If you are planning a kick ass hippy/punk rock/romantic/home grown wedding I want to photograph it!

In honor of Love+Bash, Cincinnati's first alternative wedding expo, I am giving away free wedding photography to one special couple!!!

Here are the Details

Included is 8 hours of wedding photography by me and my assistant. I will be shooting digital and film photography (Holga, 35mm, Polaroid) Digital Negatives, albums, additional time, and prints can be purchased.

Contest ends MAY 8, 2011 11:00 p.m. I will announce the winner at Love+Bash on May 15, 2011 at the Leapin'Lizard. You must be present at Love+Bash to win.

I am looking for a wedding that is unique, alternative, and loaded with character and charm.

To Enter send the following info to nikita@nikitagross.com with Love+Bash Giveaway in the subject line.

Your Name and date of your wedding
Wedding location
2-3 pictures of you and your mate :)
A little about your love story
Unique ideas you have planned for your wedding. (DIY projects, clothing, colors, flowers, decor, etc.)

The type of weddings I love to photograph are

full of antiques and vintage finds
eclectic
take place on a farm, in your backyard, in your home, at a gorgeous park, on a boat, at an alternative space such as a bar, loft, or art gallery
overflowing DIY projects
green/eco friendly
full of crazy tattooed people ;)
full of people who love to dance and have a good time
romantic and covered in flowers

**Update** This wedding giveaway just got even better!! Inspired Floral Design, Your Wedding by Jen, Five Dot Design, and Cinci Makeup just sweetened the deal bringing the total value of the giveaway to $8500!

Cinci Makeup will be providing free makeup services for the bride.

Five Dot Design will be giving away a $500 credit toward the purchase of your paper goods!

Inspired Floral Design is offering complimentary florals for this kick-ass wedding, up to a $2000 value. Here's the deal:

You cannot currently be under contract with any other floral designer... we certainly don't want to offend another designer. If you've already booked another floral designer, we'd be happy to help style an amazing engagement, bridal sitting, day-after or trash the dress session with complimentary florals.
You agree to contract Inspired Floral Design for your wedding flowers. The first $2000 of the order will be complimentary, anything in excess of that will be your responsibility. Depending on your "concept" we can absolutely work with you to keep you under budget if need be.
Of course we want to know what you like and your vision for your wedding, but a whole lot of creative liberty from there is what we're expecting. Trust us... we'll make it awesome, promise!
All we ask in return is permission to use the images from your wedding after the fact for blog/website galleries and possible submission to other wedding publications.

Your Wedding by Jen is offering a Full Planning Package valued at $4000 which includes:

Unlimited consultations via phone, email or in person during business hours
Budget development and management
Planning itinerary
Assist in selecting and booking of ceremony and reception venues. (Must have final approval from client)
Event design, theme, and décor concept development
Etiquette advise
Invitation, stationary and favor selection
Recommend suitable budget appropriate vendors. (Music, florist, officiant, caterer, cake, photographer, videographer, ect.)
Unlimited vendor referrals
Arrange vendor appointments and accompany them with you if needed
Contract review and negotiation
Manage vendor relations
Assist with menu selections
Final site walk through
Provide information on how to obtain marriage license and name change assistance.
Assist with guest accommodations such as hotel and shuttle.
Ceremony planning
Rehearsal coordination and instruction
Assist with rehearsal dinner location and arrangements
Creating and distributing wedding day timeline to bridal party and all vendors
Final vendor confirmation and distribution of driving directions
Day of Coordination

**Date must be available and agreeable on other vendors participating. **