The bachelor party is the last hoorah of the single man before marriage. But these parties have great potential to be much more than the stereotypical drink-till-you-puke, cake-popping stripper stag party. Not all small animals need fear their lives on this night of howling at the moon. There are, however, some things that should remain…
Read moreThis One’s For the Boys
More and more, grooms are becoming a significant part of the wedding planning process, some desiring to take a large role in the planning, some still wishing to leave the majority of the planning to the ladies but wanting to assist their brides where necessary. So this post is for the boys! I came across…
Read moreDiamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
Whether you think diamonds or shoes are a girl’s best friend, one thing is certain: the ring matters. Although it is not necessary to have a ring for the engagement to be official, most ladies prefer to have something sparkly to show for their new title of “fiance”. Many couples choose the bride''''''''s wedding…
Read moreRegistries: The Bridal Wish List
Bridal gift registries date back to 1902, when the clerk of a Minnesota china store began listing the names of brides and the china patterns they chose on index cards. Marshall Field, a Chicago department store, introduced the first official bridal registry in 1924. Jewelry stores picked up the trend in the 1930’s, and department stores…
Read moreThe Best Beauty Secret
When researching and planning a wedding, you see hundreds of photos and read stories of hundreds of brides. There is something that has caught my eye lately while looking at random photos, and has gotten me to thinking...are brides happy? Most brides, to be fair, are happy; not many get married with a sour or…
Read moreMoney Matters
Longstanding tradition has said that the bride’s family pays for the majority of the wedding, with the groom’s family paying for the rehearsal dinner, as well as the invitations and entertainment for the rehearsal dinner. While the bride and groom are responsible for purchasing their beloved’s wedding rings, the presents they wish to present…
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