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Wedding Planning for the Groom: Host a Guy-Friendly Couples Shower
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of The Man Registry Considering having a couples shower or looking for ways to interest guys in a wedding shower? While it may seem like a tough sell for some guys, there are lots of great shower ideas that cater to both sexes. Here are a few guy-friendly shower ideas: Lawn/garden and BBQ shower. Perfect for a spring or summer shower, this shower lends itself well to a backyard grill-out setting where guests can play yard games such as horseshoes,...
Spice Up Your Wedding Reception with Creative Touches
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Starting to feel like every wedding reception you’ve been to looks the same? If you’re looking for some creative ideas to incorporate into your wedding day, don’t be afraid to think outside the traditional wedding box. There are plenty of ways to wow your guests and leave your mark on the big day. Here are a few concepts to consider that may help you spark your own unique ideas: Scotch tasting bar. Love scotch (or...
Navigating Bridal Shows Like A Champ
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a recently engaged man quite like this phrase: “Honey, want to go to a bridal show this Saturday?” But there’s no reason to sound the alarms just yet. That’s right, guys; you might actually enjoy attending a couple of these events during your engagement. While many men may envision booth after booth of wedding dresses and flower arrangements at a bridal show or wedding expo, there...
6 Creative Wedding Guest Book Alternatives
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Tired of the traditional guest book concept where guests dutifully sign their names on the dotted line? While it’s nice to have a record of those who attended your wedding, a simple book of names can seem a bit, well…boring. But today, there are plenty of unique guest book alternatives to fit any couple’s personality. Polaroid book. Update the traditional photo album with a fun, retro feel by placing a Polaroid camera...
Gracefully Dealing with Shower-Palooza
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com Soon after friends, family and co-workers hear the great news that you’re engaged, you’ll likely start receiving offers from people to host wedding showers for you. What’s not to love, right? But sometimes the number of offers can quickly grow from just a couple to many more. So what should you do when you hit your shower max? Here’s how to strike a balance. First, there’s no rule that says you should have a specific...
Incorporating March Madness into Your Wedding
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Got March Madness on the brain? Who doesn’t this time of year? If you and your fiancé are die-hard college basketball fans (like my husband and me), you’re probably looking for ways incorporate your love of sports in your wedding day. Whether you want to go subtle or go big, thankfully, you have plenty of options to choose from. Here are a few ideas to consider: Sports groom’s cake. Talk to your cake baker about...
5 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Reception
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Want to leave your own personal mark on your wedding? Get creative! The reception is a great place for couples to add some unique and personal touches to the big day. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some ideas to help spark your imagination: 1. Rent a photo or video booth. You and your guests will enjoy striking a pose and taking lots of great photos together all night long. Supply themed props, such...
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How to De-Stress Before the Wedding
By Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Wedding plans stressing you out? You’re not alone. Planning your big day can sometimes become a bit overwhelming (so many details, so little time!), and everyone needs a break from time to time. If you’re both starting to feel like you’re about to hit your breaking point, here’s how to deal. Schedule some time for yourselves. Remember what you used to do before you started planning your wedding together? Whether it’s cooking a meal...
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4 Easy Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com Let’s face it; unless you’re marrying a Kardashian and money is no object, the majority of today’s engaged couples are looking for ways to save money while planning their weddings. By now you’ve realized that wedding day price tags can add up quickly, but don’t sweat it. Here are some ways to turn those splurges into saves. • Guest List: Consider eliminating plus one invites for guests on your list who...
Wow Your Groomsmen This Spring with Help from The Man Registry
They’ve gone to tux fittings with you. They’ve attended your showers (and brought gifts). They’re quite possibly traveling in from long distances to attend your big day. The least you can do is get them great groomsmen gifts, right? If you’ve got a spring wedding coming up, it’s probably not a bad idea to start thinking about these thank you gifts for the wedding party. For those of you who are lost on where to get started, here are a few helpful tips. As with any gift,...
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From the Engagement to the Honeymoon—What Means Most to Your Groom
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com While every groom is different (just like their brides, naturally), the majority of guys seem to get excited when they’re able to inject a bit of their own personality into the festivities and leave their mark on the big day. For example, if he’s a huge baseball fan, consider ways to incorporate his love for his favorite team into your wedding. Consider having a groom’s cake made that bears his team logo or mascot,...
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When He Says Save and You Say Splurge
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Couples don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to spending. While he may not understand how you can spend $300 on a new handbag (“Did you really need another black purse?”), you’ll likely be equally baffled when he spends $300 on a new video game system (“Didn’t the old one work just fine?”). So when it comes to deciding whether you should splurge or save on wedding details, things can often get dicey....
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Decoding Your Groom: What He Says vs. What He Means
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Ever wondered: What the heck did he mean by that? Ladies, you’re not alone. Sometimes the enigmatic way a groom communicates can make a bride feel like she’s living out a scene from Inception. Is he being candid with you or is there a hidden meaning in there somewhere? While some men are straight-shooters who always say what they mean, others can often be a bit more mysterious with their words. As a former bride and...
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Top 5 Ways to Annoy Your Groom
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com It’s inevitable. Couples can annoy each other from time to time. And this can be especially true when it comes to wedding planning. Here are the top five ways brides can annoy their grooms—and how to avoid them. 1. Talking “wedding” 24/7. Of course, your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it completely consume your life, day in and day out, between your...
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9 Things NOT to Say to Your Groom
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com We’ve all been there. While planning your wedding, you get caught up in the tedious minutia of arranging every last detail of the big day when it happens. You say something to your groom-to-be that you really wish you hadn’t, and a terrible fight ensues. (Of course, eventually, he’ll say something equally insensitive to you – does bridezilla sound familiar?) So how can you keep your composure when the...
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