Don’t Forget Your Groom

February 5th, 2010

GuyChecklistThe whole process of getting married seems to be targeted towards the bride.  In fact, many of your friends and family will say to your soon-to-be husband “Let her do whatever she wants, its HER day”.  It’s great to be the center of attention during this hectic time in your life but what about your guy? He’s getting married too and needs just as much attention preppin’ for this big day as you do. The problem is that 95% of wedding websites are catered towards the female perspective so where should they go?

The Plunge helps your man with all his burning  – and maybe not so burning – questions. They have articles and blogs forumon just about every topic: getting engagement, getting married, ring buying guides, bachelor party guides (my personal favorite), honeymoon handbooks, and tons of checklists.  Its important to make your main man feel special during one of the biggest times in both your lives.

So send your groom-to-be The Plunges link today along with a suggestion for a night out this weekend with a promise of NO wedding talk. I’m sure he’ll appreciate it.

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Get the Grammy Look at Adorn Brides

February 3rd, 2010

The Grammys have come and gone: some artists went home winners, some went home losers. I guess the term ‘loser’ is harsh, you might lose the award but at the very least you get to sport some of the hottest formal wear evah! Want to look as deliciously dazzling as some of our favorite music celebs? We at Adorn are here to help, below are just a few of our sick celeb styles.

The TearDrop: Teardrop earrings were everywhere, in every color and style! Just look at Taylor Swift and Olivia Munn below rock two totally different pairs with a sexy up-do. You can make this style your own buy renting the astounding Abbott earrings for only $190!

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The Stud: What do Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, and Rihanna have in common? Besides being some of the greatest female performers of our generation, they love stud earrings. Can you blame them? Is there anything more classic than the simple, clean, timeless beauty of the diamond stud? Probably not. Rent our Danielson earrings to capture this great go-to, any occasion piece for only $190!

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The Danglers: If you werent wearing tear drops or studs at the Grammys; you were wearing dangle earrings. Pink and Mary J. Blige rocked this style which completely suites both divas since they are as loud, sparkly, and totally fierce as those diamonds! Rent this look with one of our many dangling diamond earrings such as the Crabtree for only $100!!

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Dazzle Like A Hollywood Starlet!

February 1st, 2010

I’ve got a question for all of you: did you watch the recently aired Golden Globes for the fashions or for the awards (if you watched it at all)? If you’re like most of my friends, you watched the red carpet and didn’t even bother to watch the awards themselves and with good reason! Award shows can be boring but no one wants to miss the amazing fashion trends the stars give us. Here are two major trends we noticed while tuning in:

Cluster Earrings: ‘Big Love’ star Chloe Sevigny has always been known for her fashion impresario and was recently seen rockin’ diamond cluster earrings at the Globes. You can rent our Shaye Earrings for only $190!

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ShayeEarringsDiamond Bracelets with Umph: Kate Winslet is the picture of classic beauty with her form fitting black Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown with sparkle trim. No wonder someone with such panache went with the understated thick diamond bracelet as her jewelry accent. You can get this look too by renting our Chadwick Bracelet for only $490!

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Honeymoon Disaster Averted!

January 28th, 2010

I don’t know about you, but I get very paranoid when traveling to another country or across the country. Its not that I’m afraid to be somewhere new, its just that I’m afraid of getting stomach pains, a migraine, sun poisoning, a UTI, etc. All it takes is a few mishaps to turn your dream vacation into a vacation from hell! Here are a few tips to keep you in control:

 

1.       Bring a small ‘First Aid’ Kit

-          Why put ‘First Aid’ in quotes? Because it’s more than just bandaids and Neosporin (although they should be in there too), its Pepto, Tylenol, Dramamine, Simply Sleep; basically anything you MIGHT need in small packets of 2-4 doses. This might not seem necessary if you are going to a big city but trust me if you’re in the Swiss Alps where everything besides the restaurants close at 6 and your experiencing stomach pains you’re going to be so happy you packed your Pepto. Also, if you experience motion sickness it’s always good to have Dramamine during an unexpected rocky flight home.

 

HoneymoonDisasterWithBenStiller2.       Think Before You Act…ivity!

-          Tropical resorts can offer some wonderful activities to their guests but think before you book them for you and your new spouse. Horseback riding on a beach might seem like a fantasy come to life until you get off the horse and your inexperience has made your groin muscles throb…and not in a good way. This can put, how should I put this, a damper on your other honeymoon activities. If you aren’t use to a certain activity, you might be putting your vacation bliss in danger.

