Could You Do Me A Favor?

With hosting and planning special events, we like to give the parting guests a token of appreciation for their participation and/or attending the event . Those tokens are gifts or favors. It can range from a dainty tulle sachet of Jordan almonds, votive candle to a whimsical miniature figurine. Now those selections have expanded with more practical and eco-friendly favors that everyone would be sure to love. Aside from the eco-friendly trend, there are some who like to give their guests a lavish parting gift like the celebrities do. Thankfully there are plenty of options for anyone that wants to have favors for their wedding that guests will love, but that won't break the bank. Make sure to choose favors that within budget range, plan and buy ahead of time how many to purchase for your guests and yourself to have as a keepsake once you have a list of those that have confirmed to attend and/or participate.


DIY favors add a nice unique touch to the wedding and can help you save a bundle, but save it for the pros if you are inept with arts and crafts.

C'mon baby, light my fire...and my smokes.

Sometimes it's cute to have a little whimsical touch to your favors but there is a fine line with being cute and being downright cheesy.

Speaking of the devil, this is one "grate" favor that will end up collecting more dust than my old toys.


I am all for favors that are practical, but again, not when it's downright chintzy.

Here comes the beer....and canned coke.


Moral of the story: Choose favors that your guests will treasure and will serve as a great reminder of how much you appreciate them.

Mokey Suits

Typically the bride does most of the planning for the wedding, but there are some parts of the planning that is best left to the groom. That part I'm talking about is the tuxedo or suit. Some might buy their tuxedos, but most tend to rent it. Besides the style and fit being major factors in the groom selecting the tuxedos, he must also think about how he can integrate the colors of the wedding for him and the groomsmen that both he and his bride would be happy with. There are some that would go with bow ties, regular ties or even the ascots and possibly include the vest with it for a slightly less formal look. Personally I wouldn't mind if my fiance chose to opt out the tie and vest, but every bride and groom has their own tastes. However, there are some fine lines that must not be crossed when picking out attire for a wedding.

Camouflage is becoming a popular theme to lightly incorporate in wedding themes to honor the bride or groom serving in the armed forces.

Shh...be vewy vewy quiet. We'we hunting bwides.

Color is one of the main things to consider in selecting a suit, but another is style. The best thing is to keep it clean, classy and timeless.

The only good thing this groom has with this monstrosity he calls a tux is the boutonniere .


Formal attire in general can cost a pretty penny and some may go to a outlet store for a cheaper version of the suits if they chose to buy instead of rent. Looking around for special discounts never hurts if the price and suit are right.

Some people have more of a discerning taste and prefer designer duds. There a plenty of designer suits and there's nothing wrong with wearing one, as long as it's in good taste.

It's nice that the bride and groom share the same taste, but this is just overkill.

Moral of the story: If you can't trust the groom to pick out a good suit, go with him.

Not So Nice Day For A White Wedding...

I've been engaged for over a year and have been doing as much research as possible to plan and have a memorable wedding. The one day that I and every other woman has dreamed of since childhood and the one day I look forward to telling my children and grandchildren about years down the road and reminiscing about with my future husband. We all know that on a day like a wedding, we all must carry ourselves with dignity and a sense of propriety, no matter if you're merely a guest, a member of the bridal party or a staff member like the DJ or one of the servers for the reception.I unfortunately found these "gems" that were the complete opposite of dignity, propriety and possibly pride. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the traditional old-school type, but I still believe that some decorum should be followed on such a momentous occasion like this.



That should've been saved for the wedding night. If that woman in black is the mother of the bride, I don't blame her for trying to hide her face. I would be embarrassed to walk down the aisle in that. Might as well go to the wedding naked.


I'm a bit on the Rubenesque side and I have nothing against big girls, but good Lord! I can see one of her "girls" is making an escape and I'm seeing more rolls than the Pillsbury doughboy!


I'm not sure who designed this number, but this is another no-no. Good for a white party at South Beach or for amateur's night at club Cheetah, but not for a wedding.


I'll admit, the veil looks nice along with the train and shoes. The dress and gloves are a different story. It's cool and all to be creative and incorporate something you're passionate about, but to use that on the wedding gown is just plain tacky.

Moral of the Story: Choose your wedding attire wisely,because hindsight is 20/20. You may think it looks cute now, but when you look back at the pictures later you'll say "Ugh, what was I thinking?!!".