Help Kate Miller Events Win the KCRA A-List Contest!

I'm so very happy to announce that we've been nominated to participate in KCRA's A-list Competition for Best Wedding Planner in the Sacramento area! The votes have been pouring in and the response has been overwhelming - I'm truly overjoyed by all the lovely comments we've received!

We still need your votes - if you've already voted, please spread the word! If you haven't, please place your vote to help us maintain our top-ranking status.

Click here to vote for Kate Miller Events on the KCRA A-list:
http://kcra.cityvoter.com/kate-miller-events/biz/525001

It is a very simple process:

1. Click on the link above (If that does not work, please cut and paste the entire web address into the address field of your browser)
2. You must register a “unique” username and info. to vote.
3. Enter/Confirm your email address (A confirmation link will be emailed to you)
4. Open your email and click to confirm (It’s that simple!)

Thank you for your vote and all of your wonderful support!

Grand Opening Giveaway: lettergirl Winner!

 Congrats to brendalynn - our winner of last week's lettergirl Giveaway! Please contact us to receive your prize!

Thank you so much to all who particiapted Kate Miller Events Blog! We really enjoyed giving away some truly awesome prizes, so thank you also to our wonderful sponsors:

Creative Custom Cardboxes
Stinkerpants Designs
CrowdedInk
lettergirl

Grand Opening Giveaway: lettergirl

Congrats to Lisa Kretschmann - our winner of last week's CrowdedInk TwitterMug Giveaway! Please contact us to receive your prize!


It's our last Giveaway Week and we've partnered with yet another super awesome sponsor to celebrate the launch of the brand new Kate Miller Events Blog!

THE PRIZE
This week, we've got another prize for brides-to-be, newlyweds and just about anyone who sends snail mail! This Red Rubber Return Address Stamp from lettergirl is a great way to personalize your stationery with a flourish. I've got one for Kate Miller Events and for our family mail - and I love them both! The winner will receive a customized version of their own Red rubber Return Address Stamp showcasing their address in a stylish handwritten script:

 

Red Rubber Return Address Stamp from lettergirl

 

Wedding Vintage Address Stamp from lettergirl

 

 Wedding Sunshine Address Stamp from lettergirl

HOW TO ENTER
You have 3 ways to win!
Each entry must be done separately (not all in one comment).
This contest will end on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:00 PM PST.
The randomly chosen winner will be posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 9:00 AM PST.

1. Visit lettergirl's Etsy Shop and leave a comment sharing your favorite item from Gina's selection.
   
2. Tweet the following:" I just entered the KME Blog lettergirl Giveaway (via @KateMillerEvent & lettergirl on Etsy) You can enter too! http://ow.ly/19WsZ" and comment "I tweeted this contest!" one you have.
   
3. Subscribe to the New Kate Miller Events Blog RSS Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/KateMillerEvents) and comment "I subscribed!" once you have.
   

ABOUT THE SPONSOR
As Gina of lettergirl puts it:

I'm a girl who collects quotes, tries new recipes, has a very messy desk, drinks tea, sings along, avoids rollercoasters, and loves to check her mailbox.

I also make pretty stationery. I have been a custom designer for weddings, babies, holidays and everyday since 1992 through my studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I also sell exclusive designs through retail stores around the country.

I hope to inspire you to stay in touch the old-fashioned way. If you don't see what you're looking for, please convo me: I love collaborating.
lettergirl's Etsy Shop
lettergirl's Blog

Thank you Gina of lettergirl!

Grand Opening Giveaway: CrowdedInk

Congrats to Corina - our winner of last week's Stinkerpants Designs Giveaway! Please contact us to receive your prize!


Happy President's Day! We've partnered with some super awesome sponsors to celebrate the launch of the brand new Kate Miller Events Blog and continuing through the month of February, we will be offering a giveaway a week!

THE PRIZE
This week, the prize is for EVERYONE - well, everyone who tweets! This TwitterMug from CrowdedInk shows off of up to 180 of the people you follow. The winner will receive a customized version of their own TwitterMug showcasing their friends:

 A peek at the KateMillerEvent TwitterMug I created this morning!

 Here's a closeup of my KateMillerEvent TwitterMug: I spy BrokeAssBride (and her Hubs), Southern Weddings Mag's Lara Casey, and Mindy Kaling - just a few of the people I follow!

