Heather Lynne Vickery's Posts - BridalTweet Wedding Forum & Vendor Directory2024-03-29T11:26:26ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickeryhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/65680860?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.bridaltweet.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=26df49n8njure&xn_auth=noFREE WEDDING GIVEAWAY!!tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-03-13:3145964:BlogPost:5156682012-03-13T19:31:27.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p>So this is it! Here is your chance to win Chicago’s premiere wedding giveaway; exciting isn’t it!! We thought it was important to highlight a few key elements regarding your submission. All entrants need to…</p>
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<li>Be willing and able to get married on Sunday, November 11, 2012</li>
<li>Must live within 50 miles of Chicago (at least one of the entrants must have permanent residence near Chicago – military couples welcome to apply)</li>
<li>Be 21 years or older at the time of…</li>
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<p>So this is it! Here is your chance to win Chicago’s premiere wedding giveaway; exciting isn’t it!! We thought it was important to highlight a few key elements regarding your submission. All entrants need to…</p>
<ul>
<li>Be willing and able to get married on Sunday, November 11, 2012</li>
<li>Must live within 50 miles of Chicago (at least one of the entrants must have permanent residence near Chicago – military couples welcome to apply)</li>
<li>Be 21 years or older at the time of submission</li>
<li>Be able to attend planning meetings</li>
<li>Read and agree to the eleven eleven WEDDING Giveaway rules and disclosures</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/WEDDING-CONTEST-OFFICIAL-RULES_20121.pdf">ELEVEN ELEVEN WEDDING OFFICIAL RULES & DISCLOSURES</a></p>
<p><em>Now that you have read all the little details, submit away. We look forward to hearing your stories!</em></p>
<p><strong>Submissions will be accepted from 12:01 a.m. February 27, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. March 26, 2012.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>*Visit <a href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/">http://elevenelevenwedding.com/</a> for more details!!</strong></p>
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<p>Below is a detailed list of the <strong><em>eleven eleven WEDDING Giveaway</em></strong> sponsors and what each company is providing. We are continuing to add new sponsors so check the list often!</p>
<p><strong>ACCESSORIES</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Joy Millinery" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/joy-millinery/"><strong>Joy Millinery</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Bridal headpiece</li>
</ul>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="The Left Banks Jewelry & Shoes" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/the-left-bank-jewelry-shoes/"><strong>The Left Bank Jewelry & Shoes</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Bridal shoes and jewelry</li>
<li>Bridesmaids’ jewelry</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>BEAUTY</strong></p>
<p><strong>CAKE</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Amy Beck Cake Design" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/amy-beck-cake-design/"><strong>Amy Beck Cake Design</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom designed wedding cake</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CALLIGRAPHY</strong> <em><a class="ui-link" title="Calligraphy" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/rosemary-hall-calligraphy/"><strong>Rosemary Hall Calligraphy</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Hand-addressed wedding invitations</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CATERING</strong></p>
<p><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/pure-kitchen-catering/"><em><strong>Pure Kitchen Caterin</strong></em><em><strong>g</strong></em></a></p>
<ul>
<li>Seated dinner for 50 guests or food stations for up to 75</li>
<li>Open bar of beer and wine</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CELEBRANT</strong></p>
<p><em><strong><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/anitaweds/">AnitaWeds</a></strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom-written wedding ceremony</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CINEMATOGRAPHY</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Poetic Productions" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/poetic-productions/"><strong>Poetic Productions</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>8 hours of coverage on the wedding day</li>
<li>3 edited DVD’s with custom DVD menus including a reception montage and wedding day recap montage (this is also posted online)</li>
<li>All uncut footage on a DVD</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>ENTERTAINMENT</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="BKO" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/becca-kaufman-orchestra/"><strong>Becca Kaufman Orchestra</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Solo pianist for the ceremony and cocktails</li>
<li>6-piece live band for the reception</li>
</ul>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Photobooth" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/shutterbooth/"><strong>Shutterbooth</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Photo booth with unlimited photo strips</li>
<li>Custom guest book using guests’ photo strips</li>
<li>Photo strips also serve as guest favors</li>
