Wedding Gowns Up to 90% Off...Can You Afford To Miss This Sale?

This is what you have been waiting for……

Uptown Bridal’s first ever SAMPLE SALE is THIS SUNDAY (September 5th) !!!! That’s right ladies, just like on Say Yes to the Dress, without the drama. (Only happy tears of joy here!)
3-2-1 Sample Sale

Select gowns on sale for $100, $200, or $300. These gowns are up to 90% off for 1 day only!!!

Sunday, September 5th 10:00 am

No appointments. First come, first served.

Call for details. 480-242-9408

PLEASE NOTE: Uptown Bridal is a little harder to access these days with major road construction in front of our store, but not to worry… we have embraced pink hard hats and special construction deals! To access us… use Buffalo St. to the North or Chicago St. to the South! Thanks for your patience as Downtown Chandler becomes even more beautiful!

September Is Filled With Bridal Events!!!

Today is the first day of September (Happy Birthday to my husband)! September reminds me that the cool weather of fall is not so far away and the sooner rather than later the fall brides of Arizona will be preparing for their BIG day! So, for those of you planning last minute details or for those spring brides still on the hunt…here are some great events this month!!!! And don’t forget to check our EVENTS PAGE often as events are added almost daily!!!

September 5

3 – 2 – 1 Sample Sale at Uptown Bridal! ---1 Day Only

11 W. Boston Street #3

Chandler, Arizona 85225

(480) 242-9408

http://www.uptownbrides.com/

sales@uptownbrides.com
10am – 2pm

It’s the event you’ve been waiting for… but nothing like we’ve done before. Designer sample gowns will be priced at $100, $200, or $300. How it works…1. Doors open at 10 am! Brides will be served first come, first serve. Line up early!2. A personal bridal consultant will help you select 3 gowns to try on in 20 minutes.3. If you fall in love… you buy! If you don’t… you sign up for a second try!


Friday, September 10
Couples Night Out "Wedding Expo"
WindStar Gardens
8625 W. Olive Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
5 PM to 9 PM

Windstar Gardens’ "Couples Night Out" FREE Wedding Expo, is an opportunity to come with your fiancée (or entire wedding party) and enjoy an intimate and relaxed evening while experiencing the timeless romance in this unique, private setting. We bring the fun back to wedding planning. Complete with music, hosted bar, cake and caterer tastings, black jack table, strolling bridal fashion show, door prize drawings and knowledgeable wedding professionals available to answer all your questions. Doors open at 5PM with parking just East of WindStar Gardens at the AMF Center. For questions, you may call Lois (623-412-3030) or Barbara (602-938-2100.)


Friday, September 10- Sunday, September 12

Claire Pettibone Trunk Show @ Mariée Gallery
8787 N Scottsdale Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

11:00am - 6:00pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday

For more info, please call (480) 946 4343 or email: info@marieegallery.com Mariée Gallery is proud to host Claire Pettibone, one of the world's leading bridal designers, at a trunk show this September 2010. Limited space is available so book your appointment early!

September 16
Tasting with Fresh from the Kitchen LLCBella Giardino
27201 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85085
Time: 6 pm
For More Info, Contact: Theresa Noble at 602-694-2878
Cost: $15/person. Applied to contract upon signing with us. Join Us For Appetizers, Dinner, Cake, and Libations in a beautiful garden setting.


Saturday, Sept. 18 & Sunday, Sept. 19
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
6160 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ
Power Hours: Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – Noon
General Sale: Saturday, Sept. 18 from Noon – 8 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A special Power Hour Preview will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. – Noon for $20 per person, which gives brides an opportunity to shop before the crowds. Free Admission to the general sale.
For more information and to pre-register, visit http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/. To purchase tickets to the special Power Hour preview, visit http://babcphoenix.eventbrite.com/. Space is limited!

Sunday, September 19
Fall Fashion Show and Bridal Expo 5
Venue at the Grove
7010 South 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
6-9pm

For more information, visit: http://www.venueatthegrove.com/

Sunday, September 26
Arizona Bridal Affair
Chaparral Suites Resort
5001 N. Scottsdale Rd,
Scottsdale AZ 85250
10am-3pm
For more information, visit http://www.eastvalleybridalaffair.com/

The 2010 Arizona Bridal Affair™ will feature 100 bridal professionals, two fashion shows, hourly prize drawings and contests, Groom Room and more! We are proud to offer a great Arizona bridal show in an intimate setting to create a truly relaxed and informative day for the engaged couple.

