SuperBridesmaid: March 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match!

Well, it’s official! SuperBridesmaid has broadened her scope of skills and can now add “matchmaking” to my resume of wedding-related talents. I have my first official successful match, as a couple I set up almost 2 ½ years ago got engaged Sunday night!

In October of 2007, I went to my friend (we’ll call him “D”)’s birthday party. I had known D for about 5 years, but never met his sister, I, until that night. We were in the minority that night, as the party was primarily male-dominated (not that I was complaining), so ended up spending a lot of time chatting. We totally hit it off. The next day, I happened to be talking to one of my best friends, S, and she was telling me a story about one of her closest guy friends, G. I knew G through S, and we both had share houses in Fire Island over the past summer, so we would sometimes hang out there together. Since I had spent some time with G at the bars in Fire Island, he had told me what he was looking for in a girl, and had described his type to me.

As S told me the story about G- an idea popped into my head. I asked her if G would trust me to set him up, because I had met a girl the night before I thought he would like. She asked me about her, and I told her everything I knew about I. S said it sounded like a good idea, and she would talk to G for me. In the mean time, I called D nd said “Is your sister dating anyone?” When he responded that she wasn’t- I said “Even though I only met her briefly, do you think she’d be interested in a a guy I want to set her up with?" D asked me a few questions about the guy in mind, and asked if he had my “seal of approval”. I assured him that he did. So even though I only met I briefly, she was open-minded and trusted her brother, who trusted me.

I gave I’s contact information to G and they immediately hit it off. I can’t explain what made me get the feeling that they would be a good pair. They were the same age, they had gone to the same business school, they were the same religion (important to both), and I just thought that their personalities would mesh. Apparently I was right! Some people even think they look alike, so maybe that was it too.

Whatever my “feeling” was, it worked, and now they are as happy as can be. So, congrats to I and G- and I hope you (and your BMs) will be reading SuperBridesmaid during the wedding planning process!

Happy Bridesmaiding!

PS- D and S deserve some of the credit too! If I hadn’t been friends with both of them, and if they didn’t serve as my “messengers”, this wouldn’t have happened!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Wedding Deals This Weekend!

If you're like me, you have become a recent fan of many of the shopping websites that offer designer discounts for limited periods of time. I know that our inboxes get flooded with these emails every day, but there is a sale this weekend that my BMs (and their brides) can not miss. Gilt Groupe will be partnering with Martha Stewart Weddings this weekend (Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14) and featuring everything you need for your big day at a discount! They'll also be wedding tips from Darcy Miller, wedding expert. The email (that I rescued from my trash bin after I accidentally deleted it) said: "Get gowns for you, dresses for your bridesmaids, tuxes for your groom, detoxes leading up to the big day, gifts you’ll love to give (and receive) plus exotic honeymoon packages for any couple. Look forward to sales by Temperley London, Thread, Judith Leiber, Vanessa Noel, Lauren Merkin, Prive Salon, Blueprint Cleanse, Tara Pearls, Heather Moore, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman and so many more to make your wedding day an affair to remember."

So, ladies, mark your calendar! This is your opportunity to find a really cute BM dress that won't cost you an arm and a leg. While it's good to let your bride know that she only has limited hours to make the decision and purchase, please remember though not to pressure her. But, this does give you a chance to be your own "SuperBridesmaid" and help your bride get oodles of good deals. Plus, you may even be able to hint at any bridesmaid gifts you like there. The sale starts Friday, March 12 at 12 noon (EST), but you can preview before to scope out the goods. Here's Gilt's sneak peak!

Not a member of Gilt yet? No worries! There's still time to become a member before the "big day" on Friday. A special bonus for SuperBridesmaid fans! Below is a special preview of some of the great deals you can get this weekend.

Happy Bridesmaiding!

Carolina Herrera
Sale Starts 3/12
Original Retail: $5790, Gilt: $1999