Happy Holidays Giveaway from Ban.do!

To celebrate the season, and to celebrate the launch of their new bridal collection, the ladies at Ban.do are giving away this fabulously glamorous crystal headband to one Snippet & Ink reader.

This is just one of the awesome new styles over at Ban.do, so to enter, head over to the site, pick out another favorite (unless of course this is the only one for you), then come back here and leave a comment letting us know which one you love, where you'd wear it (to your wedding? someone else's wedding? a holiday party?), and/or what you'd wear it with (knee-length wedding dress? silver stilettos? velvet cigarette pants?). You have until Thursday at midnight to enter, and I will announce the randomly selected winner Friday morning. Good luck!

Update! This contest is now closed. The winner was announced here.

And the winner is (plus a discount!)...

Congratulations to Sammy who said:

I have just seen the new collection and LOVE it! I have an unhealthy obsession with headwear so I would probably have to let number 11, number 12 and number 104 fight it out for my affection. But 104 would probably win x

You are the winner of the beautiful crystal headband from Ban.do!!! Sammy, email me with your mailing information so that we can get that to you right away.

And for everyone else, the ladies at Ban.do have extended an offer for Snippet & Ink readers to get $20 off your purchase from the Ban.do bridal collection from now until Christmas day! Just enter coupon code snippetandink at checkout.

Thank you so much to the nearly 300 people who entered and shared your fun ideas for how you'll wear your Ban.do, and thank you to Jen and Jamie for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

Discounts, Giveaways, Etc.

Discounts

If you're looking for bridesmaid gifts, or last-minute gifts for any of the lovely ladies in your life (or for me), Albeit Jewelry is offering 20% off all orders. Coupon code: FAMILY&FRIENDS

Raquel Reis (the photographer behind yesterday's beautiful real wedding) is offering 15-20% off for all couples who book their wedding photography with her before 12/31.

Laura Hooper Calligraphy* is having a big sale from now until 12/31: get 25% off standard large tote orders, 20% off all bifold and trifold invitations, and 20% off custom compasses.

If you're in NYC, get 50-75% off retail prices at the Chloe & Reese sample sale, TODAY, 10am to 7pm at 313 W 37th Street #601A.

Estilo Weddings is having a year-end clearance sale. See all of the sale items here.

Get free shipping on all orders over $99 from Beau-Coup until 12/31.

Giveaways

Rachel Garcia is giving away free wedding photography to one couple. See details here.

Custom Printables is giving each person who signs up to follow them on Twitter a free monogram. See details here.

Brenda's Wedding Blog is giving away a pair of "Bride" or "Love" leather sandals. See details here.

Project Wedding* is giving away $210 worth of Gingi Skincare products, as well as the chance to win $1500 in prizes when you submit wedding blooper videos before 12/31.

Etc.

If you'd like to help a good cause, register to be a "Fresh Air Fund-Racer" in the NYC half-marathon on 3/21. See details here. The Fresh Air Fund gives thousands of inner-city children the opportunity to spend time outdoors and in the country during the summer, and relies on donations to keep doing this good work. Check it out!

*Snippet & Ink sponsors