Weddings these days are all about personalization! Engaged couples want their wedding to be totally unique, a memorable event that will wow even the most discerning of wedding guests. For totally unique registry items, accessories, and wedding jewelry, UncommonGoods is one of my favorites. Not only are their items beautiful and distinct, but they focus on creative and sustainable design. So eco-friendly brides and grooms, UncommonGoods should definitely be at the top of your list. ...
About The Man Registry As the groom’s friend, you’re already shelling out for a wedding gift, the bachelor party festivities and travel to the wedding. We know this can be a stress on your wallet. However, there is one more very important thing that you must purchase for the groom on his “last night of freedom.” We’re of course talking about gag gifts. Regardless of how risqué the stag party is going to be, it’s never a bad idea to have a little fun with the groom....
Featured Wedding by Brandon Scott Photography When you think of a destination wedding, you normally think palm trees and beaches but Andrew and Marie's wedding was a destination wedding that never left home. We knew early on that this wedding would be a unique as the couple themselves. Andrew and Marie were layed back and laughing all day; it didn't feel like we were shooting photos for their wedding, but merely hanging out with friends all day! Andrew and Marie's wedding was held...
About OneWed's Savvy Steals Weekly Giveaway Feeling a bit tired this morning? Or has the wedding planning process started to creep in on your rest and relaxation time? If so, this week’s Savvy Steal is perfect for you! It’ll give you the kick you need, instantly! The Senseo Single Serve coffee system is the perfect gift for you & your fiancé (especially if you’re coffee-lovers!). And one lucky reader will win her very own personal coffee machine from Senseo this week! I...
Featured Wedding by Ted Nghiem's Photography Erik & Nancy exchanged vows at the NJ State Museum, and it was one of the most intimate wedding ceremonies I've witnessed. Once they said I Do, the celebration continued at the Mariott Hotel in Trenton where everyone, and I do mean everyone, started busting out their dance moves. Before the big day, the couple created one of the best reception music play lists I've ever heard.;which makes sense, as Erik and Nancy are musicians, and play...
If you're in the Irvine, CA area this Sunday, August 8th, there's a fabulous bridal show you won't want to miss! What: “A GREAT BRIDAL SHOW“ by C.W. Originals Date: Sunday August 8th, 2010 Time: 11 am to 5:30 pm Location: Irvine Hilton Hotel, 18800 Mac Arthur Blvd. Irvine, CA 92879 Why should you attend? 1. To find fabulous, quality wedding pros that will help you plan your dream wedding! 2. To give back 50% of all ticket sales will be donated to The American Red Cross and...
Remember back in December, 2009, when I covered the super cool new Wedding Collection for Grooms & Groomsmen from Bonobos? Well ladies and gents, now you can feast your eyes on Bonobos’ very first wedding lookbook, and I’ve got to say, it’s fabulous! Before launching their Wedding Collection, Bonobos had already mastered the art of the “better-fitting” pant. So you've got to love that they're bringing that to the table! For all the grooms reading this (and ladies, do this...
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Ahh, anemone flowers… I can’t help but swoon. Anemones, also known as wind flowers, are simply stunning for your bridal bouquet, floral centerpiece, or groom’s boutonniere. There are over 100 different Anemone types, but my absolute favorite by far is... The White French Anemone! How aptly named? Don’t these flowers just ooze Parisian Chic fabulousness? Deliciously sophisticated, featuring white petals and a black-button center, this bloom is enough to make any girl...
About The Man Registry Grooms – don’t expect your bride to be OK with you having greasy hair, chewed nails and un-manicured facial hair on your wedding day. I know that us guys don’t always take the time to look our best, but the wedding day is a different story. Here are a few quick tips on what you can do to assure you look your best on the big day: Haircut Here’s a no-brainer. Get your haircut about a week in advance of the wedding. Stick to your normal barber and with...
At A Wincy Glass N' Design, LLC, they love beautiful art, especially when it’s fun and functional! So to celebrate functional art, they create custom designed hand painted stemware for your most special occasions. You can gift your bridal party with fab and girly floral stemware, or select several hand painted decanters to display gorgeous wedding flowers in for your reception table centerpieces. Every piece from A Wincy Glass N' Design is one-of-a-kind, beautifully done, and...
About The Man Registry When my wife and I got back from our honeymoon, we learned that our wedding had been dubbed “the hook-up wedding” by those in attendance. I have to admit, that I was quite honored. We had wanted our friends to have a great time at our wedding and leave with some great stories to tell. We didn’t necessarily think that meant hook-ups, but as it turns out, we (by accident) followed all of the rules to producing a hook-up friendly wedding. Here’s what you...
