Exciting Alex Monroe Jewellery Sample Sale

My favourite jewellery designer of all time, Alex Monroe, is hosting a sample sale round the corner from my house. It's like they planned it especially for me! My mum gave me his Bumble Bee necklace for my 30th birthday, and I still wear it every day. You'll love his nature-inspired, intricate necklaces, rings and bracelets, and you're bound to pick up presents for your bridesmaids, or even something naughty for your wedding day. Prices will start at £40, and on sale you'll find samples, discontinued jewellery & slight seconds from across their collections. It all starts this Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June at the hip Shoreditch venue, The Hoxton Hotel. I'll be there bang-on 11am, and the sale is open each day until 6pm. There's an Entry Fee of £1, which will be donated to The Haven Breast Cancer Support Centre. Enjoy!

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Jenny Packham Wedding Dress Sample Sale

News just in! Jenny Packham is hosting a Bridal End of Line Sale in London this month! With a beautiful selection of gowns, lingerie and accessories with up to 70% off this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed! This amazing sale is on Thursday 24th April at the Westbury Hotel from 8am to 6pm. If you're keen to buy a wedding dress on a budget, sample sales are your best bet, so be sure to sign up for my free newsletter or follow me on Twitter, so you don't miss a single one!

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We ♥ Charlie Brier Vintage Wedding Dress Sample Sales

Have you heard? Massively exciting news! Charlie Brear from The Vintage Wedding Dress Company has just announced her annual trunk sale, and it's SOON. Taking place on Thursday 23rd January in London, viewing is by appointment only. This gorgeous boutique is renowned for its heavenly gowns, both vintage and vintage-style, and this is your opportunity to get your hands on them at discounted prices! For full information and to book an appointment, call 0207 637 4898.

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We ♥ Charlie Brier Vintage Wedding Dress Sample Sales

Have you heard? Massively exciting news! Charlie Brear from The Vintage Wedding Dress Company has just announced her annual trunk sale. Taking place from 19th-21st September, viewing is by appointment only at their central London showroom. This gorgeous boutique is renowned for its heavenly gowns, both vintage and vintage-style, and this is your opportunity to get your hands on them at discounted prices! For full information and to book an appointment, call 0207 907 7719.

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Amazing BHLDN Wedding Sale

One of my favourite interior shops of all time is Anthropologie, which you can find in London on the King's Road and Regent Street. So when the same company opened a vintage-style wedding shop called BHLDN a few years ago, I was beyond excited. Unfortunately it was after my wedding, so I couldn't directly benefit, but I never tire of telling brides about the amazing products they have on offer. So I'm exceedingly excited to tell you all about their April sale, which has just started. It includes massive discounts off their wedding dresses, bridesmaids gowns, accessories and wedding details, and you'll want to get clicking right away!

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Caroline Castigliano Wedding Dress Sample Sale

Your wedding dress can be a huge part of your budget if you pay full price. Luckily there are lots of sample sales each year, and this spring is no different! For one week only, internationally renowned designer Caroline Castigliano is hosting a massive sample sale from 13th-17th March in London. With over 100 ex-display, catwalk and exhibition wedding gowns available, and up to 70% off, you don't want to miss it! Places are limited so book early on 020 7636 8212. For more upcoming sample sales click here, and sign up for my free newsletter or follow me on Twitter, so you won't miss a single one.

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Bank Holiday Wedding Sale Links

If you're planning a summer wedding, this might seem a little crazy, but the Christmas Sales are the perfect time to buy your wedding details and decorations. With huge discounts off fairy lights, paper decorations, table details and fancy dress, you can save yourself a fortune. Here are just a few of my favourite wedding sale links from Cox & Cox.

♥  250 warm pea lights - perfect wedding decorations (save 20%)

♥  Famous face masks - fun wedding favours (save 20%)

♥  25 wooden tags - fab wedding place-markers (save 20%) 

♥  Grey willow wreath - adaptable to any wedding theme (save 50%)

♥  Save the Date cards from Cox & Cox (save 50%)

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Winner - The Greedy Book Wedding Prize

The wait is finally over...we can finally announce the winner of The Greedy Book's sensational £750 prize! {Drumroll please} Congratulations to Lucy Burgess, an email is winging its way to you now! Even if you didn't win, make sure you check out  The Greedy Book - it's website where you can make and share 'gift lists' {greedy books} of any items you desire from any online store. The idea is that you don’t have to restrict yourself to any one retailer for your wedding list; instead you can have a truly original and quirky 'wedding greedy book' that reflects your unique style as a couple. For top tips on how to use The Greedy Book for your wedding list click here!

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The Greedy Book Competition - The Prizes

Have you spotted The Greedy Book Competition yet? There's a massive prize worth £750 to be won, and today is your last chance to enter! To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize, just become a member of The Greedy Book. It’s super quick, easy and free, just click here to join. If you’re already a member {well done!} then all you need to do is create a new greedy book. Either way you’ll be automatically entered. The competition closes at midnight on 12th August 2012. Good luck! Terms and Conditions apply. P.S. Don't miss the Greedy Book Wedding Festival with tonnes of wedding advice and ideas!

