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Archive for May, 2009
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Monday, May 11th, 2009Special Promotion from Lilly Lynn Events!
Friday, May 8th, 2009
At Lilly Lynn Events they see your event as an extension of who you are and one that will stand out in your memories forever. Kim from Lilly Lynn Events, is offering a wonderful promotion for July Wedding Day Coordination for only $450, or 20% off any service booked by May 31st! This is an excellent deal for her services and worth every penny on your big day! For more information on Lilly Lynn Events please click here.
Yes, these flowers are really made of clay
Thursday, May 7th, 2009I was looking for unique wedding bouquets the other day and stumbled across DK Designs, an Etsy seller. I couldn’t believe that her gorgeous creations were not made from actual flowers but from ClayCraft by DECO clay. Diane Phillips of DK Designs, was featured on on the April Fools Day Martha Stewart Show, where she showed Martha and her home/studio audience how to make hydrangea flowers. Not only does she make ever-lasting bouquets but she also creates centerpieces, wedding cake toppers and hair accessories. What a wonderful way to make a part of your wedding last forever.
Common Questions about the Groom’s Wedding Band
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Photo by Laura Totten
As the web’s top groom website, we get a lot of questions from guys who are clueless about wedding bands. More often than not, they’ve never bought or worn a piece of jewelry in their lives. Here are a few of the most common questions we get and the quick answers that should help calm the nerves of the grooms out there.
Should my wedding band match my wife’s wedding band?
Getting matching wedding bands is not a requirement. Many newlyweds choose their rings based on personal preference and not on whether it matches the other. It’s often difficult to find a set of bands that match each other so we recommend finding a style you like rather than pushing yourself to find a matching set that one (or both) of you may not love.
How many months before the wedding should we start looking at wedding bands?
It’s not a bad idea to take a peek at the wedding bands when you’re shopping for the engagement ring. By no means do you have to buy that far out, but it’s good to know what’s out there for the men. Most couples have their rings picked out and ordered 3-4 months before the wedding day. This allows ample time for re-sizing.
How do I measure my ring size?
Luckily for you guys, this is a very simple process. Grab a scrap piece of paper and put it around your ring finger. Make a small mark where the ends meet and then grab ruler and determine the length from the edge of the paper to where you made your mark. From there, check this guide to determine your ring size:
1 13/16 inches = Size 4
1 15/16 inches = Size 5
2 and 1/16 inches = Size 6
2 and 1/8 inches = Size 7
2 and 1/4 inches = Size 8
2 and 5/16 inches = Size 9
2 and 7/16 inches = Size 10
2 and 9/16 inches = Size 11
2 and 5/8 inches = Size 12
2 and 3/4 inches = Size 13
2 and 7/8 inches = Size 14
TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in grooms’ wedding information. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched a local vendor directory which gives grooms an outlet to connect with local wedding vendors.
Where cupcakes meet fashion.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009Last weekend I was lucky enough to meet Carrie from Bell Cupcake Couture. Bella Cupcake Couture is an online boutique that offers posh and chic textile-inspired cupcake wrappers. Not only is Carrie outgoing, smart and very talented but she also brought a box of chocolates in her purse to share. How could you not like her?! I loved Carrie’s business idea and checked out her website the next day. I was so impressed with her wrappers which are not only beautiful but also printed with soy inks on recycled paper. Carrie’s boutique-style designs are exquisite and offer a sophisticated elegance to any special occasion; weddings, baby and bridal showers, birthdays, celebrations, and just because. Check out Carrie’s products below and click here to learn about Bella Cupcake Couture and view more of her haute wrappers.
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