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...
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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Mangagement Rings: I Do or I Don’t?
Have you heard about this new trend of engaged men wearing engagement rings? They are called mangagement rings. Yes, MAN-gagement. I recently saw a statistic claiming that 17% of men actually want to wear a mangagement ring. I find that hard to believe and wonder who was asked that question, men or women. My first reaction on the whole thing is that mangagement rings are just silly. I mean, I know I’m generalizing here, but for the most part we ladies wear engagement...
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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Quick Wedding Tips on Being a Good Groomsman
About The Man Registry Congrats, it’s official. You’ve been asked to be a groomsman. Now what? If you’re not sure what’s expected of you other than showing up in a tux on the wedding day, read on. Prior to the wedding As a groomsman, your pre-wedding duties will most likely include attending any engagement parties and couples showers, helping the best man plan the bachelor party, picking up your tux or suit a day or so before the wedding day, attending the wedding...
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How to Pop the Question to Your Groomsmen
About The Man Registry You’ve decided which members of your wolf pack will stand alongside you on your wedding day. Congrats—that’s half the battle. But how should you ask them to be part of one of the most important occasions in your life? If you want to go beyond a simple phone call or text (please, don’t), here are a few more creative ideas to consider. Make it a memorable occasion by inviting the guys out for some manly bonding, either over a poker game, at a sporting...
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