Thursday, September 30th
“Step out of the Box and Twirl into Thee Color”
Thee Wedding Warehouse
500 N. Bullard Ste. C-29
Goodyear, AZ
6-9 pm

For more info or to RSVP, call 623-536-0995

One night only! Thee Wedding Warehouse proudly host’s “Step out of the box and Twirl into thee color” with Twirl Boutique! You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of Pink Champagne, colorful foods created by All About Catering Co., pretty pastel Petite Fours from Custom Cakes by Elizabeth, an amazing Champagne sale, music from thee one and only Curtis Whipple DJ and so much more! Twirl will be showcasing thee upcoming wedding season’s haute looks! You will see what a little color can do for you and you Bridesmaids! Let us show you what fabulous Flowers are available to you and how they will look with the color of dress you choose. Bright pinks, ravaging reds, deep blues and of course the timeless black. All for you to see and purchase at incredible prices! This will be a fabulous evening of wonderful food fun and shopping! There is no better way to plan a wedding than with us, Thee Wedding Warehouse and our Dream Team! Please RSVP to info@theeweddingwarehouse.com


UPCOMING BRIDAL SHOWS…………

Sunday, October 17
Phoenix Bridal Show
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ
10am - 3pm
For more information, please visit http://www.phoenixbridalshow.com/

Donate Your Wedding Gown To A Great Cause!!!

Donate your gown to Brides Against Breast Cancer while the Nationwide Tour of Gowns is in town on Saturday, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites. The charity will be accepting bridal gown donations for gowns 2006 and newer at the sale. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and will support a worthy cause.

Gowns collected will be taken “on the road” and sold at a great bargain price at Brides Against Breast Cancer events held across the country in roughly 50 cities per year. Proceeds from the charity events support the wish-granting fund and educational programs of Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes for terminal breast cancer patients.

So, by donating one of your most prized possessions, you are helping Making Memories grant final wishes -- such as trips to Disneyworld and exotic locations, birthday bashes, weddings and tickets to sporting events -- for deserving individuals with terminal breast cancer.

The Brides Against Breast Cancer charity wedding gown sale will be held in Phoenix on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 8 and on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites located at 6160 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. A special Power Hour Preview will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. – Noon for $20 per person, which gives brides an opportunity to shop before the crowds. Free Admission to the general sale.
For more information about the gown sale and learn more about how to donate your wedding gown, please visit http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/.

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Are you in the market for a wedding gown?

If you’re still looking for your dream dress for your big day, you must attend the upcoming Brides Against Breast Cancer charity wedding gown sale taking place on Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites.

Browse through hundreds of beautiful designer and brand name wedding gowns marked down 25-75% off. Sizes range from 2-30 and will feature more than 100 different manufacturers!




The Nationwide Tour of Gowns travels the nation, visiting roughly 50+ cities per year, with hundreds of wedding gowns for sale. This September, Arizona area brides will have a chance to shop among hundreds of discounted wedding gowns and accessories while the tour is in Phoenix.

Plus, your purchase goes to charity! Proceeds from the gown sale supports Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that grants wishes to men and women with stage IV breast cancer!

Want to beat the crowds? Sign up for the Power Hours on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. – Noon. A $20 ticket reserves your space to shop before the general public. The general sale (free admission!) runs on Saturday from Noon – 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is located at 6160 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.

For more information and to pre-register, visit www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

To purchase tickets to the special Power Hour preview, visit http://babcphoenix.eventbrite.com.

Space is limited!

Marketing Intern Needed...Are you a perfect fit?

Are you looking for a rewarding internship while you complete your degree? Arizona Weddings is currently looking for someone to fill our open Marketing Intern position. Interested? Email me today!

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Arizona’s #1 bridal magazine is looking for is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate is punctual, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. This unpaid internship for Arizona Weddings Magazine begins September 2010. The ideal candidate is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s through May 2011 working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations or related field.

