Calling all Momistas ... Win some Groovy Teething Bling!

We have an adorable giveaway today from SmartMom jewelry, who recently got some press in July's Pregnancy magazine. It's just perfect for all you rock star moms.

But, wait! you say. Isn't this blog about weddings? Well, yes. But our stats show that most of you sneaky readers have kids (obviously, you're not spending enough time planning your weddings). And if you don't have kids, you might have this back-burner plan to have some. And if all else fails, one of your bridesmaids is bound to turn up prego, right?

So, here's the bright idea: part of having that adorable little package of coos and sweetness is an inevitable grab at whatever you're wearing around your neck. Which is bad for Aunt Delilah's heirloom pearls, and bad for baby.

But need you go naked at the neck, just because Mini Me's in tow? Not any more ... just pick out an adorable Teething Bling pendant (heart-shaped or donut, in your choice of colors), and Baby's good to go, even if she's bent on snacking on your necklace. No worries about ingesting weird chemicals, either, since these items are phthalate-free. They even have matching bangles, in case your little one needs something more substantial to munch on.

SmartMom has agreed to give away Teething Bling gift sets to five of our lucky readers, which entitles you to a pendant and matching bangle plus gift card enclosure (on the off-chance you're not hording this little gem for yourself), not to mention the cool factor of being the first mom on the block to have one. Each gift set retails for $28.

To enter to win, just leave a comment below. We'll announce the winners in two weeks — July 29th — so check back then. (Also, if you have your email address enabled in your Blogger profile, that makes it easier to notify you!)

Good luck! We'll post all your color choices here in a day or so, too.

Tags: wedding contest, wedding giveaway, smartmom, teething bling

Unleash Your Inner Venus: Win Free Beach Bride Bling!

If you're having a beach wedding, you've probably drooled "just a bit" over the flirty foot jewelry that comes with the territory.

Because it's like the tiara thing — it's just not every day a girl can walk down the beach with clusters of pearls or Swarovski crystals winking merrily from her feet (not without an entourage, anyway). It's just one of those things, like walking around with a $300 posy of orchids and kermit mums, that's part of the experience.

Of course, like any other part of the experience, this one comes at a price. But not for you, Dear Reader! Not today! Because one of our lucky brides is going to win a high-end, vampy yet bridal, totally indulgent piece of foot bling from super-artisan Michele of Beach Bride Jewelry.

Here's the piece in question, called "Outer Banks," which retails for $160 but just might be zilch, zippo, nada for you.

Whoo hoo, pearls! You're looking at over 150 freshwater and swarovski pearls, with that irresistible floating look. This is a custom piece, too. None of that "one size fits all" nonsense — Michele will craft these beautiful bespoke sandals to fit your foot, using the color combos you specify.

Of course, she has a 'few'(!) other cute things on her site that caught my eye, including handmade necklaces, earrings, a gorgeous ribbon ankle bracelet (I love the ribbon and crystal look) and some ornate Swarovski crystal sandals. But I admit it: I'm totally infatuated with floating pearls, and the piece she's giving away above is my favorite.

Here's what Michele says about her lovely items: "We make everything by hand, and we only use the absolute best materials: Swarovski crystals and pearls, quality freshwater pearls, Mother of Pearl, seashells and sterling silver and gold-fill." She also points out that they can accommodate just about any color scheme, sizing or custom requests.

Ready to win? Here's how to enter. Leave a comment about your best idea for your beach wedding (if you're a beach bride). Could be anything: the gown of your dreams, a fresh floral arrangement, a clever idea for centerpieces, a killer venue, a charming color scheme ... anything.

OR, to keep it simple, just leave a note sharing your favorite thing about your guy (or gal). Either way, make sure the email address you enter with your comment is valid, so we can contact you if you're a winner! This contest ends this Friday at midnight EST, and a winner will be chosen at random after all involved parties have had two strong cups of coffee. Good luck!

*** We have a winner! ***

Our winner is the lovely Kalli Christodoulakis. Kalli, drop us a note so we can set you up with these gorgeous foot bling to go with your goddess gown!

Also, everyone else that entered ... you were supposed to get a little note of thanks with a coupon, but stupid me accidentally deleted all your emails in the process of moving this contest over to our new blog. So if one of those pretty items caught your eye and you'd like some savings,

Tags: beach weddings, wedding contest, barefoot sandals