A groom's shower? Why not? Should brides have all the fun?
If you are looking for something new and different to do for the bachelor party, why not a groom's shower? While he may not need new "undies", he will be setting up a new home and can probably use help in: stocking the bar; filling the tool room; gardening tools; creating a game room.
There's a brand new hotel in Black Hawk, Colorado that has a full spa, roof-top pool, a large ball room, six restaurants, not to mention all the gaming and fun of Las Vegas, but in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. How about a destination bachelor party to Colorado? Take in the ambiance of the old mining towns while enjoying 24 hr. gaming. There are nice, affordable hotel rooms available as well.
Give your best friend a pre-wedding party he'll always remember! I'll be happy to work with you on setting up a fun and safe groom's shower! It doesn't have to be in the gambling towns, but can be anywhere in the city! Give me a call and let's work together to give this special man, a special night with his special friends! www.weddingsbytanya.com tanya@weddingsbytanya.com
Showing posts with label grooms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grooms. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Professional Vendors
Happy November! Just think, in three weeks we'll be having turkey and thinking about wrapping Christmas gifts!
Many couples will be getting engaged during these coming holidays. When you start looking for vendors, start with a reliable, trained and professional wedding coordinator. These are people who have put in the time to learn their trade. Yes, they will cost more, but it will be money well spent. Don't hesitate to ask for references of past brides, then call and talk to them.
Some questions to ask are, will this person listen to me and my dreams?
How available will they be to me during the planning process?
Do they work with reliable vendors?
Is this a person I feel comfortable with? This is important because you'll be entrusting them with one of the most important days of your life.
How long will this person be at the reception? You want to be sure that they won't leave during the reception as things may need to be handled and they won't be there to do so.
Are they willing to assist the groom if needed? (My feeling is that the groom is as much a part of the wedding as the bride! I'm there for both of you to assist in anyway possible.)
How do I feel about this person? Is this coordinator someone who I can trust and work with? After all, it's your wedding and you are in charge!
One of the main areas where a coordinator can save you a bunch of time (and time is money), is in recommending photographers/videographers. There's many people who fancy themselves wedding photographers, but do you want to entrust your once in a lifetime pictures to someone who has picked up a camera and fancies themselves to be a photographer?
This isn't saying that there aren't some good photographers out there who are switching over to weddings or starting up. What I'm saying is be cautious as this is one area where you really get what you pay for. Be careful.
Have an idea of what your budget is when visiting with any vendor. This way they can determine what will fit into it. Again, a coordinator can assist here as they will know, basically, what a photographer charges and will they fit your budget.
Some photographers will include a CD for you of all the pictures, and some won't, at least right away. The reason they don't is that it's the photographer's name and reputation that will be associated with any pictures printed. If they are printed just anywhere and don't come out, then the photographer will be blamed. If you are considering having your own pictures printed, ask the photographer to recommend a good lab so you'll get the quality you should have for these precious pictures.
In these tight economic times, you want to get the most for your money without compromising your dream. Let the professionals help. That's what we do best!
Many couples will be getting engaged during these coming holidays. When you start looking for vendors, start with a reliable, trained and professional wedding coordinator. These are people who have put in the time to learn their trade. Yes, they will cost more, but it will be money well spent. Don't hesitate to ask for references of past brides, then call and talk to them.
Some questions to ask are, will this person listen to me and my dreams?
How available will they be to me during the planning process?
Do they work with reliable vendors?
Is this a person I feel comfortable with? This is important because you'll be entrusting them with one of the most important days of your life.
How long will this person be at the reception? You want to be sure that they won't leave during the reception as things may need to be handled and they won't be there to do so.
Are they willing to assist the groom if needed? (My feeling is that the groom is as much a part of the wedding as the bride! I'm there for both of you to assist in anyway possible.)
How do I feel about this person? Is this coordinator someone who I can trust and work with? After all, it's your wedding and you are in charge!
One of the main areas where a coordinator can save you a bunch of time (and time is money), is in recommending photographers/videographers. There's many people who fancy themselves wedding photographers, but do you want to entrust your once in a lifetime pictures to someone who has picked up a camera and fancies themselves to be a photographer?
This isn't saying that there aren't some good photographers out there who are switching over to weddings or starting up. What I'm saying is be cautious as this is one area where you really get what you pay for. Be careful.
