| a southern giveaway…. | 12.17.10 |
wanna come hang with me in kentucky?

i am giving away two tickets to the WOW event in kentucky….
the 2 tickets get you entry into both
the WOW event & the Bridal Show
in lovely lexington kentucky
on sunday January 9th, 2010
you’ll get to hear presentations
from photographer ELIZABETH MESSINA (me)
& amazing floral designer JANIE from the BRIDES CAFE
as well as TARA GERRAD a wonderful event planner….
plus you get the ever so Ā fabulous swag bag…..
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so if you are in the mood for a little southern sweetness…
leave a comment & i’ll pick a winner soon…xoxo

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December 17th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Heck yes.
December 17th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
eeeek! i’d LOVE to spend time learning from you….
please, please, please pick me!!!
December 17th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Oh Elizabeth, that would be a dream come true for me!! I hope I get picked!!
December 17th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
i love elizabeth messina and i love lexington! please pick me
December 17th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Would be awesome to win! <3
December 17th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN!! such a dream
December 17th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
oh, what a treat for kentucky. i’d love to be part of it.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Yes please!!!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I would so love to win this!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
What an amazing giveaway! I hope I win.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
How fun!! I can only imagine how fabulous this event will be! Im marrying the Love of my life October 8, 2011 and want everything to be perfect for our day. I feel certain you have wonderful ideas, and would have a ball attending your event:)
December 17th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I would love to win!!!! I’m in need of some help! lol
December 17th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
ooooh, this sounds like so much fun. pick me
December 17th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Would LOVE to go!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
this sounds like an amazing learning opportunity…i’d love to go!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
You had me at “a southern giveaway”…what a cool opportunity!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
How wonderful of you! What an incredible opportunity…I would love to take part!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Pick me! I’m your biggest fan, and I am a great travel companion. I’m exceptionally punctual and I have excellent hygiene.
December 17th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
This sounds so fabulous! Fingers crossed!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
comment~
December 17th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
me, me, me!!!! i love kentucky!!!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Would love to join you for this amazing event!
December 17th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I’m continually challenged and inspired by your work; it would be an honor to attend this workshop!
December 17th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I love this image…
December 17th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
OMG!!!! What an amazing oppurtunity!!!
I would love every minute of it!
December 17th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
the south AND elizabeth messina! two of my favorite things
December 17th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
This sounds like such a fun trip! I would so bring my maid of honor!!
Thanks!!
December 17th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
oh my gosh i would love to win. my sister leaves in the souths and its been years since i have seen her. plus i just miss her. there is nothing like sister hood. plus i would love to hear you speak. you are one of my heros in this photographer world.
December 17th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I would love to come.
December 17th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Let me say that the only thing I have ever won, was a drawling contest in kindergarten, for the wizard of oz. And then I was too afraid to go to the principles office and claim the prize.
I live in Lexington,KY and run a small business. I adore her work, and would LOVE and benefit from this so much.
I figure there is zero chance of me getting on Oprah’s favorite things show, but this would be a great runner’s up.
December 17th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I’d love to see more of your work personally! Pick me! :] Merry Christmas!
December 17th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Wow! I would love to join you. Unfortunately my blog is still fairly new and I haven’t posted any of my wedding photography, but if you email me I would be delighted to share! Happy holidays to you and yours!
December 17th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
This would be an absolutely dream. I would love to come listen to you (Elizabeth Messina) talk. Thanks for this opportunity.
December 17th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
i wouldn’t miss it for the world!
December 17th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I would love to hear attend! You are such an inspiration and Tara Guerard is one of my favorite event planners!
December 17th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to go!!!
December 17th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
brilliant photo! I was a bridesmaid in a wedding you photographed (in Lake Forest, for Victoria & Zak) and I would love love love to attend. my best friend is getting married next year and is a southern belle at heart so it would be amazing to attend! xo
December 17th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
me! pretty please, with a cherry on top
December 17th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
This would be a dream come true! I would LOVE to go and I would bring my momma with me!
Thanks so much for this amazing opportunity!
December 17th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I would love to go!
December 17th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
So nice of you! I so need to go to this event. And I already live in Lexington so why not pick me?
December 17th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Ooooh that I would win this trip!!!! Amen!
December 17th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Fingers and toes are crossed … Thanks for the opportunity!
December 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
would love to!!
December 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Would love, love, love to win the opportunity to hear you speak and see your work in person!
December 17th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
I would absolutely LOVE to go to this event! I am always amazed with your photography and you always have the most beautiful images. I am from and live right outside of Lexington and was thrilled to hear that you were coming this way so winning tickets would be awesome! Bonus–my best friend is getting married next year and I would love to be able to take her to this event! Thanks for the chance to win!
December 17th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Would be the perfect beginning to my New Year! Uh, yes please?!
December 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
ahem, over hear, see me? way in the back? man, i wanna go. in a bad way too.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Well wouldn’t that be a treat! Some of my favorite people in the wedding industry. What an awesome event.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Your work inspires me everyday! You+the South – perfection! What a great gift you are giving!
