Whether you’ve been married or sailing along in a partnership, 16 years is a long time to be with someone. It goes without saying that celebrations are in order for your sweet 16th wedding anniversary right?! Here at Love & Lavender, we wholeheartedly ascribe to the view that every year of marriage deserves to be […]
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Many probably don’t realize the best man’s job goes way beyond organizing the stag party. In fact, the maid of honor and best man are just about neck-in-neck when it comes to wedding day responsibilities. That’s why we assembled this list of unique best man gifts for the best man in your life! He plays […]
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Shopping online for affordable engagement rings can tempt any soon-to-be fiance on a budget to throw up their hands and head to the nearest candy store for a ring pop. While they’re unarguably more delicious, we say no to ring pops! You do not have to sacrifice quality to find a fantastic, affordable engagement ring […]
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Moms are impervious to all kinds of challenges. Birthing children, dealing with bodily functions, taming toddlers – the list is infinite really. But if public speaking is your kryptonite, giving a perfect mother of the bride speech may just be the one thing on Earth that could make you flinch. Well, there’s no way we’re […]
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Everyone loves a good gift basket, and there are gift basket ideas for just about any interest. If you’ve been giving the classic fruit basket, or crackers, salami, and cheese baskets over and over , maybe it’s time to think outside of the box a little. Or, if you want to stick with the classics, […]
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The ceremony is over, and hopefully, by now, you’ve got a drink in your hand. Don’t get too comfortable, because you’re not done yet – you’ve got a groom speech to nail. The groom’s speech is traditionally after the father-in-law speech and before the best man speech. You’ve got to serve as the segue between […]
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They’re so practical, a lot of guys (and women) are asking why the heck silicone rings weren’t on the scene sooner? These durable rings are becoming especially popular among men who play sports or whose jobs are particularly unforgiving to wedding bands. This is why we put together a short guide to the best silicone rings […]
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The giving of wedding anniversary gifts specific to how long a couple has been together has its origins with the Holy Roman Empire or the superstitious Middle Ages. Maybe. All we know is, 21st wedding anniversary gifts seem to have no origins in superstition or ancient history. But before you give up and opt for […]
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Some of the best speeches at weddings are the maid of honor speeches. You’ve been chosen for this special role because you know things about the bride that her parents don’t (and maybe some that should stay that way..ahem). You’ve also probably been through thick and thin together. You may want to share some kind […]
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