Wedding Rings For Men - Stainless Steel Bands

There are many factors to consider when selecting wedding rings for men. Many bands these days are designed with men's style in mind, so these rings are not only for weddings but also for fashion accessories any man would be proud to wear. They are usually made of materials such as cobalt, chrome, palladium, titanium and tungsten as well as conventional metals such as gold, platinum and silver. However, there are also rings made of stainless steel.
Stainless Steel Wedding Rings
Wedding bands made of steel are very popular right now. They have many features that make them an attractive choice for many men. They tend to be low in price compared to others. They also tend to be more comfortable to wear than rings made of soft metals such as gold.
Steel bands can also accommodate many different looks. For instance, men who like black rings can choose a ring that combines black PVD and stainless steel or find one made of black-plated steel. Those who prefer a little engraving to further reflect their personalities can choose from a number of designs such as diamond patterns, wave patterns or even spiders. If one likes a more subdued style, he can choose a black band with a small CZ stone.
Pros and Cons Of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is very durable, which is very important for a ring that is to be worn for years. Whether it is a simple design or a personally engraved, this material is meant to last and withstand the demands of wear. Furthermore, any distinguishing marks of the ring should remain visible and intact.
However, one must be careful where he gets his band. Some designs cannot be resized, so it is important to get the right size, especially if ordering online. It is also important to find a band from a reputable jeweler to find a quality ring because there are some that use cheap material, particularly with black rings. This material can begin to chip and fade after a while, so the buyer should consider the ring's finish before buying.
Of course, steel is only one of many choices when it comes to wedding rings for men. One must consider the benefits and disadvantages of this substance when deciding if it is ideal for that important day. This is a ring that will be worn for years, so it must come as close to perfect as possible.

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Trendy Wedding Sherwanis For Men

Everyone dreams of having a fascinating wedding with lavish decorations, varied feasts and most importantly glamorous dressing attires. Especially in Indian weddings it is believed that clothes are an utmost important and crucial part of any ceremony. This occasion is all about different ceremonies each day and so bride and groom get a chance to be treated like king and queen. Just like bride, groom also dreams of looking amazing and handsome on this special day of their lives. These days groom makes every possible effort to be a topic for praise and admiration on this auspicious occasion.
Despite of various choices available for men like suits, achkans, kurtas the best option that can be chosen on a wedding is traditional Indian sherwani. Sherwani being the most traditional form and part of Indian culture gives Indian groom an elegant and ethnic look. Indian sherwani is like a knee length jacket which has front opening buttons and a Nehru collar. It is usually paired with a fitted churidar or a jodhpuri which adds further grace to grooms out look. Indian wedding costumes are exclusively designed with hand embroidered work and have a spectacular crystal, mirror, stones, beads and sequins work. According to budget and comfort, a groom can put hand on a sherwani of his choice. These are made using different materials like crinkled tissues, zardozi, crepes, woven silk and even with cotton.
These are available in almost all colors such as browns, mauves, creams with maroon and golden being an all time favorite. It can be worn with a matching stole, sehra or a bandhni pagri. For such a grand occasion every groom wants to look at his best and it would be better to know where to find these dresses for men. Some of important ideas that would help out in finding and selecting the best sherwani are:
1) The most easily available one is to look out in any of the wedding dress stores where one can find a sherwani in coordination with his bride's dress.
2) If you don't have much time then you can order through internet also which will also provide you with a fleet of choices.
3) Department stores exclusively for men like JC Penny, Sears can also help you to find your right sherwani.
4) Another option is to get the raw material of your choice and get it stitched from any boutique which will give perfect fitting, superb look and best elegance.
5) With passage of time a good option is available for those who can't afford much. This is of Consignment shops or Vintage clothing which gives you these outfits on rent also.
6) If you have a very good budget then the best option is to visit a designer's store or boutique for the latest and trendy designs. A designer can also provide you with customized dress along with matching accessories to enhance the overall look.

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Is There A Wedding Planner in Your Budget?

