WEDDING BLOG

Every man looks dashing in a suit, but there’s no rule that says he has to look overly serious too! Neckties and bow ties in bright colors or creative patterns that match your wedding color palette and personal style are a fantastic way for him to have some fun with his wedding day fashion. Check out these hand made men’s wear options from Etsy.com…

Me and Matilda is based in North Carolina and creates “classic style with a twist”. Their handmade neck ties and bow ties are whimsical and fun in funky color combinations and retro inspired patterns, even the ever popular damask! I love the pink and red apple print and the optional monograms, how fab would any of these look on groomsmen with a navy or tan suit?

RokGear is a family based business out of Burbank, Ohio that specializes in screen printing their original designs on handmade neckties, one at a time. They use water based eco-friendly inks, silk and microfiber ties, and they never mass produce their designs. RokGear can print on any color tie you like, so you could easily work with them to create ties for your whole wedding party. Order the airplane, steam train or motorcycle engine designs for your grease monkey, the ravens design for your nature lover or the George Washington Bridge design for your native New Yorker. Explore all the amazing finds on Etsy and discover your wedding favorites!

And for more manly fashion inspiration and guidance, be sure to visit our “All About the Boys” Fashion Report and the Men’s Fashion section of Groombug.

New online wedding gift and favors store, Navy & Lavender, just opened in January and they have filled their pages with creative and thoughtful gift packages for you, for him and for your lovely friends and family. I especially enjoy the gifts for couples like the Picnic in the Park travel picnic set and the Honeymooners travel kit, as well as their Welcome Tote Bags for out of town guests complete with themed goodies and customizable colored handles and tissue paper to match your own wedding style. 

This stylish online shop was created by girlfriends and former colleagues in the press office at Vera Wang, Michal and Michelle. With their experience working with the highest quality brands and their own personal wedding planning know-how under their belts, these two joined forces to bring other brides the kinds of gifts and favors they dreamed of themselves. Don’t they look like the kind of creative girlfriends you want helping you with your wedding? Check out the Navy & Lavender website, and contact them directly for more information about fun personalized favors and gifts.

Another fond farewell today, the lovely and talented ladies at BFF Bridal are moving on to new careers and saying goodbye to their weekly e-mail newsletter. So exciting for them, so sad for us! If you’re not a BFF Bridal subscriber, head on over to their site and browse through their archives (which will be up and available through spring) and take a look at their Top 100 List that they made back in October in honor of their 100th issue. It’s loaded with fun ideas, fabulous products and wonderful wedding professionals, especially in the New York area.

Goodbye Tara and Meredith, and thank you for years of insider scoop and inspiration! We wish you all the best in your new adventures!