Jacksonville Magazine's third annual Great Wedding Giveaway is officially underway. This once-in-a-lifetime prize package has quickly become the most-talked about contest in all of Northeast Florida. Two lucky couples already have been treated to the wedding of their dreams. Who will be next?
To be in the running, couples must complete the official registration form. Approximately ten couples will be selected to be interviewed by our selection panel later this fall. Next, four finalist couples will be chosen to compete in a game show staged in front of a live audience. The winner of the game show will be awarded the grand prize.
The beautiful Serenata Beach Club once again serves as host for the ceremony and reception. The complete list of services donated by our many sponsors to date is posted below. The grand prize list is sure to grow during the summer, so check back to see the latest additions. So far, the package totals more $30,000 in first-class services, including photography, hair and makeup, vintage jewelry, a custom-made groom's tuxedo, a rehearsal dinner and a honeymoon stay at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
If you have plans to marry in 2011, don't let this opportunity pass you by. But you can't win if you don't register. Good luck.
This year's winning prize package includes:
Serenata Beach Club $15,000 • Wedding & Reception As North Florida's premier oceanside private membership club, Serenata Beach Club is a favorite for brides searching for the ultimate location at which to host a wedding. Located perched atop high dunes between Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine, Serenata features all the amenities one would expect from a first-class club—outstanding dining, two pools, exercise facilities and more. Plus, the view of the Atlantic Ocean is unmatched in the region. • 3175 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., 823-3368. www.serenataclub.com
Deanne Dunlop Photography $3,400 • Photography Originally trained as a fine arts black-and-white portrait photographer, Deanne Dunlop and her husband Gus enjoy working as a photographic team. Together, they offer their wedding clients comprehensive coverage, even if that mea
ns being in two places at one time. Deanne and Gus photograph the entire wedding, capturing the day in both digital color and traditional black-and-white film, providing couples with lasting memories and truly beautiful photographs. • 200 1st St., Neptune Beach (904) 372-0931. www.deannedunlop.com
Casa Marina $2,500 • Bridal Shower for 25 in Penthouse Weddings and private parties at the Casa Marina are our specialty. We take pleasure in adding a bit of imagination and glamour to every special affair, allowing our guests to relax
and leave the details to us. Our genuine and personal attention to every aspect of outstanding service and exquisite food will exceed your expectations. The Penthouse Lounge enjoys its own notoriety, with one of the most stunning views of the Florida coastline. • 691 N. First St. Jacksonville Beach, (904) 270-0025. www.casamarinahotel.com]]>
D’Land Entertainment $1,795 • Four Hours of Entertainment D'Land Entertainment provides Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with the highest quality, most memorable entertainment you've ever experienced. D'Land is made up of a team of dedicated, professional entertainers who strive for perfection when performing at wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs and corporate parties. The philosophy at D'Land Entertainment is that anyone can p
lay music. We entertain. • (904) 880-7887.
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The Palencia Club $1,600 • Round of Golf for the Groom, Groomsmen & Dads Begin your new life
together immersed in romance at one of the most beautiful location s in Northeast Florida. With a majestic sweeping view of The Village Center and the panoramic view of the golf course, the 33,000 square foot clubhouse offers a distinctive and impressive destination for your wedding festivities. The Village Green adjacent to the clubhouse provides an expansive lawn, uplifting fountain, majestic trellises and a gazebo for your outdoor wedding celebration. • 600 Palencia Club Dr., St. Augustine (904) 599-9040 x 109. www.vivapalencia.com
Love, A Bridal Boutique $1,500 • Gown Gift Certificate Located in the heart of the bustling shopping and entertainment district of Jacksonville Beach, Love features many unique bridal fashions and accessories for brides, bridesmaids,
flower girls and mothers, as well as dresses for special occasions. Our goal is to provide our clients with an elegant and comfortable boutique environment to enjoy selecting their
bridal and special occasion ensembles. • 434 Third St. N., 242-9800 www.lovebridalboutique.com
Boca Raton Resort & Club $1,000 • 4-Day, 3-Night Honeymoon Stay A member of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the Boca Raton Resort is one of the country's premier resort destinations and private club facilities. Amenities include a half-mile stretch of beach at the oceanfront Boca Beach Club, the award-winning Spa Palazzo, two, 18-hole golf courses ranked among Golf Digest's “Top 75 Courses in North America,” a full-service 32-slip marina, seven swimming pools, three fitness centers, and a variety of waters sports. Plus, the historic property features an outstanding selection of dining options such as Morimoto Sushi Bar (of Iron Chef fame), Cielo Restaurant at the top of the tower for coastal Mediterranean cuisine, Serendipity ice cream shop, and the SeaGrille Restaurant with its stunning ocean views. • (888) 543-1286. www.BocaResort.com
Elias Jewelry $1,000 • Wedding Bands Elias Jewelry has made it name specializes in diamonds, but they also offer high-quality gold and platinum items. Elias carries a wide variety of engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and earrings. Their alliances with some of the best jewelers in the state also provide the opportunity for custom jewelry design. • 10312 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville (904) 641-5110.
