 Enter to Win a Honeymoon at Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia
Dreaming of a honeymoon of beauty, romance and luxury? Make your dreams a reality and dive into the crystal-clear waters on the bay of St. Lucia at Nick Troubetzkoy’s Anse Chastanet Resort. Whether you’re looking to lounge on the sandy white beaches and get pampered in their spa, Kai Belté, or stay active in the ocean with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing on a skippered yacht, Anse Chastanet has it all on their lush, tropical resort. With countless awards from Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, this premier destination is sure to exceed your highest expectations of romantic vacations. For a full list of all Anse Chastanet has to offer, please visit www.ansechastanet.com.
— Kylie McKlveen
  The Prize
One lucky Points North reader will win a 6-night all-inclusive honeymoon at the Anse Chastanet resort in beautiful St. Lucia (valued up to $9,500!) The Total Romance Package includes accommodations in the hillside deluxe or superior category, including all tax and services and airport transportation both ways. Enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail upon arrival, as well as breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and all drinks (excluding bottled wine and Champagne), which are included in the package. The Total Romance Package also features a tour of the volcano, sulphur springs and diamond mineral baths, and a guided tour of the old French Colonial Plantation of Anse Mamin, as well as everything you need to get active: the use of tennis court and equipment, snorkeling, kayaking, mini-sailing, windsurfing, a guided boat snorkel trip, a resort scuba diving course for beginners or two dives for certified divers, a half-day of jungle biking in Anse Mamin Valley, a half-day sailing trip on the skippered yacht Serenity, and the use of beach chairs and towels on the beach. Enjoy a tropical fruit display, a drink package in your room, a bottle of French Champagne, a one-hour Swedish massage, two Anse Chastanet t-shirts, and an anniversary certificate for $500 on a return visit. Please go to the giveaway section on our Web site at www.ptsnorth.com to enter the drawing for this prize. Reservations are subject to availability.
Enter to Win a Derek Wintermute Photography Package
 After the wedding, and after the honeymoon, all you have left of your wedding day are the photographs. Choosing an excellent photographer to go above and beyond to capture all the big (and little) moments of your wedding is that important — and Derek Wintermute knows it. He’s a hopeless romantic at heart, and will work with you to give you what you are searching for in a wedding photographer, not to mention his ability to create truly stunning photos that incorporate dynamic lighting, edgy poses and compositions with a touch of nostalgia. Choose packages that offer engagement sessions, bridal portraits or full wedding photography. Let the photos do the talking by visiting his portfolio at www.derekwintermute.com.
— Kylie McKlveen
The Prize
One lucky Points North reader will win a Derek Wintermute Photography Package featuring an engagement photo shoot and bridal portrait session, valued at $500! To register to win, please visit the giveaway section at www.ptsnorth.com. The prize is valid for one year from publication date and bride and groom are not required to make any additional purchase or book Wintermute as the photographer for their wedding.
Enter to Win a Headdress and $1000 Credit at Taylor Clarke Bridals
 Every bride dreams about finding that perfect dress, the one that will make her feel as special and beautiful as she has always imagined when the Big Day finally arrives. Luckily for local brides, wedding gown designer Cheryl Taylor and business partner Laurie Clarke of Taylor Clarke Bridals believe in the art of the dress. Nowhere is this more evident than the dresses found inside their beautiful studio in historic downtown Roswell. From simple to grand and vintage to modern, these head-turning designs are created to suit the bride, the occasion and the budget. For more information on Taylor Clarke Bridals, visit www.taylorclarkebridals.com.
The Prize
In tandem with our first ever cover-to-cover wedding issue, Taylor Clarke Bridals is giving away a headdress and up to $1,000 of credit toward the dream gown for one bride-to-be. All of the headdresses feature pure silk flowers, crystals and hand-beaded stamens, and Russian veiling completes the look, while the gowns on offer are made using pure silk and vintage lace and trimmed with buttons and sometimes handmade flowers. This prize, which can only be redeemed for a gown and services (not cash), is valid for one year from publication date. To register to win, please visit the giveaway section at www.ptsnorth.com.
