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All The Groom’s Men

When it comes to wedding planning, there is a lot of fuss made over the various attendants to the wedding. Among those attendants, however, are not just the bridesmaids and maids of honor – but the groomsmen, the best man and the ushers. Groomsmen can double as ushers, but sometimes you can have both. So let’s talk about these roles and what part they play in the wedding. The Groom & The Best Man The groom is the obvious choice. He’s part of the main event. He asked the bride to marry him. The best man is usually a brother … Continue reading →

Wedding Planning: Great Gifts for the Groom

Did you know it’s tradition for the bride to give the groom a gift before the wedding? Groom gifts are a token of affection that the bride bestows on her groom. But your groom’s gift can be something simple and elegant, big and fun or high-tech and challenging. Here is a list of gift ideas that may stimulate your imagination. Remember, don’t worry about matching anyone else’s expectations – because what you give as your groom’s gift is between you and your husband to be. So here are my ideas for a great groom’s gift: Digital Camera – A digital … Continue reading →

The History of Weddings

There have been weddings in one form or another for as long as there has been a human race. Customs and names vary from culture to culture, but the ceremony and traditions that have been handed down to us with reference to weddings seem to have always existed. There was polyandry, polygamy and bride swapping. The acquisition of wives took place via purchase, capture, arrangement, courtship or trade negotiations. What I find interesting, in the study of wedding history is that it wasn’t until the 1800s that marriages and the weddings to create a marriage became a holy and spiritual … Continue reading →

Top 5 Gifts for the Bride

I know a number of people who enjoy the whole year’s worth of wedding planning, but with engagement parties, bridal showers, intermittent holidays (including birthdays and Christmas) and the wedding itself – it can be downright problematic trying to find something to give the bride on the day of her wedding or at any other time. You can have a great bridal registry, but if you have more than 20 people purchasing various gifts, you’ll need to put more than 100 different items on it. That can be a bit more than cumbersome. So here are my five top gifts … Continue reading →

Event Planning: 80s Flashback Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

Let’s have some fun today! Are you planning a wedding sometime soon or are you part of the wedding party of an upcoming wedding? If so, traditionally, it’s up the best man and the maid of honor to throw the bachelor and bachelorette party respectively. With that in mind, have you thought about throwing an 80’s theme party? For many of us in our 30s, the 80s were our formative years. This is the decade that produced musical hits such as: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr Glory of Love by Peter Cetera Shout by … Continue reading →