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Fancy adding your own personal touch to your big day? Here’s the 40 cutest and best DIY wedding tips and ideas we’ve seen on Pinterest…

Trying to save money on your big day? There’s no better way to do it than by ijecting some cute and budget-friendly DIY fun into your wedding!

Check out our pick of the 40 best DIY projects ever seen on Pinteres below for inspiration…

Love is sweet

We love this oh-so-sweet idea for a wedding favour – and it’s just so simple, too

Down the rabbit-hole

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These cute Alice In Wonderland inspired table decorations double up as wedding favours – and you could even alter the tag to show names as well, helping people to find their seats.Via Pinterest

Stuck together

This clothes pin has been perfectly transformed into a cute and rustic cake topper – and it’s a great way to save pennies while adding your own spin to the wedding.Via Pinterest

Biscuit bride

Making biscuits with your bridesmaids would be a really fun and alternative way to spend a hen night – and you can display the fruits of your efforts on the tables at your wedding, too! Via Pinterest

Cream tea

This cute ‘afternoon tea’ basket adds a touch of Downton Abbey whimsy to your big day – and we bet your guests will appreciate the thought put into it. Via Pinterest

Message in a bottle

How fun is this? Bury your table settings in little bottles in the sand for a kitschy treasure hunt vibe to your wedding.Via Pinterest

You’re my cup of tea

Setting up a tea station needn’t be expensive at all – and, if designed as sweetly as this, it will make a pretty focal point for your wedding guests to gather around. Via Pinterest

Fill in the blank

Get your guests talking by providing each table with a fun fill-in-the-blanks card. We love this simple design. Via Pinterest

Love grows

Why not turn your place settings into mini home-made planters for your guests to take home? This cute rustic style – complete with a touch of lace – is absolutely adorable.Via Pinterest

Read all about it

Why not transform old books, with the help of a piece of ribbon, into gorgeous centrepieces for your tables? Via Pinterest

Bake it

Just look at these cute bride-and-groom cupcakes

Sow the seeds

These cute packets of seeds are cheap, pretty and a lovely idea for wedding favours – they can plant the seeds and remember your big day long after the wedding is over.Via Pinterest

Nurse their hangover

You know the hangovers are coming, so it’s best to be prepared. This cute hangover kit is a fun way to give your guests a little gift – without breaking the bank

Say cheese!

Set up a fun photo station, complete with props, and encourage your guests to get trigger-happy with their cameras.Via Pinterest

Bottoms up

Why not create two tipples and pop them on the tables? These cute pink and turquoise cocktails would add a perfect extra va-va-voom to your settings. Via Pinterest

Get inked

These temporary tattoo favours are a fun way to get your guests in the party mood.Via Pinterest

Cupcakes in a jar

This little layered cupcake in a jar looks too good to eat – and we think it would make a perfect wedding favour or gift for the hens who’ve attended your hen party. Via Pinterest

If music be the food of love…

Why not share the soundtrack of your big day with your guests? It’s easier than ever nowadays to burn your own CDs and, as you can see, the brown paper packaging is very rustic-chic. Via Pinterest

Jammy dodger

Why not spend a fun night in with your bridesmaids making jam? You can label up your jars and give them away to your guests on your big day as a cute way of spreading the love… Via Pinterest

Forever blowing bubbles

With so many venues not allowing confetti, why not opt for fairy-like bubbles instead? You can make up your own mixture with fairy liquid in water, or buy cheap clear bubble tubes and decorate with ribbons in your colour scheme. Via Pinterest

Wipe those tears

Expecting a few wet eyes at your wedding ceremony? Why not hand out some cute vintage handkerchiefs, to help them keep those tears at bay… Via Pinterest

Get kitschy

We love this idea; search car boot sales and charity shops for as many eclectic mugs and teacups as you can, then label them with table numbers and names. It’s a great way to combine wedding favours and seating plans – and it’ll add a fun Alice In Wonderland vibe to your big day! Via Pinterest

