tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17755139464819010172024-03-14T01:03:02.355-04:00CharlotteLuceyBe inspired. Get creative.CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-41981566098854184652013-06-25T08:54:00.001-04:002013-06-25T08:54:18.817-04:00Man Monday <!--[if !mso]>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">[note- this was supposed to be posted yesterday, and the title is too fun to change]</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Buzzfeed is impressing me with the amount of wedding
related articles they post (and on a regular basis). I’m always looking for articles
that could catch the eyes of men since my audience is 98.5% female- thanks ladies
so here you have it- a great article on how to be a </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Better Best Man</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><b>1. Make a
list of duties.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">In addition
to the obvious ones, there’s delivering the fee to the wedding officiant,
signing the marriage license and much more. Check out <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/weddings/planning/best-man-duties-00000000003500/index.html"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">this Real
Simple checklist</span></a> for a comprehensive list.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt;">Source: <a href="http://blog.bicycletheory.com/2011/10/24/social-media-strategy-five-quick-things-to-check-before-you-get-social/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">blog.bicycletheory.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>2. Make sure
your suit actually <i>fits</i>.</b></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">The groom may
choose the suit style and tie color, but not looking like a baggy mess is on
you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt;">Source: <a href="http://blog.next.co.uk/tip-your-hat-to-mens-tailoring/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">blog.next.co.uk</span></a>
/ via: <a href="http://www.infographichub.com/fashion/guide-mens-suits-fabrics-styles-patterns/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">infographichub.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shoes right.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt;">Source: <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/50454458297172742/">pinterest.com</a></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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need not apply.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.jaredpurrington.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">jaredpurrington.com</span></a>
/ via: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/50454458295402879/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pinterest.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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best boutineer ever. </b></span>For you truly
are <a href="http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Hand_of_the_King"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Hand</span></a>.
Get it <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ebdf/?srp=22"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span></a>.</div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/ugn5p/how_my_best_friend_asked_me_to_be_his_best_man/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">reddit.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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booking hotel rooms for the bachelor party, haggle.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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the groomsmen cash with a group rate or wrangling some upgrades is a good look.
Here are some <a href="http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-things-your-hotel-desk-clerk-wont-tell-you/?v=print"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">booking tips</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.hotelmanagementtutorial.com/hotel-front-desk-customer-service"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">hotelmanagementtutorial.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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use Airbnb or HomeAway.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be cheaper and it’s a nice antidote to the cliche “suite at the Palms” style
bro blowout.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Via: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1027802"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">airbnb.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wedding day, come prepared.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will either be too nervous or too wasted to think about maybe needing sewing
supplies or Advil. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tide+pen&oq=tide+pen&aqs=chrome.0.57j5j0l2j62l2.851j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=instant+stain+remover&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=ix3CUfL2CZis4APHyYH4DQ&sqi=2&ved=0CDoQsxg&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48175248,d.dmg&fp=d1234916e6fb2902&biw=1376&bih=723"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Instant stain
remover</span></a> also essential.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/153645245/wedding-day-emergency-kit-in-a-mason-jar?ref=sr_gallery_28&ga_search_query=emergency+wedding&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">etsy.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trust the ring bearer.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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To be trusted with 2398723 carats? Nope. Give ‘em a knockoff and keep the real
rock in your pocket.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt;">Source: <a href="http://www.bridesofadelaide.com.au/index.php?blog_single=126"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">bridesofadelaide.com.au</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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prance, cartwheel or moonwalk down the aisle.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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isn’t about you, buddy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Via: <a href="http://florosdimitris.com/2011/06/20/ones-life-is-4-sharing-t-mobile/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">florosdimitris.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toast to a few short remarks and drop the mic.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nothing worse than a long rambling speech. Also important: don’t try to be
funny if you’re not. IT WILL NOT END WELL.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leodirac/4002406948/sizes/l/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">leodirac</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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read from prepared remarks.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to just speak from your heart if you get lost. People respond to realness, even
if you flounder a bit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://rock.rapgenius.com/Dawes-stories-dont-end-lyrics#note-1665748"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">rock.rapgenius.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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speech advice, try Reddit.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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There are a lot of surprisingly helpful tips in <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ca8g4/reddit_any_tips_for_a_good_best_man_speech/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">this thread</span></a>.