<li>CD with all of the images after the event</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>EVENT PLANNING</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Wedding Planning" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/greatest-expectations-special-events-weddings-inc/"><strong>Greatest Expectations Special Events & Weddi</strong><strong>ngs, Inc.</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Organizing all of the planning with the winners and sponsors</li>
<li>Managing the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception from start to finish</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FASHION</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Bella Bridesmaids" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/bella-bridesmaids/"><strong>Bella Bridesmaid</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Dresses for up to four bridesmaids and flower girl dress</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/black-tie-formalwear/"><em><strong>Black Tie Formalwear</strong></em></a></p>
<ul>
<li>Tuxedos and shoes for the groom and up to four groomsmen</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/mignonette-bridal/">Mignonette Bridal</a></strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom-made Bridal Gown</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FAVORS</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Truffle Truffle" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/truffle-truffle/"><strong>Truffle Truffle</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom wedding favors</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FITNESS</strong></p>
<p><em><strong><a class="ui-link" href="http://www.rappatone.com/" target="_blank">Rappatone Boutique Training</a></strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>10 one-hour personal training sessions for the bride</li>
<li>1 one-hour bridal party boot camp</li>
<li>One-hour nutrition consultation for the bride</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Fleur, Inc." href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/fleur-inc/"><strong>Fleur, Inc.</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Bridal bouquet</li>
<li>4 Bridesmaids bouquet</li>
<li>9 boutonnieres</li>
<li>4 corsages</li>
<li>Ceremony flowers</li>
<li>Reception flowers</li>
<li>Cake flowers</li>
<li>Toss bouquet</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>HOTEL</strong></p>
<p><strong>INVITATIONS</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Magnificent Milestones" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/magnificent-milestones/"><strong>Magnificent Miles</strong><strong>tones</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Wedding Invitations</li>
<li>RSVP Postcards/Sets</li>
<li>Ceremony Programs</li>
<li>Rehearsal Dinner Invitations</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGN</strong> <em><a class="ui-link" title="Chicago Lighting Design" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/chicago-lighting-design/"><strong>Chicago Lighting Design</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Lighting and draping as needed to visually enhance the ceremony and reception</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>LINENS</strong> <em><a class="ui-link" title="Private Label Linens" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/private-label-linens/"><strong>Private Label Linens</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>All linens and napkins for the reception</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>MEDIA PARTNERS</strong></p>
<p><em><strong><a class="ui-link" title="CS Brides" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/chicago-social-brides/">Chicago Social Brides</a></strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em><a class="ui-link" href="http://www.chicagoweddingresource.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Wedding & Party Resource</a></em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY</strong></p>
<p><em><a class="ui-link" title="Amanda Hein Photography" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/sponsors/amanda-hein-photography/"><strong>Amanda Hein Photography</strong></a></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Engagement photo session</li>
<li>8 hours of continuous wedding day coverage with a second photographer</li>
<li>DVD of Hi-Res proofs, and online proofing and ordering for 90 days</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>RENTAL EQUIPMENT</strong></p>
<p><strong>TRANSPORTATION</strong></p>
<p><strong>VENUE</strong></p>
<p><strong><em><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/peggy-notebaert-nature-museum/">Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum</a></em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ceremony and reception location</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em><a class="ui-link" href="http://elevenelevenwedding.com/nellcote-restaurant/">Nellcote</a></em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Live Reveal Party location</li>
