Dream House Event

Hi Folks-
This was recently sent to me. I thought anyone in the NY area would be interested in this very cool event!!

Condé Nast Bridal Media is proud to announce DREAM HOUSE— the first-ever, tour-able show house for pre-engaged, engaged and newlywed couples designed to provide inspiration for their entry into this new lifestage. The house will display the best-in-bridal, beauty, fashion, fitness, registry and home, plus host events with the editors of Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, Brides.com, and Brides local magazines.

DREAM HOUSE will be open to the public for tours, classes, parties and spa treatments for four full weeks from October 18th – November 15th, 2007. A percentage of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit The I Do Foundation, an organization dedicated to linking engaged couples with charitable giving options for their wedding.

Tours of DREAM HOUSE will feature rooms designed for couples by top designers including Richard Mishaan of Homer, Cathy Hobbs of Apheria and Franck Hodelin, seen on The View. The house will feature the hottest home accessories from JCPenney, Noritake, Bloomingdales, Cuisinart, Pampered Chef, McGuire & Baker and more.

Couples will also have the opportunity to attend special seminars and one-time only events such as cocktail parties with industry insiders and home planning pros including the “Leonardo da Vinci of cakes,” Sylvia Weinstock, top celebrity lifestyle expert David Tutera, NY1’s Valarie D’Elia, celebrity wedding planning Sasha Souza, star hair stylist Mark Garrison and Mark Montano and Cat Wei, designers from the hit WE TV series “She's Moving In”.

“We have created an exciting month-long schedule of events at the Dream House for the bride, her fiancé and her family,” said CNBM Publisher Katherine Rizzuto. “We are thrilled to be able to showcase the best that CNBM and our advertisers have to offer for this lifestage, so come join us for manicures, makeovers, fashion advice, workouts, classes for the couple….and more!”

More information, tickets, calendar of events and a virtual online tour (available 10/18) of DREAM HOUSE are available at www.brides.com/dreamhouse.

The exclusive Manhattan residence of 112 East 73rd Street will be home to the following events on a weekly basis:
Meet the Editors of Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, Brides.com: Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00PM, guests will get wedding tips and trend reports from the authorities at Condé Nast Bridal Media—Brides Editor in Chief Millie Martini Bratten, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride Editor in Chief Antonia van der Meer and Brides.com Editor in Chief Theresa DiMasi.

Editors Tea with Brides New York: Fridays, 12:30 - 2PM, guests can join Brides New York Editor in Chief Julie Raimondi and her staff of editors for a light lunch to get practical wedding advice and to help narrow down the mountain of options into a manageable hill that’s NYC specific.

Wed Worthy Workouts: Saturdays, 10:00 AM, brides-to-be are invited to an exclusive fitness class designed to get them in shape for the big day and beyond. Sue Fleming, the author of “Buff Brides,” will teach and lead the class on Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 10, and the Saturday, Nov.10 class will feature a special guest.

Cocktails & Dreams: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30PM in New York City—and at the DREAM HOUSE—are for fun with friends. Before you hit the town, stop by for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and to dish about weddings during cocktail hours that will showcase everything from fashion to travel to beauty.

Couples Classes: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00PM, are for couples planning their new lives and homes together! Don’t miss this series of fun, interactive classes about designing your new home, entertaining and more!

Meet the Experts: Saturdays, Noon–4:00PM, guests will have the opportunity to start their new lives with advice from wedding planning and home design experts including celebrity wedding planner Sasha Souza, star hair stylist Mark Garrison and interior Designers Mark Montano & Cat Wei from WE TV’s “She’s Moving In.”

Matri-Manicure: Tuesdays-Fridays, Noon–6PM, guests can get wedding band-worthy nails with Sally Hansen. Customized manicures are available via DREAM HOUSE sign-up. Sign up for your own manicure and nail analysis on brides.com/dreamhouse.

Donate your wedding dress for breast cancer

Calling all brides!

On October 4th, you can appear live on Good Morning America AND help support Breast Cancer Awareness. BRIDES magazine is teaming up with Good Morning America to kick-off a national breast cancer fund-raising campaign that features donated wedding gowns. If you'd like to give your dress to the cause, email donatemydress@bridesmag.com by September 29th for more details.

If you're still shopping around for a dress and would like to help the breast cancer campaign, also invited to the dress sale of the century!

Who: BRIDES Magazine Something Pink Gown Sale
When: October 4, 5, 6 in NYC

Choose from thousands of designer dresses at irresistible prices! Proceeds go to the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

2 Fun Ways To Shop

1. PREVIEW SALE
Where: Lotus Shop 122 W. 26th St. NY, NY 10001
When: Oct 4, 2007 6:30-9 PM
What: Be the first to try on these gowns donated by designers and salons, assisted by the editors of BRIDES magazine. You'll get admission for one shopper and a guest, cocktails and a swag bag with goodies from Ralph Lauren, Hanky Panky, Godiva, and Target worth $500. Also a chance to win a $4,500 honeymoon to Maui!
Cost: $200
For tickets, go to www.brides.com/somethingpink

2. GENERAL SALE
Where: Lotus Space 122 W. 26th St. NY, NY 10001
When: October 5 & 6, 2007, 9 AM to 7 PM
What: Your ticket admits you and a guest to two hours of shopping. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Cost: $20
For tickets, go to www.brides.com/somethingpink

If you're still looking for some other worthy places to donate your wedding gown, here are a few other places listed on our website, www.TheWeddingPicture.biz

Donate WeddingGowns.com
This is part of African Street Kids.com. They raise money to fund their feeding programs and other projects to help destitute homeless kids living in the streets in Africa.

IDoFoundation.org
Donate your wedding dress through the I Do Foundation to raise funds for the I Do Charity of your choice. Their site has great ideas on creating a charitable wedding.

BridalGarden.org
When you purchase a sample or "once worn" gown, all the proceeds go to benefit NY's Sheltering Arms Children's Services where over 3,000 children and their families are helped through their various programs.