Have an idea of what your budget is when visiting with any vendor. This way they can determine what will fit into it. Again, a coordinator can assist here as they will know, basically, what a photographer charges and will they fit your budget.
Some photographers will include a CD for you of all the pictures, and some won't, at least right away. The reason they don't is that it's the photographer's name and reputation that will be associated with any pictures printed. If they are printed just anywhere and don't come out, then the photographer will be blamed. If you are considering having your own pictures printed, ask the photographer to recommend a good lab so you'll get the quality you should have for these precious pictures.
In these tight economic times, you want to get the most for your money without compromising your dream. Let the professionals help. That's what we do best!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Grooms Corner
It's June! The wedding season is officially off and running.
Groom's a couple of tips for you. Ask your groomsmen to wear a white t-shirt under their tux shirt. This will absorb any sweat and will make them much more comfortable during the day and evening. It also looks much better if they are photographed without their tux jackets and vests. (You don't have hairy backs!!!! :0)
Want to make a great lasting impression of your wedding day to your bride? Write a short one or two sentence note to your bride and have your coordinator attach it to her flowers for your bride to read before walking down the aisle into your new life together.
Need more help or suggestions for a wedding gift for your bride? Contact me through www.weddingsbytanya.com for help.
Groom's a couple of tips for you. Ask your groomsmen to wear a white t-shirt under their tux shirt. This will absorb any sweat and will make them much more comfortable during the day and evening. It also looks much better if they are photographed without their tux jackets and vests. (You don't have hairy backs!!!! :0)
Want to make a great lasting impression of your wedding day to your bride? Write a short one or two sentence note to your bride and have your coordinator attach it to her flowers for your bride to read before walking down the aisle into your new life together.
Need more help or suggestions for a wedding gift for your bride? Contact me through www.weddingsbytanya.com for help.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Groom's Corner
I've decided to devote a corner of my blog to grooms. Watch each month for more tips. Here's the first addition.
GROOM’S CORNER
Groom’s have long felt that their place, in wedding planning, has been to dress up and show up. Guess what!!!!
This has changed.
Today’s modern groom realizes that his ideas and desires are also important. Gone are the days when the bride makes all the decisions, especially since more and more couples are paying for their own weddings.
What then should a groom plan on? First off, what is a groom responsible for?
Let’s start with the proposal. How and when generally puts a man into a cold sweat. Don’t worry, I’m here to help. Whether you want something simple, like a picnic in the park, or something complex, such as a trip to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Paris, I can also handle all the details to make it a perfect moment for the two of you. And, don’t forget the photographer and videographer. You want to capture each moment and emotion so you can add these to your wedding album and wedding video.
Now, what kind of ring do you want to give your special lady? It can be a diamond, colored diamond, a pearl, birthstone, actually any gemstone that may peak her fancy. Size? Some people will say you need to spend the equivalent to two month’s pay. Let common sense be your guide. Spend what you can afford. Keep in mind that if you purchase a beautiful, top grade quarter diamond, on your fifth, tenth, fifteenth or twentieth anniversary, you can surprise your bride with an upgrade to a larger stone. It’s the thought that counts, not the size. If your lady is more concerned about the size and how much is spent, take a step back and reassess your situation. Keep in mind the Four C’s – Carets, Color, Clarity and Cut. (For a wonderful resource, before buying a diamond, read How to Buy A Diamond by Fred Cuellar.)
Should your lady pick out the ring? If you want to surprise her, you can casually ask what she likes, maybe during a shopping trip, to get ideas. Before purchasing a ring, ask the jeweler about return policies if she doesn’t care for the mounting. In this case, present the ring, then the two of you go back to the store and she can select a mounting more to her liking. (I’ve actually orchestrated a proposal where the jeweler brought the ring to be presented with the understanding if she liked it, the groom would be purchasing it. If she didn’t like it, then the two of them would go into the store to select one she did like.)
If you want your bride to be to select her own ring, visit the jeweler ahead of time to talk with them about how much you want to spend so they will show rings only within the price range. Select your jeweler as you would a doctor. You want someone you can build a relationship with, as you will, no doubt, be purchasing additional jewelry items throughout your lifetime. You want someone you can trust, who you know will listen to what you want and who you know will deal upfront and honestly with you.