</ul>Sneak Peak: Elegant W City Center Weddingtag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-08-22:3145964:BlogPost:4209252011-08-22T21:00:00.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822539?profile=original" target="_self"><br></br></a>Here is just a little sneak peak of the stunning wedding we did last month at <a href="http://deals.whotels.com/W-City-Center-ChicagoHotel-97509/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_NorthBosChi_Bing_the_w_chicago_city_center_Exact_121510_NAD_FM" target="_blank">W Chicago City Center</a>!! Thank you to <a href="http://www.meganwblog.com/" target="_blank">Megan W Photography</a> for providing the images.…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822539?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a>Here is just a little sneak peak of the stunning wedding we did last month at <a target="_blank" href="http://deals.whotels.com/W-City-Center-ChicagoHotel-97509/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_NorthBosChi_Bing_the_w_chicago_city_center_Exact_121510_NAD_FM">W Chicago City Center</a>!! Thank you to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meganwblog.com/">Megan W Photography</a> for providing the images. We cannot wait to see the rest of them!</p>
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<p>The breathing taking floral and decor was from our friends at <a target="_blank" href="http://hellodarling.com/">Hello Darling</a> and the lighting / dance floor cover was by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.precisionsoundandlighting.com/">Precision Sound and Lighting</a>.</p>
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<p>A few weeks ago we featured Nikki and Brian’s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.greatestexpectations.com/blog/index.php/2011/07/nikki-and-brians-same-day-wedding-video/">same day wedding video</a> from the talented guys at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.studiozfilms.com/nikki-and-brian-chicago-same-day-edit">Studio Z Films</a>, be sure to watch that as well!</p>
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<p>Oh, and yes … That was an <a href="http://www.mjxpressions.com/" target="_blank">MJ Impersonator</a>. It was quite a party!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822536?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822536?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822574?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822574?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822576?profile=original"><img class="align-center" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822576?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822578?profile=original"><img class="align-center" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73822578?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>Cool off with this Winter Weddingtag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-08-10:3145964:BlogPost:4110742011-08-10T14:31:34.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p>It’s hot outside … Hot and muggy and unless you are in the swimming pool you just cannot cool off! We thought this beautiful winter wedding might cool you down a little and get you in the mood for winter wedding planning.</p>
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<p>We loved working on this unique wedding, held at a private club in downtown Chicago. Marta and William were a wonderful couple to work with and we love anything with feathers!</p>
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<p>It’s hot outside … Hot and muggy and unless you are in the swimming pool you just cannot cool off! We thought this beautiful winter wedding might cool you down a little and get you in the mood for winter wedding planning.</p>
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<p>We loved working on this unique wedding, held at a private club in downtown Chicago. Marta and William were a wonderful couple to work with and we love anything with feathers!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/08/08/cool-off-with-this-winter-wedding/o9uisgck649gkz82aj87_low-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-114541"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114541" src="http://beta.www.weddingchicks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/o9uisgck649gkz82aj87_low1.jpg" width="630" height="420"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/08/08/cool-off-with-this-winter-wedding/w9zjynvzv9d1b2mfp460_low/" rel="attachment wp-att-114538"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114538" src="http://beta.www.weddingchicks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/w9zjynvzv9d1b2mfp460_low.jpg" width="420" height="630"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/08/08/cool-off-with-this-winter-wedding/j6tcsms2kwemtwwh3g21_low/" rel="attachment wp-att-114534"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114534" src="http://beta.www.weddingchicks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/j6tcsms2kwemtwwh3g21_low.jpg" width="630" height="420"/></a></p>A Delicious Little Giveaway!!tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-06-27:3145964:BlogPost:3735742011-06-27T18:36:38.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p>Macarons, smore’s or pecan pie tarts, oh my!!</p>
<p>We love sweets!!</p>
<p>Designing creative dessert stations is one of the best parts of our job and it’s especially fun when we get to work with the talented crew from Luscious Layers Bakery on Damen. That’s why we have teamed up with them to create this delicious little giveaway for one lucky Chicagoland reader!</p>
<p>Tell us just how much you love sweets by designing the most extraordinary sweets table concept and telling us all about…</p>
<p>Macarons, smore’s or pecan pie tarts, oh my!!</p>
<p>We love sweets!!</p>
<p>Designing creative dessert stations is one of the best parts of our job and it’s especially fun when we get to work with the talented crew from Luscious Layers Bakery on Damen. That’s why we have teamed up with them to create this delicious little giveaway for one lucky Chicagoland reader!</p>