December 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Your work inspires me everyday to dig deep and find what it is about I am truly trying to express in each frame. What a great holiday gift you are giving! Thank you!
December 17th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I really didn’t mean to comment twice (now three times!) just approve one please so I don’t look so brazen
December 18th, 2010 at 12:29 am
what a stunning stunning photo…
actually, all your work is. i wish you would teach a workshop here in l.a.
thanks for being an inspiration.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:01 am
PLEASE!!! Pick me! Pick me! I think I might just die if you pick me. But pick me anyway!
December 18th, 2010 at 8:21 am
I think you already know from my incessant emails and conversations that you are a HUGE inspiration to me and my husband… As I turn 30 this February … I can’t think of a better present than to start off this next phase of my life… I have to say the 20′s definitely ended on a sweet note this year and I have you to thank for that…
December 18th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Wow, just wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve been to KY (nearly 20 years!) plus getting to hear from the best? That’d be a great way to kick off the new year.
December 18th, 2010 at 9:22 am
I can’t think of a more amazing giveaway. Sounds like a dream. I promise not to be entirely awe struck and mustard up the courage not to cry when seeing Elizabeth Messinas photos in person. Although no promises.
December 18th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Wow, this would mean so much to my girlfriend. You are one of her photographer icons1 I hope I take this home for her…
December 18th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
it would be lovely to win <3
December 18th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I’d love to attend. I am from Lexington and this would be a great reason to return.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
This would be amazing! What a lovely giveaway!
*fingers crossed*
December 18th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Would love the opportunity!
December 18th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I would love to take my future sister in law to this. She is planning her wedding and I have been helping along the way.
December 18th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I would absolutely *love* to win!
December 18th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Please, please, please, I’m dying to learn more about the wedding industry.
December 18th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
What a wonderful birthday gift this would be…
December 18th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Pick me, pick me! I love photography, and your’s is my favorite (I check your site every day!). And I live in KY, so it would be a short trip!
December 18th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
How exciting! What a great opportunity! Would love to experience this!!
December 19th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Mele Kalikimaka to y’all! Love to go to Kentucky and finally meet you and hear you speak! xoxo
December 19th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
i have never been to the south! that would be so fun and amazing! your work inspires me everyday! <3
December 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
i would love love love to go to this event! thank you for offering such a wonderful opportunity to your fans!
December 19th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I adore you and your work! It would be a pure delight to win!
December 19th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
The giveaway sounds absolutely amazing!
December 19th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
WOW! Count me in…. what an amazing opportunity!!! I hope to meet you someday soon (hopefully Jan 9!)!
December 19th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
OOOh la la! I would love to go! I live in Maine and need to escape the snow…
December 19th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I would so love to experience this event! And, I’ve never even been to Kentucky, the state right above mine.
December 19th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
It would be an utmost honor.
December 19th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Sigh! This sounds so dreamy!!! I would love to head south for a fabulous weekend listening to an amazing artist speak my love language!!!
December 20th, 2010 at 2:10 am
I’ll already be there but thought I’d take the chance to say looking forward to meeting you. Love your work!
Stephanie
December 20th, 2010 at 3:27 am
pick me!!!
December 20th, 2010 at 8:05 am
This would be a treat! Thank you!
December 20th, 2010 at 9:58 am
this would be so fantastic! i would love to win.
December 20th, 2010 at 10:09 am
If I won, you can forget the Kissing Tree, the Groom, and the Little Kisses. I would be doing the KISSING DANCE all the way to Kentucky!!! <3
December 20th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
your pictures brighten up my day
December 20th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
me me me! please!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im in jamaica shooting a wedding, but ill be back in a couple days, i can make it to kentucky! yay! it would be so lovely…..
December 20th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
OOO it would be so amazing to win!!!! i need some help haha!!!!
December 21st, 2010 at 1:54 am
I would love to meet you!!! This would be so fun and inspiring.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:18 am
Aw man, I’m not currently in the market for wedding gear, (but my bf says we are ooooh so close; proposal will be complete surprise he says) but it would be cool to have this crash course in all of it. Plus I love event planning. Don’t what it takes to get picked, but if I have what you’re looking for, I’d be honored.
~Cynthia
December 21st, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Umm…Kentucky? Photography? Cool photographer’s & speakers?
YES PLEASE!
December 21st, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Oh, my! Oh, my! This would be the very best gift under my tree this year. I would LOVE to hang with you in Kentucky!
December 21st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
that would be lovely.. SIGH
December 21st, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I would love love love to go! This sounds like an amazing event!
December 22nd, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Oh goodness gracious, I would LOVE to attend and meet one of my favorite people = you.
December 22nd, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Would love to join…. even all the way from Portland, Oregon!!!
December 22nd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Me me me me!
December 27th, 2010 at 6:52 am
oh pick me…pick me pick me….please!!!!
December 27th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Would be a dream to win!
December 29th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
We are honored to have you in are humble little state to show us the path to more kisses!