Filene's Basement Running of the Brides Knows No Sexual Orientation!

At Filene's Running of the Brides event, brides have one thing in mind and one thing only...finding the perfect wedding dress!  Gay bride, straight bride, pink bride, blue bride...doesn't matter! Thousands of women will descend upon the DC Filene's Basement store in hopes of finding the gown of their dreams at prices they can afford.


To get the full scoop and find out where you need to be tomorrow at 8am if you're a bride still searching for that perfect dress go here: 


DC area brides! Are you ready for Filene's Basement Running of the Brides Event? Starts tomorrow at 8am! http://www.examiner.com/lgbt-weddings-in-washington-dc/filene-s-basement-running-of-the-brides

Avoiding Bridezilla Syndrome

Weddings are a time of joy and celebration.  But as we've seen on shows such as Bridezilla, sometimes the wedding planning can get the best of the brides or grooms.  But it doesn't have to be that way!  Here are 3 ways to destress while wedding planning and to avoid the Bridezilla syndrome!

Perfection is not mandatory

Of course, you should plan your wedding and yes, the devil is in the details.  But don't for a minute think that your wedding has to be perfect. Yes, it would be great if things could go according to plan but weddings, just like life, don't always work out exactly the way we envisioned it no matter how much you plan and rehearse.  And guess what? That's OK!  Allow room for things that may happen that are beyond your control.  Realize what is critical and what isn’t; try not to sweat the small stuff.  Remember, your wedding is a day of celebration for you and your partner to pledge your love and commitment to each other. It should be fun; excessive worrying will dampen the mood and take away from your beautiful day.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Avoiding Bridezilla Syndrome - Washington DC LGBT Weddings | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/lgbt-weddings-in-washington-dc/avoiding-bridezilla-syndrome#ixzz1aU1eOjlU

Gay Wedding, Small Budget

You don't have to spend a fortune to have the wedding of your dreams!  As a matter of fact, many couples are realizing that the wedding is just one small piece of their life together and saving, investing, purchasing a home and other things are equally important.  This shift in thinking, coupled with our economy has made many couples hesitant to shell out big bucks on their wedding festivities.  My research shows that well over half of same-sex couples are footing the bill for their weddings themselves without help from mom or dad and gay weddings on average tend to be a smaller spend than straight weddings.  But less money doesn't mean any less fabulous!

Here are 3 ways to save cash on your wedding without skimping on the quality:

Continue reading on Examiner.com Gay Wedding, Small Budget - Washington DC LGBT Weddings | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/lgbt-weddings-in-washington-dc/gay-wedding-small-budget#ixzz1aNzqqj4o

Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo Heads to Philly!

Don't forget to grab your tickets today at 

www.sayidoexpo.com!

Say I Do! 2010 Recap

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We're going to Phili! Get the scoop at www.sayidoexpo.com

Gay Marriage Legal in NY!

NY has made history today, passing the same-sex marriage bill with a vote 33-29!

NYC is my home, and I am so happy that they have passed this historic bill into law.  I know lots and lots of couples will finally get the chance to legally wed in the city the love! Congrats to NY!


Who's tying the knot in NYC now that it's legal??

Who's proposing tonight???

Cutest Couple Contest - DC Edition

Our first Cutest Couple Contest Winners!!

Couples! It's that time again...our Cutest Couple Contest is back! But with a twist!

This contest is our Washington, DC edition. Only Washington, DC area couples are allowed to throw their hate into the ring for this contest. PLUS, this 'go round is for engaged couples ONLY!  So, you have to be planning to tie the knot within the next 18 months.

Alright, so throw your hat in the ring and be our cutest couple! Email your picture to hello@pinkdotconcepts.com with your names, ages, location and wedding date.

The winner will receive 2 complementary tickets to Say I Do! Wedding Expo and a feature in 10,000 Couples Online Magazine!

To enter read our brief but necessary, contest rules:

1. Like us on Facebook.  Like both 10,000 couples and Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo on facebook.  And you may want to follow us on twitter too, here and here :-)
2. Get your free subscription and all-access pass to 10,000 couples by clicking here.
3. Send us your picture, location, wedding date and ages to hello@pinkdotconcepts.com. Be sure to complete #1 and #2 first
4. Hit the "easy" button and tell your friends and family to get ready to start voting.  Couples who are entered will receive acknowledgment within 24 hours of completing the above steps!