It’s been SO FUN reading all your entries over the last week and getting a small glimpse into the wonderful weddings that are being planned throughout the state.  Your comments were candid, heartfelt and so real.  I have to say, I’m more than a little jealous that I’m not attending some of these fabulous affairs! 

If was, of course, very difficult to choose a winner but choose we must.  So without further ado, the lucky White Thread reader receiving a full wedding photography package from DeShelia Spann is Emily Larson!!

Emily wrote:

The asterisk qualifier made me giggle!  Congratulations Emily on both your upcoming wedding AND checking photography off your to-do list!  We can’t wait to see the whole affair here on White Thread later in the year. 

Thanks again to everyone who entered!

And now for the REALLY big announcement!  In celebration of DeShelia’s official launch into the world of weddings, she is graciously offering one lucky White Thread reader a chance to win complete wedding day photography coverage.

Yes you read correctly!  A full day of coverage (dawn to dusk), unlimited pictures and unlimited locations.  The big winner will also get:

• Online viewing gallery with print ordering (available for 3 months post event)
• 6 web-sized images
• 300 edited hi-res images on DVD with a proof book
• 12X12 custom designed storybook album
• 2, 7X7 custom designed parents albums
• choice of any 2 of the following:  engagement, bridal or boudoir sessions, second & third photographer

So now I have your attention right?!  DeShelia shared with me how she would describe her ideal bride & groom:

My ideal couple loves a good story and they appreciate photography’s ability to capture it for years to comes. I’m an extrovert by nature. I love to have fun and enjoy life. My favorite client experiences are those with couples who aren’t afraid to try something different, just be themselves and enjoy their special day.

So if this sounds like a photography experience you would enjoy on your big day, ENTER TO WIN!

How: All you have to do is leave a comment below telling White Thread about your Southern wedding. What makes it unique and special? Why do you and your groom deserve to win a free wedding photography package?

By When: One lucky winner will be randomly selected from all entrants on Friday, April 2nd and announced here on the blog on Monday, April 5th.

Fine Print: This contest is open to any couples getting married throughout North Carolina.  While DeShelia will be expanding her business this summer into the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, please note folks outside of NC are not eligible for this contest (sorry!)

It’s been so fun to host this first giveaway with the ladies at Whitney English!  I loved seeing all your comments come in…always such a thrill to get messages from you guys.

There was such a wide variety of favorites, from fun and flirty Chinoiserie Medallion to the more traditional (and painfully Carolina perfect) Sable.  Thank you to EVERYONE who entered.  I’ll definitely be doing more giveaways in the future so stay tuned!

But today I get to announce a lucky winner.  I used a random number generator to officially pick the number comment:

Which makes our winner…

Congrats Julie!  I hope you enjoy your super stylish stationery!

Don’t forget!  You still have 1 day left to enter our first giveaway in conjunction with the fab ladies at Whitney English.  Get all the details here.  Enter by midnight tonight and we’ll be announcing the lucky of over $200 worth of custom stationery goodness here on the blog tomorrow.  Good luck!

What a great week I’m having on White Thread and it’s only Tuesday!  Yesterday I got to feature one of my all time favorite real weddings, tomorrow I have a monster day of posting with my first DIY feature and today, I am so excited to announce White Thread’s first ever giveaway!

Whitney English is offering a fab giveaway package that includes 50 flat personalized stationery cards, 50 calling cards and 80 return address labels.  That’s over $200 of free stuff.  YAY!  I love free! Whether you need to announce a new address after your wedding or want to personalize with your new surname (or both?), believe me you WILL find a use for these cards and return address stickers.

So…interested?  Head over to their flat stationery designs and peruse the cuteness for yourself.  Then come back and leave a comment on this post and let me know which design is your favorite and why.  One winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.