Its a Prop 8 Repeal Deal Roundup!
The wedding community has been all a-buzz thanks to the repeal of Proposition 8 in California last week, which overturned the state’s gay marriage ban. To celebrate, a bunch of my vendor friends are offering up special discounts, freebies and contests to our same-sex brothers and sisters… and as queen of all things broke-ass, I’m rounding them all up for you! And away we go…..
♥ Paper and Thread Studio have teamed up with a gaggle of sweet-ass vendors to give away one incredible wedding package. The contest is open to same-sex couples getting married in the San Diego or Orange County area.
One lucky couple will receive:
-up to 100 custom letterpress invitations (designed by Paper and Thread Studio and printed by Cleanwash Letterpress)
-day-of wedding coordination (provided by Swann Soirees)
-complimentary photo booth rental (provided by After the Engagement)
-an engagement photography session (provided by Melissa McClure)
-wedding day photography (provided by Alison Yin)
-personal florals (boutonierre, bouquet) (provided by Floral Occasions)
♥ Cakes and Kisses Photography (who you might remember from our Kick Ass Cake Bash photos) is offering “Inequality in Marriage” discount to all same-sex couples getting married, celebrating a commitment ceremony or a civil union. Mention this blog posting or So You’re EnGAYged to receive a 45% discount, representing the 45 states where same-sex marriages are not yet recognized.
♥ Pink Cloud Events is looking for gay couples in California to tell Pink Cloud why they embody the modern day romance. The winning couple will win $10,000 worth of wedding planning services provided by Pink Cloud and very special friends in the wedding industry.
♥ Christina at Simply Modern Weddings is offering 25% off her wedding planning/design services to same-sex couples in celebration.
♥ Andrinique Special Events will give away 1 free ‘Day of ” service for an LA area wedding of 50 guests or less and 20% off their Full or mid service packages for guest count of 75 – 125 people. Offer expires 11/30/2010
♥ Noa of the exquisite Feather Love Photography will be giving away free wedding photography to one lucky same-sex couple once it’s legalized! Keep an eye on her site for details!
♥ Rachel at Let’s Klink is offering 20% off for LGBT couples in celebration. When gay marriage is legal here, she will offer a freebie!
♥ In honor of 8+4, the day that Prop 8 was struck down, our own Liz from Silver Charm Events is offering a 12% discount off of any of her wedding planning services to the first 8 same-sex couples who contact her.
♥ And here at Broke-Ass HQ we’re so high on equality that we’re running an advertising special! Just in time to reach those fall and winter brides and show them what’s what, we’re offering 20% off sponsorship purchases to first-time advertisers through the month of August with the code “NoH8″! Email us for more details!
♥ So You’re EnGAYged has an even more deals, broken out by state, available here!
♥ The inimitable Alisa Benay is offering 45% off all Alisa Benay Couture or BeLoved by Alisa Benay wedding gowns and accessories
Valid dates: through August 31, 2010
How to buy: email alisa@alisabenay.com or call 719.650.9088 for gown pricing and purchasing instructions. No limit on how far out our wedding is, you can place your deposit in August for the discounted price.
Who is eligible: Anyone celebrating equality in marriage!
Hip Hip Hooray for equality, yo!
Yay!
Thanks Dana!
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We have free catering, venue, invites, and some decor included in the Pink Cloud package now, too!! Everything eco-minded, as well! You have to enter by 8/18 to win… xx
I am so excited I can't even stand it. I LOVE when the world continues to prove that it only moves forward.
Love this!! I'm planning my wedding now and every day I think how different it was for my sister and her wife when they got married five years ago in Texas. Thanks so much!!