Unlock your heart

Spray-painting keys gold and attaching them to luggage tags is a great way to show guests where they’re sitting on your big day. Via Pinterest

Let’s spoon

These adorable distressed-style spoons have been updated to showcase important messages about everlasting love – and they make cute table decorations too! Via Pinterest

Magic balloon treats

So simple, so effective – we love this idea

Don’t forget the children

We love these gorgeous wedding favours for the little ones – although they’re so cute we reckon it’d be fun to give them to the grown-ups too.Via Pinterest

Tin cans

Clean up your old tins and make use of them as wedding decorations. They make gorgeous flower holders, don’t they? Via Pinterest

Remember your fans

Getting married on a hot day? Why not turn your Order Of Service into a cute fan – what a multi-tasker! Via Pinterest

Take your seats

Why not use old photos as your decor for the ceremony? It definitely adds a fun personal twist to proceedings.Via Pinterest

Throw the bouquet?

You probably wouldn’t want to toss away this gorgeous bouquet, made completely of brooches. It’d make a fabulous keepsake for any bride, wouldn’t it? Via Pinterest

Are you sitting comfortably?

Update your chairs with a chic twist of organza, tie them up with ribbon and decorate with a simple wild flower. Classy, elegant and oh-so-rustic; j’adore! Via Pinterest

Won’t you come?

We love how this couple have transformed photo strips into a fabulous wedding invitation.Via Pinterest

Bottle up

These old bottles have been washed and transformed into wedding decor with the help of some string and brightly coloured flowers.Via Pinterest Memories

Why not combine clean glass jars with old family photos for a truly unique table setting? Via Pinterest

Wrap it up

Just a paper doily and some brown string can transform your lives and forks into gorgeous table decor.Via Pinterest

Take a bite

Take your inspiration from country fairs everywhere and bake a range of cakes and puddings – if you display them as gorgeously as this, they’ll be decorations all by themselves! Via Pinterest

Think pink

If you’re hoping to make baby pink your colour scheme, serving pink lemonade in tall glasses with silly straws is a great way to inject your theme into the refreshments.Via Pinterest

Words of advice

Why not have your guests share their love advice on cards and pin them to a potted tree? It will make a beautiful keepsake for yourself and your partner – you can plant the tree in your garden and pop the advice in a memory box, ready to be opened if the going ever gets tough. Via Pinterest

Share the love

Why not let your guests help you build your bouquet as you walk down the aisle? Via Pinterest

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If you tied the knot like Rachael and Jamie, we’d love to share in your celebrations .

To take part, just fill in the simple form at the end of this story. And if you’re from the South Wales Echo area, you will be featured in our newspaper, too.

It doesn’t matter where you married, as long as one of you is Welsh or you live in Wales.

This week’s couple live in Newport.

The couple

Jamie and Rachael Walkingshaw-McGuinness. Jamie, 30, is a sales adviser at Source Insurance in Penarth and Rachael (nee Murphy), 25, is a claims handler at Admiral. They live in Newport.

The venue

The wedding took place at Canada Lodge and Lake in Creigiau on March 17.

How they met

The couple met using dating app Plenty of Fish in June 2012 when Rachael sent Jamie a message. Rachael travelled from her home in Gloucester to Cardiff to meet Jamie, where he was living at the time.

She said: “It was rather nerve-racking as I had never been to Wales before. We went for food at TGI Fridays and the rest is history.”

The couple had their first official date a week later at Bristol Zoo, and began a two-year long distance relationship seeing each other every other week, before moving to Newport.

The proposal

The couple went to Jamie’s sister’s home in Llanrhystud, near Aberystwyth, for Christmas 2014. Jamie bought the ring four months earlier and was keeping it out of sight in his work backpack.

On Christmas Eve, at midnight, he told her she could have her present early. She said: “He blindfolded me and walked me up into one of the gardens, by the chicken coop, where he had put fairy lights all around the trees and even bought fake snow to scatter on the ground.

