May 05th, 2009, by Azure
In honor of Mother's Day, we present the Top Ten Women You Wouldn't Want as Your Mother-in-Law
10. Marie Barone, Everybody Loves Raymond
9. Peggy Bundy, Married with Children
8. Mrs. Bennett, Pride and Prejudice
7. Mrs. Vorhees, Friday the 13th
6. Mrs. Portnoy, Portnoy’s Complaint
5. Mrs. Iselin, The Manchurian Candidate (especially as played by Angela Lansburry in the original)
4. Lois Henrickson, Big Love
3. Joan Crawford, the original Mommie Dearest
2. Mrs....
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
If your wedding planning is getting a little stressful, the idea of eloping might start to sound good. Check out our newly re-designed advice section and get the top five reasons NOT to elope!
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
Special Feature by Laura Parker of Fairy Tale Photography.
Ashley was a second-grade teacher and Tony's nephew was in her class. Once Tony saw her, he knew he wanted to get to know her better.
Two years later, he popped the question - and the rest is history. Their wedding was March 13, 2009 at Ashton Depot. It was cold, raining, and amazing!
Editor's Update: People have been wondering who the florist for this wedding was. Laura e-mailed to let us know that those gorgeous...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
One of our very own OneWed couples was featured on Engagement 101 Mag today. Vince proposed to Brittany with a storybook depicting their fairytale romance. Have a look...I cried at my desk.
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
For the month of May, Paper Chez is offering our OneWed Savvy Scoop readers FREE custom wedding invitation designs with the purchase of a set of letterpress wedding invitations! If you are wondering what Paper Chez is all about…
“At Paper Chez, we believe that the perfect wedding invitation should create a stunning first impression of your special day. Our high-style invitations are crafted with great attention to detail using only the finest paper made from 100% cotton for a...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
There’s no doubt about it, mothers-in-law have a bad reputation, and sometimes that reputation is deserved. Planning a wedding can bring out the worst in certain relationships so venting with strangers can be a needed release. If you need a place to vent, I’ve got two suggestions for you.
The first, is obviously our forums. The Vents and Frustration forum is especially good for getting things off your chest and getting good advice on how to handle difficult situations.
I also...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
Hey Savvy Scoopers! Our fabulous resident make-up expert, Richard Class, is back with some marvelous products from Laura Mercier that one Savvy Scoop reader will win this Friday.
And, if you find yourself in the Chicago-area and want to learn the tricks of the makeup trade in-person, you can reach Richard at 773.327.6900 to schedule an appointment!
Without further adieu, a second priceless product tutorial from the talented and highly-coveted, Mr. Class...
With May underway, we...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
...And His Entourage!
About It's A Jaime Thing
Today, the groom is just as modern as the bride and becoming more involved with the planning process, especially now that so many couples are paying for their weddings themselves. Therefore, we can't forget the groom when it comes to style, or the groomsmen either, for that matter!
Check out these super hot ties for the groom and his entourage by Etsy seller Toybreaker! Who says men can't wear pink? Puh-lease! These ties are...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
Handle with Care Studio is a Brooklyn-based invitation design company, designing one-of-a-kind custom invitations for your wedding day or special event. The breadth of knowledge of its owner, Casey Coyle, is extremely impressive, previously working as an Art Director for a New York magazine, designing lavish invitations for magazine events before starting her own design studio. Handle with Care specializes in custom one of a kind wedding and event invitations, and each invitation is...
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May 05th, 2009, by Azure
Looking for a little more than a plain gold band?
I love these handmade rings from Down to the Wire Designs. They're beautiful and distinctive without straying too far from traditional wedding ring territory.
You can choose from his line, or work with designer and metalsmith Chuck Domitrovich to create a unique set of wedding bands all your own.
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