Today’s brides know what they want, especially when it comes to their engagement ring! Lucky for us, it’s now quite common for brides to have a say in the type of engagement ring rock that their hubby-to-be proposes with. If you’ve been dropping subtle hints, tearing out dream rings from bridal mags and leaving them where your man will find them, or making your best friend or sister do the dirty work for you, we’ve got a fabulous new jewelry designer to inspire you! James...
Featured Wedding by Bella Pictures Lindsay and Clark had a gorgeous outdoor wedding at a ranch in Houston, Texas. The bride and groom got creative with their wedding venue space- they married under a romantic trellis on the ranch grounds, and transformed a basketball pavilion for their wedding reception! The ranch venue was actually private property owned by the bride's grandfather's neighbor, and Lindsay had always thought it'd be beautiful for her wedding day. So over the course...
People magazine hit newsstands today, and it's all about Carrie Underwood's Dream Wedding! Underwood had to have felt like royalty when she walked down the aisle, because her gift from her groom was fit for a queen. Mike Fisher surprised his blushing bride with a 40+ carat diamond tiara! The wedding color palette was soft and romantic, with different shades of pink, ivory, and crystals galore (over 5,000 crystals to be exact). Underwood looked like a princess in her full A-line...
About The Man Registry My dad is always telling me stories about how all of his friends held their bachelor parties on the night before the wedding. He called it a “tradition” and “how things used to be done.” I, for one, call BS on this. I think that stuff only happens in TV and movies. I don’t know too many brides that would approve of the stag night taking place after the rehearsal dinner. However, it does bring up logical question –when should the bachelor(ette)...
There's no denying that Love is in the air in Hollywood! First it was Megan Fox, then Carrie Underwood, and now… Penelope Cruz is a married woman! Cruz and Javier Bardem have always been hush hush about their romance and relationship. As far back as October 2009, rumors started swirling that the couple was engaged. Remember the platinum sapphire stunner, surrounded by pave diamonds, that Bardem popped the question with? Well we’ve just learned that Cruz and Bardem made it...
On June 24th, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green became husband and wife. Glad they didn't let that minor snag after the proposal (when the engagement ring slipped off Fox's finger minutes after receiving it) get in the way of saying I Do! Entertainment Tonight revealed the exclusive wedding details last night, and we've got the inside scoop just for you! The Destination: Kaupulehu-Kona, HI The Vibe: An intimate sunset ceremony on the beach. The Dress: Megan donned a silk chiffon...
About The Man Registry 3 Things a Groom Shouldn’t Forget on the Big Day There’s a lot to remember on your wedding day. I’ll spare you some of the more boring details and just focus on the three things that are going to help get you through the day in one piece and on your feet. Wake up on time! Whether you’re staying at home, your parents’ place or a hotel, set two alarms! You should also put the Best Man in charge of calling you to triple check that you’re up. Be sure...
About Bride Chic While Green is proliferating everywhere on the bridal scene, where can you find eco-friendly and chic all in one wedding dress? Typically green dresses have that tattered Issey Miyaki look which is fine but not for everyone. Enter Elizabeth St. John. Her bridal collection pieces premiered this season and have editors and retailers drooling. She's one of a few designers knowing how to fashion sustainable fabrics into haute couture masterpieces with detailed touches...
About The Man Registry I’m sure you’re busy planning the rehearsal dinner, choosing the groomsmen attire or booking the honeymoon, but I’m going to be blunt about another thing that is equally important: wedding night sex. This is an area that most grooms do overlook in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. However, it’s something that you definitely want to get right. It entails a lot more than just the act of sex. It’s just as much about setting the proper...
What girl doesn’t love her some David Yurman?? I know I do! Needless to say, when I learned of The Bridal Collection from David Yurman I was instantly smitten! Yurman’s iconic cable and crossover designs that have made his fine jewelry world famous will now grace the fingers of nearlyweds and newlyweds. This one-of-a-kind collection features dazzling engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, and more. So if you're still searching for the perfect engagement ring bling...
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Then look no further than Tiffany & Co.’s dazzling Celebration Rings! This stunning collection was created to honor and represent life’s most important moments. What makes these rings extra fabulous is that they’re stackable. So for each big moment in your life (starting with your I Dos!), you can add a new Celebration Ring to the stack. Your wedding day will be one of the most momentous moments in your life, the perfect time to start your...
With all of the vendors to book, checklist tasks to complete, invitations to send, and favors & gifts to pick out, it’s easy to lose sight of what your wedding is really about. It is, and should be, all about you and your groom! Don’t forget that! You’ll surely put together a wedding photo album of your own. But wouldn’t it be cool to create something a little bit different, something you can cherish forever? Enter Wedzines, a site where you can create a professionally...