Tuxes and Suits
The Man Registry: Beware of Wedding Photos - They Last Forever
About The Man Registry We’ve all seen photos from our parents’ wedding and asked ourselves, “What the hell was Dad thinking with that haircut or facial hair?” Sadly, we don’t always realize at the time that pictures last forever. In today’s age of Facebook, Twitter and Internet sharing, we need to plan on our wedding photos being viewed by more people than we would probably like. We also need to keep some dignity. Take NFL star Jared Allen for example. This guy is...
No Wedding Bells For Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi?
The Bachelor curse has reared its ugly head once again. A mere three months after Jake Pavelka went on The Bachelor, and ultimately chose bad girl Vienna Girardi, they've decided to call it quits. Since the majority of Bachelor viewers had very strong opinions on Jake's choice, I'm curious... Does this breakup come as a shock to you? Or are you just surprised it lasted as long as it did? And do you have any prediction as to what could have been the final straw that broke the...
Sizzling Celebrity Engagements: Orlando Bloom Will Marry Supermodel Miranda Kerr!
We’ve got another star-studded Hollywood wedding to look forward to! The latest A-Lister to take the plunge and pop the question is… Orlando Bloom! After three years of dating, Orlando Bloom has asked supermodel girlfriend Miranda Kerr to be his wife! Bloom’s reps have confirmed that this too-gorgeous-for-words couple has entered the wonderful world of wedding planning. I am dying to see the engagement ring bling that Bloom chose for his Victoria’s Secret model...
The Plunge: Top Five Things Women Should Know about Lap Dances
Every other week or so we invite our friends from The Plunge over to talk to your grooms. This week, the guys want to talk to you, they want to put your mind at ease about a common bachelor party ritual, the lap dance. Now, fair warning, the guys at The Plunge are maybe a bit "saltier" in their language than we normally are. If you don't want to know what happens at strip clubs or what a lap dance is like, then don't read this article. We also like to go visit the guys and give...
The Man Registry: 5 Robots We Wouldn’t Mind Seeing as Wedding Officiants
About The Man Registry Did you catch the story a few weeks back about the first wedding presided over by a robot? Leave it to the Japanese to eliminate the human element of wedding officiating. It’s an impressive feat; however, the robot did seem a little boring. Given the growth of technology, we think that this robot-wedding business has lefts but could definitely be spiced up by introducing some familiar bionic faces into the mix. Here is The Man Registry’s top five...
Hollywood Style Trend Report: Engagement Rings- Colored Gemstones, Platinum Settings
Special to OneWed by Platinum Guild International What do Mr. Big, Javier Bardem and Dax Shepard have in common? They all popped the question to their brides-to-be with non-traditional engagement rings featuring dazzling colored gemstones! I don't know about you, but this is one 2010 wedding trend that I am loving! I used to dream about having a canary diamond engagement ring rock on my finger... “Whether it’s a black, yellow or blue gemstone, colored engagement rings set in...
Recycled Bride: Wedding Bands For Your Groom
About Recycled Bride A green wedding band is a man's best friend A wedding ring can symbolize not only your commitment to your partner, but your vow to help create a better, healthier world. So shouldn't you and your man be sporting wedding jewelry that's kind to the Earth and the workers who mine and create your gorgeous jewels? If you purchase a wedding band without knowing where its materials come from, you could be contributing to one of the most destructive industrial...
Wedding Flower Friday: A New Spin On Groom Boutonnieres!
I always love finding unique alternatives to fresh wedding flowers! Fresh flowers are beautiful, and can add so much to the ambiance at your wedding ceremony and reception. But incorporating a few non-traditional florals- a vintagebrooch bridal bouquet, moss table numbers or other reception decor, fondant succulents to adorn your wedding cake... will leave a lasting impression on your wedding guests! How fantastic are these handmade boutonnières by Monsier Cocarde for you groom!? ...
Sports-Inspired Weddings: Chicago Blackhawks Win The Stanley Cup!
Today is a big day for Chicago sports fans! Last night, the Blackhawks captured the Stanley Cup from the Philadelphia Flyers, the first time since 1961! So… GO HAWKS! To honor our beloved Hawks, I've put together a red, black, gold and white Blackhawks-inspired wedding theme. This wedding color palette is both rich and classic, and you can definitely go glam and chic while showing your groom some love! A little infusion of hockey and/or sports into the wedding planning, and...
The Man Registry: Men, Wedding and Cold Feet
About The Man Registry Feeling nervous guys? Most grooms do get a little nervous right before their wedding day, and the rest probably would if they weren't staying so busy that they didn’t have time to register their own thoughts. But don't worry men; getting cold feet or being nervous is totally normal. The most common type of cold feet usually surfaces within one week of the wedding day. This is very common, and there can be several causes, ranging from the fear of being with...
NBA Finals Fun: LA Lakers Inspired Purple, Gold And Yellow Wedding!
For All You Sports Fans Out There… I’m a Chicago sports fan through and through. And if there’s ever a Chicago team competing, you better believe I’ll be rooting for my home team. But, just as a New Yorker wouldn’t dare question the skill of the great Air Jordan, I can’t deny crazy talent when I see it. And, in my mind, Kobe Bryant is the best around (along with Lebron and D. Wade… impressed with my basketball knowledge, yet?). Watching Kobe and the Lakers dominate...
How Far Will Your Groom Go With His Perfect Proposal?
About Bubbly Bride Grooms - How far will you go for your proposal? Or better yet, brides - How far do you want your man to go? Some women dream of the words 'Will You Marry Me' being posted across a football stadium and their man kneeling on the 50 yard line with an engagement ring in hand, while other gals would be mortified at that act and want an intimate one-on-one proposal. The question is how much is too much, or can there be too much? Do grooms feel as if they have to...
