Happy Friday!

Today is, of course, 11/11/11. BRIDES is estimating nearly 46,200 weddings will happen this today. That’s 10 times more than a typical Friday in November. Congrats to all of our 11•11•11 couples! It’s also National Metal Day. Rock on.

Beginning next week, DIY Bride will be covering do-it-yourself fashion, beauty (hair and  makeup) and travel/honeymoon as part of our regular features. In our most recent reader survey, 60% of you were DIYing your hair and/or makeup. 90% of you were making all of the travel arrangements for your wedding and/or honeymoon. We’ve got you covered!

TLC is casting for a Four Weddings special. They’re looking for brides who are having a Holiday/Winter themed wedding in the tri-state area. If you’re having a Dec 2011/Jan 2012 wedding and love the show, you may consider auditioning!  Details: http://www.semisweetproductions.com/#!holiday-wedding-special.  Good luck!

Newlymaid.com, the ultra-innovative retailer that lets you trade in used bridesmaids gowns for a fab little black dress, has has re-launched 11 new gowns to upgrade your closet. (Sizes run from 0 – 18.)

Grooms, we’ve got something for you this week! Men’s Wearhouse is currently hosting their Well-Dressed Man Facebook contest where brides have the opportunity to submit a photo of their fiancé looking his best. Facebook users can “like” their favorite entrant and at the close of the contest on November 17, the photo with the most “likes” will win $2,500 to spend at Men’s Wearhouse. https://www.facebook.com/MensWearhouse?sk=app_121110654659706

 

 

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