By Chris Easter of TheManRegistry.com
You’ve got the engagement ring picked out. You know when you’re going to pop the question. Now all that’s left is to decide where and how you’re going to do it. Here’s our suggestions for romantic places to get down on one knee and pray she says yes (ignore the cliché’s [...]

by Janice Wallace, Editor of The Bridal Wishlist
One of my newest obsessions is finding beautiful salvaged jewelry, especially multi-strand necklaces with big baubles. So I was in awe of Loyale Clothing’s gorgeous Emily necklace made from 100% reclaimed gold chain + vintage chandelier crystals. Yes, I did say “vintage chandelier crystals.” Brilliant, right? A fab [...]

by Janice Wallace, Editor of The Bridal Wishlist
I recently had the pleasure of attending “A Chic Affair” last Sunday at the Longview Gallery in D.C. It truly was a chic affair. One of the most memorable vendors was Treet Bakery. I sampled the most delish mini cupcakes, as well as, one of their delightful Pretty [...]

Your daughter isn’t exactly what your friends used to call ‘granola’ but she’s really gotten into trying to do better for the environment.  She has a friend that just got married and used ‘something different’ for invitations and she wants to do the same thing.  You are thinking,  “Oh no, what now.  Why couldn’t she [...]

What if the ‘in-laws’ are insufferable? Remember your Miss Manners!
Oh boy.  It’s time to meet the groom’s parents…your daughter has mentioned a few little skirmishes but you have been brushing them aside in hopes she just has a ‘case of the nerves’ whenever she’s around one or both of the groom’s parents.

Even though there are [...]

by guest blogger chris easter of themanregistry.com
The days of grooms being stereotyped as bumbling idiots are long gone. Today’s grooms are well-informed and involved when it comes to wedding planning.  Whether it’s coordinating wedding day attire, planning a groom-friendly wedding shower, or designing invitations for the rehearsal dinner, the modern groom is a far cry [...]

Where will the wedding be held?

Scenario #1: You are only paying for a few items of the wedding. Your daughter and her fiancé are paying for the venue and the dinner and they are trying to keep within their budget.  Everywhere they’ve looked that they like is waaay over their budget, so they sheepishly [...]

We’ve all seen it – MOBs in an exquisite sleeveless (or short-sleeved) dress that would have really looked grand on her 10 or 15 years ago…but no more. You turn to your friend and say “What was she thinking?” Or “I don’t think this was the look she really wanted!”  Neck and hands used to [...]

If your step-father is going to pay for the wedding, he gets to choose the soup!
In the movie ”True Love,” a caterer persuades the beleaguered young couple to serve sky-blue mashed potatoes to match the bridesmaids’ dresses. ”You should feel that anything’s possible,” he says.

But, if you (and your husband – the step-father) love to go [...]

SPANX! That has become the generic, popular name for Shapewear.  And, I do mean to start that word with a capitol S!   It’s kinda like what Kleenex is to tissue – there are other brands out there but everyone uses that term now.
OK – OK – they are not anything like the girdles some of [...]