May 09th, 2012, by The Man Registry
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,...
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May 09th, 2012, by Brooklyn Bride
Sometimes I forget that guys are part of weddings too...it's so easy to get caught up in veils and bouquets, but the men need some fun stuff too!
Thankfully, these bowties from Etsy seller Fox & Brie caught my eye! They're totally adorable, affordable and super chic to boot! I'm almost tempted to buy one for myself just for fun!
How do you like these handsome bow ties for your groom? Is your guy a bow tie wearing dude? Post a comment below to share your thoughts!
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April 25th, 2012, by The Man Registry
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...
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March 27th, 2012, by The Man Registry
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...
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March 21st, 2012, by Azure
I used to be a die hard fan of The Bachelor but I'll admit my interest has waned the past few years. To me, it just started to feel so fake...
So I didn't tune into a single episode this season, but I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Bachelor Ben Flajnik and his new fiance Courtney. Before The Bachelor finale, a sneaky paparazzo snapped this pic of Ben with another woman...
Now, I'm not engaged but I do have a man. And if I saw a picture of him doing this with another...
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March 20th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day
You know one wedding detail I put like zero thought into? My groom's boutonniere! I totally dropped the ball on it, and although my florist did a great job coming up with something, I really regret not thinking up a unique bout idea. Here are some tips for dreaming up one for your groom...
Incorporate your Wedding Season:
DIY a Personalized Bout for your Groom:
Use or Create a Family Heirloom:
Use a Non-Floral Element (like vintage brooches!) from your Wedding...
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March 19th, 2012, by The Man Registry
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...
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February 24th, 2012, by Azure
After sharing these 9 wedding dress don'ts that every bride should avoid, I got to thinking... what about the grooms? Oh, and the hapless fashion choices some have made...
Brides and grooms are two very different animals, and men in general don't care much about fashion, style or trends. Most view shopping as a punishment, not a treat, so it can only be expected that grooms take a lax approach to their wedding day attire. But an un-dapper groom won’t do his drop dead gorgeous...
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February 16th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day
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...
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February 09th, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day
Wedding blogs often discuss wedding style, and bridal style, but what about groomie style? That is pretty important too, right ladies? So today, I'm styling the boys. Which is your groom’s style?
The Classic Groom
The Quirky Groom
The Preppy Groom
The Black Tie Groom
The Hipster Groom
The Summer Groom
The Whimsical Groom
The Outdoorsy Groom
Do you have a favorite or is one of these styles perfect for your groom?
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