Job Description:

•Assist with PR and promotional pieces
•Writing and distributing press materials
•Create and develop strategies for social media
•Manage social media and networking efforts for the company via Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and all other social media & networking sites for the company
•Assist art production
•Assist in the collection product samples
•Assist on photo shoots
•Assist with editorial content for magazine

Requirements & Qualifications:

•Working towards a Bachelors Degree, preferably marketing, mass communication, or public relations
•Experience in social media and web marketing a plus
•Must demonstrate strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
•Accurate and timeliness of work performed and strong interaction with departmental staff and clients
•Ability to juggle numerous projects at once under deadline pressure
•Must be organized and deadline oriented
•Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Qualified candidates should send resumes to Kristina Celik at Kristina@arizonaweddings.com

Turtle Island: Day 8

SHE SAID: DAY 8

After a wonderful night with the group, I was sad to head over to breakfast. I knew this would be our last meal on the island, as our seaplane was scheduled to depart at noon. Since our flight was not until 10:30pm that evening, Mama Oni made arrangements for a day room.

Breakfast again was another amazing meal. Have I mentioned, we ate so well on this trip? Well we did and my pants being extra tight these days reflect how good we really ate! After breakfast, we went back to the bure to finish packing. We also had to finish our stone. As you walk up to each bure, the walkway is made out of stones created by the guests that have stayed in that bure. Here’s what Tom and I created….we were never art majors…..

Around 11am, we opted to head out to the main area. This extra hour would allow us to enjoy the final time on the island, as well as, spend more time with the staff. The island motto is that once you come to Turtle Island, you are no longer a guest but a member of the family. I truly felt attached to the island. I still feel attached to the island. I feel like an exclusive member of a club. I love telling people about our trip. Not because I want to brag about how truly lucky we were to take the trip but instead because everyone should experience this kind of service during their lifetime. Everyone should go to a place they’ve never been and instantly feel like they are home.

Leaving the island was a beautiful experience. As you walk down the dock to the plane, the staff sings to you. And just as you’re about to board the plane, they sing you their farewell song. It was so beautiful and again, I cried.

Highlight of Day 8: Feeling so fortunate that we were given the opportunity to visit Turtle Island.


He Said: Day 8 – the trip home.

I don’t know if it was the kava or not but I did not sleep well our last night on the island – I wonder if this lead to the range of emotions I/we felt. I was a little excited to be heading home and at the same time sad to know that it was all coming to an end. If anything I know for sure, I was not looking forward to reading all the emails and catching up on the phone calls.

We had one last phenomenal breakfast before heading back to the bure to finalize our packing and getting ready to go. As one of the four couples leaving that day, we headed down the beach and waited for the first sea plane on “death row” – where couples sit and watch the planes come in to take them back to reality. We had that uneasy feeling of being ready to go and wanting to stay. Eventually, after a couple goodbyes the plane came and we prepared to board. As part of the “send off” our bure mama and a few others walked out to the plane with us and sang us the Sota Tale (see you later) song – not the goodbye song. Then we boarded the small plane.

Our entire visit the weather was perfect – light fluffy clouds (if any at all), zero humidity, a nice breeze. Today, as we left, we were greeted with a light sprinkle just before takeoff. Somehow this seemed very fitting. The flight back this time was still spent watching the ocean but with a hint of sadness; not the excitement and anticipation of arrival. After a short flight we ended up back on the island we flew into. A quick van ride got us to our, at the recommendation of other Turtle guests, day room. Considering we had about 10 hours to kill before our flight back to LA, this was a GREAT, reasonable investment. Once we got into our room, it was very strange to turn on the TV and hear all the world news and get back into the “buzz” of daily life. We spent a little time napping, adjusting and watching 3 Men and A Baby before it was time to head to the airport and home.

You can imagine the rest of the trip home. Lots of hurry up and wait in an effort to get through the airport security, customs and picking up our luggage. Maybe the strangest part of the return trip was leaving Nandi at 10PM on Tuesday and arriving back in Phoenix at 5:00PM the same day. Thankfully we had a ride pick us at the airport and we quickly made it back home to the supreme excitement of our girls (OK…dogs).

In summary, this trip was truly an amazing, once in a lifetime (hopefully not) experience. I could not have wished for anything more for a honeymoon. I just wish I would have been able to get into the spirit of the relaxed lifestyle on the island. That is just something I’ll have to work on for the next time!

Highlight of day 8: finally making it home to my bed