And only one finger bang reference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Via: <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ca8g4/reddit_any_tips_for_a_good_best_man_speech/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">reddit.com</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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real party starts, have taxi service information ready.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enthusiastic guests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: xx-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshbousel/349805252/sizes/l/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">joshbousel</span></a></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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forget to dance with moms.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the party glue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all, stick to your groom.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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catch yourself having a great time, stop and make sure your best friend is
having an even <i>better</i> time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-77461978524727938332013-06-10T11:11:00.000-04:002013-06-10T11:14:40.318-04:00Diamonds Are a Mans Best Friend. <br />
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Ooh whaaaaat? There’s been some debate as to how much involvement a woman should have when picking out her engagement ring. Men, lets be honest this is something that we’ve been thinking about for a LONG time. Its something that we are going to brag about, show off, and presumably look down at every 5 minutes and gitty smile over for a while. It’s a bright sparkly thing that we get to keep- what’s not to love?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I do think an element of surprise should still exist- if a girl knows exactly what she’s receiving it takes away some of the excitement and mystery. Just a little though- you asking her is the biggest surprise, honor and joy she is going to experience. The ring is just the icing on the cake.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;">Obviously discussing marriage before popping the question should be something that is mutual known and agreed upon before ring shopping occurs. But when it comes up she’ll let you know. Typically a picture or a description will come your way. Then there’s a more involved process- we’re going shopping together. Ladies- trust your man to know what you want. Trust that post-it note you gave him that says “Solitaire, pave band, raised basket”. When you are clear in your description the </span>jeweler<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"> will know exactly what he is looking for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;">I was at work last week and a fellow colleague was congratulating another girl who had recently gotten engaged and she said “This isn’t the setting, but the stone”. I didn’t get that at all. It looked like a great ring, but are you that unhappy with the setting? She could’ve meant that the band needed to be readjusted?? I wonder as a man how you would feel if the woman you presented a ring with said, I love you, and I love the stone, but I’d like to change the setting- slippery slope! </span>Eeek<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;">. The flip side of that is men, do your research. Know what tastes your woman has an what she’d like. It’ll help </span>muchos<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Regarding familial rings there is a deep sentimental value attached to rings and the importance of them being passed through the family is clear. Already-there rings should be discussed, and their importance taken into consideration. Antique rings are hard to come by- appreciate them for what they are, unique and timeless. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes it’s the woman who has a ring. Either passed down from their parents or grandparents and this is something she will want to keep and use. This is not a sham on your man-hood or ability to provide her with the ring she wants. It’s a testament to the long standing sentimental value the ring has AND besides there are plenty of other things you can provide for and purchase- i.e. your actual wedding bands. </div>
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Guests arrived at <a href="http://www.allanhouse.com/"><b>The Allen House</b></a> located in downtown Austin and were instantly taken away by the scene. Umbrellas and chandeliers hung in the tree branches and provided a blanket of romantic light above our heads (thank to <span style="background-color: white;">Christina Lewis of <a href="http://www.theweddingwarriors.com/"><b>Wedding Warriors</b></a>)</span> . As soon as cocktail hour was over, we picked our table cards and took our seats. On each place setting.... the menu! Myself and two other friends scrolled the list of items that we thought we had to choose from. We waited for the staff to come around and take our orders and then it happened…. The wait staff didn’t bother taking orders, they just put perfectly portioned family-style dishes around the table. Absolutely delightful and <b>P</b><b style="background-color: white;">hotography by the Chad + Tressie at <a href="http://www.twopairphotography.com/index2.php">Two Pair Photography</a></b></div>
