Mega Birthday Giveaway : A Garnet and Carnations Gift Set
Share with Friends ...... Email Article Today's Not Just Any Tuesday Giveaway, it's my Birthday Giveaway! Since today is my birthday, I wanted to celebrate with you and I've put together a wonderful collection of prizes for one lucky winner. Since January's flower is the carnation and the gemstone is garnet, I thought what better way to celebrate than with both of them together!
A BIG thank you to all of my sponsors this week who worked with me to create the most lovely gift set for a lucky reader. And, the giveaway this week is open to anyone, not just brides. So, here's what you could win:
• A $100 gift certificate to JWD Paperie {specialists in unique wedding and special event invitations, save-the-date cards, programs, menus, thank you cards, favors and much more.} Invitation style shown is Modern Flowers (Carnations), winner can select any invitation from JWD Paperie they like
• A custom created 6 stem carnation button bouquet with vase from RBK Creations {creator of bouquets that will never wilt - wedding button bouquets}
• A necklace with a hand sculpted mauve carnation flower with Swarovski rhinestone center on antique brass decorative pendant from Stranded Treasures {designer of wearable hand sculpted blossoms}
• Angelica Pearl & Garnet Crystal Bridesmaid Earrings from BonitaJ {online shop for handmade bridal and bridesmaid jewelry}
To enter the contest, simply leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date {past or future} and what your favorite flower and gemstone are. The contest runs thru Monday February 1st, with a winner being selected on Tuesday February 2nd. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with your friends.
Contest prize: Birthday Carnation and Garnet Gift Set {$100 invitation gift certificate, 6 stem button bouquet, hand sculpted carnation necklace, and pearl & garnet crystal earrings}
Contest Deadline: Monday February 1st, 2009 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: What is your favorite flower and gemstone?
{PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}
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Reader Comments (145)
My favorites have always been amethyst (my birthstone) and lilac (they smell soooo good!). I'm getting married on May 29, 2011, but will be incorporating neither of these into our big day, mostly because my fiance's allergic to lilacs. I'm marrying him anyways. :)
Happy birthday and great contest!!!!!
My favorite flower is a calla lilly - I'm using these all over my April 24 2010 wedding!! :)
I love my birthstone, Sapphire !!
thanks!
Happy happy birthday!
My favorite flower is tough to pick, but I'm currently loving dahlias. My fave gemstone is the emerald, as green is my favorite color. I'm getting married June 26, 2010. Thanks!
My favorite flower is any type of Lily. Sadly, I can't have lilies in the house anymore because they are poisonous to cats and my fiance and I now have two cats. My favorite gemstone is the opal. I'm getting married on April 9, 2011
My favorite flowers are Gerbera daisies and my favorite gemstone is my birthstone, sapphire! Not to mention, I am having a red wedding and all the giveaway items would have to make an appearance, too cute! Really crossing my fingers for this one... Our wedding date is 06.04.2011
My favorite flowers are lilacs and zinnias. Zinnias from a local farm will be used in my wedding! My favorite gemstone is my birthstone, aquamarine. Our upcoming wedding date is September 4, 2011.
Thank you so much for the contest and Happy Birthday!
YAY!!! I love birthdays, Happy Birthday to you!
Hmmmm, favorite flower has to be the anemone. I just love the black and white contrast. And my favorite gemstone has to be a diamond, it is classic simple and goes with everything... dressy or casual.
Our wedding date was Dec. 5th 2009 and if I win, these will be going to my FSIL for her wedding in June.
My favorite gemstone is amethyst (because my b-day is in Feb!) and it's hard to pick a favorite flower....but I like roses and carnations. We don't have a wedding date set yet officially, have to wait a little bit longer before we can set a date :)
my mom's birthday is today too! happy birthday!
the wedding is july 31, 2010. and my favorite flower is hydrangea, which we're using at the wedding. and my favorite stone is a pearl, if that counts as a stone! :) thank you!
My wedding day is July 31, 2010!!!! It's coming so fast. I love roses and my favorite gemstone is Garnet because it's also my birthstone- my Birthday is this weekend! I think that is the perfect reason to pick me, don't you think?
Happy Birthday! thanks for the awesome giveway!
Happy Birthday, Brenda! May you be blessed with many wonderful years ahead! :)
Wedding Date is 10/10/2010.
Favourite flower is Lily of the Valley, and the Emerald is my favourite gemstone.
(Let's all have a piece of CAKE in honour of Brenda! :)
~Allyson
xox
My favorite stone is the amethyst. I love orchids. As you can probably tell, purple is our color for our August 7, 2010 wedding!
I love roses and rubies. My wedding date is 9/5/10.
My favorite flower right now is the peony and for the gemstone, definitely sapphires. I'm getting married on September 5, 2010.
Happy Birthday!
And my favorite flower are water lillies (I'm obsessed), but other lillies are pretty too. And my favorite gamstone would be emeralds (I love green!...and my fiance acutally put 2 emeralds in my ring!!)
oops!...I forgot my wedding day. It's still tbd, either April 30, 2011 or May 6, 2011
Happy Birthday Brenda! I hope your day is very special and filled with many wonderful surprises! I think my favorite gemstone at the moment is Amber. It is my name yes, but my fiancee gave me a piece of Amber set in a one-of-a-kind, hand crafted brooch for Christmas. He just blew me away. I adore peonies. But I also love a single red rose, because of a special story it holds for me.
oops....! I forgot my wedding date! April 10, 2010
My favorite flowers are orchids, and my favorite gem stone is amethyst (I <3 purple)! I am including both orchids and the color purple in my wedding on April 24, 2010! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA!!!!
Happy Birthday Brenda!! Many blessings for this new year of life.
My wedding is 6/6/2010 .. I love diamonds and my favorite flowers are white orchids :)
I love the giveaway and am always greatful for all the helpful ideas from your blog
Happy Birthday, Brenda! Thanks for sharing with all of us!! My favorite flower is the Peony. It's scent always brings me back to my childhood, where we had a huge garden of pink, red and white peonies. The gemstone is a little more difficult for me to choose only one...but I am going with amethyst. Our wedding date is 10-2-10. Can't wait!!
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Brenda! Happy birthday to you!! :)
I have a special place in my heart for pearls... first present my fiance ever gave me was a single pearl necklace and I've worn it every day since!
Favorite flower is probably a ranunculus.
Our wedding is tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2011.
My favorite flower is the tulip and my favorite gemstone is sapphire, its even on my engagement ring. My wedding is May 15, 2010.
Happy Birthday!
My favorite flower is the peony - I have such fond memories of it blooming in front of my house in Kansas as I grew up. My mother loved her peony bushes and she took such great care of them. Unfortunately, you need a freezing period for it to grow annually - I can't grow it now that I live in LA!
My favorite gemstone is aquamarine. I think it just looks so beautiful and understated!
Jason and I are getting married on 7/17/10.
happy birthday!! :) my favorite flowers are tulips and my favorite birthstones are pearls and rubies. i was born in july so ruby is my birthstone. we're getting married on sept. 4, 2010!