Enter to Win a VIP Package to the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta
He popped the question, and you said “yes!” Now what? Well, for starters, you could go in search of answers at the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta. Held on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 200  Peachtree Special Events & Conference Center, this huge event promises to kick off the wedding whirlwind beginning with an exciting afternoon alongside more than 100 of Atlanta’s best wedding professionals. Wondering exactly what awaits? Here’s a sneak peek: spectacular wedding galleries showing the latest trends and ideas for your wedding and reception; photography, floral and wedding cake galleries; couture fashion shows; scrumptious appetizers and wedding cake samples; vendors extolling the virtues of prime reception locations, honeymoons, flowers, wedding planners, photographers and more; tons of creative ideas and designs for your reception; and the chance to win $25,000 for your wedding in the Lucky in Love promotion, one of five designer wedding gowns plus romantic honeymoons and thousands in door prizes! Arrive early and ready to plan. Let the experts take you all the way from “yes!” to “I do.” Please visit www.beabride.co for more information on what to expect at the best wedding show of the year.
— Kylie McKlveen
The Prize
Sure, you can enter to win a prize once you get to the event, but why wait? One lucky Points North reader will win four VIP Tickets to the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta on Jan. 29, 2012, held from noon to 5 p.m., plus dinner for two at Ray’s Restaurants (a $100 value), and one overnight stay for two people at the Westin Peachtree Plaza! To register to win, please visit the giveaway section at www.ptsnorth.com.
 Enter to Win a His & Hers Cosmetics Package from L’Bel
Before you walk down the aisle, be sure to put your best face forward. Established in Lima, Peru in 1967, L’Bel hit the United States in 2005 with the intention of bringing women closer to their goals of beauty and personal fulfillment through a line of fine cosmetics that includes skin care, fragrance, makeup, body care and hair care. L’Bel experts work with the most prestigious French laboratories to design high-quality skin care, with products produced exclusively in France. A few favorites include the Regression Facial Moisturizer for Day, a protective complex with SPF 15 that combats fine lines to preserve younger looking skin; the Delice Citrique Set with Triphasic oil that moisturizes your skin and leaves a silky finish, plus a gel that revitalizes the skin and infuses it with energy; and a Coffret Couleur Palette, a versatile makeup kit with a wide range of colors for the face, eyes and lips. But L’Bel isn’t just for brides; grooms can benefit, too, from the company’s Homme line for men, with products like an aftershave lotion made from botanical extracts that slow facial hair growth and prevent irritation. For more information, please visit www.lbelusa.com/lbel4u.
The Prize
One lucky couple will win $500 worth of L’Bel cosmetics. For the bride, the package includes a Deluxe Essential Cleanser & Toner for Normal to Oily Skin, Hydra Calme Milk Body Lotion, Regression Facial Moisturizer for Day, Makeup Remover Cream Gel, Protégé Expert Moisturizer Lotion and Lip Contour, Collagense XT Lip & Eye Contour Treatment Lotion, Delice Citrique Triphasic Body Oil and Exfoliating Body Gel, Mythika Parfum, Bries De Vie Aque Parfum, Coffret Couleur Color Palette in Mystere, Irresistible Lipstick in Rouge, Incomparable Mascara, Delicious Lip Gloss and a make-up bag. For the groom, the package includes Homme Men’s Facial Moisturizer, Bleu Intense Cologne, Homme After Shave Lotion and a toiletry bag. To register to win, please visit the giveaway section at www.ptsnorth.com.
Enter to Win a Bridal Bouquet from Bloomin’ Bouquets
JoAnn Jones and Sarah Provow are the creative design duo behind Bloomin’ Bouquets, Unique Floral and Event Design. Longtime friends who share the same passion and are very  involved in the community, Jones and Provow bring both experience and excitement to every event. Understanding that each bride is different, there are no packages to pick from. Instead, brides can choose from bridal party bouquets and grooms boutonnieres to ceremony arrangements and floral accessories, creating the floral landscape of their dreams. For more information, visit www.bloominbouquets.com.
The Prize
One lucky bride will win a bridal bouquet, valued at $750. The prize includes two separate 2-hour floral consultations with Bloomin’ Bouquets, during which the bride will work with Jones to create the bouquet of her dreams. After the initial meeting, Bloomin’ Bouquets will put together an “Inspiration Board” with written floral design ideas, and another meeting will then be set up to finalize the details. This prize does not include other wedding floral costs or delivery. The bride and groom are not required to use Bloomin’ Bouquets for any other floral needs. However, the wedding date must be reserved six months in advance and take place in the Metro Atlanta area. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. The prize expires Nov. 1, 2012 and some black out dates do apply. To register to win, please visit the giveaway section at www.ptsnorth.com.
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