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Contest: BRIDALICIOUS-2010

{ONE BRIDE . TWO LOOKS . THREE HAUTE BOUTIQUES}

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I was recently contacted by the uber talented & one of the leading ladies behind Amplified Soul, Shobana Lakkavally regarding BRIDALICIOUS 2010 contest that she is putting together for this year’s Suhaag Bridal & Lifetsyle Show taking place this Sunday, February 7th, 2010. After finding out more about the contest I was totally on board.  The contest features 3 boutique style vendors: yours truly (G+H), + Amplified Soul + CTC West to give one lucky lady an experience of her life time..So ladies (sorry fellas, girls only contest) here are the juicy details on how to enter, what you could win, rules regulations etc. etc..

 

CONTEST: One lucky bride will win an editorial styled photoshoot, beautified by Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture, styled by CTC West : South Asian Bridal & Formal Wear & photographed by G+H photography – valued at $1500!

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture Booth @ Suhaag to enter!

CONTEST RULES: ELIGIBILITY. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THE CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF TORONTO, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and are brides to be. Employees, relatives or associates of the prize sponsor as well as employees and other representatives of Amplified Soul Makeup and Hair Couture , CTC West: South Asian Bridal and Formal Wear, and G+H Photography are not eligible to win prizes. All applicable federal, provincial and local laws and regulations of Canada apply.

ENTRIES: The draw will open on February 7, 2010 at 11:00 am and close on February, 7 2010 at 7:00pm. A winner will be selected on February,7 2010 between 7:01pm and 11:59pm. The prize winner will be determined by a random drawing from all eligible entries. A representative from Amplified Soul Makeup+ Hair Couture will contact the winner for their prize within 1 week of the draw date. All ballot entry forms must contain at minimum a first name, last name, and phone number. By participating in the contest, the winner agrees to provide proof of forthcoming wedding ceremony. Amplified Soul Makeup and Hair Couture is not responsible for any illegible entries or entries submitted with inaccurate information. Limit is one entry per person. Additional entries will result in the deletion of all entries from that participant.

PRIZES/ODDS: The odds of winning will depend upon the number of eligible entries received. The prize is not transferable, and no substitutions or cash exchanges are permissible. The prizes will be awarded “AS IS” .ALL FEDERAL, Provincial AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. If the notified winner fails to respond with acceptance of the prize within ten business days, fails to comply with the contest rules and regulations, or if the winner fails to meet the contest eligibility requirements, the notified winner shall forfeit his/her prize in full, and an alternate winner will be selected in the manner as defined above. The shoot is inclusive of two makeup and hair looks by Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture; outfits provided by CTC West: South Asian Bridal and Formal Wear, temporarily per the shoot only and images provided by G+H Photography; quanitity, method and delivary based on G+H discretion.

DISCLAIMERS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Amplified Soul Makeup and Hair Couture , CTC West: South Asian Bridal and Formal Wear, and G+H Photography and each of its parent companies, affiliates, employees, and representatives disclaims any and all liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or with the acceptance, possession or use of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries and losses related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light). Except where prohibited by law, by accepting a prize, the winner releases Amplified Soul Makeup and Hair Couture, CTC West: South Asian Bridal and Formal Wear, and G+H Photography, and each of its parent companies, affiliates, employees and representatives from any and all such liability. If due to circumstances beyond the control of Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture, any competition or prize-related event is delayed, rescheduled, postponed or cancelled, Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture reserves the right, but not the obligation, to cancel or modify the contest and shall not be required to award a substitute prize. Decisions of Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture with respect to the contest are final.

USE OF WINNER’S NAME, LIKENESS, ETC: Except where prohibited by law, entry into the contest constitutes permission to use winners’ name, likeness and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. Except where prohibited by law, as a further condition of being awarded any prize, winners may be required to execute a consent to the use of their name, likeness and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation.

WINNERS LIST AND OFFICIAL RULES: The names of the winners may be posted on the Amplified Soul Makeup and Hair Couture , CTC West: South Asian Bridal and Formal Wear and/or G+H Photography website after eligibility is confirmed. By participating in the contest, the winner agrees to have an initial meeting with Amplified Soul Makeup+Hair Couture, CTC West and G+H photography if required.

 

February 4, 2010 - 1:15 pm Krupa Walia - Great contest. I will make sure to fill out a ballot.

February 4, 2010 - 2:36 pm Shilpi - AWESOME!!!!!

February 4, 2010 - 4:42 pm Ruby - Great contest Garima...I am going to send all my friends to Suhaag to enter!!

March 3, 2010 - 7:52 pm jasmine - nice pics mommmi hope you a goood trip lol

PUBLISHED-Desi Fashion Magazine

So I am sure all of you that are friends with me on Facebook & follow me on twitter, must have received the feed from me last week on how excited I was and still am about 18,000 blog visitors per month consistently for last 5 months on my blog!! Well, today I have more GREAT news & another reason to celebrate, Desi Fashion Magazine, an Online Magazine that features fashion and beauty, as well as the health and lifestyles of South Asians living in the Western and Eastern World, has published an article on yours truly. As you can imagine we are beyond thrilled & excited about the publication. If you haven’t checked out the magazine, be sure to do so HERE. Our article is featured on page 72-73.

