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  • Planning Tip of the Week: Grooms Do Invitations Too

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    Your wedding invitations make a big first impression to your guests about the theme of your wedding. You want to make sure that it properly represents the both of you, right? So, let me go over some wedding invitation "need-to-knows" and 2009 wedding invitation trends. Here's hoping you can impress your honey with some invitation knowledge , and help her pick out a design too!

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  • TheManRegistry on The Great Debate: DJ or Band

    Photography by The Wiebners - Joel and Rita Wiebner - see more at www.thewiebners.com

    Boxers or briefs? Fries or chips? Band or DJ? These are some of life’s toughest debates. For our purposes here, we’ll be discussing the question of whether to hire a band or a DJ for your wedding reception entertainment.

    The reception music and dance floor atmosphere can often make or break a wedding reception. Of course, the bride and groom will enjoy themselves no matter what. However, your guests may not be as easy to please. If you want to see your friends and family out on the dance floor instead of heading for the door right after dinner, you’ll want to carefully weigh the pros and cons of booking a band vs. a DJ.

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  • The Man Registry on the Bachelor Party Guest List

    Photography by The Wiebners - Joel and Rita Wiebner - see more at www.thewiebners.com

    The bachelor party will likely be one of the best parties of your life - especially because the groom is the guest of honor! There are a couple easy things you should think about during the planning process so you don’t forget something important.

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  • Grooms Guide to Surviving Marriage Prep Class

    Photography by Whitebox Weddings- see more at www.whiteboxweddings.com

    Love, children, family and marital duties - if you're planning on being married in a church, these are some issues you’ll most likely discuss in a marriage preparation class. Some grooms may cringe at the thought of spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon discussing and learning about marriage (When you know-it-all, already, right?) But if you take the classes seriously, there’s actually a lot of good information you can get out of them. Consider this article your primer for marriage prep.

    Men, class is in session.

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  • Traditional Romantic Gesture - Asking for Her Hand in Marriage

    Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.com

    It’s something that every traditionalist will tell you is a requirement for the engagement - asking the bride’s parents for permission for their daughter’s hand in marriage. Many will tell you that it’s not necessary in today’s modern world - but for those who do still believe in the old world courtesies – it is expected. And if overlook this step, it could be a rocky and uncomfortable start to your marriage.

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  • Be The Man!

    Photography by Whitebox Weddings- see more at www.whiteboxweddings.com

    Is that blissful stage of your engagment diminishing by the second and the reality of planning a wedding finally kicking in? The beautiful angelic glow your bride-to-be possessed early on, has transformed to the glisten of sweat and tears?!

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  • Save-the-Date for the Big Day...the Big Game...or Both?

    Photography by Ritrato - see more at www.ritrato.com
    We all love the traditions of autumn: bonfires, football, tailgating, and weddings. Yes, you read that correctly — weddings. We know it’s a tough pill for a lot of guys to swallow, but fall weddings are a very popular choice for brides. As Autmun closes up wedding season...twenty-seven percent of weddings take place in September, October and November. But, guys, we've totally got your best interest at heart. And as briefly mentioned, football is definitely a fall favorite! How to mix the two successfully? No worries! Here are some tips for making your fall wedding as football fan-friendly as possible.

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  • Green Day: Righteous Rings (Part 2) - Conflict-Free Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend

    Photography by Whitebox Weddings- see more at www.whiteboxweddings.com

    Cut, size, shape and clarity are all important characteristics to consider when purchasing a diamond. But have you ever given much to where a diamond comes from? I am referring to the origin from which your diamond is mined. Diamonds are a hot commodity, and while they are the worlds most sought after gemstone for the durability and beauty, they are often mined in some of the most volatile, ugly environments on Earth.

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  • The Man Registry on Honeymoon Plans!

    Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.com

    Wedding planning has consumed you for the past several months. You have spent endless nights going over details and arrangements. On more than one occasion you‘ve probably wondered if the stress will ever end. Well, you can breathe easy because it does. A week of relaxation awaits you after the big day.

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  • The Man Registry on Weekend Wedding Activites

    Photography by Whitebox Weddings- see more at www.whiteboxweddings.com
    One of the great things about your wedding weekend will be seeing all of your friends and family. Obviously, you’ll probably have a hectic couple of days before the wedding, but it’s always nice to have an event scheduled outside of the wedding ceremony and wedding reception so you can visit with everyone. Here are a few suggestions for activities you can arrange for the weekend of your wedding.

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