Like presidential inaugurations, marriages involve a solemn pledge and a lavish after-party to celebrate the fact that you'll be making six figures for at least four years. Prepare yourself for a financially secure future with today's Groupon: for $20, you get admission for two with one complimentary gift bag to The Wedding Salon bridal show at the W Hotel – City Center on Monday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (a $50 value).
The Wedding Salon acquaints brides- and hubbies-to-be with the latest in matrimonial must-haves, earning positive ink from New York Times. Admission lets vow exchangers connect with industry experts from Saks Fifth Avenue, featuring Laura Mercier, Giorgio Armani, and more, and expand nuptial horizons with cake tastings and beauty consultations. Instead of walking down the aisle in matching pickle barrels, couples can consider custom bling from designers such as Donna Jewelry Co. and couture gowns by Jenny Yoo and other dressmakers. Vendors such as Avant Gardenia, Wildflour Bakery & Cafe, and St. Regis Bora Bora share ideas for travel and dining and designing, helping visitors plan a memorable reception and honeymoon in record time. Armed with portfolios of portraits, photographers compete for the chance to capture nuptials on film, and venue reps can equip guests with the gazebo or bowling alley of their dreams. Wedding specialists from The Knot stand ready to answer etiquette questions such as “When should I send out invitations?” and “Can my cat officiate the ceremony?”
Grouponites also score one of The Wedding Salon's coveted gift bags. Though bags’ contents may vary, they often include popular bridal magazines and products from high-end companies such as Smashbox, Philosophy, and Murad. Wrangle up the wedding party for second and third opinions, and enjoy a special day of preparing for the ultimate special day.
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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Every March, people who own at least a dozen dogs are invited to Alaska, where they'll compete against other dog owners in a 26.2-mile dogsled race. If your grade school didn't force you to learn about the Iditarod, here's what happens at various mile markers:
Mile 0: The Iditarod begins with a shot fired from a starter pistol, which temporarily deafens the drivers so they don't have to listen to their dogs barking for the next 26 miles.
Mile 3: This rest station is stocked with electric razors, providing drivers with their final opportunity to shave the dogs that contracted canine lice during the prerace ice-cream social.
Mile 5: Many competitors choose to abandon the competition at mile marker five, which begins a treacherous stretch marked by a bunch of old men dressed like babies crawling around.
Mile 9: The unofficial halfway point.
Mile 17: Drivers must swap places with their dogs. This keeps the dogs fresh for the final stretch and reminds the drivers that pulling a sled packed with a dozen dogs is not as easy it sounds.
Mile 26.2: The race is over. The fastest driver gets his or her name carved into a nearby tree.
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