Groom: How to tie a Bow Tie

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You may not find many opportunities to wear a bow tie, in which case you bow-tying skill may be a bit rusty (or non-existent). It's not as hard as it seems, says the number one stop for wedding-related etiquette, the Knot. In a nutshell, tying a bow tie is just like tying your shoe laces. Here's a step-by-step guide (for photo references to help you along, click here). 1. Put the tie around your neck so that the ends hang down the front. End "A" (on your left) is longer than end "B". 2. … [Read more...]

13 Things to Think About when Renting a Tux for your Wedding

There's something exciting about men wearing tuxedo's. As a little girl, I remember when my parents would get dressed up for a fancy occasion... my mother putting on a beautiful dress with matching heels, and my father donning his tuxedo, complete with cummerbund and bow tie. Then I knew it was really a special occasion! Maybe it's for this reason that some choose to don tuxes for their wedding festivities. If you plan to wear a one to your wedding, it's not something that should be left to … [Read more...]

Looking to Save? Buy and Sell Pre-Owned Wedding Stuff at Bravo Brides!

The current recession has forced many brides to slash their wedding budget and cut out some of the more extravagant details from their original wedding plan. The New York Times reports that some brides are relocating to cheaper venues, nixing the wedding cake, asking a shutter-happy friend to replace the photographer, downsizing the bouquets, and slashing the guest list. The NY Times also mentions a cool website called Bravo Brides. This is a fantastic forum for brides-to-be who want to save … [Read more...]

Packing and Traveling with the Dress (and Tux!)

Packing a suitcase so you're clothes won't wrinkle is always somewhat challenging, but it's that much worse when you're trying to pack a wedding gown or a tux! MyWeddingFavors brings us some tips from Elite Weddings magazine, for brides who want to travel with their gown and accessories instead of having a professional ship them. 1)  If you’re flying, it’s best to carry your wedding garments on the plane as opposed to packing them in luggage.   Store the gown in a first class closet.  … [Read more...]

Bride and Groom Chocolate-dipped strawberry wedding favors

Here's an idea for wedding favors that are a definite show stopper and a delicious treat all in one. These favors are pricey, but relatively easy to do yourself. Here's a tutorial to show you how it's done! … [Read more...]