HOW TO ENTER
You have 3 ways to win!
Each entry must be done separately (not all in one comment).
This contest will end on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 6:00 PM PST.
The randomly chosen winner will be posted on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 9:00 AM PST.

1. Visit CrowdedInk, create a mug and leave a comment telling us how you would use your TwitterMug.
   
2. Tweet the following:" I just entered the KME Blog CrowdedInk Giveaway (via @KateMillerEvent & @CrowdedInk) You can enter too! http://ow.ly/17yNu " and comment "I tweeted this contest!" one you have.
   
3. Subscribe to the New Kate Miller Events Blog RSS Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/KateMillerEvents) and comment "I subscribed!" once you have.
   

ABOUT THE SPONSOR
As CrowdedInk puts it:

This mug is jam-packed with the profile pics of everyone you follow. It makes beverages taste better. It makes your friends feel special. It enhances the look of most t-shirts. When used properly it can make you more popular. Oh, it makes a great gift too!
CrowdedInk Website
Follow CrowdedInk on Twitter

Thank you CrowdedInk!

A Tribute to McQueen: Wedding Shoe Love

When catching up with my Twitter friends this morning, I caught sight of some terrible news: fashion designer Alexander McQueen died of suicide at the age of 40.

This is particularly heartbreaking for many reasons - one of which is the fact that I wore McQueen on my wedding day. My reception/dancing shoes were a pair of much adored Alexander McQueen black and white striped satin slingbacks from a few seasons back. They were a little bit rockstar and a little bit black tie - absolutely perfect for me and I knew I would wear them again.

Photo courtesy of Travis Hoehne Photography

Photo courtesy of Travis Hoehne Photography

Photo courtesy of Travis Hoehne Photography

Photo courtesy of Travis Hoehne Photography

I'm sitting here at my office, in my black Cole Haan flat boots, wishing I had swapped them out for my wedding day shoes - sure, they're a bit formal for a business casual office and not exactly winter-friendly, but today I don't think it would've mattered.

Alexander McQueen is best known for his edgy chiffon skull scarves and his amazingly edgy runway collections worn by the likes of Lady Gaga, eclectic heiress Daphne Guinness and many other celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Olivia Wilde, Camilla Belle, Anna Paquin, Sandra Bullock, Beyonce, and Rihanna. If I could have worn his Oyster Dress as a wedding gown, I would have died and gone to heaven.

Photo courtesy of girlinthetribly

 

Photo courtesy of popbee

RIP Alexander McQueen.

KME Blog Grand Opening Giveaway: Stinkerpants Designs

Congrats to Ginger - our winner of last week's Custom Creative Cardbox Giveaway! Please contact us to receive your prize!

Once again, we've partnered with some super awesome sponsors to celebrate the launch of the brand new Kate Miller Events Blog and continuing through the month of February, we will be offering a giveaway a week!

THE PRIZE
This week, I'd love to share with you this totally amazing stationery from Stinkerpants Designs. They will be offering the winning reader their choice combination of 5 Stinkerpants Wedding Cards:

Inside text: I may have found the love of my life...but you will always have a place in my heart. Will you be my bridesmaid?
Available in: Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor

Outside text: They say I need someone to hold my dress up when I have to pee.
Inside text: Will you be my bridesmaid?
Available in: Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor

Inside text: And only one girl to do it! Will you be my flower girl?

Inside text: And only one guy to do it! Will you be my ringbearer?

Inside text: Thank you for welcoming me to your family.

Inside text: I give you my heart.

Inside text: I give you my heart.

Inside text: I give you my heart.

HOW TO ENTER
You have 9 ways to win!
Each entry must be done separately (not all in one comment).
This contest will end on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 6:00 PM PST.
The randomly chosen winner will be posted on Monday, February 15th, 2010 at 9:00 AM PST.

1. Visit the Stinkerpants Designs Shop and leave a comment sharing your favorite item and why you chose it.
   
   
2. Tweet the following:" I just entered the KME Blog Stinkerpants Designs Giveaway (via @KateMillerEvent & @stinkerpants) You can enter too! http://ow.ly/1529W" and comment "I tweeted this contest!" one you have.
   
   
3. Follow Sara of Stinkerpants Designs on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/stinkerpants) and comment "I follow Sara!" once you have.
   
