I had the pleasure this week of getting to drop off a gown in person to Little White Dress in Castle Rock, Colorado for our Real Bride Leeah.  Leeah chose the Claire gown from the BeLoved collection.  She looks stunning in it!  Leeah chose to have a custom size option & the gown fit her like a glove.  Here’s what she had to say about it:

“It was great to meet you yesterday!  Thanks so much for being there – it was really an honor to have you there when I saw and put on my gown for the first time.  I really, REALLY love it!”

Thanks so much, Leeah, I’m so honored to be a part of your special day!

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“I visited your website after looking at various wedding/bridal blogs and seeing your designs mentioned. I fell in love with Amelia at first sight and knew – though I hadn’t been planning on actually buying a dress for some months yet – that that was THE dress. It had everything that I’d been looking for but had yet to find in one dress.”

Congratulations Jessica on your upcoming wedding, I’m honored to be a part of your special day!

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In honor of this monumental ruling, we are offering a 45% discount on all Alisa Benay gowns bought through studio for the rest of the month of August.  45 to represent the number of states who have not yet recognized same sex marriage (thanks to Cakes and Kisses Photography for the idea!).  You do not have to make an in-person visit to the studio to qualify for this offer, it’s open to brides around the country.

If you are entering into a same sex union, please call us for an incredible deal on a designer wedding gown!

Offer: 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!

Other vendors offering sweet Prop 8 Repeal Deals (list courtesy of Broke-Ass Bride)

♥ 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!

Gowns pictured in this post courtesty of Jared Wilson Photograhy , Bella Fiori Events, Aphodite Affairs, Classic Creations, and The Oxford Hotel Denver

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We have two copies of Millicent in a size 4 (34.5-26-36.5).  These samples gowns were used for NYC Bridal Week in October.  One was displayed on a mannequin and never worn.  The other was worn by a model for about 30 minutes total.  Both are in brand new condition and ready for immediate shipment!

MSRP:  $5000

SAMPLE SALE PRICE:  $2500

STEAL OF WEEK PRICE:  $1800

Call 888.253.3917 or 719.650.9088 for information about purchasing this gown.  All sample gowns are sold on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be held for purchase on a future date.  Once samples are sold, this style is no longer available at this price!  Shipping and handling is $150.

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Phoebe is quickly becoming a crowd favorite for destination weddings and you’ll see her soon on national news stands (Mums the word.  Stay tuned!)  She looks divine here in a boudior setting, too!  Here’s what Abby had to say about the this feature:

I know we’re all about girly giddiness here on SMP. Gorgeousness, Fabulousness and Insanely Chic are among our very favorite words. But this time, I am desperately searching for a way to tell you how much I really do love this shoot. I want to literally DIVE into the dessert table head first, want to lounge around at the dinner table for hours, drinking impossible amounts of wine. I want to move right on into this shoot, to set up shop and never leave. Designed by the insanely talented (there I go again) Heather Waraksa and Xochitl of Always a Bridesmaid with flowers by the beloved Brooklyn based shop, Saipua…this shoot is heaven, right here on earth.

Photography: Heather Waraksa / Flowers: Saipua / Event Design/Planning: Always a Bridesmaid / Venue: 632 on Hudson / Stationery Design: Regas New York / Cakes and Desserts: Nine Cakes / Props, Linens and Unique Rentals: Props for Today / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Guest Bags: To Have and to Hold Tote: Melangerie NYC / Model: Giulia at MC2 Model Management / Hair: Stacy Pitt / Make-up: Sally Duvall / Boudoir: Pants from Doucette Duvall, Accessories and Vintage Jacket from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon / Wedding Look: Dress and Hairpiece by Alisa Benay, Veil by Malis-Henderson, Handbag by Amanda Pearl, Shoes by Aruna Seth from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon / Party: Dress by Anne Bowen , Accessories from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon

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This is Francine, on of my favorites from the collection.  A V-neck silk shantung mermaid gown with a rouched midriff and dramatic chapel length hem.  Shown here with the flower accessory worn as a hair comb.

Price: $$

Call for availability in your area:  888.253.3917

Photography:  Barnaby Draper

Location: Vibiana LA

Hair & Make Up:  Christina Yi

Model:  Sherelle Edwards

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Today we’re kicking off our annual Sizzling Summer Sample Sale!  In the studio we’re gearing up behind the scenes getting ready for New York Bridal Week in October where I’ll reveal my new collections for Alisa Benay Couture, BeLoved by Alisa Benay, and a super fun surpise.

To help us get the studio ready, we need to move out our 2010 samples and overstock.  Starting today, I’m issuing a Steal of Week:  One gown from our sample collection will be available for a super reduced price until Friday.  Get it while it’s hot!

This weeks Steal of the Week is Lily.  A favorite of the 2010 collection, Lily is a silk dupioni mermaid gown with French Alencon lace midriff, a faux corset back, and a chapel length train.  Lily comes to you with pre-made bustle buttons for the reception and in a vinyl gussetted storage bag.

MSRP:  $3000

Sample price:  $1500

STEAL OF THE WEEK PRICE:  $999 + $40 S & H (Available until Friday, June 25)

Available sizes & colors:

Size 4 (34.5-26-36.5)  Ivory, worn briefly for runway show & photo shoot & professionally cleaned

Size 10 (38-29.5-40) Ivory, Trunk show sample, tried on a few times, Like New Condition

Size 10 (38-29.5-40)  White,  Trunk show sample, tried on a few times, Like New Condition

To purchase:  call 719.650.9088

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