“When he was ready and down on one knee, he asked me to take off the blindfold and asked me to be his wife. I remember being so shocked but more so proud that he had gone to so much effort to make a memory that will last for ever.”

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The wedding

Because Rachael’s family are Irish, the couple held the wedding on St Patrick’s Day.

The couple only viewed one venue, Canada Lodge, and said: “We fell in love with it instantly, with its gorgeous views and tranquil location, we knew it was the venue for us.”

Rachael got ready with her three bridesmaids and Jamie got ready with his best man Doug.

The venue was decorated in a rustic fashion, with fairy lights hanging across the ceiling and bunting running across the top of the room. Florist Anne-Marie from Petal Power decorated the reception room using wooden centrepieces.

The food was provided by Spiros.

Rachael and Jamie Walkingshaw-McGuinness married at Canada Lodge and Lake on March 17

The evening guests arrived at 7pm, as did the photo booth which came with props including oversized glasses, hats and even a horse’s head. Rachael said: “They are photos which we could not stop laughing at.

“Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and it felt like we were in a dream the whole day. There’s nothing we would change and will enjoy the memories of that day for a lifetime.”

The honeymoon

The couple went on a mini-moon to Iceland in February, and are saving to buy a home together.

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Wedding planning sure has changed. Twenty years ago it would take a year and a half to plan your nuptials. But today – in possession of a smartphone – I did it in about two hours.

In the ’90s when you got engaged, you and your fiancé spent a couple of hours calling from two house phones that shared the same phone line, notifying immediate family and close friends. Now, you just change your Facebook status to “Engaged,” notifying your entire family and 900 friends in four seconds. Post a picture of the ring, and you’ve covered the clarity, cut and color conversation too.

You used to go to a stationery store and sit with a nice lady and pore through albums of invitation designs and font choices. Now you just go to a website, click on an invite and have it shipped to your door in 3-5 business days.

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You used to make an appointment at a bridal shop to look through 200 wedding gowns and decide which ones to try on. Now you Google “wedding dress,” then text the photos to your friends, who reply with emojis indicating their preference. (The dress that got the thumbs up/smiley face/hand-clap was my favorite too!)

You had to hand-mail a letter to your guests with the itinerary for the wedding weekend – with a carefully crafted note that you won’t be allowing children. Now you just email your guests the details. And you allow children. But only because you actually have them now and you sort of have to invite them.

You would research venues, hire a photographer and book a live band. Now you book a restaurant, upgrade your iPhone camera and hire a guitarist. That way you can eat your favorite salmon, take candid pictures, and be able to hear yourself think over the music.

You required a calligrapher to address the invitations. Now you just create an Evite. Guests can reply right away – and post a message about how they want their salmon cooked.

You would secure eight bridesmaids all wearing the same sleeveless taffeta dress. Today, I would have eight friends who wouldn’t be speaking to me if I put them in a wedding at all, much less wearing anything that shows their arms.

You would have to attend a cake tasting, and then at the wedding they would present a four-tiered wedding cake. My restaurant serves tiramisu. Which is good, it may actually cut down on the number of kids that want to come.

I guess this is why people are dating on the Internet – you literally could meet someone and plan your wedding without ever having to leave the house. But where’s the fun in that?

Speaking of fun, I think I will have bridesmaids. I just want to see my friends in taffeta.

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Washington’s newest and most distinctive rooftop venue, Capitol View, will showcase The Bridal Show. Brides and grooms will be treated to a plush array of floral arrangements, top of the line cuisines, gorgeously designed wedding cakes, drinks and fab swag bags and gifts. This amazing event is open to the public and kicks off at 2pm on April 3 and continues offering couples exquisite product samplings, live entertainment, savory menu items, prizes and expert wedding insights, until 6pm.

Rarely has Washington and its surrounding communities been offered an opportunity to not only explore optimal photography packages, make-up products, five-star cuisines, decadent desserts and reception design ideas, but to also receive one-on-one expert advice from wedding professionals. Couples who make this event will be pampered and given the quality guidance, tips and advice that they need to make their upcoming wedding a treasure where loving memories are created that last a lifetime.