The cost of today's average wedding has gotten so high, you might
think that the application of the word "budget" doesn't apply.
Of course you'd be wrong.
Whether you're spending $3,000 (far below average, even in the
least expensive areas of the U.S., but I know several people
who've done it quite successfully) or you're spending $30,000
(only a bit about the average cost of a wedding today, so average
means plenty of people spend more), you still need a budget.
A budget isn't necessarily an attempt to spend less. It's a plan
for where you'll spend the money you do spend, regardless of the
amount.
I hope you're among the lucky few who can afford to spare no
expense when planning the wedding of your dreams. On the other
hand, I know some fairly wealthy people, and I don't know anyone
who didn't angst to a certain extent over the cost of their
wedding.
Most people simply can't afford or just would rather not to empty
their savings and run up their credit for their wedding.
Weddings have this somewhat scary habit of being rapidly followed
by even MORE expensive things to spend your hard-earned money on,
more permanent things, like buying a house and having a baby (or
2).
Trickier still is the fact that many brides (the traditional
planners of weddings) are marrying a bit later in life, when
they're well ensconced in a career and don't have their weekdays
free for interviewing wedding vendors and sampling cake.
Do Wedding Planners Cost or Save?
Of course professional wedding planners have to be paid, so in
that way they obviously cost you. However an argument can be
made (and is made, both by wedding planners themselves and by
brides who've been happy with their professional planners) that
having a professional wedding planner can save you money in other
areas. An experienced wedding planner is involved in several
weddings each year. This means that they'll have ongoing
relationships with certain wedding vendors, and it behooves those
vendors to cut the wedding planner a break on prices, so that
she'll continue to use their services at all of the weddings
she's involved with.
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Not that it affects your budget, but it also behooves wedding
vendors to keep wedding planners happy with the service the
vendor provides. As an individual, you're not likely to see
these vendors again after you finish your wedding (at least not
for a good long while, preferably not ever). A wedding planner,
on the other hand, will see these vendors again and again; she's
a repeat customer for them.
Vendors will, of course, value a repeat customer more than a one
-time customer. They will convey this value with financial breaks
and extra-good service. If push comes to shove, they may convey
it by giving a wedding planner something (such as service on a
popular date or that includes a hand-to-find item) that they have
to take away from an individual bride. I know a bride who was
promised a wedding venue for a specific date and then a week
later the venue canceled on her, because they had a "repeat
customer" who wanted that date and was willing to pay extra. My
friend was not given the opportunity to pay extra or to outbid
the repeat customer. She just lost the date.
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If you find a wedding planner with a great reputation (with both
brides and local vendors), you may get the best of everything: A
wedding planner who can easily get you top-notch vendors and
negotiate powerful bargains.
Even with a terrific wedding planner in your employ, you should
still do your own research and talk to your planner with a strict
budget in mind. If the planner can't control costs
adequately, it's always your responsibility to offer cost-saving
ideas of your own. If your wedding planner doesn't stick to your
budget, then she's the one who did a poor job, but it's still you
who are out the money. The extra cost doesn't come out of the
planner's pocket!
Still, no wedding planner is likely to save you more than she
charges you. Hiring a wedding planner will result in higher
financial wedding costs for you. The area in which an excellent
planner will certainly save you, however, is in time. You'll
need to invest far fewer hours toward organizing and ensuring the
details of your wedding if you hire a wedding planner than if you
don't.
The question for you to answer is whether you have more time or
more money to invest in your wedding. Only you can answer that.
What's The Cost
Wedding planners can charge you in any of three ways:
o A percentage of the total cost of your wedding
o An hourly charge
o A flat fee per specific services
Although it's the least common, I recommend looking for vendors
who use the last of those options. The problem with the
percentage charge is that it creates an incredible conflict of
interest for the planner. In essence, the more your wedding
costs you, the more the planner gets paid. That's the opposite
of how it should work, in my opinion! Most planners are ethical,
and they live and die by recommendations, so they're unlikely to
triple your expenses just to increase their cut, but at some
level of consciousness, it's just not encouraging them to watch
every penny in the way that I, personally, would like. If you're
working with a planner who charges a percentage (15% is typical),
talk about paying them a percentage of your budgeted wedding
costs (rather than actual costs), plus a percentage of any amount
they can come in under budget. Essentially offer them a bonus
for coming in under budget. This will somewhat offset the innate
conflict of interest in the percentage-based payment structure.
An hourly fee at least solves the problem that the percentage fee
causes, but it causes an analogous problem with time. When a
wedding planner (or any vendor) charges you by the hour, they
lose their incentive to move fast, and you have very little
control over this. Since you're not doing the work, it's tough
for you to say exactly how long it should take. If you're
working with a wedding planner who charges by the hour, set a
maximum number (or range) of hours you'll pay for, while making
sure that the planner agrees that the maximum you set is an
adequate amount of time to plan your entire wedding.
Planners who charge a flat fee for each specific service they
provide give you great flexibility. You don't have to hire them
to plan every part of your wedding. If you want them to handle
the venue and catering, while you hire your cousin's band and
have your mom make your dress, you have lots of flexibility in
paying for just the services you need, but no others. Also, by
charging a flat fee per service, the planner maintains all normal
(and desirable) goals to get the work done quickly and
inexpensively. They don't get paid more for failing at one of
those goals, as they do with the other payment methods.
Unfortunately, planners dislike this payment structure because
they fear that there will be something unusually difficult about
your wedding, and they'll have to eat the cost of dealing with
it. Particularly wedding planners who are new to the field feel
uncomfortable trying to predict ahead of time how much time and
effort it will take to provide the services you require. If you
propose the use of this payment structure to a wedding planner
who normally charges differently, make it clear that you're aware
of this concern and find it reasonable. Discuss the fact that
you're willing to accept add-on charges (probably by the hour) if
an unusual situation, beyond the planner's control, occurs. As
with all types of wedding planners, be sure to ask to speak to
references, and talk to these brides-who-have-gone-before-you
about exactly what the wedding planner did and didn't do for each
service she provided.
Keep in mind that just because a particular wedding planner
usually charges clients a certain way, doesn't mean they can't
get paid by another method. Most wedding planners are freelance
agents, who can define their own rules for how they get paid.
Perhaps they've always charged percentages in the past, but that
doesn't mean they couldn't agree to get paid a flat fee for
specific services for your wedding, if that's the only way you're
willing to pay. Of course you must be aware that this also means
that they can walk away and not take you as a client, if they
really don't want to accept the payment structure you're
interested in.
Negotiate with a wedding planner just as you would with any other
vendor. Remember that you're hiring them. They are your hired
help. If you don't like their terms, you can find a different
wedding planner to contract with. You're the one holding all the
cards. Play them.