Why You Should Choose Platinum For Your Wedding Bands And Engagement Ring!
White Gold or Platinum? Are you on the fence about which metal to choose for your engagement ring or wedding bands? If so, you are in luck, because today in our Advice section, David Tutera™ of My Fair Wedding shares his top reasons why platinum is the way to go! And while we're on the topic of dazzling bling, don't forget to enter our Vintage Necklace Giveaway with RecycledBride!
The Accidental Flower Girl and Ring Bearer (a story with a lesson for you)
Over the next month you may hear more out of me about children in the wedding party. That's because my daughter is about to live her six-year-old dream of being a flower girl. Her little brother is going to live his, well, he's going to help her live her dream by walking next to her as the ring bearer. Not only do they get to live her dream, they save their mother from committing one of the worst wedding faux pas, bringing uninvited children to a wedding! Here's what happened....
The Plunge: Five Ways to Get the Groom Involved
Every couple of weeks we like to invite the guys from The Plunge over to talk to your grooms. We figure you want them involved, and the best way to do that is to give them advice written to them. This week though, the guys at The Plunge have some tips for you, they want to give you five tips for getting your groom involved. FYI, they invite us over from time to time to tell the guys what's going on Inside the Mind of the Bride, check it out on The Plunge. Helpful Links Five Tips to...
The Man Registry: Newlyweds Money Questions
About The Man Registry Finances are an area of stress for many newly married couples. We encourage every bride and groom to properly research and openly discuss personal finances BEFORE the wedding day. The only way to plan for financial happiness and freedom is to talk with your fiancé/spouse. Here’s a starter guide on three common financial questions: Should we combine our finances after getting married? Not every couple combines their finances after getting married, but our...
Bubbly Bride: Will Your Groom Bring His Poker Face To The Wedding Ceremony?
About Bubbly Bride The music is cued, the doors are dramatically opened and all of the wedding guests rise to attention. As the bride makes her grand entrance into the wedding ceremony everyone's eyes are on her... except mine. One of my favorite moments of a wedding is when the bride walks in and everyone is facing the door - I turn to look at the groom. If you have never done this before I suggest you glance behind you during your next wedding. Traditionally this is when the...
Since You’re Spending Big On Your Wedding: 7 Affordable Father’s Day Gift Ideas
We understand your dilemma. You’re dropping money left and right on the wedding, but you still want to get Dad (and future dad-in-law) a quality gift for Father’s Day. Never fear, The Man Registry has selected seven affordable unique gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on Dad’s face. 1. Vintage Man Cave Sign– All dads need that private area to retreat to after a long day of work. They also need to mark their territory so they won’t be disturbed. That’s where the Vintage...
The Man Registry: The Bachelor Party- Avoid Bars that HATE Bachelor Parties
About The Man Registry If I could do my bachelor party all over again, I would only change one thing (well, two if you count calling a bartender a Cincinnati Bengal as a bad thing). My friends and I didn’t properly prepare for the fact that some bars and clubs refuse to let bachelor parties (aka groups of drunk men) in the door. This is a shame, but apparently the old adage applies... a small percentage of people ruin it for everyone else. As future Best Men and grooms, I’m sure...
The Plunge: Why Grooms Should Stay away from Bridal Showers
Every other week or so we invite our fine friends from The Plunge to come over here and talk to your guys. We return the favor by visiting their site and giving them a little insight into what's going on inside the mind of the bride. This week, they give the guys a little cheat sheet on how to get out of going to your bridal shower. In the process, they create a new must-have pre-wedding event! Why would they need this you ask? Well, some girls seem to think that having the groom...
The Man Registry: Look Ma, He Proposed with a Tongue Ring!
About The Man Registry Jewelry designer Johnny Brookheart is offering diamond encrusted engagement tongue rings. Yes... diamond tongue rings. It's part of a new trend called alternative engagement. Call me a traditionalist, but isn’t this a bit much for the engagement? I’m all for expressing yourself, but is this really the right forum? A huge part of the proposal process is asking her parents’ permission and gaining their trust. It’s going to be hard to look your future...
The Perfect Groom’s Gift
I just got this adorable ad from one of our great photographers, Molly Marie in Wisconsin. How cute an idea is this? Obviously, Molly hopes you'll use her services to create the book, but I think you could really expand the idea. If you don't want to have a boudoir photo session, you could slip a little less risque of a photo in his pocket. Maybe a picture of you making a funny face, or a picture from the early days of your relationship. If photos aren't your thing at all, write him...
Go Retro Miami Cool With A Black And Neon Wedding Color Palette!
Lately, I’ve been inspired by all of the bright, neon colors popping up on catwalks and billboards worldwide. I love the idea of planning a retro, Miami-inspired wedding, with a black and neon color palette. If you’ve seen the movie Blow (with Johnnie Depp) you know where I’m going with this! With black as your backdrop (black bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding reception tablecloths, groom and groomsmen suits, etc.), you can go in any direction you’d like. Here’s a little...
The Man Registry: Wedding Day Golf Ideas
About The Man Registry It’s one of the biggest wedding clichés out there (especially on the groom’s side of the wedding)…golf on the wedding day. As the groom, you’ve probably been asked if you’re getting up early and teeing it up on the morning of the wedding. If you happen to be a golfer, we’re guessing that the answer to this question is yes. Speaking from experience, wedding day golf can be a lot of fun. When I got married, we double dipped and played both on the...
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