***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org’s very arbitrary matchmaking skills, our winner is… Lawren (whose favorite wedding moment was when her cousin’s pocketed dress stored tissues to hand the groom when he teared up during the vows). Congratulations!
We hope everyone is enjoying a great Fourth of July. We’re taking some family time but wanted to share this week’s giveaway before the holiday passes. Thursday happens to be our fourth wedding anniversary, which in the past has inspired a full “Wedding Week” of posts. We’ve already shared a lot of wedding-related stories — our backyard ceremony, honeymoon adventures, anniversary traditions, how we met, the proposal, and a few meaningful mementos — so this year we’re keeping the theme light and fun.
If you’re in a sentimental mood, feel free to browse our recap of the $4,000 DIY backyard ceremony and older Wedding Week posts for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Otherwise, read on for a fresh giveaway tied to a clever, alternative wedding experience.
This week’s giveaway partners with The Not Wedding — a lively, modern alternative to traditional bridal shows. The Not Wedding presents a mock ceremony, sit-down dinner, and a reception with music and dancing so couples and guests can sample real vendors and experience wedding elements in a realistic setting. It’s a great way to see and taste cake, sample catering, hear live musicians, and find vendors without committing to a full wedding planning schedule.
The Not Wedding’s big event is scheduled for July 21st. For this giveaway, we’re offering two tickets that include dinner, drinks, and dessert, which is perfect for couples or friends who want to experience an alternative wedding showcase in a fun, celebratory environment.
We recognize that not everyone can travel to Georgia on short notice, so The Not Wedding and its partners are adding flexible prizes: the winner will also receive a $150 gift card to Bloomingdale’s to use toward registry items, home goods, or wedding essentials. Additionally, Fine & Fleurie is contributing a pearl bridal bracelet and a choice of ivory or white hair flower fascinator to round out the wedding-ready prize package. Together these items represent more than $300 in value and create a well-rounded prize for anyone planning wedding details or simply looking for a fun date night experience.
- PRIZE: Two tickets to The Not Wedding, a $150 Bloomingdale’s gift card, plus a pearl bracelet and hair flower from Fine & Fleurie.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “NOT ME!”
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us your favorite part of a wedding that wasn’t yours. Was there a touching family moment, a standout toast, an incredible venue that made you dream, or maybe the open bar was just unforgettable? Share one memorable detail.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 6th at 8pm EST.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world.
- RULES & DETAILS: One entry per email address. The winner will be chosen using random.org and announced in an update to this post the following Thursday. Be sure to check back here for the winner announcement. Good luck to all entrants!
Note: We were not paid or perked to host this giveaway; we simply enjoy rewarding our readers. For more information about giveaways, please see our Giveaway FAQs. Images in this post are provided by The Not Wedding, Bloomingdale’s, and Fine & Fleurie.