Make Your Wedding More Man-Friendly

It’s All in the Details by Jennifer Diehl

Weddings seem to always be all about the bride…She gets a nice bridal shower, the gorgeous outfit, the pretty flowers, and all of the pampering.  This is perfectly fine because it’s the most important day of her life. She has been dreaming about this day since she was five. Weddings are overwhelmingly geared towards women sometimes we have to think about the Groom, and his guys (even if we don’t want to) Even though it is all about you on your special day, there are a few little things you can do to make the Groom feel a little more involved. Here are a few great ideas to make your wedding a little more man-friendly!

 

Cocktails: Name some of your favorite alcoholic drinks with fun superhero names like; “Hulk’s Smash” or “The Cape”. Your man will absolutely love this!

Desserts: Get some baseball (or any other sport) inspired desserts made for your hubby! This will be sure to bring out his inner athlete!

Games: Set up a Blackjack table, this will occupy your Groom and all of his guys!

Attire: Have your Groom and his Groomsmen wear a t-shirt of his favorite superhero under his tux! This will let their inner superhero shine through!

Cigar Bar: If your man loves cigars having a cigar bar for him, his friends, and his family to enjoy is a great idea!

Appetizers: Serve some of his favorite foods as appetizers, like these mini burgers!

Getaway Car: Have him rent his “dream car” so he can drive off in style with you as his Wife after the reception!

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All About Groomsmen

Its All in the Details by Aly Dailey

Who says the bridesmaids get to have all the fun? The groom and his men deserve a little something too! These little personalized gifts are a great way to show your appreciation for all that your groomsmen have done:

Flasks- Initials or nicknames are a great personalized touch for this classic gift

Pocket Knives – Use some twine to attach this to the flask for a little something extra

Cufflinks- Use their initials or personalize them to their favorite hobbies

Bottle Openers- These old fashioned bottle openers are an awesome custom made gift

Customized ipod speakers-  Who wouldn’t love a sleek tech-y gift like this

American Bar book – The ultimate manual for cocktails, this is sure to be a groomsmen favorite

Money Clips – Pick whatever design is most fitting for your guys, they’ll be sure to love this functional and elegant gift

Bowties – Whether its for the ceremony or just for fun a bowtie is a chic gift for your groomsmen

Make sure your groomsmen gifts are something they’ll use and that’s its appropriate for each individual groomsmen and have a little fun with it!

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Friends with Benefits

“I Do” By Jennifer Bueno

A bridal party is made up of completely different personalities, so when thinking of the perfect gift for your girls, deciding on the right one becomes quite the task.  Luckily, Swarovski’s New Wings of Poetry Spring 2011 Collection reminds us all of the irresistible, and often times, unhealthy, relationship women have with jewelry.

The Wings of Poetry Collection consists of a broad range of jewelry pieces, beautifully ornamented in vibrant colors to complete the springtime theme of the collection.   Charms, pendants, earrings, and brooches, Swarovski offers it all.

For the more feminine girl, the butterfly necklace with matching bangle is a great choice.

Stud earrings with the matching pendant are the perfect way to go for the simple gal.

To compliment the edgy chick’s style, look no further than the bold red bangle it will make just the right statement.

While we’re on the subject of bridal party gifts, why not kill two birds with one stone and, get your groomsmen a sharp pair of cuff links?

By the end of your shopping spree, you’ll have a bridal party to be envied, and most likely new treats for yourself!

TOD’s Tip: SLIM DOWN DUDE!

Our calorie count isn’t the only thing we need to slim down this season! Check out TheTieBar.com where the lead designer, Greg Shugar showcases his latest “Slim bow tie collection” offering a modern look for today’s groomsmen.

Ladies send your man this link where he can view many styles and colors to choose from that will give your bridal party the look you always dreamed of. Also perfectly affordable as a groomsmen gift.

How To – Give Great Maids and Men Gifts

How To by Jennifer Crone

Your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: they threw you a shower and a bachelorette/bachelor party, helped you pick out the perfect dress, played interference with your crazy cousins, and put up with your bridal freak outs. So how do you get them the perfect gift that says “1,000 times thank you!”? Here’s How To:

Maids:

Wanting to get each bridesmaid a different gift is a nice thought, but sticking to the same gift for all (except your maid of honor) is smart because no one will feel they got a better/worse/more or less expensive gift and it’s easier on you, since once you get into the swing of the wedding you’re not going to have a lot of free time to ponder gifts.

Dalla Nonna’s Calendar Bracelet is the perfect way to commemorate the date of your wedding for your bridesmaids. Choose any metal and color stone and mark your date forever. Any color suede is also available, so choose your wedding color or bonus: if you go with pink 10% of the proceeds go to fight breast cancer at Susan G. Komen for the cure. Talk about custom, have your maids names plated in gold with CAJA Custom Vermeil Nameplate. If jewelry isn’t your thing choose a photo frame for each of your maids and hand pick a photo of you and each girl. This gift is particularly special if you’ve known your bridesmaids for a long time. How cute to put a photo from childhood or high school in a nice frame as a thank you for all your years of friendship and for being a part of your wedding.

clockwise from top left: CAJA Custom Vermeil Nameplate, Dalla Nonna Calendar Bracelet, Bulova Watch, Cufflink Afficianado, Thompson Cigars, Ashleigh Manor Frame

Men:

The counterpart to jewelry for a man is a watch, and you just can’t go wrong with a nice watch. Try this Bulova watch for a sleek and strong look. Cuff links are another way to dress up your groomsman. Go with monogram cufflinks for a personalized touch or choose something fun like these summer stripe cufflinks. Giving your groomsmen watches or cufflinks the day of the wedding will ensure they look uniform as well. If your men aren’t into the glitz go with a cigar sampler.

Whatever gift you choose to give remember to include a heartfelt thank you note. The goal of a great gift is, after all, to show your appreciation, so this is the most important part.

Get Your Groom On, Boys!

Sort of like a sporting event but with better food. Check it out!

Playbook4Grooms TM is created for grooms, the best man, his groomsmen, and other men of the wedding party. It is not a “bridal showcase ” redressed for men. This event is strategically different in the look, the feel, and the execution. No aisles. No lines. No brides. We want him to feel comfortable asking his questions while his bride-to-be is away with her girlfriends. That’s why we’ve selected John Allan’s, a private men’s grooming establishment where they’ll enjoy privately catered hors d’oeuvres, drinks, pool, mini-spa treatments by the team at John Allan’s and one-on-one meetings with the vendor “coaches”.

For more info and to register, check out the website.