Vendor Spotlight and GIVEAWAY: Meadowbelle Market (CLOSED)

Sunday, February 14, 2010 | by Newlywed | Labels: , , , |

Happy Valentine's everyone! As a V-day gift to you, we're bringing you another Vendor Spotlight and GIVEAWAY!I'm really excited to bring you our next Vendor Spotlight, a sister duo from Kansas City: Erin and Aundrea of Meadowbelle Market! Classic, vintage inspired, timeless, elegant, and feminine. That's how the pair would describe their line of jewelry and bridal accessories. What started as a love for all things sparkling and chic, has grown into a jewelry and accessory line full of lovely items any style-savvy bride would love. The pair sell creative hand-made jewelry of fine materials, as well as a lovely bridal line of flower hair pieces, bird cage veils and sashes on their online etsy store. I received a tropical inspired flower hairpiece from their store and I'm just in love with it! The whimsical, romantic look is classic Meadowbelle style. Made with white silk and fastened to an alligator clip, the flower is the perfect match for the tropical/classic look I'm pulling off with my gown :) Go ahead, browse their store and you'll find tons of accessory inspiration for your wedding day!

So, without further ado, I bring you Erin and Aundrea of Meadowbelle Market!


What sparked your interest in creating jewelry?
We’re like any women who love accessories; much like a good pair of shoes, we love jewelry because it always fits. A new piece can make your wardrobe feel fresh and updated. In the same way, creating jewelry can be fun, beautiful, and inspiring and of course we create pieces that we would want to wear. In addition, there are so many mediums that can be used to construct jewelry—sometimes the options seem endless. For example, we love sparkling glass beads, but Erin also enjoys the freedom of being able to create unique structure with soldered sterling silver elements.

How long have you been creating jewelry?
We started making jewelry at a young age—maybe we were five or six years old. At that age, our designs were more likely to include macaroni and plastic pop beads (for those of you who remember the ‘80s). By age 12, we were selling our designs on consignment at a local art store. We continued creating jewelry as a way to fulfill our dream of working together.


What advice can you give to brides as they accessorize for their wedding?
We love anything that sparkles, dangles and shines. On your wedding day you will want to feel like the most glamorous person in the room, even if your style is generally more casual. And remember the rule of 3 (so as not to overdo): Pair 2 bold items with 1 classic/subtle piece, or 2 classics with a bold (ie: classic dress, classic shoes, bold jewelry OR bold dress, bold accessory, classic jewelry).


Buy this Loved necklace and $15 of the purchase will go towards Haiti relief efforts.

What is the most creative thing you've seen at a wedding? What did they do?
In lieu of one large wedding cake, a friend enlisted the help of a dozen or more artistic friends to each bake their favorite cake for the centerpiece of every table. All the cakes were different, and included a small card with description and credits to the ‘baker’. The cakes were a great way to facilitate conversation, and everyone was interested in mingling, curious about the cakes at other tables.

From an entertainment point of view, Aundrea had an instructor provide basic dance step lessons to get people on the dance floor. Erin had a magician during dinner—everyone loved it!

Any advice for brides-to-be out there?
# 1.) Plan, plan, plan. Get a simple wall calendar to use solely for wedding planning; pencil in goals of “due dates” for everything from beginning a task to when that task should be completed, from now until the big day. Breaking it down this way gives you a few manageable tasks each month and lets you rest assured you’re on track.

If you’re not organized by nature, enlist a friend who is—which brings us to #2.) Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Have friends and family to do one small thing. They’ll be honored to be involved. If you don’t hire a wedding planner, delegate one main person the day of to field questions (this should not be someone in the wedding party—they will be helping you get ready).

Visit Erin and Aundrea's blog for more of their work!

Now for our giveaway! Erin and Aundrea are giving away a beautiful pair of pearl earrings from their store!


Here are the rules:

1) Go to Meadowbelle Market on etsy and comment on your favorite item for one entry! This is mandatory! Contestants who do not do this will be disqualified. Remember to leave your email address or some way to contact you with each entry!