 

3.       Don’t Drink The Water

-          This seems like a no-brainer and of course only applies to certain areas of the world but its worth mentioning because it can cause SUCH a problem that not even your Pepto will help you. How do you know whether or not you should or should not drink the water at the place you’re going? Check online, I’m sure someones blogged about the place you’ve been too at one point or another.  If it tells you to beware you should make a note of a few other items to steer clear of like water washed salad or fruits, fruit juices with water added, items with ice cubes, etc. Thats right ladies…no SALAD!

 

4.       Avoid Dreaded  “Honeymoonitis”

-          NOTHING…and I mean NOTHING can ruin a honeymoon like a UTI can. Never had one? Well, be warned ladies, even if you’ve never had one before the extra lovin’ you’re sure to get on your honeymoon plus the dehydration which often accompanies travel can cause even the most healthy urinary tracts to go haywire. It’s horrible. I strongly suggest asking your doc for a course of prescription pills to have with you just in case. UTI’s get worse and worse (in a matter of hours) and if you’re not able to get in to see a Dr. wherever you are—you are S.O.L.  Keep some cranberry juice close at hand and be sure and drink lots of water as a precaution. 

Following these few rules will help you avoid some possible honeymoon disasters but the most important rule to remember is TO HAVE FUN! Your honeymoon is going to be one of the most memorable moments of your life – soak up the happiness.

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Why Starving Yourself Before Your Wedding DOESN’T Work

January 15th, 2010

One of the biggest stresses for a bride-to-be is how she will look in her wedding gown on her wedding day. Will she look fat? Will she look flabby? The issue floats around in her brain for months: all the pictures, the wedding album, the wedding video …she MUST look gorgeous!! All ladies start out exercising but sometimes make the mistake of starving themselves the week before their big day. Not only will that NOT help you lose your last few pounds, it’ll actually make you fatter. How? By slowing your metabolism down to a screeching halt. Here are a few tips to keep the pounds off:

fatbrides1. Start exercising slowing: If you haven’t worked out for awhile, don’t go full force into an exhausting workout plan. Ease into your program by doing light cardio and 1-2 reps of 10 on light weights. After week 1 you’ll be able to increase both loads.

2. Join a Wedding Fitness Web Board: This might not sound like a ‘#2 for fitness idea’ but believe me, it is. It’s amazing how great it feels speaking with other women going through the wedding weight-loss drama as well. It also relieves your soon-to-be husband from having to listen to you complain about the whole process.

3. Eat: This might seem like the opposite thing you should be doing but its not the act of eating that makes you gain weight: it’s what you eat. Avoid foods high in sodium and sugar (i.e. fast foods and sodas) and eat a bunch of small meals through the day instead of 3 big meals. Common sense I know, but when you don’t do this it’s harder to lose the poundage.

4. Sleep: Sleeping helps you lose weight? Yes. Sleepyness makes you prone to eat sugary foods to stay awake not to mention lack of sleep can lead to sickness.

5. Drink lots of water: I know we’ve all heard this one before, but try it! Did you know that most of the times you start to feel snack cravings your body is actually telling you you’re thirsty? Also, try drinking a big glass of water or iced tea with splenda right before your meals. You’ll fill up faster and have the added benefits that water gives your skin. Love this trick.

Lastly….CHILL OUT. Your fiancé asked you to marry him BEFORE you decided you had to look like a hanger-thin Olsen twin. Is it not conceivable that he might actually think you’re the definition of hotness just the way you are? (Hint: the answer is “yes”.)

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Pick the Wrong Mistress, Get a Gift Card!!!

December 30th, 2009

Tiger Woods has officially been crowned celebrity hot mess king of December 2009. In celebration of the upcoming new year, we are offering up a $50 gift certificate to the gal/guy who can name which 2 mistresses below DO NOT belong to this holiday scandal!!!

Facebook message us at  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/AdornBrides?ref=ts with your answer!!

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Encore Bridal Fabulous Wedding Gown Sale!

December 15th, 2009

Encore Bridal now has a fabulous e-boutique that everyone HAS to check out! If you do, you could save THOUSANDS – not hundreds – THOUSANDS on your wedding gown.  What designers do they carry? Everyone. The Encore Bridal collection includes dresses from Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang,  Reem  Acra,  Amsale, and Pronovias just to name a few.

 RistaroseAngieGownThis gorgeous Ristarose gown was originally $2,600 and is now only $699!!! This sheath style gown with an empire waist pairs beautifully with our Budding necklace.

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Nothing could make you feel more like a princess than this classic Priscilla of Boston gown. Originally $4,860, the PriscillaofBostonGowndress is the low price of $1,600! Wowzza! Finish off your princess look with the ever timeless Spencer necklace.

