Wedding Gifts for Your Groomsmen

by Abigail Newsom

Wedding Gifts for Your Groomsmen

Wedding gifts for your groomsmen are an excellent way to show the guys how much you appreciate their support on your wedding day. Gifting your groomsmen may seem tricky, but there are a number of great ideas for wedding gifts for your groomsmen.

Remember that each man is different, and in choosing a wedding gift for your groomsmen, you should take this into consideration. If you choose to give your groomsmen all the same gift, such as a sterling silver flask, engrave it with a special message or even their initials, and you instantly have a unique gift for each man that shows you appreciate them equally.

Buying equal gifts for your groomsmen and customizing them is one of the best ways to ensure everyone is happy with their gift all-around. You can also engrave myriad other materials like leather and canvas, which is great for items like money clips, desk accessories, and more.

These are just a couple of gift options for your groomsmen. Other great wedding gifts for your groomsmen include personalized groomsmen bags, cufflinks, watches, silver Swiss army knives, engraveable business card holders, leather goods, and more. You can find all this and more in retail shops, but you will likely find a better deal at online wedding sites like americanbridal.com and other similar online stores.

Buying wedding gift for your groomsmen is actually quite simple, and all it takes is a little bit of thought. If you do decide to go with completely unique gifts, make sure they match your groomsmen's taste and personalities. For example, if you have a friend who doesn't carry a money clip, don't get him one. If you have another friend who is outdoorsy, get him a sterling silver Swiss army knife.

It is little thoughts like these that make the difference between an okay wedding gift for your groomsmen and a great wedding gift. Realize, too, before you get stressed, that your friends are going to be pleased no matter what simply because you took mental time away from your special day to think about them. While they may act casual about the gift, you can be sure that, inside, they are thrilled.

About the Author

Abigail Newsom writes for the American Bridal. Please visit for more helpful information on Wedding gifts for your groomsmen and on Personalized groomsmen bags.

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Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides And Grooms

by Lesley Mattos

You're Engaged!

You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it organized and keep you sane!

The 12-Month Countdown

6-12 Months Before Your Wedding...

The wedding date has been set and now like any large project, it's a good idea to step back and take a look at the big picture first, then break it down to the finer details later.

The Big Picture: Who, What, Where and How:

* Decide who will pay for what, where you'll get married and how expenses will be shared
* Talk to friends, family, bridal consultants or wedding coordinators to get the direction you need for starting an organization system.
* For most couples, the wedding day can be a blur, so decide early on the best way to capture your special day's cherished memories - like with an Adesso Photo Guest Book.

The Details

Once you have your organization system in place, start going down your to-do detail list. Here are a few of the critical ones:

* Call your church or synagogue for an appointment with the Officiate
* Explore pre-marriage counseling
* Decide on what size wedding you want
* Consider and decide on wedding attendants * Start a guest list for the wedding
* Begin determining ideas/themes/color schemes for your wedding and reception
* Select a reception location and a caterer if need be
* Consider reception entertainment
* Select a florist
* Together, shop for wedding rings
* Select a wedding dress, headpiece and schedule fittings
* Decide on the bridesmaids' dresses

4 - 6 Months Prior To Wedding Date...

As the wedding date gets closer, the to-do list will consist of finer and finer details. And because you put an organization system in place months ago, you won't miss a one!

* Check details and requirements for marriage license
* Coordinate theme and color schemes with florist and decorator
* Decide on a gift registry and register your gift selections
* Order your invitations and other wedding stationery
* Shop for the groom's attire and select what the men in the wedding will wear
* Select wedding ceremony readings
* Select wedding ceremony music
* Decide and order wedding favors
* Select a bakery for the cake
* Arrange and plan honeymoon
* Review your agreements with all your vendors and service providers to insure you haven't forgotten any details.

