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The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes

Knot Kathleen — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Knot Local Vendors Flip Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 14, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 15, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (“Sponsor”).

ELIGIBILITY:

This Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Entrants must be registered members of www.theknot.com as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Flip Video camera selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $104. Actual retail value may vary.

The Grand Prize is not transferable or assignable, or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter the Sweepstakes by (i) accessing The Knot’s local vendor directory at http://wedding.theknot.com/local-wedding-vendors.aspx and (ii) saving any vendor in The Knot’s local vendor directory to your Planner in accordance with the on-screen instructions during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. You will receive one entry for each vendor saved and submitted in accordance with these Official Rules. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected, on or about June 16, 2012, in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. The winner will be notified via email and/or U.S. mail on or about June 16, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. The potential Grand Prize winner will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after July 16, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Knot Local Vendor Flip Sweepstakes - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.

CONDITIONS:

By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found on the www.theknot.com website are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby agrees to Sponsor’s collection and usage of the entrant’s personal information and acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of the Grand Prize. Sponsor and its agents shall have no liability or responsibility for injuries, damages or liabilities caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of the Grand Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Grand Prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, and/or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of the prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.

Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

By accepting the Grand Prize, the Grand Prize winner grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).

By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants shall be deemed to have agreed to have their entry information made available to the Sponsor. The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.

THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

Mark your calendars: The Second Annual Haddonfield Wedding Walk

KnotAmanda — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:12:00 GMT

The most important walk you take may be down the aisle but the Haddonfield Fall Wedding Walk is definitely a close second! The second annual bridal fair will begin on Sunday, September 25 and go from 12pm to 4pm.

With dozens of wedding vendors featuring everything from invitations and photographers to cakes and gowns, the fair is the perfect place for brides-to-be to do some one-stop bridal shopping. Admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door and perks like free wedding planning information, makeovers, food and a bridal fashion show will definitely make it a walk to remember! Go here to get your tickets and read up on all the details.

Alert! Diamond Wedding Band Giveaway at LBI Roadshow!

KnotAmanda — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:15:00 GMT

NJ brides, if you haven't heard about The Long Beach Island Roadshow on Sunday, April 10, I'm not sure which rock you've been living under! This bridal show will bring you and your future husband on the road to the Jersey Shore's wedding venue hotspots. Get the full experience of viewing these venues in top-notch wedding form.

The best part -- the grand giveaway! The prize includes catering, photography AND a diamond wedding band from Roman Jewelers.

If you haven't found your ceremony or reception location go here to find out all the details and sign up for the show!

>>To find more New Jersey wedding venues go to TheKnot.com/newjersey

Photo by Ann Coen

We're loving sugarush's new cupcake shop!

KnotAmanda — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Want a dessert that's not only delicious, but created just for you? Look no further than sugarush to satiate your sweet tooth. Located in Red Bank, NJ, sugarush offers its customers custom made cakes and cupcakes that are a treat for your eyes as much as they are for your taste buds.

The folks at sugarush don't just assume they know what makes your mouth water, you tell them! Their unique cupcake bar provides an array of cakes, icing flavors and topping choices that you can pick from in order to create a treat that has your own unique brand of delicious. It's DIY dessert!

An added bonus? The cute cupcake above is sugarush's signature cupcake! A portion of the sale of each cupcake is donated to a different charity every month-- sweet!

Wildwoods 3rd Annual Bridal Fair: March 20

KnotAmanda — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:09:00 GMT

New Jersey brides-to-be, you don't want to miss this bridal fair! The Wildwoods Convention Center is opening it's doors Sunday, March 20th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 wedding vendors will showcase their talents -- from florists to bakers, photographers and limo companies, oh my!

Free admission, free prize drawings and free registration gifts for all brides are just a few of the perks (hint: win a honeymoon package)! PLUS: a fashion show featuring the latest bridal and bridesmaid gowns by David's Bridal, Tesi's Bridal Boutique, Wedding Belles Boutique and more! Go here to pre-register and check out all the details.

>>To find more local New Jersey vendors go to TheKnot.com/NewJersey

Save the Date: Feb. 27th 3-6pm for The Wedding Party

KnotAmanda — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:28:00 GMT

Looking for some wedding inspiration? Well, New Jersey brides, we have a bridal show for you! The Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph is throwing a bridal extravaganza, The Wedding Party, on February 27th from 3-6 p.m. But this bridal show has a twist on tradition; all guests will walk into a real wedding setting so you can see all the great vendors in action. One lucky bride-to-be will also win an all-inclusive wedding reception package at Meadow Wood! To pre-register and buy tickets, visit their site.

The icing on this bridal show? A portion of all proceeds will go to Wish Upon a Wedding, a charity that helps couples facing terminal illness plan their dream weddings.

>>For more great bridal ideas, go to TheKnot.com/Planning

Good Eats: The Summit Wine & food Festival

Knot Lisa Beth — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:49:00 GMT

Looking for wine and food ideas for your reception? Then you may want to hit up the Summer Wine & Food Festival. Events will be taking place all weekennd from September 24th to the 25th.

Sign up for the Carribbean Cocktails class (Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) and get ideas for your destination wedding. Or try the Pairing Cheese with Wine and Beer (Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and plan your cocktail hour. Each session is typically $30 and you're sure to get tons of ideas you can steal!

Photo: Jim Franco

> Click here to search cocktails by color and season.

New Fall Flavors at Sweet Avenue Bake Shop

Knot Lisa Beth — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:38:00 GMT

Feeling bummed about being back at work after the long, holiday weekend? Perk up! While the fact that summer is almost over is certainly a downer, there are a few things to look forward to -- like Sweet Avenue Bake Shop's new fall flavors! Cupcakes on offer include Apple Pie, Spicy Hot Chocolate, and Pumpkin Spice! And they can all be iced and customized for your seasonal wedding!

Photo: Sweet Avenue Bake Shop (SweetAvenueBakeShop.com)

> Get more dessert ideas here.