   
4. Follow Kate of KateMillerEvents on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/katemillerevent) and comment "I follow Kate!" once you have.
   
   
5. Subscribe to the New Kate Miller Events Blog RSS Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/KateMillerEvents) and comment "I subscribed!" once you have.
   
   
6. Become a Kate Miller Events fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-CA/Kate-Miller-Events/268492284052) and comment "I'm a fan of Kate Miller Events!" once you have.
   
   
7. Blog about this giveaway on your personal blog and comment with a link to your post.
   
   
8. Post about this giveaway on a message board and comment with a link to your post.
   
   
9. Share the giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment with "I shared this giveaway on Facebook!" once you have.
   

ABOUT THE SPONSOR
As the lovely Sara puts it:

Looking for fun and personal artwork, stationery, save-the-dates or invitations? You’ve found the website of Sara Olsher (a.k.a. me). I’m an independent illustrator specializing in custom drawings for print.

My portfolio contains the majority of my custom work, split into types of products. Interested in having something custom made? Check out the process page to get an idea of what’s involved. And don’t forget to visit the store to see my greeting cards and other merchandise!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have!

Stinkerpants Designs Website
Read the Stinkerpants Designs Blog
Become a fan of Stinkerpants Designs on Facebook
Follow Stinkerpants Designs on Twitter

Thank you Sara and Stinkerpants Designs!

KME Blog Grand Opening Giveaway: Creative Custom Cardboxes

We've partnered with some super awesome sponsors to celebrate the launch of the brand new Kate Miller Events Blog and starting today, we will be offering a giveaway a week throughout the entire month of February!

THE PRIZE
This week, I'd love to share with you the fabulous Creative Custom Cardboxes. They will be offering the winning reader their choice of:

• a set of Custom Color "I Do" Letters with Crystals, Pearls or Plain; or
• a Custom Color "Guest Wishes" Guest Book with Crystals or Pearls

Left: "I Do" Letters, Right: "Guest Wishes" Guest Book
Photos courtesy of Custom Creative Cardboxes

HOW TO ENTER
You have 9 ways to win!
Each entry must be done separately (not all in one comment).
This contest will end on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 6:00 PM PST.
The randomly chosen winner will be posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 9:00 AM PST.

1. Visit the Custom Creative Cardbox Shop and leave a comment sharing your favorite item and why you chose it.
   
   
2. Tweet the following:" I just entered the KME Blog Custom Creative Cardbox Giveaway (via @KateMillerEvent & @CardboxDiva) You can enter too!http://ow.ly/12xRB " and comment "I tweeted this contest!" one you have.
   
   
3. Follow Marni of Creative Custom Cardboxes on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cardboxdiva) and comment "I follow Marni!" once you have.
   
   
4. Follow Kate of KateMillerEvents on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/katemillerevent) and comment "I follow Kate!" once you have.
   
   
5. Subscribe to the New Kate Miller Events Blog RSS Feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/KateMillerEvents) and comment "I subscribed!" once you have.
   
   
6. Become a Kate Miller Events fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-CA/Kate-Miller-Events/268492284052) and comment "I'm a fan of Kate Miller Events!" once you have.
   
   
7. Blog about this giveaway on your personal blog and comment with a link to your post.
   
   
8. Post about this giveaway on a message board and comment with a link to your post.
   
   
9. Share the giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment with "I shared this giveaway on Facebook!" once you have.
   

ABOUT THE SPONSOR
As the lovely Marni puts it:

We strive to create beautiful hand-made Card Boxes and Cake Table Decor using beautiful embellishments to perfectly complement your wedding and party design! Card Boxes are a wonderful way to personalize any event where gifts and cards are collected including but not limited to weddings, showers, Bar or Bat Mitzvah’s, Sweet 16’s, Quinceniearas, birthdays and more!

We believe that it should be affordable and easy to personalize your wedding or party. By creating custom hand-painted, eco-friendly items, we can help you to customize your event in your colors and theme! Please explore our website and and don’t forget to take a look at our Gallery of past work!

Creative Custom Cardboxes Website
Read the Creative Custom Cardboxes Blog
Become a fan of Creative Custom Cardboxes on Facebook
Follow Creative Custom Cardboxes on Twitter

Thank you Marni and Creative Custom Cardboxes!