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b;">Pick & Choose... And More! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">If you’re a foodie like me, you always want to try as much as you can. Having to pick just one option leaves you picking off of your friends plate or asking for a bite. Family lets you sample as much or as little as you like. You also don’t have to worry about remembering what you checked off on your reply card for your meal. I have trouble remembering what I ate only 24 hours ago…. 6 months prior? Forget it.</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b;">Save time.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> I attended a wedding once where the wait staff did a swirl around the table, stop, and arm swoop as they took orders, presented plates, and cleared them away. It was impressive and looked like it had been choreographed to mimic Be Our Guest from Disneys Beauty & The Beast but it took up a lot of time because there were only 2 sets of staff for a party of over 20 tables. You’re going to be waiting a looooong time before your swirl, stop and swoop happen. With family style, food comes out at the same time for everyone- fabulous! </span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b;">Save Some Dough.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> Literally and figuratively. Family style reduces the amount of wait staff you need per table which can save you dollars. Instead of having 10 servers per table, you only need 2 or 3. You also can save on food cost because you are making food quantities based on the whole group, not individual people. It sounds backwards, but completely true. Portions are more manageable but there is actually more food to go around!</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b;">Be Social! </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">I know that when it comes to eating out with my family we all sample what eachother has. Passing around plates and forkfuls is what we love best. Weddings bring people together and so does food. Family-style is a great way for you to talk with and get to know the new people at your table. Thumbs up Anna & Ben, thumbs way way up!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>Totally Rocks</b>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> I can’t tell you how excited all of us were at our table when we realized that we got to eat all of this food. I was at a restaurant in London and the dessert selection said “An Assortment of Sorbets and IceCream”. Well, that’s what I wanted and thought that description meant there was going to be a sampling of all of their flavors on one plate. Ummm, no. The waiter came around and asked me what I’d like to have and so I said “I’d like the assortment of sorbets and ice cream”- confusion all around. That wasn't an option. Not even close. And then he made me choose, one type and one flavor, sigh. I felt a little devastated that I wasn’t going to get this beautiful plate of melon ball- sized sorbets and ice cream. Sad. So sad. So yes, thrill your guests by giving them everything- NOM FEST! </span></li>
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You want your skin to flawless, clean, and smooth on your wedding day. Your skin needs to be in prime condition for makeup application. I always suggest going to the spa 10 days prior to your wedding and booking a “just in case” dermatologist appointment 3 days prior, but doing a mild... repeat, mild mask will do your skin some good the night before! <br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Help reduce puffiness, lines, and dark circles with a night time under eye cream. My personal favorite is Kiehls avacado cream. </span>If you have sensitive skin, have no fear! Get a gel eye mask that you can store in the freezer over night. In the morning put the mask on your face while you eat your breakfast and enjoy your coffee/tea. You’ll look a little silly, but it’ll make for some great day of photos. </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I get it. This is your wedding day. It’s like every birthday, Christmas, graduation, and tooth-fairy visit combined, but you should still try to get as much rest as possible. Since you’ll be getting up pretty early to begin hair/makeup, getting dressed, etc. you’ll want to try to get a good nights sleep. Midnight is pretty good, but anything after 1:00 AM you're probably pushing it. Don’t take any sleep aids of any kind- you don’t want to be groggy. If you really can’t fall asleep just settle in bed, alone, and quietly watch some tv until you doze off. </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">“The most exciting part of a wedding is the big reveal when the bride finally enters the church and walks down the aisle. You want to hear everyone <i>oohing</i> and <i>aahing</i>, so don’t give them a pre-game show with constant status updates. Fall off the radar for a day or so in order for everyone to truly appreciate you as a bride.”- Shefinds.com</span><br />
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Kiss your sweetie goodnight at the rehearsal dinner and enjoy the excitement and anticipating for when you walk down the aisle. Constantly texting or calling doesn’t leave a whole lot of mystery for your special day. Allow your maid of honor and best man to do any communicating that needs to happen, but try to get the details ironed out ahead of time. </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Love. I think the written word is a true art form and one that is terribly underused. Writing letters is not only romantic, it takes courage to pen your truest feelings and deliver them to anyone. I love seeing Vimeos where a bride and groom write each other letters about how excited they are to marry that person- it gets them and me every time. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">My thought is that this should happen at your rehearsal. Your planner will be with you when yourself, the groom, parent,s in laws, and the entire wedding party are rehearsing lining up, walking down the aisle, photo bombing each other and so forth. Before you head off to the rehearsal dinner take the time to review everything prior to you leaving. </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Most airlines allow you to check-in online 24 hours prior to your flight. Personally, I think you should give yourself 48 hours until you depart for your honeymoon. You are going to be tired, you're not going to want to rush, and just like your wedding, it’s so much better to travel when you're refreshed and relaxed...and not hungover By all means, go on a honeymoon the day after your wedding, but if you're holding off a day or two skip down to tip #10.</span><br />
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Okay, okay. I know I said have a reasonable bed time, but it's totally a great way to wind the night down with your girls and line up some wedding-related chick flicks like <i>Father of the Bride</i> or <i>My Big Fat Greek Wedding </i>and get into the wedding zone.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>The Proposal</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2013/10-things-to-do-the-night-before-your-wedding/movies/">SheFinds</a> <a href="http://www.delta.com/">Delta</a> <a href="http://www.mywedding.com/blog/real-couples/brides-perspective/brides-perspective-anne-getting-her-to-dos-in-order/">MyWedding</a> <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/">Kiehls</a> <a href="http://annealmasy.com/page/10/">Anne Almasy</a> <a href="http://www.cleanlogicbodycare.com/">Clean Logic</a> <a href="http://favim.com/image/165828/">Favim</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div>
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CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-79739977481963228292013-05-20T11:53:00.002-04:002013-05-20T12:13:13.004-04:00And We're Back! <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10pt;">It has been a busy couple of months! Some great changes have come my way and now that I’m settled can get back to posting on the regular. Even though we’re small, I’d just like to say thanks for still following and being patient. SO what’s up?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">I’ve been really inspired by reading, hearing about, and seeing weddings that friends are planning, participating in, or have been to. One of the things I’ve been talking to brides-to-be about is how to manage the stress of it all. Because lets face it, as wonderful and fun planning your wedding is, you are going to become stressed at some point. You can be as cool as a cucumber, but I promise you at some point you’re going to get flustered, overwhelmed, bombarded, etc. but here’s the best part… IT’S OKAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">It’s okay to feel all of those things, in fact it’s normal. I’d be a little concerned if you didn’t feel that way, ever. This is one of the biggest days of your life. I like to think that getting stressed, just means your care. See? It’s a good thing. The way you manage your stress though it more important than the stress itself. Here are some things to consider to reduce your stress (when it comes).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Before any planning begins organize yourself. There’s a lot to do so make sure you are in the right state of mind to begin planning. If you have a lot going on at work or in another area of your life, it’s not imperative to plan your entire wedding in one week. You’ll have a much easier time if you’re willing, ready, and prepared to do so. Think of it this way- you are the Project Manager for this event. You will have help along the way, but if you’re organized everything will go a lot smoother and things will be completed on time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">You are going to get a lot of opinions given to you from multiple people. Many times, these opinions are just to get the creative juices going or are given because someone wants you to weigh all options before committing to a thought. As great as this is, I’m sure you have an idea of what your ideal wedding day is and what it’ll look like. Everything from the type of ceremony, general feel, food, etc. Get together with your fiance and create an overall picture of what your wedding is going to be and how it’s going to look. That way when the opinions start to filter in you’ll have an easier time with #3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is often a hard thing to say (especially to in-laws). Because you participated in the exercise of #2 you’ll have an easier time saying “thanks, but no thanks”. I wouldn’t use those words exactly, but some responses could be:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Some people might