A special thanks to the editor & publisher in chief of Desi Fashion Magazine, Faiz & Shazia Khan

Cheers,

g

And here is a sneak peek of the article….

Enjoy! 

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November 10, 2009 - 1:17 pm Monica - AWESOME!!!!

November 10, 2009 - 2:38 pm Shelly - That is great! Congrats to you and Harp :)

November 10, 2009 - 3:37 pm Jill - Well Deserved!!

November 10, 2009 - 4:25 pm Dana - CONGRATS !!!

November 10, 2009 - 7:42 pm Shaneka - congrats Garima & Harp, well deserved!!!

November 11, 2009 - 12:49 am Priya - Garima, this is a great article and an impressive spread! Congratulations on the ongoing success of your firm! xoxo PRIYA

November 11, 2009 - 2:42 pm Ruby - CONGRATS GUYS! Amazing people, and amazing photographers!!

November 11, 2009 - 3:15 pm Shilpa - Woot! Woot! Congratulations G!! very happy for you!

November 12, 2009 - 1:57 am Amna Hakim - garima!!! omg congratss!! this is such great news and you TOTALLY deserve it! :) Love Love Love your work :)

November 12, 2009 - 8:37 am Mark - I'm sure there are many many more to come!! Congrats G+H!

November 12, 2009 - 10:02 am Garima & Harp Singh - THANK YOU!! everyone for your comments,emails & phone calls... THANK YOU!! we really appreciate them.. :)-

November 12, 2009 - 11:48 am Ambi - Yeah!! that is great news and a wonderful article... CONGRATULATION to both of you : ) You both deserve it...wish you both lifetime of achievement! with lots of best wishes Ambi & Rajish

November 12, 2009 - 4:57 pm Arti - Congrats to both of you!! The spread looks great! You guys are both amazing photographers, and deserve more publicity!

November 13, 2009 - 1:28 pm Asha Sharma - Guys, congratulations. Your work truly speaks for itself, very emotional, real that makes it really timeless for your subjects. I am an avid blog reader of yours.

November 13, 2009 - 4:17 pm John - Guys...CONGRATS!! You totally deserve the publicity!!

November 17, 2009 - 10:46 pm Deepa - Thats soo awesome you guys!! CONGRATS to you both!!! :D

November 18, 2009 - 2:35 am Sharon - I am so proud! Congratulations!:)

November 20, 2009 - 2:57 am M.Omair - hey i am also a photographer and i really like your photography specially wedding section and colour tunes. you can see my photography here www.flickr.com/virgomair thanks

November 22, 2009 - 4:40 pm Mohsin Jaffery - Amazing work i really like your compositions..

November 24, 2009 - 6:55 pm Afzia - Congrats Garima!!! That is awesome!!!

Très chic Planning – Toronto Botanical Gardens

Still looking for a venue for your wedding? Well, make sure to check out Toronto’s own Toronto Botanical Garden, great location for your outdoor or indoor ceremony & reception. Perfect location surrounded by beautiful flower beds, lots of green works & lavish arches. We recently shot our client, Hanesia & Germain’s wedding this summer at the Toronto Botanical Garden (images from their wedding coming soon), and instantly fell in love with the entire setting. 

Here are 10 great reasons to hold your event here as listed on TBG’s website:

  1. Competitive room rental rates to help you stay on budget
  2. No corkage fees
  3. Free parking
  4. Tables and chairs included for all events
  5. LEED Certified facility and environmentally friendly building
  6. Choose from 8 outstanding caterers
  7. Friendly and practical in-house staff to advise you on your event planning
  8. Beautiful & flexible event spaces include kitchen, washroom and private patio
  9. Rental revenues support the horticultural and environmental programs of Toronto Botanical Garden, a registered charity
  10. Escape from city life without leaving the city

Even if you have already booked another location for your ceremony & reception, we totally recommend TBG for your next Engagement/Lifestyle or wedding day photo session, to get more information regarding obtaining a permit for photography, CLICK HERE

HAPPY PLANNING!!

g!

September 29, 2009 - 12:18 pm Cindy - I love this new section you started! Great idea...and we want MORE!!! LOL

October 7, 2009 - 3:45 pm cecile - Those pictures were taken private courtyard of the room where my wedding reception was. Fabulous venue!!

Happy Friday!

I think my job is pretty cool, like I mean REALLY cool. Even after photographing zillion weddings (that’s what it feels like some days), we still get excited before each wedding, & really some days I have a hard time sleeping the night before a wedding because of how much I look forward to it.. At weddings we get to literally hang out with the bride & groom all day, meet many guests, some travelling from different continents to be there & some awesome industry vendors.. And I personally love vendors that genuinely LOVE & truly enjoy weddings.

I met Afzia Shareef about a month ago at my studio, she came by to introduce herself to me and vice versa, and needless to say we totally hit it off!!! I can’t say that I have worked with Afzia at an event yet, but I already know how fabulous of an events planner she is! So this morning when I got an email from Afzia about how she blogged about me..ME??!!..yes ME, I was SOO flattered & thrilled. So make sure to check out Afzia’s Blog, and Afzia, thank you for your kind words, keep up the good work & the love for this industry, we need more vendors like you!

 Happy Friday!

g

July 10, 2009 - 1:38 pm Nina - What a nice article...really captures the type of company G&H Photography is! I had an amazing time dealing with you guys!