Wedding Planning: Picking a date in 2009

If you just got engaged, congratulations!! You are probably anxious to get out the calendar and pick a date so you can start planning the festivities. But think twice before scheduling a wedding, as some dates, weekends, and religious holidays could pose a problem for you or your guests. The Knot provides a list of dates that you might consider wedding "blackout" dates. Holiday Weekends Holiday weekend weddings have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the festivities (and recovery!); … [Read more...]

Great gifts for the Great Groomsmen (or Grooms!)

Men, in my opinion, are always harder to shop for than girls. So I was excited to find a website dedicated solely to men's gifts- MyGroomsmenGifts. They have a wonderful selection of gifts for your groomsmen, the best man, attendants, ushers and dads! (Groom, too!) It's customary to give gifts to thank the members of your wedding party for being a part of your special day. Whether your groomsmen are young and hip, or conservative, seasoned renaissance men, MyGroomsmenGifts has a great … [Read more...]