You can add more comments to increase your chance to win if you do the following (please leave separate comments for each additional entry)

2) Become a new follower of this blog (1 entry)

3) Are currently a follower of my blog (2 entries or 2 separate comments!)
4) Become a facebook fan of “I Do” Budget Weddings (2 entries or 2 separate comments)
5) Blog about the contest and include a link to the giveaway. Each entrant must also include a link to Meadowbelle Market's etsy shop in their post (3 entries or 3 separate comments)
6) Buy anything from Meadowbelle Market (5 entries or 5 separate comments)
7) Follow “I Do” Budget Weddings on Twitter (1 entry)
8) Tweet on this giveaway and include a link to this giveaway in your tweet. Please include a link to your tweet. (1 entry)
9)  Heart Meadowbelle Market on etsy. Please leave your etsy username in your comment so I may verify it. (2 entries or 2 separate comments)

The deadline to enter this contest is 11:59 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010 (PST). A winner will be randomly chosen and announced the following Sunday morning. Good luck! This giveaway is closed.

154 comments:

elaine r said...

I also love the Hoops In Turquoise Earrings-gorgeous!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Belinda C said...

I have a few faves, but if I have to pick just one...the personalized NECKLACE. sterling silver. swarovski birthstone. February. amethyst
gonnabehismrs@yahoo.com

Belinda C said...

I am already a follower.
gonnabehismrs@yahoo.com

Belinda C said...

I am already a follower.
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Belinda C said...

I just became a fan on facebook (Belinda)
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Belinda C said...

I already follow on twitter (luv2luv226bride)
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Thelma Gail said...

My fav item is the LOVED NECKLACE with heart.
twils2001@yahoo.com

Thelma Gail said...

I am a follower.
twils2001@yahoo.com

Thelma Gail said...

I already follow on twitter. (liagpurple)
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Thelma Gail said...

Tweeted!
LIAGPURPLE http://idobudgetweddings.blogspot.com/2010/02/vendor-spotlight-and-giveaway.html
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Thelma Gail said...

I heart the Meadowbelle Market on etsy. (thelmawinger)
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LegallyBoston said...

The Queen's Entrance earrings would match my dress perfectly!!

Lauren Kay said...

Love the vintage bronze branch necklace and chocolate pearls!

lkdeibler@gmail.com

Julia said...

I love the vintage inspired brooch and feather hair clip, such a pretty way to fancy up a simple hair style.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

miss fancy pants (the bride) said...

Awesome giveaway! I found MeadowbelleMarket in one of my many trips to Etsy and fell in love with their bridal accessories! My favorite one right now is the "sterling branches and silver drop crystal NECKLACE with swarovski pearl".

missfancypantsthebride {at} gmail.com

miss fancy pants (the bride) said...

I'm a follower now!
missfancypantsthebride {at} gmail.com

miss fancy pants (the bride) said...

And I already had them hearted on Etsy, my username is epsee.

missfancypantsthebride {at} gmail.com

Lauren Kay said...

Following! - entry #2

Angie said...

The Key to My Heart Pendants look fabulous!!! I think they are so delicate and beautiful!

Thanks
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

Bachuchay said...

I love the Queen's entrance earrings for bride in ivory pearls & crystals.. they are so adorable

huggie0109(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

I love the Queens Entrance earrings. All your designs are beautiful!

judyweicker(at)gmail(dot)come

That Bald Chick said...

My favorite is the listing for white pearl NECKLACE, with sterling leaves and 18 inch chain
(Listing # 37624503). Gorgeous. Thanks for the chance. ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

That Bald Chick said...

I became a new follower with profile ladyvdzine. Thanks for the chance. ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

My favorite would be the sterling branches and silver drop crystal NECKLACE with swarovski pearl. Actually it has a faceted glass drop in one picture. I love the asymmetry and the hand working.
cspmom at gmail dot com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

I am a fan on facebook.
cspmom at gmail dot com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

I follow on twitter.
cspmom at gmail dot com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

TWEET!! http://twitter.com/Yvonne5987/status/9221372477
cspmom at gmail dot com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

I heart Meadowbelle Market. cspmom
cspmom at gmail dot com

Jennifer Pellicone said...

I heart Meadowbelle Market. cspmom #2
cspmom at gmail dot com

Anne-Marie T said...

I would love to have the Royal Jewels-Aqua earrings.

email (amt at telus dot net)

Anne-Marie T said...

Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/9224759494

Email: amt(at)telus(dot)net

Glo said...

There are lot fo beautiful things!
I choose: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40335395

Glo said...

Blog post:
http://fata-azzurra.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-do-budget-weddings-giveaway.html
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Glo said...

Blog post:
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Glo said...

Blog post:
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EVA SB said...

I love the feature branches necklace and the treble clef EARRINGS

eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

Damla said...

I like the RING, finger cuff, sterling silver lace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37164489

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Damla said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/9228004986

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Damla said...

1) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-meadowbelle-market.html

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Damla said...

2) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-meadowbelle-market.html

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Damla said...

3) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-meadowbelle-market.html

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EVA SB said...

I'm a new follwer
eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

EVA SB said...

I follow on Twitter
EVA_n_essence
eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

EVA SB said...

I tweeted
https://twitter.com/EVA_n_essence/status/9228131548

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EVA SB said...

I hearted on Etsy 1/2
evasblack

eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

EVA SB said...

I hearted on Etsy 2/2
evasblack

eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

Lyudmila said...

I like the simple pearl NECKLACE with sterling silver chain

Lyudmila said...

Tweet http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/9231265294

PerfectBlueMoon said...

Wow, I love her SET, VEIL and FLOWER. IVORY flower FASCINATOR, off-white rose bloom with OSTRICH feather!!!

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a previous follower! (1)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a previous follower! (2)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I retweeted about this giveaway! (perfectbluemoon)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

Izzy said...

Beautiful jewelry, it's so hard to decide on one thing... Apart from the beautiful pearl earrings, I like the Vintage Bronze Branch Earrings! :)

izzy(dot)handmade(dot)creations(at)gmail(dot)com

Dovile said...

My favorite item is the LIMITED EDITION vintage bronze branches and chocolate pearls, with 14k gold plated chain

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Dovile said...

I'm an old follower /1

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Dovile said...

I'm an old follower /2

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Dovile said...

I hearted Meadowbelle Market on Etsy, my Etsy name is dova113 /1

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Dovile said...

I hearted Meadowbelle Market on Etsy, my Etsy name is dova113 /2

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

Victoria said...

Enter me! My favorite is
personalized NECKLACE with bird and aquamarine charm in sterling silver

coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

Victoria said...

I'm a new follower!

Victoria
coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

fisiwoman said...

Sign me up! My favorite is loved necklace with heart!
fisiwoman@hotmail.com

fisiwoman said...

I'm a new follower from Spain
Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

The Love of Music Necklace is darling! I love it!

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Anonymous said...

New blog follower via Google Friends Name=Alisha L.

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Anonymous said...

#1 Facebook Fanned "I Do" Name=Alisha Lesage

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Anonymous said...

#2 Facebook Fanned "I Do" Name=Alisha Lesage

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Anonymous said...

Following I Do on Twitter @Xizelle


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Anonymous said...

#1 Hearted Meadowbelle on Etsy Name=Alisha L.

bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

Anonymous said...

#2 Hearted Meadowbelle on Etsy Name=Xizelle

bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

leche4evr said...

New Follower
Leche_4evr@yahoo.com

leche4evr said...

I love the ivory flower fascinator!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39791810

Leche_4evr@yahoo.com

leche4evr said...

#1 I Hearted Meadowbelle on Etsy!
ID - Leche4evr
Leche_4evr@yahoo.com

leche4evr said...

#2 I Hearted Meadowbelle on Etsy!
ID - Leche4evr
Leche_4evr@yahoo.com

leche4evr said...

I am following on twitter now!
ID - Leche4evr
Leche_4evr@yahoo.com

Jblanton said...

I like the hoops in light amethyst earrings

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Jblanton said...

following blog

Jblanton said...

following on twitter-jblanton41

Jblanton said...

I *heart* meadowbelle market etsy shop-
etsy id: jblanton41

Jblanton said...

I *heart* meadowbelle market etsy shop- #2
etsy id: jblanton41

Anonymous said...

I love the queen's entrance earrings!

srobinson8561 at bryan.edu

Kippie said...

I love Erin's veil and flower (Listing # 39975169)

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I heart Meadowbelle on Etsy #1

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I heart Meadowbelle on Etsy #2

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I am a new follower of this blog

(and I forgot to add my etsy name in the previous post: oerlek)

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Apple Hu said...

I love the "The love of music necklace" :)

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409cope said...

I like the Vintage Bronze Branches and Chocolate Pearls Necklace the most. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

409cope said...

I am a current follower through google friend. entry #1 cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

409cope said...

I am a current follower through google friend. entry #2 cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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lill said...

Favorite Item:
Ivory flower fascinator with ostrich feather

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lill said...

I am a follower! :) That's how I knew about this post!

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Anonymous said...

I love the olive branch and heart lariat necklace. Found you via brideonbudget. :)

aimee dot harris at gmail dot com

Nicole-Lynn said...

Very cute! My favorite item in the shop is the love is a word, necklace! So cute.

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I'm a new follower of your blog!

Seasidesmitten@aol.com

Nicole-Lynn said...

