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8 Unique Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Gifts
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Skip the cheesy ball and chain set and veil and treat the bride or groom to a single night out they won’t soon forget. Whether you’re hosting a destination bachelor or bachelorette party in Sin City or at the watering hole next door, celebrate in style with these fun party gear picks.... Keep tabs on your drink during the bachelor party with these Something Blue Groom & Groomsmen Wedding Party Bottle I.D. Tags, which...
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Beautiful Handmade Bridal Gowns & Accessories
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Looking for a truly unique or one-of-a-kind handmade wedding dress or bridal accessory that suits your personality and style to a T? You’re in luck. There are many, many beautiful hand-crafted wedding gowns and baubles available today. Here are six of my favorites: Strapless 1930s-Inspired "Evalyn" Bridal Gown. Shown in silk charmeuse with a French lace overlay, this lovely gown can be custom made in a choice of color and...
6 Lovely Gifts for the Bridal Shower Host
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Looking for the perfect gift for your bridal shower hostess? Thank her for her love and support with a truly unique and personal gift. Read on to see six wonderful options... 1. Recycled Vintage Silverware Wine Tags Hostess Gift. 2. Studio SloMo & Leah Duncan Recipe Cards & Tea Towel Set. 3. Engraved Bedside Water Carafe Set Hostess Gift. 4. Personalized Cutting Board. 5. Custom Melamine Monogram Square Serving...
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8 Creative Wedding Cake Toppers
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Looking for a unique and personal topper for your wedding cake or groom’s cake? Check out these fabulous creative handmade picks spied on Etsy: ONE. Customized Wedding Cake Banner with Bride & Groom — this adorable paper banner, available in a range of colors, comes with custom bride and groom cutouts made to look like you and your fiancé. TWO. Personalized “Woodland Heart” Wedding Cake Topper — this sweet, shabby...
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10 Wedding Pinners to Follow
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com New to Pinterest or wedding planning and not quite sure where to begin? Start by following these wedding tastemakers and let them help inspire your wedding plans. 1. Style Me Pretty – Bringing chic, stylish weddings to the masses. Real Weddings are the heart and soul and inspiration of SMP. 2. Ruffled® – All the fun in wedding + party details! 3. The Man Registry – The leading wedding planning resource & gift...
8 Awesome Grooms’ Cakes for Sports Fans
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com You’ve read our thoughts on the popular groom’s cake tradition before. With fall arriving, there’s not a better time of the year to celebrate your nuptials with one of these unique secondary cakes. Autumn is not only a beautiful time of year to get married; it’s also one of the top times of the year for sports. With football season kicking off and the baseball playoffs getting started, what’s not to love? If your...
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your Groomsmen
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Choosing the members of your wolf pack—or the men who will be the groomsmen in your wedding, in this case—is an important decision in a man’s life. Of course, there are the usual suspects: brothers, close cousins and/or friends (and don’t forget your bride's brother). But before you decide, make sure to consider the size of your wedding and each guy’s ability to commit to the task. If you’re not 100 percent sure...
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Tuxes and Suits
The Groom’s Wedding Duties
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Not sure about the groom’s duties when it comes to the wedding plans? While there are no hard and fast rules these days—especially with couples (instead of parents) personally footing more of the bill than ever before—here’s a quick list of the duties the groom typically handles: • Marriage license • Officiant’s fee • Writing vows (if applicable) • The bride’s wedding band • The bride’s...
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6 Handmade Wedding Party Gifts
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com In love with sites like Etsy and the growing handmade trend? Inject some unique handmade items into your wedding by treating your wedding party to custom or one-of-a-kind handmade gifts to thank them for their love, support and friendship on your big day. Here are 6 of our favorite picks: 1. Personalized vintage spoon bracelets for bridesmaids from Silver Spoon Creations. 2. Chalkboard beer mugs for groomsmen from The...
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DIY
Great Groom’s Cakes
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Considering having a groom’s cake at your wedding? Go for it! Adding a groom’s cake to your reception or rehearsal dinner is a great way to add a personal touch to the day and incorporate the groom’s interests into your wedding. Not to upstage the larger, main wedding cake, the groom’s cake is a secondary wedding dessert that typically focuses on an aspect of the groom’s life, such as his favorite sports team,...
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4 Ways to Add Handmade/DIY Pieces to Your Wedding
With the popularity of websites like Etsy rapidly increasing, incorporating handmade or DIY items into the big day has become a growing wedding trend over the last few years. Whether you decide to go all in with a one-of-a-kind handmade wedding theme or prefer to inject just a few pieces into your wedding to personalize the day, here are four ideas to get you started: Wedding invitations, save-the-dates or ceremony programs. By purchasing handmade invitations, you’ll put a unique...
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Summer Wedding Gift Ideas Found on Pinterest
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Heading to a wedding this summer? If you’re still stumped on gift ideas or prefer to veer off the beaten path (or wedding registry, in this case), here are some great warm weather gift ideas spied on Pinterest that are sure to please any newlyweds. 1- A beverage cooler, like the Big Bobber Floating Cooler, is perfect for the lake, pool or pond. This whimsical cooler keeps beverages icy cold on a hot day. 2- A patio...
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Spring and Summer
5 Things to Do After Getting Engaged
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Congrats; you’re engaged! You might be thinking to yourself, now what? If you’re not quite sure where to start when it comes to wedding planning, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick checklist of the most important details to start with: 1. Choose your wedding date. Although this may depend on a few other details (such as when you can book the ceremony and reception venues), setting a date helps set the stage for nearly...
The Beauty of Eloping: 5 Questions to Consider Before Taking the Plunge
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Let’s face it—big, extravagant, Kardashian-style weddings aren’t for everyone. And that’s OK. Many brides and grooms starting to feel overwhelmed with the minutia of wedding planning may wonder if eloping is the answer. Whether the budget is an issue or you and your fiancé simply want a very intimate wedding with just the two of you, eloping may be the way to go. But before you forgo a more traditional wedding, ask...
Wedding Vow Writing Do’s and Don’ts
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com If traditional wedding vows just aren’t for you, writing your own can make your ceremony that much more personal and appropriate for you and your fiancé. If you’re considering writing your own wedding vows, here are some tips to you started. - Don’t wait until the last minute. Not only are these the words you’ll be saying aloud in front of all of your family and friends, these are the promises you’ll pledge to make...
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