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At the Bridal Show, brides and their special guests can receive makeup trials and touchups. An on-site live photo shoot opportunity will help couples take the guess work out of choosing the right photographer. Instead of relying on photographs from past, unrelated events, couples can have their photograph taken on-site with photographers, gifting themselves the advantage of seeing how highly skilled photographers work with lighting, their personal features and the deep emotions that they feel for one another as future husband and wife.

Held at one of Washington’s finest venues, The Capitol View at 400, this elegant Bridal Show also offers brides and grooms the opportunity to audition professional DJs, making it easier for couples to select a DJ who spins the type of music that they and their honored guests love. Even more, there will be a live band performing at THE A Bridal Show, infusing the showcase with beautiful music.

The event is open to the public. Fortunate attendees can give themselves a chance to take advantage of as much as $25,000 in coupons, prizes and giveaways. This intimate, experiential bridal show is a masterful production of THE A. Doors open at Capitol View at 400, located at 444 North Capital Street NW, The Hall of the States in Washington, DC. Tickets are $17 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, contact info@thebridalshow.com.

About THE A

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Abla Doku founded THE A in 2015. The visionary has more than 11 years of industry experience. THE A works with reputable professionals who operate in the design, mobile, food and entertainment, floral and photographer industries. Unique events that the company handles include milestone celebrations, anniversaries, weddings, banquets and gala events. Organizations the company has spearheaded events for include the Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts and area worship centers.

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Sarah Tressa and David Grega were united in marriage on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, by Father Joseph Pisaneschi, followed by a cocktail hour and reception at The Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Michele Tressa, Forty Fort. She is the granddaughter of Michael and Bonnie Dailey, Watertown, South Dakota, and the late Raymond and Sophie Tressa, Swoyersville.

The groom is the son of David and Diane Grega, Kingston. He is the grandson of Frank and the late Delores Walkowiak, Edwardsville and Helen and the late Vincent Grega, Dunmore.

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The bride was given in marriage by her father and chose her sister Kathryn Tressa, Forty Fort, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were sister of the groom, Danielle Grega, Kingston; Katelyn Pitcavage, Dallas; Nicole Maffei, Pringle; Chelsea Wilson, Kingston, and Kate Bowen, State College, friends of the bride.

The groom chose brother of the bride Andrew Tressa, Forty Fort as his best man; Groomsmen were brother of the bride Michael Tressa, Chicago; Richard Pitcavage, Dallas; Thomas Benesky, Kingston; Gennero Zangardi, Pittston, and Joseph Graziano, Pittston, friends of the groom.

Mrs. Grega is a 2008 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a 2014 graduate of Wilkes University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education with a concentration in special education and a minor in reading. She is currently employed as a teacher at Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, Forty Fort.

Mr. Grega is a 2004 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a 2008 graduate of Wilkes University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He is currently employed as an audit manager at McGrail, Merkel, Quinn and Associates, P.C., Scranton.

The Bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her mother and bridesmaids at the Gallery at Pierce Plaza, Kingston, in April.

The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Kingston with their dogs, Duke and Landry.

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Now-a-days, brides are mostly busy meeting work deadlines and carrying out responsibilities at workplace which does not allow them to plan their wedding in advance. Earlier they used to begin their beauty regimen a month or two prior to their wedding to ensure they flaunt a flawless skin and glow on their big day.

No worries! Corporate brides-to-be can still look resplendent and ravishing on their wedding day by just taking care of their diet if they have a tight schedule at office. It is very important to take care of food you consume as it directly affects your skin’s texture and also has long-term health benefits. Here we share five diet tips for corporate brides to look magnificent on their big day.

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Cut down on salt and sugar intake: High-sugar diets can cause premature aging and cell damage. If you have puffy eyes and dark circles under your eyes, it is because of high sodium intake. It is said that too much sodium can cause puffiness and facial bloating. Also, salt causes tissues to swell, making your face seem puffy and tired.

