Tuxes and Suits
R&B Bad Boy Bobby Brown Gets Engaged On Stage!
We all know that in Hollywood, things work a little bit different. Often times, here comes baby in the baby carriage precedes Marriage, and sometimes even Love! And when stars finally do take the plunge and pop the question, you can guarantee they'll do it up big! The engagement ring will be a bling-tastic rock, the proposal will be grandiose, and the impending nuptials are sure to be over-the-top. Case in Point: Bobby Brown's larger than life proposal this past Friday. We all know...
The Plunge: Why Strip Clubs Are Boring (Written by a Straight Dude, Honest)
Every other week or so we ask our friends from The Plunge to come visit and talk to your guys. We know you want your grooms to be involved in the wedding planning, and we figure the best way to do that is to give them info they want. Last time they visited the guys gave some great ideas for stripper free bachelor parties. This time, they're going to explain why a stripper-free party is a good idea, and why you shouldn't really worry if that isn't the choice your groom (or really his...
The Man Registry: Keep Your Marriage Fresh with the Better Marriage Blanket
About The Man Registry Statistics say that finances are the topic that married couples argue about the most. As a married man, I have to disagree. Sure, my wife and I occasionally will have heated discussions about why I spent $80 on a Remote Control Cooler or why she insists on buying a new purse each time we go to the mall. However, the most common argument we have, by a mile, is about gas in the bedroom. Yes, that kind of gas. Look, I’m a guy and I love eating greasy man-food...
How To: Create A Totally Unique, Fashion-Forward Engagement Session That Screams YOU!
Today, let Rothwell Photography inspire you and your fiance to create a rockin', unique, totally YOU engagement photo session!... Sasha and I put together two engagement/fashion photo sessions to further inspire our clients; choosing bold, unique, and fashionable outfits allow couples to express themselves, and ensure they'll walk away with a myriad of engagement pictures that they'll treasure forever! We want to better portray the fun and creativity that is possible with engagement...
The Man Registry: What To Do With All That Wedding Cash!
About The Man Registry Cold hard cash is still one of the most popular gifts to give for weddings. And what’s not to like? Cash gives the couple many options and provides a sense of comfort for newlyweds just starting out. Now assuming you aren’t getting married in Las Vegas, you’ll have a big pile of cash the day after the wedding and you’ll be faced with a question: “What should we do with it?” There are two obvious options: bank it or spend it. Option 1: Bank It If...
Back To Our Future Proposal Story: Fox News Thinks It’s The Ultimate!
OneWed and JIC aren't the only ones thinking that Corey's "Back to Our Future" proposal story is the ultimate. Fox News was so blown away by this Ultimate Proposal Story, that they did a news piece on it! Check out the proposal clip on YouTube here, and don't forget to vote!!! Voting closes on Friday (April 30th), so time is running out! Let's help this awesome OneWed couple win the getaway to Santorini and platinum jewelry! Click here to vote for your favorite Ultimate Proposal...
The Perfect Wedding Invitations And Stationery For Spring/Summer Wedding Trends!
Special to OneWed by Sabrina of Hello!Lucky We're always creating new wedding invitation designs and keeping our eye on the latest trends, and this year has been no exception! Below are some of our top picks when it comes to on trend invitation designs for Spring and Summer 2010... Vintage Chic. When it comes to weddings, romance never goes out of style. However, finding the right balance of romance and elegance can be a challenge. Lately we've found a lot of brides gravitating...
The Plunge: Stripper-Free Bachelor Parties
Every couple of weeks our friends from The Plunge stop by to talk to your groom. With bachelor party season starting, the guys thought you might appreciate a few suggestions for YOUR guy on how to have a bachelor party without strippers (although, I have to say that the one here looks quite groovy!). By the way, we also stop by their site to give grooms a little insight into "The Mind of the Bride." Are you worried about your guy's night out? Helpful Links Bachelor Parties...
Cast Your Vote For The Ultimate Engagement Proposal Story!
Since our Ultimate Proposal Contest ended on April 9th, JIC has been hard at work! From over 2,000 entries, JIC narrowed it down to the top 10 ultimate proposal stories, and guess what?? A OneWed groom-to-be made the cut!!! Corey G. submitted his standout engagement story- Back to Our Future - and what a lovely story it is! Help us help Corey and his fiance Andrea win the Santorini getaway and Platinum jewelry! Voting started on April 19th, and America can vote until April 30th....
The Man Registry: 5 Creative Ways To Find Her Engagement Ring Size
About The Man Registry You can’t pop the question without an engagement ring. And you can’t buy a ring without knowing her ring size. Of course, obtaining that information isn’t always easy. Here are five tips for covertly determining what size ring to buy. Ask one of her friends Get in touch with a friend or family member of your significant other. They may have bought her a ring as a gift before, or the topic of ring size could have popped up in conversation. If they don’t...
The Man Registry: How to Plan a Tame Bachelor Party
About The Man Registry A Best Man recently wrote us with this dilemma: I’m in charge of planning a bachelor party for a tame groom. The problem is that the other guys in the wedding party tend to get a bit wild. What do you recommend I plan for the night? The main thing to remember in this situation is that the bachelor party is for the groom. The Best Man and groomsmen should be supportive of the groom’s desire for a low-key night. Perhaps try starting the day with a golf...
Recycled Bride: The Green Groom, And His Eco-Chic Formal Wedding Attire
About Recycled Bride How your man can walk down the aisle in eco-friendly style Green isn't just for us girls! Eco-friendlygroomswear comes in all kinds of styles, and your faves will depend on you and your groom's personal values. Earthy dudes can pick a suit or tux made from natural materials like hemp, bamboo, or organic cotton. For animal lovers, formalwear may make use of vegan-friendly synthetics that eliminate wool and other animal products, and non-leather shoes. Locally...
