This week New Orleans Weddings Magazine launched “Look Who’s Engaged!” our engagement announcement page. Couples can submit their engagement announcement to be published on our website.

Jessica and Valerie also welcome our special guest Cindy from The Chicory Venue to discuss their upcoming “Your Wedding Day Giveaway” raffle and party to be held on April 28th, 2010. Listen to find out about the amazing wedding you can win and how to enter.  You can find more information at www.thechicoryvenue.com.

New Orleans Weddings Magazine is a proud participating sponsor of this event.

Photocredit: Black & Geauxld Photography

This week we have Jessica, Rachel, and Val in to recap Bridal Event 2010 at the New Orleans Museum of Art!

You can see more images on our recap page at the bridal event website.

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This week on the show Rachel and Jeff are previewing some of the exciting happenings with Bridal Event 2010! Which will take place on Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 from 6 to 9 pm at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

We will also unveil our new 2010 Annex edition of the magazine which includes a 32 page supplement with more articles, style guides and Real Weddings

Advance Tickets $10 or $15 (cash only) at the door. Partial Proceeds from Ticket Sales to Bridal Event 2010 will be donated to the Louisiana SPCA to support them in their efforts to care for and find permanent homes for homeless animals. Join us and help Save a Life while Planning the Biggest Day of your Life!

Please remember that if you buy your ticket online to print your receipt as it will serve as your ticket!

Don’t forget we are giving away free tickets!

All you need is either a Facebook or Twitter! It’s that easy.

Post a message on our Facebook fan page or tweet @NolaWeddingsMag telling us you’re coming to Bridal Event 2010, (“I’ll be at Bridal Event 2010!”) and you’ll receive 1 complimentary ticket into the show.

We will put your ticket on the Will Call list at the entrance of the New Orleans Museum of Art under your Facebook or Twitter name.

So start tweeting @NolaWeddingsMag or send us a Facebook post today saying “I’ll be at Bridal Event 2010!”. Only one post per account, please. Only posts received before February 26th at 11:59 pm will receive 1 complimentary ticket.

Don’t have a Facebook or Twitter? We still want to give you a chance to get a ticket into the show. Pick up one of our complimentary tickets to Bridal Event 2010 at Bustles and Bows Boutique in Metairie. We have a limited number at the boutique, so make sure to get yours today. You can also stop by our booth at the “Everything Bridal Extravaganza” on the Northshore Feb. 25th, from 6-9 pm.
See you at Bridal Event 2010!

BRIDAL EVENT 2010!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
6pm-9pm at the

New Orleans Museum of Art

Advance Tickets $10

or $15 (cash only) at the door

If you purchased advanced tickets please remember to print and bring your receipt. Your receipt will serve as your ticket.

Partial Proceeds from Ticket Sales to Bridal Event 2010 will be donated to the Louisiana SPCA to support them in their efforts to care for and find permanent homes for homeless animals. Join us and help Save a Life while Planning the Biggest Day of your Life!

Need more information? Call the New Orleans Weddings Magazine office at 504-832-2775!

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This week Jeff talks about a couple items that he found in the news and on the Internet.

Story links:

• New Orleans: Bravado in a battered city
• Carnival is coming! Chad Dyle spots the grandstands.

Finally, we are extending our contest!  Send us your engagement story to info@thisweekinweddings.com before December 29th, 2009 at 6:00pm CST and we will pick one lucky entry to win this black and gold Fleur De Lis second line umbrella from Pamella’s Parasols.

Jeff and Jessica discuss the basics of the Rehearsal Dinner. Find out who the “Must Invite” guests are, who traditionally pays for and plans the Rehearsal Dinner, why you should have a Rehearsal Dinner and more.

Sources referenced:

• About.com Weddings – The Rehearsal Dinner by Nina Callaway
• Emily Post’s Wedding Planner (3-6 months in advance – Rehearsal Party/Dinner)

Upcoming Events:

Everything Bridal Extravaganza – Thursday, September 17th, 6-9pm at the Fleur De Lis Events Center in Mandeville

Jeff and Jessica will be at the Everything Bridal Extravaganza giving out copies of the magazine and entering brides in a drawing to win a $100 Gift Certificate from La Cote Brasserie.

N.O.W. You Know Newsletter – sign up at our website. (To receive the newsletter, be sure to check the box for receiving special offers and incentives at the bottom of the registration form) or register for the newsletter (without becoming a website member) via email by sending your name and email address with “Subscribe to N.O.W. You Know Newsletter” in the subject line to Jessica@neworleansweddingsmagazine.com

Jeff & Jessica are flying duo today to talk about:

The New Orleans Museum of Art is hosting Bridal Event 2010. Brides attending our event will be able to also visit the Dreams Come True showcase to celebrate the classic fairy tales from Walt Disney Studio.

Are you getting married soon? We are also taking Real Wedding submissions for our 2009-2010 Supplement edition.

Also if you have an engagement we’ll be happy to announce it! Your engagement story could also help inspire grooms about to pop the question.

Finally: Do you have a question you’d like answered by our vendors? email us at info@thisweekinweddings.com and we’ll solicit answers from our professionals to be answered in the podcast and on the blog.

This week Amanda and Jeff are joined by Emily Sullivan from Get Polished Events to talk about Get Polished Events third anniversary, disasters turned into positive outcomes thanks to good crisis management, and make-up tips for the girls, and even a couple for the guys.

The Get Polished Events third anniversary celebration will take place between August 3 – 9 , 2009.  Call 504-377-1819 for more information or check out their website at www.getpolished.biz

In the news:

• Wedding goes awry but reaction takes the cake

This 4 mile race has little impact on the traffic, since it uses the HOV lane to cross the river. Keep that in mind there are some street closures around the start and finish lines.

From the website:

The race starts on New Orleans’ “West Bank” and crosses the Mississippi River via the Crescent City Connection Bridge. At its midpoint, participants rise to a height of more than 300 feet over the river, giving participants a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline at sunset. Ending along the river at the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, the “Connection” or “Bridge Run” as locals call it, is a favorite among both serious runners and young professionals. Always followed by a great party and concert, the Connection is always a fun way to close out the summer.

The New Orleans Red Dress Run is one of the largest Red Dress Runs in the United States. It is hosted by The New Orleans Hash House Harriers (NOH3) which is a local kennel (chapter) of The Hash House Harriers. This run draws thousands of runners in various forms of dress and undress as they run through the French Quarter.The run usually happens in the late-morning and ends… well it does eventually end.

More information: http://nolareddress.tumblr.com/