We're Giving Away $40,000 in Our Recessionista Wedding Contest!

Four creative couples will each win $10,000

By Christine Landry

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DexKnows Weddings offers articles, videos and blog posts boasting tips on how to throw a budget-friendly wedding -- but now we'd like to hear from you. The four couples with the best recessionista wedding ideas will win $10,000 apiece in our wedding giveaway. Here's what you do.

Enter the giveaway

In 200 words or less, tell us how you plan to keep your wedding costs low without sacrificing style and quality. Entries will be accepted between now and May 4, 2010, on DexKnows Weddings or through the DexKnows Weddings Facebook fan page.

Wait for the judge's results

Celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren and a panel of judges will select the 40 most creative finalists who have the most inspiring alternatives to traditional, often costly, wedding items.

In the meantime, check us out on Facebook

We'll be posting entries from contestants on Facebook -- you can scope out the competition! And visit the Bridal Banter blog for recessionista tips from Yifat Oren.

Vote for the winners

The judges will announce the 40 finalists and the public will then vote for the couples with the best wedding planning tips. The four winning entries with the highest number of votes will be announced June 1.

For more information

Visit our contest website at www.dexknowsweddings.com/contest.