Nov 16: The poor groomsmen. Destined to spend the day in a rented tux, rented shoes, and all they get to show for it is the usual cufflinks or a money clip. Along comes…The Recycled Cassette Tape Necktie, perfect for the creative bride and groom trying to go green for their ceremony. Jenny from WEDDINGISTAS.COM found these and posted them. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sept 18: Speaking of groomsmen’s gifts, Sarah of MYWEDDING.COM posted all sorts of ideas in Give Your Groomsmen VIP Gifts in a posting in mid-September. Again, some are traditional, like monogrammed keychains and flasks, but some show a modern twist, like the keychain that’s actually a memory stick. Do I have to wait for a wedding to get one of these? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nov 19: Enough about the boys. JUNEBUG WEDDINGS posts some really great ideas for Bridal Shower Themes, How-Tos and Recipes, including this one playing off the colors of orchids. Or what about this one, with sunny oranges? This would chase away the blahs in January or February… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nov 17: Taking color cues from the season—and the fact that glitter and metallics are everywhere—THE PERFECT PALETTE suggested gold and white for a wedding inspiration board this week in Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Gold & White. Aren’t the gold bridesmaids’ dresses beautiful? So elegant, and a beautiful way to dress for the season. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nov 19: The doctor is IN: Sad to say, some brides and grooms make it all the way to the altar (and beyond!) without answering some fundamental questions about why they’re getting married and what’s important to them as a couple. Something as simple as the name-change question can bring out all sorts of issues between two people. DIVASANDWEDDINGS.COM has a starter-list of 11 Questions to Ask before you get Married. I say starter, because entire Greek tragedies have been written about something as simple as who is in the wedding party. Working down the list with honest answers will probably resolve a lot more than just the color palette. Good Luck! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nov 19: The DIY project for this week: Snow White Dove cake toppers. Katie Hatch, Style Director for MARTHASTEWART.COM blogged about these easy-to-do cake toppers, and included a link to the directions. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… I’ve got Stars in my Eyes… Nov 19: Tom Brady dishes about his wedding to Gisele Bundchen in the December issue of GQ, noted by a posting in CELEBRITYWEDDINGBUZZ.COM. For someone who’s an NFL superstar, he’s nicely down-to-earth: “The thing about it is, the day’s for you. It’s nothing personal against anybody, but it’s not about them. It’s about what you and your wife need for that day.” Recite that quote to your in-laws, or turn it into your new mantra. BTW, check out Gisele’s gown. Daring, yes? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… At last…the CONTESTS + GIVEAWAYS!! Nov 20: SNIPPET & INK has enthusiastically posted Discounts, Giveaways, Etc. that lists some very interesting opportunities. Give it a look… And be sure to take a moment to click on the OmniBride CONTESTS + GIVEAWAYS link to keep up to date on more opportunities: She who hesitates has lost…out!