be more adamant than others when saying “but really you should…”. And those people sometimes just need to hear you say “no” more frequently. The more passive you are, the more opinions you’re going to get. So this could actually be a great exercise for you to be more assertive </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt;">J</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Whether it’s a vendor offering more options, a family member asking a laundry-list of questions or a BM/MOH planning all of your fun pre-wedding fetes- take a minute. You’re not required to respond to everyone all day long. Some days are going to be more packed than others, but it doesn’t mean you’re on call 24/7. Take a minute. Take a breather. Take a break. Prioritize the priorities. In my opinion, vendors come first. These folks are responsible for getting things done on your day. Pay attention to them- being a responsive customer makes their job easier and more enjoyable to do for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">At some point you might want to throw your hands up in the air and say HALT! I don’t recommend actually shouting at anyone, but certainly excuse yourself. I know it took my sister a really long time to figure out her napkin color and it was something that began to frustrate her. Don’t try to push through stress- that just makes a situation even more stressful. Take a minute, go outside, clear your head, walk around bare foot- do something to ease your mind for a few minutes and come back. No one is going to say you're the worst person in the world for letting off some steam so that you can think more clearly and articulate what you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">No matter what, it’s going to be a great day and will be well worth the work and the stress (just the little bit that will come). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Now, go forth and plan!</span></div>
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Gotta love the creativity! The whole Pinterest, DIY, craft wedding is the latest trend we're seeing with wedding planning. Personally, I love it. I think it's nice to be a little outside of the box and really have your special day reflect who you both are as a couple.<br /><br />This all begins with the Save the Date or Engagement photo session. You are officially setting the tone- whether you think so or not. <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com%20/">BuzzFeed</a></b></span> posted a great article yesterday on some clever ways to begin the adventure for your guests. <br /><br />It doesn't have to be a magnet, coaster, or card reminder anymore. Your Save the Date can be whatever inspires your day. The balloon one is probably my favorite and the cost-conscious artist in me loves the DIY watercolor and stamp as well. <br /><br />Cheers!<br />
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<br />CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-35366056385563579582013-02-14T09:19:00.000-05:002013-02-14T09:54:52.565-05:00Happy Valentines Day!Happy Valentines Day to everyone- and the sun is out!!!! <3 <br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo Source: <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/valentine-engagement-party/">Green Wedding Shoes</a>, <a href="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/550x/7f/82/dc/7f82dceff780246bf4d28aa02316b008.jpg">Pinterest</a></span>CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-18443907060552655742013-01-25T09:23:00.003-05:002013-01-25T09:23:46.839-05:00100 QuestionsGetting to know someone when you first start to date is uber exciting. It's kind of like opening little gifts as the relationship grows. Don't stop asking questions! If you've found your someone and you both are on the way to saying I DO, it's important to continue that relationship deep-sea fishing. You know, asking the hard stuff. The stuff that makes your insides turn and your toes cringe, but the stuff that you both know is important when figuring out how to spend the rest of your lives together.<br />
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Enter <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hard-Questions-100-Ask-Before/dp/1585426210/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359123035&sr=1-1&keywords=100+questions+to+ask+before+you+get+married"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Hard Questions: 100 Questions to Ask Before Saying "I Do</span></b>"</a> by Susan Piver. <br />
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The books topics are the fundamentals: <br />
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You don't need to answer them all or all in one night, but make a fun evening out of it. Order some pizza, get some ice cream, some craft beer and/or wine and sit and have a good conversation. Heck! Even if you are married, go ahead and get the book! Have fun!CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-66910966103718655442013-01-22T13:53:00.000-05:002013-01-22T13:53:03.430-05:00Hometown Shout OutIt's no surprise <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/intimate-dc-wedding-rachel-nelson/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>GreenWeddingShoes</b></span></a> is my favorite go-to bride blog. But I love it that much more when I see my hometown of Kensington, Maryland featured. I always love to hear visitors talk about the "Wizard of Oz" or "Disney Castle" when they come around the beltway. <br />