Bellezza Salon and Boutique $960 • Hair & Make Up Bellezza, meaning “Beautiful” in Italian, is an upscale full service hair salon and boutique located in Ponte Vedra Beach. The salon combines unparalleled customer service, attention to detail, and the most advanced hair care products available. The salon is staffed with experienced and dedicated professionals who are eager to share their artistic talents with clients. • 330 A1A N. Suite 307. Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 280-4247 www.bellezzasalonandboutique.com/
Dr. Barton, Powerful Smiles Dentistry $800 - $ 1,200 • Teeth Whitening (Bride & Groom) Powerful Smiles Dentistry believes healthy teeth are not a separate component of good health, but an integral part of the whole. Their focus is whole health aesthetic dentistry using a neuromuscular approach. The result for each of their unique guests is a healthy, natural-looking smile with correct form and function.
• 4152 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows (904) 733-9144. www.powerfulsmiles.com
Ellie Bing $500 • Vintage Necklaces Located in Jacksonville Beach, Ellie Bing Jewelry has built its reputation as a unique shop offering jewelry, both current and vintage, designer handbags, hair accessories as well as stationary items. The shop has recently expanded to better serve its clients, savvy shoppers who come from across the city to discover items found only at Ellie Bing. • 21 S. 12th St., Jacksonville Beach (904) 249-6444
Matthew’s Restaurant $300 • Bridesmaid Luncheon (6-8 People) Perennially considered among the city's finest restaurants, Matthew’s brings a unique feeling of intimacy and romance and delicious food to its guests. Chef Matthew Medure and his staff are always finding new and innovative ways to light up your palate. The fine dining restaurant is ideal for small gatherings as well as larger private parties. And it's ability to provide gourmet catering services is second to none. • 2107 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (904) 396-9922. www.MatthewsRestaurant.com
Rosenblum’s $250 • Groom’s Custom Tuxedo Established in 1898, Rosenblum’s has long-established itself as one of the top clothing stores in the Jacksonville area, providing both men’s and women’s fashions. As clothing true professionals, Rosenblum’s understands the needs and desires in creating custom wardrobes for it’s valued customers, building lasting relationships through trust and continued desire for excellence. •5500 San Jose Blvd., San Jose (904) 733-8633, 2400 203 3rd St., Jacksonville Beach (904) 247-9755. www.erosenblums.com
Bella Bridesmaid $250 • Rehearsal Brunch Dress for Bride Bella Bridesmaid has enjoyed great success due to its unique dresses, cozy boutiques and knowledgeable, friendly bridal experts. Bella Bridesmaid offers fun and innovative accessories that make great bridesmaid gifts- a monogrammed bag company, satin-edged pashminas and customizable jewelry, attending to every fine detail that finishes off the elegant look of a bridesmaid dress. Realizing the important role of a bridesmaid dress, Bella Bridesmaid provides each bride with personalized attention in a one-on-one environment surrounded by the latest designer bridesmaid dresses. In
addition to the rehearsal brunch dress for the bride, Bella is giving a 20 percent discount off all bridesmaids’ dresses for the Wedding Giveaway party. • 1626 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, (904) 374-0351. www.bellabridesmaid.com
Destination Planning Wedding Planning Services Destination Planning Corporation is the Southeast region’s premier destination management company, providing flexible, tailored services to corporations, national and state associations, government agencies, charitable organizations, private organizations, professional societies, and wedding clients. They create and deliver innovative and extraordinary events, activities, tours, and transportation services for their clients. • 3161-1 St Johns Bluff Rd., S., Southside (904) 249-3729. www.destinationplanning.com
O.C. Whites Restaurant Rehearsal Dinner O.C. White's prides itself on providing the freshest local seafood, choice steaks, fine wine, a full bar and live entertainment. And they offer fabulous views of the St. Augustine bayfront and the historic Bridge of Lions. Whether you
desire a romantic dinner for two or a special event venue for more than 100, O.C. White's is ready to cater to your every wish. • 118 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine (904) 824-0808. www.ocwhites.com
Sawgrass Country Club Groom's Golf Package Sawgrass Country Club is the premier private country club of Northeast Coastal Florida, located just 30 minutes north of historic St. Augustine and an equally short drive to Downtown Jacksonville. The Club pampers guests and members with all the features of a multi-star, ocean-front resort, including 27 holes of tour-proven, championship golf; a world-class racquet club; a beautiful uncrowded beach fronting our $7-million beach club. You’ll enjoy casual, fine dining, and luxurious banquet venues at the golf club, beach club, ocean-front deck and pavilion, and a fully equipped fitness/wellness center. • 10034 Golf Club Dr.Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 273-3708. www.SawGrassCountryClub.com