<p>Tell us just how much you love sweets by designing the most extraordinary sweets table concept and telling us all about it on our facebook page, then have all your friends “like” your comment and the person with the most creative design concept (and “likes”) will win a mini sweets table from Luscious Layers perfect for a shower, bachelorette party, birthday or any smaller celebration. The winner will select select one pastry, one cookie or macaron and one flavor of mini cupcake for 10-15 guests. The options are seemingly endless but here are just a few of the delightful desserts available.</p>
<p>~mousse cups</p>
<p>~mini eclairs</p>
<p>~cream puffs</p>
<p>~mini tartelettes</p>
<p>~mini brownies</p>
<p>~whoopie pies</p>
<p>~lemon squares</p>
<p>~oatmeal chocolate chip cookies</p>
<p>~snickerdoodle cookies</p>
<p>~peanut butter cookies</p>
<p>~macarons in flavors like blackberry, chai, rose, earl grey or espresso</p>
<p>~Mini cupcakes in flavors such as champagne and dark chocolate</p>
<p>Can you say yummy?!</p>
<p>Prize Eligibility: Only persons residing in the Chicagoland area who are at least 18 years of age can enter. <br/>Contest Ends: July 10th, 11:59 p.m. <br/>Prize cannot be used for weddings of any size </p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395</a></p>Here Comes The Bridetag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-06-23:3145964:BlogPost:3727242011-06-23T23:04:30.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Bridal Interview: Here Comes The Bride</span><br></br><br></br><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><span class="font-size-2">Bridal Interview with Amy, The winner of the Eleven Eleven Wedding Giveaway</span></em></span><br></br><br></br><br></br><br></br><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>What was your first impression of Howard? What attracted you to him? …</strong></span><br></br></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Bridal Interview: Here Comes The Bride</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><span class="font-size-2">Bridal Interview with Amy, The winner of the Eleven Eleven Wedding Giveaway</span></em></span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>What was your first impression of Howard? What attracted you to him? </strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I met Howard at his birthday party years before we actually started dating and thought he was really attractive! When I met him again, we had an amazing conversation and we just really clicked. I was really attracted to his down to earth personality and he was still good looking to me a couple of years later!</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>What did your friends/ family think of him?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">My friends and family think that he is really sweet and they all think he has a great heart. They think that he is so generous and selfless. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong> When did you know you were in love?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I didn't know Howard was incredibly sweet until we started dating. I always thought he was a nice guy, but he was extremely romantic and such a gentleman. It was easy to fall in love with him. I don't know exactly when, but I'm pretty sure it was very soon after dating! </span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>How do you feel right now just a few months before your wedding? Nervous? Anxious? Excited?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Eekk!! All those feelings! Crazy excited, super anxious. I can't believe this is actually happening, that I actually won a freaking wedding, and it's happening VERY soon. I think I'm just taking it step by step and day by day, but extremely happy about everything thus far. </span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong> What are/were you looking forward to during the process? Picking invintation? Dresses? Cake?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">It's all been so great so far! I'm excited for the tastings!! All of them. I'm a huge foodie, so trying the cake, Berghoff, and Zed 451 food sounds so much fun. Amy Beck, Berghoff Catering, and Zed 451 are all extremely reputable, so I'm very much looking forward to it.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong> What is the overall theme of your wedding? Colors? </strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"> Simple, sophisticated, and elegant. Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Brown</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Where is the honeymoon? </strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Thailand! We are going to Hong Kong for a wedding shortly after our wedding, so we figured we'd kill two birds with one stone and hop over to Thailand. I'm excited to lay on the beach and eat yummy Thai food all day long. One of my clients just showed me pictures of her Thai honeymoon and it looked beautiful. Can't wait!</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Do you and Howard have a song? If so what is the song?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">"To make you feel my love" from Adele </span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><b><i><br/></i></b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><strong> </strong></em></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>If you and howard could switch places with any superehero, who would it be and why?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"> Batman: Because he doesn't actually have any super powers. Just lots of money, a loose grip on a reality, and awesome rubber pecs. And he lives in Chicago, where everyone fears him, and he can tear up Lower Wacker just for fun.