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WHEW, weddings dresses, Y'all blew up the comments section on this one!  The final tally was 1,844, far more than any other giveaway we've hosted, and split pretty darn evenly between our three equally-deserving finalists.  We take this as a testament to Brion Hopkins' talent, as well as the desire of our readers to give in a meaningful way to Haiti Relief.

Without further ado, our winning couple is Sarah and Ryan!  They wrote:

"We are getting married in an intimate evening ceremony in the stables of the Belle Meade Plantation, with an elegant 'barn party' reception to follow in the carriage house.  The ceremony will highlight the natural beauty of the wooden stables, with magnolia garland, numerous candles, and an iron and candle chandelier.  The wedding attire will have an earthy, vintage feel.  The flowers will be a lot of greens, ivories, and some winter berries.  The reception will feature a bluegrass band playing in the carriage, Strapless Bridesmaid Dresses, house, and will be decorated with a ceiling strung full of lights.  We're using antique harvest tables to display the buffet of home-style Texas and Tennessee favorites, as well as winter desserts, including large jars full of cookies with small burlap sacks stamped with horses, hearts and 'I Do' for guests to take as favors.  The tables will be filled with candles as well as vintage vases and apothecary jars full of winter flowers and berries.  We also plan to have baskets displayed of pine cones, clementines, and berries.  And, in the hallways, vintage benches with cozy plaid blankets draped across them."

Congratulations to Sarah and Ryan!  I know Brion is excited to work with you, and the SW ladies can't wait to see your wedding!  Thank you to everyone who entered, and most especially to our three final couples.  We (and we know Brion, too) really wish we could have declared all of you joint winners.

Readers: stay tuned for more great giveaways in the next few weeks!  We've got some fairly fabulous things in the works as we gear up for the next print edition and celebrate, Strapless Bridesmaid Dress, a big milestone...