RING BEAR answers your questions on who buys his wedding band, what styles and materials are available when you should buy his wedding band, and more. Finding the right men’s wedding band is a chance for couples to collaborate during the wedding planning process and also get excited about what the future has in store. Although the bride’s engagement ring gets a lot of deserved focus, picking out a groom’s wedding band is an exciting step during the wedding planning process and is a special way to celebrate him. A quick history of wedding bands The tradition around men’s wedding rings goes back to WW2 when soldiers started wearing gold…
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How do you indicate meal choice on place cards?
4 creative ways to create wedding place cards with meal choice indicators for food preferences. If you’re offering multiple meal choices for your guests to choose from, chances are your catering team will request that you create a coded system to indicate each guests’ meal choice on dinner place cards. This way, the catering team can quickly and easily distribute entrées. Even if you aren’t doing individual entrée options, you may need a code to highlight guests with a special diet (ie vegetarian) or allergy (ie gluten). You might be wondering what the easiest (and perhaps cheapest) way to do this. The tricky part is that many stores that offer…
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How To Be a Maid of Honor
Being a maid of honor for the first time can be intimidating. Even if you have been the bride’s right-hand woman in the past, we know that the unique share of responsibilities the maid of honor has can bring a lot of pressure. To make the big day easier for you, and for your bride, we made a checklist of all you need to know about the maid of honor roles, duties and responsibilities. Stay tuned! What is a Maid or Matron of Honor? Let’s begin with a quick definition: a maid of honor is the bride’s right-hand woman throughout the wedding planning as well as the wedding day and…
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4 Hilarious Games For Your Wedding Party
Wedding games are a perfect way to entertain your guests at your wedding or engagement party, but there are just so many to choose from! To help throw a great wedding party and celebrate the happy couple, check out these four printable wedding activities from Zola. All are easy to play, flexible enough to allow guests to make their own fun, and will help kick off a night to remember. 1. Test Your Knowledge of Famous Couples This game will delight the film and literature lovers at your party. To play, the first player draws a card. The card will have the name of a famous fictional couple on it.…
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How to Plan Your Wedding During the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has seriously impacted all spheres of life: people’s health, the economy, and business with varying degrees of severity. Surprisingly, but the stay at home order has had positive effects for some people — they eventually had time to visit dating sites, communicate, and look for a soulmate. And here is a result: some of the new couples are starting their pandemic wedding planning, which is rather challenging. On the one hand, everybody is proceeding with caution — how can we plan for the future when we do not know when life will return to normal? On the other hand, the big day must be exciting and memorable! Even…
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7 Ways To Include Mom In Your Wedding Day
Traditionally, moms play a big part behind the wedding scene – from wedding dress shopping to the selection of vendors – moms always know when to give constructive advice and help in making the big day perfect. However, it is no lie that your wedding day is as special (and emotional) to your mother as it is to you. So, while the spotlight of your big day should most definitely be on you and your partner, it’s also a good idea to honor your mother on your big day. We are bringing you a few thoughtful ways to honor your mom and give her a well-deserved moment to shine. Ask…
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Can I skip save the dates?
A lot of questions can pop up in a person’s head, especially if there is an engagement ring on their left hand and a wedding planner in their right. The most common questions typically revolve around the wedding budget and making the most out of it. Where to make cuts and what wedding etiquettes are okay to be forgotten? Today, we are talking about save the dates – is it really necessary to send them? Can I skip save the dates completely? The save-the-date card is a pre-invitation card that announces your wedding date. It’s a way of letting those you plan on inviting to your wedding know they should mark…
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How Much To Spend On A Wedding Gift
It’s a fair question to be asked – how much money to spend on a wedding gift? Most likely, the couple has set up a registry either online or in a store. It is possible that you are already paying for travel and accommodations, or it is a destination wedding during peak season so your budget might already have a big dent in it. If you are, like many others, lost while trying to follow proper wedding etiquette and at the same time give the couple a great gift and balance all your financial obligations then you are at the right place! Here are a few tips to help you…
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Wedding vs. Eloping: What’s Right For You?
There’s no strict rule to follow when planning your wedding. Some people dream of having a big traditional wedding with church bells ringing. But, that certainly isn’t for everyone. One thing is for sure: weddings come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re wondering whether a having a wedding or eloping is right for you, keep reading! The History Behind Weddings vs Eloping Historically speaking, people mostly used to elope because their parents or families didn’t approve of the union. Seeing as weddings are occasions of bringing the families together, if approval is not received, couples would choose to elope. Elopements usually meant a road trip to Las Vegas or…
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Your Guide To Moissanite Engagement Rings
If you’ve started researching engagement rings, you’ve likely come across the term “moissanite”. That’s because moissanite engagement rings have been increasingly popular in recent years. While moissanite isn’t a diamond, it looks really similar! So why moissanite engagement rings instead of diamonds? We’ll discuss the pros and cons, keep on reading! What is moissanite? Moissanite is actually a precious gemstone. Natural moissanite though is really rare, so these stones are lab grown. They are durable for everyday wear, which on top of looking like a diamond, make them a great choice for engagement rings. Also like diamonds, moissanites range in color and quality. It wasn’t until 2015 that technology was…