2-Months... and Counting

* Mail out invitations
* Arrange and plan your rehearsal dinner
* Select and purchase your wedding day accessories
* Arrange attendant's parties
* Coordinate and prepare accommodations for out-of-town guests
* Select a hairdresser and makeup artist and schedule those appointments
* Finalize those honeymoon plans

1-Month To Go!

* Last wedding dress fitting
* Final fitting for bridesmaids' dresses
* Final fitting for men attendants
* Get marriage license
* Have your wedding attendant's parties
* Shop and purchase your outfit to wear when you leave the reception
* Organize the final check list of wedding day events
* Confirm all the wedding day "accessories" are in order, i.e. rings, pillows, garter, etc.

2-Weeks Remaining! It's finalizing time.

* Finalize entertainment arrangements
* Go over and finalize music lists, and special music events, i.e. first dance, dance with parents, etc.

1-Week Before Your Big Day!

* Review your marriage license to make sure it's in order
* Prepare seating arrangements for ceremony
* Prepare payment envelopes for Officiate, entertainment and vendors and give to the person who will handle that
* Confirm honeymoon reservations
* Make necessary honeymoon preparations, i.e. bank, traveler's checks, etc.
* Prepare and pack for honeymoon
* Confirm out-of-town guest accommodations and transportation
* Check in with the florist to confirm arrival time set up
* Have your wedding ceremony rehearsal letting everyone know what they will do on the wedding day
* Have and ENJOY your rehearsal dinner!

Your Wedding Day!

* Allow plenty of time for your scheduled hair and makeup appointments
* Allow at least 2 hours for dressing
* Bring the rings and marriage license

And MOST IMPORTANTLY, take a long deep breath and relax and enjoy your day!

About the Author

Lesley Mattos, Founder of Adesso Albums has been happily pursuing her dream of helping people all over the world capture the Now in life's most important moments. Of all the ways to capture your wedding memories, the Adesso Album is the only guest book alternative that provides an instant memory of your wedding event in both pictures and words. Get your Instant Wedding Photo Guest Books at http://www.adessoalbums.com

Wedding Bands - Various Purchasing Options & How To Save Big Bucks

by John Michael Anderson

They are the sign of eternal love and their endless circle symbolizes a never-ending bond. Wedding bands are most commonly made of precious metals, including gold or silver. Wedding bands are worn on the ring finger of the left had because, as rumor has it, the left hand is closer to the heart.

Although a plain yellow gold band is the most popular, wedding bands are designed in a variety of various gold colors and designs. Some feature diamonds while others are done in solid white or rose gold. For the newlyweds on a budget, or for those who simply do not want to spend a fortune on jewelry, sterling silver wedding bands may be the economical choice.

So, just what is the difference between gold and sterling silver if they are both precious metals? Gold is a metal that is designed to last a lifetime with very little maintenance and never tarnishes. Sterling silver, also classified as a precious metal, is also designed to last but will require frequent polishing in order to maintain it's shine. Sterling silver is much more affordable than gold, but is so because of the regular maintenance required. If left unpolished, sterling silver will lose it's luster when exposed to light or the open air for lengthy periods.

When selecting wedding bands, it is very important that both the bride and groom be fitted to ensure the proper ring size. It is also important to note that various ring types may fit differently depending upon the band width. Wedding bands that are slim in their design will fit more true to size than one with a thicker width. Rings that are wide or especially thick will fit more snugly and often requires that the wearer move up to the next size.

During a customary American wedding ceremony, wedding bands are exchanged immediately following the wedding vows. It is expected that the groom place the wedding band on the ring finger of the bride and the bride does the same for the groom.

A final thought to consider when selecting wedding bands is to make sure that it is a design that both the bride and groom are happy with because these rings will be with them for many years to come. If the couple does their research, wedding bands can be found at a very affordable price. Jewelry store sales, internet specialty shops and online auctions are just a few of the ways that the newlywed couple can find a terrific deal on wedding bands and use the money that they saved to help plan the perfect honeymoon.

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