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This spectacular architectural achievement is actually a place of worship. Photographs are not allowed to be taken inside, but the essence of the day is captured just the same. Whoop whoop!<br />
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CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-22469198703238773602013-01-17T12:17:00.000-05:002013-01-17T12:34:00.374-05:00QuoteSometimes I get a thought and I just like to share :) My stylish friend, who has her own blog, <a href="http://thestylepundit.wordpress.com/"><b><span style="font-size: large;">THE STYLE PUNDIT</span></b></a> (check it out!) were having a conversation about our style and how it compares to the where we live. We're both transplants to Atlanta and are acutely aware that our personal fashion sense doesn't really match the typical female style. It's not good or bad, just different.<br />
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One of the things that peaked our interest more than whether or not we "fit in" was what it meant to be "feminine looking"- by this we strictly were talking about our clothes. When it comes to what people wear out in bars (not everyone), we wondered if "dressing feminine" meant tight, body-con dresses, that left little to the imagination with your <i>cheeks and peaks</i> barely covered. We don't think so. <br />
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Being well-dressed doesn't mean having all of the latest designer fashions and emptying your pockets to keep up. It means <i style="color: magenta;">dressing tastefully with confidence</i>. When your confident, you're this beaming, glowing, enigma that captures the room. And you become very hard to ignore. <br />
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Personally, if a man wants someone who's going to show everything, I'm not their gal. It's a balance and one that I keep. If i show more leg, you'll see less of my top and vice-verse. I don't know if I fit in to what you would call typical Atlanta-fashion, but I think I have a unique style all my own that is nice and polished.
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<a href="https://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Persimmon-2013-Date-Book/3204_014/201340.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>CLICK HERE</b></span></a> for the Paper-Source planner that has all of this fun info in it! <br />
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No doubt one of the things you'll spend some time thinking about is your color-scheme. Some people go by the season, others go by what their favorite has been since childhood... Do you know what your color(s) say about you?<br />
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Making our nest, cave, dwelling, etc. desirable and to our liking is fun. It really is. POINT RENEE- well this year Crate&Barrel is celebrating their 50th anniversary by highlighting their famous Arzberg teapot. They've asked 12 artists to create one of a kind, limited addition teapots. They’re adorable and of course I'm collecting them, duh. It also makes the months pass quickly because I count the days down as to when I can purchase my next one. If I miss one, even one, it’s all for not. So I am the crazy who waits up at 12:00 AM to purchase my pot.<br />
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I don’t know about you, but if you're stuck in a rut on a theme, colors, feeling, season, whatever- turn to the tea. Enjoy!<br />
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Presentation counts. It doesn’t have to be glamorous- in fact, it can be quite simple and understated, but the effort one makes into the presentation of anything always captures the attention and admiration of its viewers. What are you inspired by? I can find lots from these fine packages- enjoy!<br />
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I'm embarassed that the last date mark was last October (sigh). But the break has invigorated and motivated me to make this year a REALLY good blogging year. Plus we updated a little. Something fresh, its a little different, but we'll try it.<br />
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Hoping everyone is getting off to a great 2013 and have a great weekend. Let the posting begin (on Monday that is!).<br />
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Cheers!CharlotteLuceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06115649042446493274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775513946481901017.post-58259391155689660972012-10-29T11:27:00.004-04:002013-01-04T10:47:46.302-05:00I Heart Jake RyanSixteen Candles (1984) will forever be a cult classic for teenagers. American Pie has nothing on this movie. This movie, in the best way possible, has wrecked me (and probably a lot of other girls too). The dream boat, sensitive, jock shows up unexpectedly and whisks away the girl. He even opens the car door AND gets the girl a birthday cake. And excuse me? In the most genuine and shy of ways says "Make a wish?"<br />
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This song, his face, and the remote possibility that this could actually happen in real life makes me giddy every time I watch this. Time to reminisce! YES PLEASE!<br />
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