· Consume alcohol in moderation: Those who consume too much of alcohol suffer from dehydration, which can lead to dullness, wrinkles and dry skin. It also robs the body of vitamin A, which helps the skin renew and repair itself naturally. It also triggers skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.

· Drink more water: If you love your skin, drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water daily as it is one of the most important ways to get a glowing look. You should consume fruits and vegetables which have more water content – for example oranges, melons, cucumbers, and celery. These will help your skin stay healthy and hydrated.

· Avoid overdose of dairy products: Consuming too much of dairy products can be unhealthy as they can cause pimples, whiteheads and blackheads in people prone to acne. A hormone found in milk is said to stimulate the production of pore-clogging skin cells.

· Increase intake of food items that contain Omega-3 fatty acids: Food items that contain Omega-3 fatty acids keep your skin glowing and hair healthy. Therefore, try to get adequate doze of Omega-3 by increasing intake of chia seeds, seafood and flaxseed to get healthy skin.

· Cut down on your coffee intake: If you consume 2-3 cups of caffeinated beverages, it can lead to increased cortisol in your body that can damage your skin cells. It accelerates the aging process and also causes dehydration. This can further lead to fine lines and wrinkles, so cut down on coffee intake.

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Miley Cyrus is seemingly determined to mend her ways in the wake of her rekindled relationship with “Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth. The singer posted a throwback snap on Instagram on Feb. 13, Saturday, showing herself sitting topless on the floor of a concert stage.

“Missing my good ol raver days,” wrote Cyrus to caption the pic that showed her publicly flaunting her bare breast. Scroll down for the pic.

While the singer seemed to be feeling nostalgic as she posted the pic, fans believe that she was apparently not proud of her outrageous days and is trying to tone down her act as she is back with her old time fiancé.

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The pair famously met in 2009 while filming “The Last Song.” After three years of on-and-off relationship, they announced their engagement in 2012 but parted ways a year later. The “Wrecking Ball” star, who had earlier referred to Hemsworth as her “first serious boyfriend,” was apparently hit badly by the break-up and went wild with her provocative headline-making behavior.

In 2013, Cyrus raised several eyebrows at MTV Music Awards when she sported a skin-colored latex outfit and twerked around a large foam finger while performing along with Robin Thicke. She went on to sport nipple pasties and barely-there outfits at several major events, badly shattering her “Hannah Montana” image.

After remaining single for almost a year, Cyrus started a relationship with “Terminator” star Arnold Scwarzenegger’s son Patrick Schawrzenegger. The duo quickly became famous for their wild partying ways and PDA before parting ways after a few months. Cyrus was also involved in a lesbian relationship with Victoria Secret model Stella Maxwell with whom she was even filmed making out in a parking lot.

In December 2015, reports emered that Cyrus and Hemsworth has reunited after they were spotted holding hands in Australia.

Despite her string of failed relationships, Cyrus is seemingly serious this time. She has even bought a $2.5 million four-bedroom house in Malibu to share with Hemsworth.

“The plan is for Liam to stay there while they reconnect, and then move in permanently when he’s ready,” a source close to the singer told Us Weekly. It is also confirmed that the pair has got engaged again in January and are “picking up exactly where they left off.”

The singer is reportedly also sporting the engagement ring that Hemsworth gave him years ago. Wedding rumors are heating up for the couple who are trying to settle on a $176 million worth prenup agreement, Inquisitr reported.

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We all know that the wedding day is all about the bride, but let us not forget that it takes two to tango. A bride is just a girl in a white dress if she does not have a groom. As soon as the proposal is done and the engagement made official, all eyes turn to the future bride.

But what are things like for the groom?

Take a knee

Ladies, have you ever stopped to think about how nerve-wracking it must be to propose to someone? First, you have to find the perfect ring. Then you have to come up with the perfect time. And then there is always a chance that you may not get the answer you were looking for.