I hearted Meadowbelle Market on etsy!

Entry 1

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I hearted Meadowbelle Market on etsy!

Entry 2

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Sarah said...

i loved the sterling branches and ivory pearl necklace - i may just have to buy one. TOO CUTE.

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Sarah Siwicki said...

love their royal jewels. aqua. vintage inspired. sterling.

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Sarah Siwicki said...

new follower

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janil said...

I love GRANDE, Love of Music necklace !
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Anonymous said...

I love the "Love of Music" necklace!
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Debbi said...

I love the Three Personalized Birthstone Pendants with Silver Chain. Gorgeous shop...loved so many things!
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Debbi said...

I'm a new follower.
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Aik said...

I love the white pearl NECKLACE, with sterling leaves and 18 inch chain.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Hearted the shop. (bloomingblossom)

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Hearted the shop. (bloomingblossom)

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Current follower.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Current follower.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I'm a facebook fan of “I Do” Budget Weddings.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I'm a facebook fan of “I Do” Budget Weddings.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

E-mail subscriber.

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Kippie said...

I did buy something form this Etsy store! #1

Etsy name: oerlek

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I did buy something form this Etsy store! #2

Etsy name: oerlek

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I did buy something form this Etsy store! #3

Etsy name: oerlek

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I did buy something form this Etsy store! #4

Etsy name: oerlek

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Kippie said...

I did buy something form this Etsy store! #5

Etsy name: oerlek

kirstenoerlemans at gmail dot com

Jolynn_Reads said...

Entry #1 Jolynn Ward Rood is a facebook fan
Jolynn_Reads@yahoo.com

Jolynn_Reads said...

#2 entry FB fan
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Jolynn_Reads said...

Sorry almost forgot.
White pearl Necklace is my fav at meadowbelle Market
Jolynn_Reads@yahoo.com

Jolynn_Reads said...

I'm a new follower
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Ronnie said...

There were so many beautiful options! I have three faves and I can't pick only one from these.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37990428

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37824966

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35751007

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

I was already a proud follower (entry 1)

Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

I was already a proud follower (entry 2)

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

Blog post: (entry 1)

http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/pearl-earrings-from-meadowbelle-market.html

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

Blog post: (entry 2)

http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/pearl-earrings-from-meadowbelle-market.html

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

Blog post: (entry 3)

http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/pearl-earrings-from-meadowbelle-market.html

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

I like the sterling branches and silver drop crystal NECKLACE with swarovski pearl very much!

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

SALE double branch NECKLACE in sterling silver with peridot green drop and swarovski pearl is lovely. i love leaves.

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Unknown said...

Loving the Vintage Lace Inspired Sterling Silver Bracelet!! Very cool and unique and girly!

Thanks!

abysinnian at gmail dot com

Heather! said...

I LOVE the Two Candy Button Rings! Love the simplicity of them, and they are so cute!

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Heather! said...

Yay! I already follow this blog!
#1
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Heather! said...

Current/old follower! Lucky me, whoo-hoo! :)
#2
h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Heather! said...

I follow 'I Do' BW on Twitter as hybroanglid.
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Heather! said...

I <3ed MeadowBelle on Etsy as hybroanglid.
#1
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Heather! said...

I hearted the shop at Etsy as hybroanglid.
#2
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Anonymous said...

I like white pearl NECKLACE, with sterling leaves and 18 inch chain.
Thanks for this chance.
hugs

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

Anonymous said...

I'm a new follower. (ale84.vercelli)

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

Anonymous said...

I'm a fan on fb.
alessandra lalla vercelli

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#1

Anonymous said...

I'm a fan on fb.
alessandra lalla vercelli

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it


#2

Anonymous said...

I blogged:
http://giveawaymania.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-do-budget-weddings.html

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#1

Anonymous said...

I blogged:
http://giveawaymania.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-do-budget-weddings.html

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

#2

Anonymous said...

I blogged:
http://giveawaymania.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-do-budget-weddings.html

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

#3

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter (dakha)

ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

Anonymous said...

I tweet:
http://twitter.com/dakha/status/9685202119

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Ana Celina said...

My favorite item is the sterling branches and ivory pearl NECKLACE.
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Ana Celina said...

I am a new follower of your blog.
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Ana Celina said...

I became your fan on Facebook!
#1
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Ana Celina said...

I became your fan on Facebook!
#2
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Ana Celina said...

I follow you on Twitter.
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Ana Celina said...

I tweeted about the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/AcelinaA/status/9766234030
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