♥ From The Greedy Book
The Greedy Book believe that a little greediness is good, so they’ve donated £50 to spend on anything you desire from your greedy book. They’ve also popped in their favourite bridal accessory of the moment, a brilliantly quirky ‘Mrs’ necklace from I Feel Crafty.

♥ From Handpicked Hotels
An unbelievably generous contribution from Handpicked Hotels! A night away for two in any of their 17 sensational hotels including dinner, bed and breakfast.

♥ From Reiss.com
A £50 voucher to spend in store on any of Reiss.com simply gorgeous items, accessorise your wedding outfit, or buy something special for your honeymoon wardrobe.

♥ From Maids to Measure
Known for their bespoke bridesmaid dresses, Maids to Measure also sell accessories including this striking gold bangle with red heart detail that they’re giving away to the lucky winner.

♥ From Brown Paper Designs
The lovely ladies at Brown Paper have put together the most beautiful bridal stationery pack which includes some super elegant wedding stationery, a variety of quirky cards and a stunning bridal notebook to jot down all your ideas.

♥ From Total Wardrobe Care
Make sure you keep your wedding dress in perfect condition with Total Wardrobe Care’s After Care Service. It includes dry cleaning, repairs, and packing in tissue and will be free of charge to the lucky winner!

♥ From Austique
Austique are giving the winner a free pair of their Kalita Bespoke Silk Knickers, these fun and playful pants are handmade and can be embroidered on the back with the wording of your choice. Perhaps pop on your new name – make sure you don’t forget it!

♥ From Stella and Dot
Sophie Mitchell, Stella and Dot Stylist extraordinaire has contributed the stunning statement Campari necklace, bang on trend with a tribal edge, and enormously versatile. Something very special for your honeymoon.

♥ From Two Birds Bridesmaids
Two Birds have teamed up with Rob Ryan to create a delicate and charming bridal hankie. Perfect for your something blue.

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Introducing....The Greedy Book Wedding Festival & A Huge Competition

The wait is finally over, it's time for the best wedding competition of the year! The Greedy Book has got together with Before the Big Day, and a range of wonderful partners, to bring you a truly sensational prize worth over £750! The idea behind The Greedy Book is you don't have to restrict yourself to any one retailer for your wedding list; instead you can have a truly original and quirky 'wedding greedy book' that reflects your unique style as a couple.

Their first online Greedy Wedding Festival starts today! It's a week long celebration of all things beautiful and bridal. Whatever your involvement in the big day – bride, groom, bridesmaid, guest – there’ll be something wonderful for you. Expect to see enormous amounts of inspiration, piles of wise words from those in the know and oodles of special offers, topped off with a simply sensational competition with an exclusive prize worth over £750!

The official home of this greedy wedding extravaganza is The Greedy Book Facebook page. With new and exciting content posted there every day make sure you keep checking back so you don’t miss out! Alternatively you could always sign up to their blog and get their emails straight to your inbox.

Now onto the prizes! The Greedy Book have got together with all their partners to offer something really special. The lucky winner will receive…

- £50 to spend on anything you desire from your Greedy Book.
- A brilliantly quirky 'Mrs' necklace from I Feel Crafty.
- A nights free accommodation including dinner and breakfast at any Handpicked Hotel.
- £50 to spend in Reiss.
- A striking gold bracelet with red heart detail from Maids to Measure.
- A beautiful bridal stationery pack from Brown Paper Designs.
- An after care service for your wedding dress at Total Wardrobe Care, including specialist dry cleaning, repairs and perfect packing.
- A pair of Kalita Bespoke Silk Knickers that can be embroidered on the back with the wording of your choice from Austique.
- A stunning statement necklace from the lovely Sophie Mitchell, Stella and Dot stylist extraordinaire.
- A lovely Rob Ryan for Two Birds Bridesmaids hankie, perfect for your something blue.

To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize, just become a member of The Greedy Book. It’s super quick, easy and free, just click here to join. If you’re already a member {well done!} then all you need to do is create a new greedy book. Either way you’ll be automatically entered. The competition closes at midnight on 12th August 2012. Good luck! Terms and Conditions apply.

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Coming Soon....An Amazing Greedy Book Competition Worth £750

Drum roll please! On Monday we'll be launching an incredible exclusive wedding competition with a prize worth over £750!! Before the Big Day is teaming up with The Greedy Book - a fabulous free website where you can make and share gift lists {Greedy Books} of any items you desire, from any online store. With The Greedy Book you don't have to restrict yourself to any one retailer for your wedding list; instead create a truly original and quirky wedding greedy book that reflects your unique style as a couple. Get a head start in the competition by signing up to The Greedy Book, and check out their Facebook page, and we'll have more details on this incredible wedding competition on Monday.

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Pronovias Wedding Dress Sample Sale

Prepare yourselves for a big one! Top wedding dress boutique Pronovias, is hosting a huge sample sale on Saturday 16th of June. With 75% off on selected sample gowns, it's your chance to save a fortune on your wedding dress! With two venues - Harrods and their store at 94 New Bond Street, you'll want to get your name down fast, so you can be first in the door. Appointment only, book online here.