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Honestly, if engagements were in the hands of girls, I am not sure we would have a multimillion dollar wedding industry in this country. Grice Hunt, 33, proposed to his bride at his family’s dove field, the first place they met several years before.

“It is definitely a mixture of excitement and nerves,” Hunt says. “There is the pressure of making it a surprise and coordinating families. You assume that she is going to say yes, but it is definitely an adrenaline rush.”

Rolling with the punches is a must when proposing as well. Lance Lanford proposed to his wife, Pamela, during a family trip to Costa Rica.

“My original plan was for her to wake up from our couples’ massage and me already be down on one knee,” he said. “Unfortunately, that morning we got a call that the masseuse was sick and we would have to reschedule. So I ended up doing it late that afternoon by the pool at the house we were staying at. Even though I was confident in my decision, I was still very nervous”.

Let the planning begin

For a bride, as soon as the engagement ring goes on the planning wheels start to spin. With that first call to mom and dad, the question of who is answered — but now it is time to figure out the when and where. Have you ever wondered what happens to the groom once this planning process ignites? Does he have a say or does he get pushed aside until needed?

“Mine was more of a supporting role,” Hunt says. “Caitlin did a great job of narrowing down decisions and then asking my opinion. I would try to bring some practicality to outweigh the emotions of the decisions.”

Says Lanford, “I was involved when needed, but between her family and all her friends they jumped on planning pretty quickly. I still don’t do much of our planning.”

Both grooms said that they were consulted when it came to major decisions — location, food, alcohol and the band. But we were curious about what they thought about some of the smaller details.

“I can see how people get too worried about things like the runners, types of chairs, plates (and) flowers,” Hunt says. “We tried to focus on what we remember from all of the weddings we had been to; no one remembers how many votives were on the table.”

It’s showtime

For the bride, the wedding day is usually packed with activities. There are brunches, hairdressers, champagne, make-up artists, champagne, the ceremonious donning of the gown (unless you are me and donned your gown while shoved in a broom closet with your wedding planner) and of course, more champagne. While the girls are getting fluffed and pampered and very tastefully toasty, the groom is probably having a much more low-key day.

I wondered if the day is filled with the same nervousness as it is for the bride. Hunt says that it was the night of the rehearsal dinner when things really got real for him.

“I just hung out with my groomsmen, watched football, did what we always do,” he says of the wedding day. “It was really laid back; I wasn’t too nervous.”

The Lanford wedding party broke from tradition. The whole wedding party spent the day on the beach before breaking to go and get ready. Before the ceremony they did the first look where the groom sees the bride for the first time.

“That was really nice to be able to see her before the ceremony and spend some time together,” Lanford says.

Of course, the pinnacle of any wedding ceremony is when the bride appears and begins to walk down the aisle. Like a lot of people, my favorite part of a wedding ceremony is to look at the groom’s face the first time he sees his bride. While I always take a peek, I have never actually asked any of the grooms what they were thinking when they saw their brides for the first time. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to ask Hunt what that moment was like for him.

“I remember watching the bridesmaids walk down and hearing my groomsmen cutting up behind me, but as soon as she came around the corner I couldn’t see anything,” he says. “It was total tunnel vision which was really kind of neat.”

While I wipe the tears out of my eyes I turn my attention to the main event.

We all know that a beautiful wedding begins with a beautiful ceremony, but a truly great wedding ends with a truly great reception.

“We knew that people were only going to have as much fun as the bride and groom,” Hunt says. “That’s why focusing on the big picture and not getting caught up in the small things were really important to us. The whole thing was so much fun and went by so quickly. I felt like as soon as I got there they were telling me that it was time to leave.”

Says Lanford, “I just really wanted our guests to have a good time. After several days of soaking up the sun and various cocktails on the beach having a major party was the only way we knew to cap off the weekend.”

This is not the first time I have traveled into the male psyche for the sake of a story and I must say that I am almost always pleasantly surprised by what I find. This journey taught me something very important about weddings: While the Big Day is certainly all about the bride, it always starts with a really great groom.

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