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The Pros and Cons of a Holiday Wedding

December 8th, 2009

Weddings during holidays; the subject is a rather hot topic. Bring it up in conversation with your friends and I’ll guarantee you everyone will have a different take on it. Some people think they are wonderful, some find it intrusive for your guests’, others think it can come of as a bit cheesy. Here’s a list of pros and cons to help you decide the best thing for you to do.

 

Pros

  • If you get married during holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, or Valentines Day, the hall you are having your reception in will no doubt have lovely decorations up for your event – free of charge.
  • Your wedding pictures will already have a dazzling unifying theme
  • Your guests will – odds are – already be off from work
  • Prices for wedding halls, catering, disc jockeys, etc can sometimes be cheaper due to a lack of demand
  • Your guests will already be in a festive mood

 

Cons

  • If you have a lot of out of town guests, hotels and airfare can be more expensive
  • If you are getting married ON a holiday as oppose to NEAR a holiday (aka weekend after Thanksgiving, weekend before Christmas, etc), your guests might be upset having to arrange their holiday plans around you
  • If you have a specific theme in mind for your wedding, having it around a holiday will mean you will need to 4thJULYBridalpay extra to have your hall change their decorations
  • If not executed properly, the wedding can come off as hokie. Sure everyone loves the 4th of July, but having the American flag in every inch of your wedding motif may come off a bit…how shall I say this…odd. 

I hope this helped you in your decision on whether or not to have a wedding around the holidays. In my personal opinion, there is nothing wrong with having a wedding around a holiday that is special to you and your future husband…as long as it is tastefully done and as long as you are not insulted if a few guests decline your invite.

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The Honeymooners

November 16th, 2009

The Honeymoon, an amazing vacation that you and your husband plan together.  You can go anywhere, do anything, spend large sums of money and not feel incredibly guilty. Not only is it memorable because of where you are; it’s memorable because for the first time you and your guy are vacationing as husband and wife. Truly magnificent.

No matter where you go it’s going to be unforgettable, but sometimes the debate of where to go can start an argument between you and your beau.  Not sure where to go? Make a list of places you’ve always wanted to go to together and then look online to find out when’s the best time to go! Also, check websites like TripAdvisor for hotel reviews, sure some of them could be fake but odds are if a hotel has 290 EXCELLENT reviews out of 300, you’re going to have a good time.

Want some suggestions where to stay? Look into a few of these hotels/resorts – our staff swears by them!

Winter Wonderland: Coeur Des Alpes –  Zermatt, Switzerland

CouerdesAlpesLove to ski? Love the snow?  If you’re getting married during the winter/holiday season you may want to look into something super festive: like the Swiss Alps. One of our staff members honeymooned at the Coeur des Alpes and LOVED IT! Here’s why:

“ The night we arrived, we were greeted at the train station (at 9pm!) and escorted back to the hotel. They served us Prosecco and homemade apple cake by the lobby fireplace immediately so we could warm up (without asking) and brought our luggage to our room.  The penthouse room (shown above) was immaculate and had the most amazing view of the Matterhorn right from the bed. I’m not talking a slight view if you strained your neck, I’m talking full wall of windows looking straight into the mountains as you lie down relaxing. Gorgeous The staff was always amazingly nice and gave us wonderful suggestions where to go. If you go, get up and go to the free breakfast in the morning. I’m still dreaming of the quark mousse…in fact, I wish I was there now”

 

Island Getaway: Flor Blanca – Costa Rica

FlorBlancaLooking for that perfect beach oasis? Longing for privacy on your honeymoon?  Take a step out of the honeymoon beach box and try Costa Rica! One of our staff members stayed at the Flor Blanca and LOVED IT! Here’s why:

 “The place is relatively small with 14 cabanas so everything is very personalized. Its quiet so if you’re looking for night life this is not the place to go. The Chef was amazing and we had access to private surfing lessons, a 3-hour private horse ride through a local ranch and on the beach at sunset. Sounds cheesy I know, but it was really great….not one of those hoaky rides where the horses go in a line and you have to wear a helmet. We definitely plan on going back. Interesting fact: Giselle Bunchen lives just up the road and often comes to the hotel to use their internet access. LOL!”

*Important Tip* Book early. The best places generally book up 6 months in advance.  For example, the Coeur des Alpes generally books up 10-12 months in advance so reserve early!

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What’s More Important To You?

November 9th, 2009

You are given so many choices as a bride that sometimes it can get a little overwhelming. Here’s a great tip from Adorn: sit down with your groom-to-be early on in the engagement and make an ordered list of what is more or less important to you during each part of the wedding day. After the lists are made: post them on your frig. I know it sounds a bit nutty but believe us, this will help you make the tough decisions later on in the planning process.

How about we help you get things started with a little poll? Sounds fun? I knew it would!


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