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>If you could be roomates with any fictional charecter who would it be and why?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I would want to live with Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl. She probably wouldn't be very nice to me, but I would have a beautiful wardrobe and a maid every day. </span><br/> <br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>If you could describe Howard in 3 words what would they be?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Romantic, Sweet, Generous </span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>If you were written about in the newspaper, on the front page, what would the headline say?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"> If anyone knows me, they know my career is me. So maybe "Savvy realtor wins chic wedding!"</span><br/> <br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>If there were a movie written about you and Howard what would the title be? Who would play you and Howard?</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">When Howard met Amy. John Cho and Lucy Liu</span></p>A Delicious Little Giveaway!!tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-06-23:3145964:BlogPost:3716412011-06-23T03:38:19.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p>Macarons, smore’s or pecan pie tarts, oh my!!</p>
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<p>We love sweets!!</p>
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<p>Designing creative dessert stations is one of the best parts of our job and it’s especially fun when we get to work with the talented crew from <a href="http://www.lusciouslayers.com/" target="_blank">Luscious Layers Bakery </a>on Damen. That’s why we have teamed up with them to create this delicious little giveaway for one lucky Chicagoland reader!</p>
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<p>Tell us just how much you love…</p>
<p>Macarons, smore’s or pecan pie tarts, oh my!!</p>
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<p>Designing creative dessert stations is one of the best parts of our job and it’s especially fun when we get to work with the talented crew from <a href="http://www.lusciouslayers.com/" target="_blank">Luscious Layers Bakery </a>on Damen. That’s why we have teamed up with them to create this delicious little giveaway for one lucky Chicagoland reader!</p>
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<p>Tell us just how much you love sweets by designing the most extraordinary sweets table concept and telling us all about it on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greatest-Expectations-Special-Events-Weddings-Inc/242395147395" target="_blank">facebook page</a>, then have all your friends “like” your comment and the person with the most creative design concept (and “likes”) will win a mini sweets table from Luscious Layers perfect for a shower, bachelorette party, birthday or any smaller celebration. The winner will select select one pastry, one cookie or macaron and one flavor of mini cupcake for 10-15 guests. The options are seemingly endless but here are just a few of the delightful desserts available.</p>
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<p>~mousse cups</p>
<p>~mini eclairs</p>
<p>~cream puffs</p>
<p>~mini tartelettes</p>
<p>~mini brownies</p>
<p>~whoopie pies</p>
<p>~lemon squares</p>
<p>~oatmeal chocolate chip cookies</p>
<p>~snickerdoodle cookies</p>
<p>~peanut butter cookies</p>
<p>~macarons in flavors like blackberry, chai, rose, earl grey or espresso</p>
<p>~Mini cupcakes in flavors such as champagne and dark chocolate</p>
<p>Can you say yummy?!</p>
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<dt><span><em>Contest Ends: July 10th, 11:59 p.m.</em></span></dt>
<dt><span><em>Prize cannot be used for weddings of any size</em></span></dt>
</dl>And The Winner Is....tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-06-09:3145964:BlogPost:3614502011-06-09T14:01:44.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p> Meet Amy and Howard, the winners of the 11.11.11 contest.</p>
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<p><strong>How it all began:</strong></p>
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<p>Believe it or not it all started with Amy asking Howard out! This isn't the 1800's anymore ladies, today's modern woman will take initiative! Although he was surprised he declined but they remained friends. After about a year the roles were reversed and Howard was pursuing Amy but she was uninterested by that time. After many failed attempts it was apparent that…</p>
<p> Meet Amy and Howard, the winners of the 11.11.11 contest.</p>
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<p>Believe it or not it all started with Amy asking Howard out! This isn't the 1800's anymore ladies, today's modern woman will take initiative! Although he was surprised he declined but they remained friends. After about a year the roles were reversed and Howard was pursuing Amy but she was uninterested by that time. After many failed attempts it was apparent that Howard didn't stand a chance. Refusing to take no for an answer he decided to get in touch with his creative side. He knew that Amy absolutely adored her nieces and that the Tickle Me Elmos were the hottest toy that year. On Black Friday, along with a million other shoppers, Howard woke up early to head over to Wal-Mart where he successfully picked up four Elmos for the girls. Over the course of next few years, Howard would begin to surprise Amy with romantic trips and fancy dinners. This gave Amy high <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73821333?profile=original"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73821333?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-right"/></a>expectations of a marriage proposal. Knowing that he had a ring, Amy waited for him to propose. A few days after Howard purchased the ring, they invited a newlywed couple over for dinner and cocktails. As they were celebrating the marriage of their friends, Howard popped the question. There were no fancy stunts, or flowers just a simple proposal amongst close friends. And of course Amy said yes!!</p>