Okay, you’ve gotten down on one knee, popped the question, and she said yes…now what?
Here’s a list of what, traditionally, the groom and his family is responsible for…
Brides engagement/wedding rings.
Marriage License.
Ceremony official's fee (many times the bride’s family will pay this as well.)
(Going-away corsage for the bride if leaving directly on their honeymoon.)
Wedding gift for bride.
Gifts for best man and ushers
Wedding night suite
Rehearsal dinner
Honeymoon
Blood tests
Gloves, ties, and ascots for men in wedding party.
Attendants pay for:
Personal wedding attire.
Personal traveling expenses.
Personal hotel expenses
Why should you and your bride consider hiring a wedding coordinator?
Let me distinguish between a site coordinator (hotel wedding coordinator) and what I do. The hotel or site coordinator is just that. They are there for the benefit of the venue. I, on the other hand, am there to assist you and your bride with your planning by recommending qualified and proven vendors, working with you to figure out what to give your attendants, groomsmen, and even assist finding the right gift for your bride. I work with you both to be sure everything is in the order you want your day to be and then am on site to make sure it happens.
During your planning process, I’m available to assist with any questions, help you find a good tux shop, and even recommend a honeymoon spot.
Another important item I, as your wedding coordinator, do is to supply an extensive emergency kit. Buttons fall off, shirt necks don’t always fit or one of the groomsmen may have forgotten to brush his teeth. I can take care of all these things plus many more.
A good wedding coordinator is available to the groom as much as the bride. Groom’s love to surprise their brides with a lovely card, note or letter on their wedding day and I can be your “postman” to deliver it.
Have more questions about being a groom? Call me at 303-779-0395 or email me at tporterweddsetc@hotmail. I’m always happy to meet you over coffee, the lunch hour, after hours to assist you any way I can to allow you to enjoy your engagement and wedding planning process.
Yes, grooms, you are a very important part of the wedding…remember it’s your wedding too!!!
Groom’s have long felt that their place, in wedding planning, has been to dress up and show up. Guess what!!!!
This has changed.
Today’s modern groom realizes that his ideas and desires are also important. Gone are the days when the bride makes all the decisions, especially since more and more couples are paying for their own weddings.
What then should a groom plan on? First off, what is a groom responsible for?
Let’s start with the proposal. How and when generally puts a man into a cold sweat. Don’t worry, I’m here to help. Whether you want something simple, like a picnic in the park, or something complex, such as a trip to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Paris, I can also handle all the details to make it a perfect moment for the two of you. And, don’t forget the photographer and videographer. You want to capture each moment and emotion so you can add these to your wedding album and wedding video.
Now, what kind of ring do you want to give your special lady? It can be a diamond, colored diamond, a pearl, birthstone, actually any gemstone that may peak her fancy. Size? Some people will say you need to spend the equivalent to two month’s pay. Let common sense be your guide. Spend what you can afford. Keep in mind that if you purchase a beautiful, top grade quarter diamond, on your fifth, tenth, fifteenth or twentieth anniversary, you can surprise your bride with an upgrade to a larger stone. It’s the thought that counts, not the size. If your lady is more concerned about the size and how much is spent, take a step back and reassess your situation. Keep in mind the Four C’s – Carets, Color, Clarity and Cut. (For a wonderful resource, before buying a diamond, read How to Buy A Diamond by Fred Cuellar.)
Should your lady pick out the ring? If you want to surprise her, you can casually ask what she likes, maybe during a shopping trip, to get ideas. Before purchasing a ring, ask the jeweler about return policies if she doesn’t care for the mounting. In this case, present the ring, then the two of you go back to the store and she can select a mounting more to her liking. (I’ve actually orchestrated a proposal where the jeweler brought the ring to be presented with the understanding if she liked it, the groom would be purchasing it. If she didn’t like it, then the two of them would go into the store to select one she did like.)
If you want your bride to be to select her own ring, visit the jeweler ahead of time to talk with them about how much you want to spend so they will show rings only within the price range. Select your jeweler as you would a doctor. You want someone you can build a relationship with, as you will, no doubt, be purchasing additional jewelry items throughout your lifetime. You want someone you can trust, who you know will listen to what you want and who you know will deal upfront and honestly with you.
Okay, you’ve gotten down on one knee, popped the question, and she said yes…now what?