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Win! 10 Pink Lady Jackets For Your Hen Night

What's your favourite movie of all time? When it comes to romance, there's nothing like an-oldie-but-goodie, and my guilty pleasure is Grease, every time. There's something special about the moment when Sandy becomes one of the Pink Ladies, and John Travolta swoons at her stiletto-clad feet. That's why I'm super-thrilled to announce a fabulous competition to win 10...yes 10 Pink Lady Jackets from All Fancy Dress, for your hen night or hen weekend. That's enough for you and all your besties. Forward this link to your maid of honour now!

All you need to do is Like Before the Big Day on Facebook, and leave a comment, telling me the colour of Sandy's shoes in the Grease clip below. Make sure you leave your email address as well. I'll announce the winner at midday on Monday 23rd April.

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Congratulations! Winner of Pocket Wedding Planner Book

We have a winner! Huge congratulations to ☆Emm04☆, who's won the newly released 'Pocket Wedding Planner' by Elizabeth Catherine Myers. Emma's got three weddings, so she'll need all the planning help she can get!

Packed with helpful wedding hints the book promises to save you hundreds, if not thousands of pounds on your wedding day. With chapters on choosing and booking your wedding venue, planning and organising the drinks and catering, wedding photographs and flowers, plus advice on choosing the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses, it'll become your wedding planning bible.

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Congratulations! Winner of $100 off Minted Wedding Invitations!

We have a winner! Huge congratulations to ☆Laura D☆, who's won $100 off her Minted wedding stationery! If you didn't win, don't worry, because Minted have got 15% off all their products until tomorrow {10th April} with the code 4YEARS, so you can still get big discounts off your wedding invitations. Click for more Before the Big Day Offers & Competitions - we've got more giveaways coming soon!

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Win! Amazing Pocket Wedding Planner Book

Have you ever seen such a pretty book? And it's not just a pretty face - the newly released 'Pocket Wedding Planner' by Elizabeth Catherine Myers, is packed with helpful wedding hints. Elizabeth is an experienced wedding planner, and she promised to save you hundreds, if not thousands of pounds on your wedding day.

With chapters on choosing and booking your wedding venue, planning and organising the drinks and catering, wedding photographs and flowers, plus advice on choosing the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses, it'll become your wedding planning bible.

And you can win a copy thanks to Before the Big Day! All you need to do is Like Before the Big Day on Facebook, and leave a comment below with your wedding date, and I'll pick a winner at random on Saturday 14th April at midday.

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Win $100 off Your Wedding Stationery

Another week, another fantastic wedding competition for my lovely Before the Big Day readers. One of the first fun details you'll choose for your wedding day is your wedding stationery, and you want to get it right, because it sets the tone for your whole big day. You want to get your guests exciting about your wedding as the party of the year, and your wedding invitations has the power to do just that! The only problem is that really good, creative wedding stationery is often super-expensive. Only yesterday, I had to explain to a friend and bride-to-be, that bespoke designs can cost up to £6 per invitation, and that's before the RSVP card, and any extras {whew!}. The good news is that companies like Minted are here to save the day. They have fabulous, original wedding invitations and unique Save the Dates for you to personalise as you wish. The even better news is that here on Before the Big Day I have $100 on Minted stationery to give away. All you have to do Like Before the Big Day on Facebook, and leave a comment below saying which of Minted's designs you like the most! I'll be picking the winner on 8th April at midday, so get commenting!

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Introducing the Winners of the Engagement Shoot!

Back in autumn last year, Before the Big Day teamed up with Butler-Madden Weddings to offer an incredible prize - a free engagement shoot! Bride-to-be Josie won, and suggested an urban engagement shoot to contrast with her rural wedding. So along with her fiancé Jeff, they met with photographer Patrick Butler-Madden at Columbia Road Flower Market for blooms and bacon rolls, and a fabulous photoshoot. Here's just one of the gorgeous pictures.

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Congratulations! Winner of 5 Alphabet Bags!

Huge congratulations to ☆Amanda C☆ who is the winner of 5 Alphabet Bags from their new wedding collection! If you didn't win, don't worry, you can still get 15% off Alphabet Bags till Friday - just use the code BIGDAY. We had tonnes of entries to this fabulous competition...click for more Before the Big Day Offers & Competitions - more giveaways coming soon!

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Brilliant Cheap & Chic Bridesmaid Presents & A Competition!

Ever since one of my coolest friends chose Alphabet Bags for presents for her bridesmaids {pics here}, I've had a mega-crush on their fab designs. So when I discovered they'd launched a special range for weddings, I got very excited, and sent them a quick email promising a feature here on Before the Big Day. Imagine my excitement when they wrote back offering a fabulous Giveaway AND a Discount Code {sooo deserving of capital letters}. Win 5 bags from the Alphabet Bag Wedding Collection for you and your bridesmaids! All you need to do is Like Before the Big Day on Facebook, and leave a comment below saying which is your favourite bag. I'll announce the winner a week today {29th March}. Don't worry if you don't win, you can still get 15% off this week on bags, with the code BIGDAY.

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