A Week-Long Marathon of Bridal Programming
Featuring Premieres of Original Specials and New Episodes of Platinum Weddings Airing March 8-15, 2009
Kick-off Begins with the Online Photo Contest "The Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress" For Details Log Onto www.WeGoBridal.com (http://www.wegobridal.com/)
NEW YORK, NY – March 2, 2009 – For the second year in a row WE tv, home of the hit series Bridezillas and the network with the most wedding themed programming on television is dedicating an entire week of primetime to all things bridal when is presents "We Go Bridal Week." Featuring new episodes of the extreme weddings series, Platinum Weddings; five premiere specials; plus encore presentations of hit series like My Fair Wedding and Amazing Wedding Cakes the marathon airs March 8-15, 2009. To kick-off the celebration WEGoBridal.com – an online destination point for weddings, is hosting "The Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress" contest. This online challenge encourages viewers to submit photos of bridal "fashion don’ts" for a chance to win a cash grand prize of $5000.00. The contest runs from March 2 to midnight April 13. Details and entry information can be found at www.WEgobridal.com ( http://www.wegobridal.com/ ).
"WE Go Bridal Week" programming lineup includes three new World Premiere episodes of Platinum Weddings and the following original specials: Disney’s Dream Weddings, Girl Meets Gown, Unforgettable Wedding Venues, Surprise Wedding and Funniest Wedding Outtakes. Below are episode descriptions for "WE Go Bridal Week" Premieres.
Series:
Platinum Weddings: "Karen & Tom" – WE tv Original, Airing Sunday, March 8th at 10 PM/9C.
This episode follows the exploits of Karen and Tom as they host a lavish seaside wedding at the renowned Cheeca Lodge & Spa in the Florida Keys. Running time: 30 minutes.
Platinum Weddings: "Lauren & Kristopher" – WE tv Original, Airing Sunday, March 8th at 10:30 PM/9:30C.
For bride-to-be Lauren and her pro-golfer groom Kristopher, nothing is spared when they host a zinger of a golf-inspired wedding featuring 600 guests. Running time: 30 minutes.
Platinum Weddings: "Kimberly & Bryan" – WE tv Original, Airing Sunday, March 15th at 10:30 PM/9:30C.
Bride-and-groom-to-be Kimberly and Bryan host a luxurious affair at the renowned Historic Chapel in Winter Park, FL. Running time: 30 minutes.
Specials:
Disney’s Dream Weddings -WE tv Original, Airing Sunday, March 8th at 9 PM/8C
Hosted by celebrity event planner, David Tutera (host of WE tv’s My Fair Wedding), this WE tv original special follows couples as they plan and experience their dream weddings at Walt Disney World. Running time: One hour.
Girl Meets Gown – WE tv Original, Airing Monday, March 9th at 10 PM/9C.
This WE tv original special follows several brides as they search for the perfect wedding dress at one of Dallas’ largest and most famous bridal salons, Stardust Celebrations. Running time: One hour.
Surprise Wedding – Network Premiere Special Airing Thursday, March 12th at 8 PM/7C.
Set at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, this special follows five men who are in long-term relationships, but haven’t taken that last step to commitment. In an amusing twist these fellows are in for a shocker when their girlfriends propose to them on national television. Those who accept tie the knot then and there! Running time: Two hours.
Funniest Wedding Outtakes – Network Premiere Special Airing Friday, March 13th at 8 PM/7C.
This wedding special, takes a humorous look at everything that can possibly go wrong on what is arguably a couple’s most important day. Running time: One hour.
Unforgettable Wedding Venues — WE tv Original Airing Sunday, March 15th at 9 PM/8C.
David Tutera, wedding expert and host of WE tv’s My Fair Wedding, counts down the most unforgettable wedding venues in this WE tv original special. Running time: One hour.
About WE tv
WE tv ( www.WEtv.com ) is the premier source for women looking to satisfy their curiosity with fascinating, original stories and entertaining, informative content that is relevant to key stages of their lives. Available in more than 73 million homes, WE tv’s programming gives viewers compelling perspectives on women’s lives that range from provocative to extraordinary, including signature series like "Bridezillas" and critically-acclaimed original documentary series such as "High School Confidential." WE tv’s public affairs initiative, WE Empowers Women, is dedicated to creating programs that foster and celebrate women’s strength, confidence and diversity. The initiative’s current focus is its WE Vote ’08 campaign. WE tv is available in HD and WE tv On Demand is available in 27 million homes. WE tv is a subsidiary of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC.