for Mothers of the Bride & Groom: Last minute finds at Dress Barn
Tux Rental: Mens Warehouse
Hairdresser and Make up: Sara Andrick
Transportation: Gray Line Nashville
Hotel: Holiday Inn Opryland/Airport
Ceremony music: Rob Higginbotham

Another Tuesday = Another Giveaway. This week Pavel Shpak Photography joins me in offering a lucky reader of Brenda's Wedding Blog a custom printed DVD with photos of their choice that can either be used at the rehearsal dinner, the wedding or even as a keepsake after their wedding with photos from their special day. {$250 value} You can use any photos of the bride and groom, even baby pics of them before they met.

Pavel Shpak is Brooklyn, NY based, but he is a national wedding photographer and creates gorgeous images of brides throughout America. He's also happy to travel. Pavel creates natural and stunning images with a photo journalistic style and just this past Friday his photo was the feature for Eye Candy Friday.

To enter the contest, please leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and how you would use the custom photo DVD from Pavel. The contest runs thru Monday September 13th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday September 14th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your friends.

Contest prize: a custom printed photo DVD montage from Pavel Shpak Photography
Contest Deadline: Monday September 13th, 2010 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: How will you use the custom photo DVD from Pavel Shpak Photography?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}

Would you like an additional entry into the giveaway? Simply follow Pavel Shpak Photography on twitter and then come back here to leave an additional comment letting me know you're now a twitter follower with your twitter id.

Thank you to PlaceTile Designs for offering 3 lucky readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog such lovely prizes this past week. It's now time to announce the winning recipients.

I asked entrants to tell me their favorite product from PlaceTile Design's shop.

The 1st place winner of the Initial MessageTile and 3 bottle stoppers is Bethany who wrote: "My favorite item on the site is the vine cheese plate. I can picture using it to entertain for many years to come."

The 2nd place winner of the Initial MessageTile is Angelina who wrote: "How unique and versatile! I like the Coterie Place Tiles and think they would be perfect for when our parents meet for the first time at a small dinner party before our April 2, 2011 wedding."

The 3rd place winner of the 3 bottle stoppers is Claire who wrote: "Our wedding is on Sep. 4, 2011 and my favorite product from the shop is the set of platinum bottle stoppers, they would be such a great way to remind yourself where you got a particular olive oil, or when you opened that bottle of wine! I love that they are attractive and elegant at the same time. The idea of using them as two-for-one place cards and party favors is so fun!"

Congratulations Bethany, Angelina and Claire - I'll be emailing you each personally today for your mailing address. Please note: winner(s) have 48 business hours to reply or another winner will be selected.

Stay tuned for today's great giveaway coming up in just a bit.

Today's Eye Candy Friday photo is simply stunning. It's from Pavel Shpak Photography and was taken in the financial district of Manhattan. Pavel stopped traffic {for about 15 minutes} as the sun was setting while he positioned the car and the bride and groom so they could also get the restaurant in the shot to make it look vintage. The angle of the shot, the lighting, the car - it's like a scene from a movie. And, the old Mercedes was recently rebuilt with all the original parts by the couples uncle and had it for this specific engagement shoot.

Today's royal blue and yellow wedding, photographed by Leslie Roark Photography, is the perfect summer color combination - especially if you're marrying beachside, like Kristen and John were. Today's bride and groom wanted a relaxed, fun, summer-ish feel to their wedding and yellow seemed to be the perfect summer color to start with. But, Kristen knew she wanted colored, funky shoes so she decided that royal blue would work perfectly with the yellow and add that "pop" to her shoes she was looking for. And, I love a couple that just wants their guests to come and have a good time to celebrate the beginning of their marriage and new life together. After all, isn't that what it should be about? Marrying the one you love and celebrating with all your friends and family?

Thank you so much Leslie for sharing this beautiful summer wedding of Kristen and John with my readers today. To see more from Leslie Roark Photography, please visit her web site.

Venue: The Main Deck at Naval Support Activity (Panama City, FL)
Hair/Make-up: Andrea Ferrell (Panama City Beach, FL)
DJ: DJ Smiley Jay (Panama City, FL)
Cake: Cakes by Tanis (Panama City, FL)
Flowers: Beach House Florist (Panama City Beach, FL)
Dress: David's Bridal (Tallahassee, FL)
Rentals (Tablecloth, Altar, Chairs, etc.): The Celebration Place (Panama City, FL)
Caterer: Cahall's Deli (Panama City, FL)

If you plan to be in or around New York City on Monday September 13th, you won't want to miss The Wedding Salon's next Wedding Bootcamp. This time it will be taking place at Bridal Reflections and it will be a fun evening where brides-to-be can even try on gowns while mingling with some of NY’s top wedding vendors. To receive your complimentary ticket {admits 2} for The Wedding Salon Wedding Bootcamp, simply enter code BWSC at checkout.

I don't have a particular color palette that I'm partial to, but I do seem to always be drawn to weddings that are black and white with a pop of fuchsia, and this wedding, photographed by Rosita of Free Spirit Photography in Canada is no exception. The bride and groom wanted an elegant spring wedding with classic looks and details. But, they opted for an "urban grunge" approach for the couples' shots {aka graffiti alley}. Elegant and classic pink gerbera daisies were the floral theme along with black damask. A truly striking combination. The flower girl wore an adorable black and white polka dotted dress with a pink sash and the bridesmaids wore black satin cocktail dresses. I love this because the bridesmaids have a wonderful "little black dress" to wear anytime after the wedding. Don't you just love the brides dress with the black sash?

And, now we venture into the Artisan's Alley alleyway in London, Ontario for the "urban grunge" photos. I LOVE these shots Rosita captured.

Thank you Rosita for sharing this gorgeous wedding with my readers today. To see more from Free Spirit Photography, please visit Rosita's web site and blog.

Photography: Rosita Di Trolio of Free Spirit Photography
Ceremony and Reception Location: The London Club, in downtown London, Ontario, Canada
Catering: The London Club
Flower arrangements and bouquets: McInnis Flowers & Gifts, London, Ontario, Canada. 
Wedding cake: Classic Creations by Barbara 519.289.5998