The wedding registry can be a confusing and touchy subject for both the bride and her guests. Brides might wonder: Do I have to register? What if I don't really need household things? Are there other alternatives? Of course the guests have their own questions? Do I have to buy something on the registry? How much do I need to spend? If I bought an engagement gift, do I also have buy a wedding present? I was reading All About RegistriesQ&A at the Washington Post, moderated by Summer … [Read more...]
Guy’s Guide to Wedding Etiquette
July 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Globe and Mail has an article called "The dude's guide to wedding season," which has some good pointers in it. It was actually written by a dude too, and as such, I feel it is my duty to set the record straight on a few of the Dude's rules (his are in blue) regarding wedding etiquette. What does “formal” mean? What's a sweet gift? Who pays for the stag? It's all foreign territory for some young men. As summer rolls in, here's a dude's guide to wedding season. “If you're … [Read more...]
“Man Showers” for the groom who doesn’t want to be left out!
July 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I admit that there might have been a slight smirk on my face as I read this Boston Herald article on Man Showers. It seems kind of funny, but why not? Instead of dainty petit fours and lingerie, these male-bonding sessions focus on pizza and power tools. After all, what's a guy to do while his fiance is out with the girls, giggling over toilet paper wedding gowns? The theme of the Man Shower: the manlier the better! At Nick Dekker's shower, guests ate from old license plates, participated in … [Read more...]
Traditional Gifts for your 1st Wedding Anniversary
June 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations! You have (almost?) made it through your first year of marriage, often considered the year of adjustment. I bet you didn't know that the first anniversary comes complete with it's own symbolism, color, gemstone, flower and gift-giving traditions! Well, it does, according to the experts! (Side note: I think it is so interesting that this couple, Bob and Sheri Stritof, know the joy of a happy marriage-- they've been married for 44 years-- but also the heartbreak of an unhappy … [Read more...]