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<p><strong>Journey Down The Aisle:</strong></p>
<p>Amy and Howard will exchange their vows November 11, 2011 at the Chicago History Museum. We will follow Amy to her journey down the aisle. We will make sure to keep you posted on the process with a few wedding tips along the way! </p>
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<p>Once again, congratulations to Amy and Howard!!</p>Chicago Couple Enter to win FREE WEDDING!tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2011-03-15:3145964:BlogPost:3097362011-03-15T12:17:28.000ZHeather Lynne Vickeryhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/HeatherLynneVickery
<p>Chicagoland couples are invited to share their love stories for a chance to win the <a href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com/" target="_blank" title="WEDDING GIVEAWAY!">eleven eleven WEDDING</a>, Chicago’s premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway valued at $60,000, to be held on Nov. 11, 2011, at <a href="http://www.chicagohs.org/" target="_blank" title="Chicago History Musuem">The Chicago History Museum</a>. Everything, from food to formalwear, flowers to the last dance, is included thanks…</p>
<p>Chicagoland couples are invited to share their love stories for a chance to win the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com/" title="WEDDING GIVEAWAY!">eleven eleven WEDDING</a>, Chicago’s premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway valued at $60,000, to be held on Nov. 11, 2011, at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chicagohs.org/" title="Chicago History Musuem">The Chicago History Museum</a>. Everything, from food to formalwear, flowers to the last dance, is included thanks to many of Chicago’s top wedding professionals.</p>
<p>Couples can enter by telling their love story, including the proposal, and by answering a few questions, like why they deserve to win the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com/" title="WEDDING GIVEAWAY!!">eleven eleven WEDDING giveaway</a>.10 semifinalists will be chosen and posted at<a target="_blank" href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com/" title="WEDDING GIVEAWAY!!">www.elevenelevenwedding.com</a>, where the public can then vote for their favorite couple. The couples with the top three votes will be interviewed by the planning committee and the winning couple will be announced during a reveal party.</p>
<p>Now is the time!! Submissions are only accepted from March 15, 2011 - April 15, 2011. Don't miss your chance to win <a target="_blank" href="www.elevenelevenwedding.com" title="WEDDING GIVEAWAY!!">Chicago's premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway</a>!</p>
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If you are engaged and living in Chicago then we have something very exciting to tell you about!<div><br></br></div>
<div><a href="http://www.greatestexpectations.com/blog">Greatest Expectations</a> has teamed up with 27 other Chicago wedding professionals to give away a wedding!<br></br> <br></br> Chicagoland couples are invited to share their love stories for a chance to win the <a href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com">eleven eleven WEDDING</a>, Chicago’s premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway valued…</div>
If you are engaged and living in Chicago then we have something very exciting to tell you about!<div><br/></div>
<div><a href="http://www.greatestexpectations.com/blog">Greatest Expectations</a> has teamed up with 27 other Chicago wedding professionals to give away a wedding!<br/> <br/>
Chicagoland couples are invited to share their love stories for a chance to win the <a href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com">eleven eleven WEDDING</a>, Chicago’s premier all-inclusive wedding giveaway valued at $60,000, to be held on Nov. 11, 2010, at West Loop Studio. Everything, from food to formalwear, flowers to the last dance, is included thanks to many of Chicago’s top wedding professionals.<br/>
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Couples can enter by telling their love story, including the proposal, and by answering a few questions, like why they deserve to win the <a href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com">eleven eleven WEDDING giveaway</a>. 10 semifinalists will be chosen and posted on the <a href="http://www.elevenelevenwedding.com">eleven eleven WEDDING</a> site, where the public can then vote for their favorite couple. The couples with the top three votes will be interviewed by the planning committee and the winning couple will be announced on June 1, 2010, during a reveal party!<br/>
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Applications will be accepted starting at 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2010. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. May 1, 2010. The ten semifinalists will be posted and public voting will begin on May 10, 2010.<br/>
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