Here’s a list of what, traditionally, the groom and his family is responsible for…
Brides engagement/wedding rings.
Marriage License.
Ceremony official's fee (many times the bride’s family will pay this as well.)
(Going-away corsage for the bride if leaving directly on their honeymoon.)
Wedding gift for bride.
Gifts for best man and ushers
Wedding night suite
Rehearsal dinner
Honeymoon
Blood tests
Gloves, ties, and ascots for men in wedding party.
Attendants pay for:
Personal wedding attire.
Personal traveling expenses.
Personal hotel expenses
Why should you and your bride consider hiring a wedding coordinator?
Let me distinguish between a site coordinator (hotel wedding coordinator) and what I do. The hotel or site coordinator is just that. They are there for the benefit of the venue. I, on the other hand, am there to assist you and your bride with your planning by recommending qualified and proven vendors, working with you to figure out what to give your attendants, groomsmen, and even assist finding the right gift for your bride. I work with you both to be sure everything is in the order you want your day to be and then am on site to make sure it happens.
During your planning process, I’m available to assist with any questions, help you find a good tux shop, and even recommend a honeymoon spot.
Another important item I, as your wedding coordinator, do is to supply an extensive emergency kit. Buttons fall off, shirt necks don’t always fit or one of the groomsmen may have forgotten to brush his teeth. I can take care of all these things plus many more.
A good wedding coordinator is available to the groom as much as the bride. Groom’s love to surprise their brides with a lovely card, note or letter on their wedding day and I can be your “postman” to deliver it.
Have more questions about being a groom? Call me at 303-779-0395 or email me at tporterweddsetc@hotmail. I’m always happy to meet you over coffee, the lunch hour, after hours to assist you any way I can to allow you to enjoy your engagement and wedding planning process.
Yes, grooms, you are a very important part of the wedding…remember it’s your wedding too!!!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Silver Rose Proposals
This evening a gentleman is going to propose to the love of his life. (In this case, they've been married for 14 years and he wants to give her the wedding they never had.)
Whether you are getting engaged for the first or second time, coming up with a creative way to ask your beloved for her hand in marriage can be difficult.
I'm happy to offer this service in addition to my wedding coordination services. Together, we'll come up with the site, if you want a photographer, videographer, or want to enter with a horse and buggy, something that fits both your personalities.
Give me a call to help you come up with a proposal to remember. You can call 303-779-0395, email tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or contact through www.weddingsbytanya.com
Whether you are getting engaged for the first or second time, coming up with a creative way to ask your beloved for her hand in marriage can be difficult.
I'm happy to offer this service in addition to my wedding coordination services. Together, we'll come up with the site, if you want a photographer, videographer, or want to enter with a horse and buggy, something that fits both your personalities.
Give me a call to help you come up with a proposal to remember. You can call 303-779-0395, email tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or contact through www.weddingsbytanya.com
Monday, February 18, 2008
Proposal Planning
Proposal planning is the latest thing in the wedding market.
When a couple is ready to make the big committment, sometimes a gentleman just doesn't know what or how he wants to do to make the proposal special so they are hiring a Proposal Planner to assist them.
Well, I'm that person! Not only can I assist you with the Proposal, but I can then assist you when planning your wedding as your Wedding Coordinator.
You want to keep in mind that this is a special time for both of you and select a way that fits you. Are you a romantic? Then how about a carriage ride, picnic and pop the question. Don't forget the photographer and or videographer to capture the moment.
I charge a flat fee, depending on the complexity of the proposal. For assistance, give me a call or email me at 303-779-0395 or tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com.
Let me help make this an event you'll remember the rest of your lives!
When a couple is ready to make the big committment, sometimes a gentleman just doesn't know what or how he wants to do to make the proposal special so they are hiring a Proposal Planner to assist them.
Well, I'm that person! Not only can I assist you with the Proposal, but I can then assist you when planning your wedding as your Wedding Coordinator.
You want to keep in mind that this is a special time for both of you and select a way that fits you. Are you a romantic? Then how about a carriage ride, picnic and pop the question. Don't forget the photographer and or videographer to capture the moment.
I charge a flat fee, depending on the complexity of the proposal. For assistance, give me a call or email me at 303-779-0395 or tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com.
Let me help make this an event you'll remember the rest of your lives!
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