Oh, I missed a bunch of wonderful people in the last post!
Please give some visitor love to:

Radiant Magazine
Budget Weddings Guide
WeddingWire Blog
Parisian Events
A Bride in the Making
Polka Dot Bride
White Veil Studios Photography
The Future Mrs. Darcy
We Love Pandas
El Mustango Meets Betty
Laura Massie, Charlotte, NC Planner
J. Cricket Weddings & Events
Mandy & Joe
MTK Creations
The Event Essentials
Timothy & Dana
Ever After [...]

As an ongoing expression of gratitude, I periodically send out some linky love to all of the wonderful sites and bloggers who’ve either given DIY Bride a mention or a direct link. If you’ve missed my previous linky posts, do check out the fine sites I’ve mentioned here and here.
I’m truly blown away by the [...]

One of the coolest things about having this blog is being able to alert you to fun contests and events from extraordinary people in this industry.
There are two contests going on right now that you should know about.
The ever-fabulous Liene of Blue Orchid Designs is giving away a free wedding day consultation package worth [...]

Thank you to everyone who participated in the book giveaway contest! I appreciate all of the funny jokes, the sweet compliments, and enthusiasm about the book. You guys rock!
The contest entries were printed out, cut into strips, and then placed the Happy Magic Sorting Bag. The HMSB was then shaken vigorously. I then placed [...]

Hey DIYers! I know I was supposed to write about cool new features this week but some database woes and a rush job for a client have sucked up some of that precious posting time. As a consolation for no new stuff this week, I’m giving away two copies of my book, The DIY [...]

If you’re a regular DIY Bride reader you may have noticed some of the recent site changes (new design, better navigation, gallery). It’s all part of an ongoing site revamp to bring you more resources, more help, and more inspiration for creating the awesome wedding you deserve.
Next week I’ll be introducing some fun new features [...]

The Wedding Library, along in part with Martha Stewart, is hosting the “must attend” wedding event of early 2008 at the Carlyle on January 26. I can’t get to NYC this month (drat!) but if you can, you’ll be dazzled by the likes of DIY Bride favorites Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Weddings, Preston Bailey, [...]

Hey DIYers!
I get a lot of “where can I buy…?” questions and I thought it’d be a great idea to put together a list of local crafty resources throughout the US. I’d love to get your input because, well, you know your city much better than I do!
What I’m looking for are stores, online shops, [...]

I’m delighted to announce that Cassandra has won a copy of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind wedding!
Cassandra’s entry really struck a chord with me as she chronicled the heartbreak of when iron-on transfers go awry. (I know this frustration all too well!)
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. I [...]

May 2008 be your best year yet!