The Plunge: Band or DJ, The Great Debate
Every couple of weeks we like to let our friends at The Plunge have a shot at helping you get your groom interested in wedding planning, by writing an article on a subject dear to grooms' hearts. In return, we visit them to shed a little light on what's going on inside a bride's brain. This week, the guys tackle an age old question: DJ or Band? Check out the article in our advice section, then come back and tell us what you've decided and why. Helpful Links DJ or Band, The Great...
The Man Registry: Planning A Couple’s Shower
About The Man Registry Are you planning a couple’s shower? We know most guys can’t wait to hear about all of the beautiful bath towels, linens and dishware that our fiancées will bring home from wedding showers. Although we admit these are useful items, there’s a reason that men aren’t usually invited to these types of showers. But say those couple's gifts included a 24-volt cordless drill kit with 17 torque settings…now we’re talking. Think about all the...
Featured Wedding With An Edge: Caitlin and Mitchell
Featured wedding by Kate's Lens Photography When I was sent this rockin' featured wedding, I could not wait to show it off! I was so inspired by this free-spirited, creative couple, and the vibe they created for their low-key nuptials. Caitlin and Mitchell chose an unexpected wedding venue- the Inn at Lambertville Station- perfect for the beautiful tattooed bride and sharp-dressing groom. I can't get enough of Mitchell's funky groom attire- a sharp grey pinstriped suit and fuchsia...
The Man Registry: 3 Hairy Issues for Grooms and How to Conquer Them
About The Man Registry Did you know that over 5,000 pictures will be taken of you on the wedding day? FIVE THOUSAND. That means if you’re awake for 18 hours on the wedding day, there will be 277 photos taken of you per hour. Furthermore, every minute you’ll be saying cheese an average of 4.6 times per minute. The point I’m trying to make here is that you’re probably going to want to look at least halfway decent on the wedding day (your bride will want you to look 100%...
Featured Museum Wedding: Joanna and Hebert
Featured Wedding by Jessica Johnston Photography (via RecycledBride.com, one of our lovely guest bloggers!) Are you considering a unique wedding venue, and looking for some serious inspiration? If so, check out this stunning wedding at The Detroit Institute of Arts. Museum weddings are a chic and sophisticated way to say “I Do”, and Joanna and Hebert got it oh so right! The Detroit Institute of Arts houses a wealth of incredible modern and contemporary art; meaning Joanna and...
The Plunge: Top Ten Rules for Taming Your Guest List
A couple of times a month we like to let our good friends at The Plunge give you some advice for your grooms. This time, they tackle the difficult subject of how to reduce your guest list in order to save your wedding budget. Now, I don't want to discount the advice of my esteemed colleagues, but I would like to point out that simply reducing your guest list is not a magic bullet for your wedding budget woes. Over 50% of your budget has NOTHING to do with how many guests you have. So,...
Bubbly Bride: Dispelling Wedding Rumor Of ‘Kush’ Wedding Jobs
About Bubbly Bride Who did you ask to be your ushers at your wedding, or your reader, or possibly the greeter who hands out the programs? There are a lot of hands that go into making a wedding day run as smoothly as possible and every one is equally as important as the next. I want to squash a rumor I have been hearing around a variety of weddings. The rumor is that the jobs listed above - along with a few others - are 'cushy' jobs, or roles in your wedding that don't hold as much...
The Man Registry: Show Some Team Spirit on the Wedding Day
About The Man Registry Once again, one of the greatest times of the year has arrived. March Madness is here and we pity any sports fan that was dumb enough to schedule his wedding on any of the next three weekends. In fact, there are several other times of the year where weddings should be outlawed: Super Bowl Sunday, any weekend in October, during the Masters, etc. This got us to thinking, when is a safe time of the year for a sports fanatic to get married? The sad truth for...
This Groom Lit It Up: Light Writing Proposal In The Sky!
Have you shared your Ultimate Proposal Story for a chance at platinum bling and a getaway to Santorini? If not, get on it! Now until April 9th, we're looking for the most romantic, most creative, most extreme, all around most standout proposal, and it'll be up to America to select the best! For a little inspiration (*hint, hint, guys planning your proposals!), here's a guy who put some serious thought, time, effort and love into his proposal! With the help of a 3 million candlepower...
Recycled Bride: Get Your Eco-Drink On At Your Wedding!
About Recycled Bride Raise your glass to a sustainable and affordable friendly wedding bar! When you go out with your girls, you know how your bar tab can really add up? Well, your wedding is kind of like that- except that you're stocking the bar and paying the check. Oh, and all your friends are in a partying mood! So how can you serve them delicious drinks and cocktails without breaking the bank- and while also loving the environment? I'm a big believer in the theory that wine +...
The Plunge: Ring Shopping How to Find Her Style and Size
Every other week or so we like to trade tips and advice with our groom friends over at The Plunge. This week, we're each tackling the subject of engagement rings and shopping for engagement rings. If you're still waiting for the ring, you might want to subtly direct your guy to our Groom Section for this week's article. If you want to know what secrets we're sharing with the boys, you can read our "Inside the Mind of the Bride" column at The Plunge. Helpful Links Advice for...
Style Inspiration For Grooms: Dapper Tuxedos From The Oscars Red Carpet
Men’s fashion is never quite as exciting as women’s fashion. I mean, how different can one black tux be from the next? Well, after seeing the men on the red carpet at the Oscars, one thing became clear- all tuxedos are not created equal! Oh, and… a good haircut goes a long way baby! Jake Gyllenhall killed it, head to toe, in Burberry. His classic black tux fit like a glove, and his simple bow tie and pocket square were the perfect accessories. And, the haircut? Love...
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