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The Wedding Dress Revealed

Fashion Trends and Popular Styles and Colors
The Wedding Dress - How did it all begin?
Did you ever wonder how the tradition of wearing a wedding dress came about? Wedding dresses have been worn by brides young and old alike for centuries. In modern times almost anything passes for a wedding dress however, in times of old, traditional wedding dresses were flowing gowns usually white in color.
White is usually accepted as the "traditional" color of gowns, and many designer wedding gowns are still fashioned in this color, representing the "purity" and "innocence" of the bride to be. Many women opt for other colors, including blue, pink, cream, yellow and more.
Wedding dresses have changed with time much as everything in the world has. In times of old most women selected a gown based on her financial status. Women who were at an economic disadvantage usually did not have the luxury of selecting an extraordinary gown that would be worn only once. Rather, most selected something more "plain" that could be worn for church services and other occasions after their blessed day.
Wedding gowns of varying styles and colors were popular among the elite, and by and large represented the unique style and personality of the bride to be, as well as modern trends at the time.
Popular Colors
An old poem states about the color of a wedding dress that "Married in white, you will have chosen all right." This is not to say that all brides historically have chosen white for their wedding gown. In fact, many brides chose colors including blue, pearl and even black. Many brides believed that if they wore blue their husbands would remain true to them (also a famous line in the wedding poem). Pink was even a popular wedding gown color for a time, though its darker variant, red was often considered taboo because it was associated with "scarlet women".
Many women who did not have a large budget to spend on a wedding dress in times of old opted for fashions that could be worn any day, rather than solely on their wedding day. For their wedding day, they would dress up their gown with accessories and flowers, even bows that could be removed after the festivities.
Wedding Gown Fashion
In the United States for a short spell the color white fell out of favor, but around the time of the Industrial Revolution, when the department store made it possible for a bride with any budget to purchase the gown of her dreams, white once again became the fashion. The style worn by women has changed through time.
Wedding dresses fashioned during the Roaring twenties were very different from those that came about in the thirties. In the twenties, women sought out gowns that de-emphasized their shape, in line with the style of the flappers that was trendy at the time.
During the 30's most women emphasized their shape and wore gowns that highlighted their waists and bosoms. Perhaps the most interesting period of time for the wedding gown was during the 1980s, when big puffy sleeves and extravagant skirts were worn by a majority of women. These gowns, while well suited for trim and petite women, often were not the most flattering choice for the average size woman. Despite this, gowns did not trim down again until the mid to late 1990s.
Wedding Gown Fashion Today
As mentioned at the start, almost anything passes for a wedding dress today. More and more women are buying a wedding dress online, because of the wide variety and selection of unique and custom made gowns available.
Informal wedding dresses, designer wedding dresses and even discount wedding dresses can all be found online thanks to modern technology. More popular than even designer wedding dresses are discount bridal gowns online. Most brides to be can purchase extravagant looking, custom made gowns for a fraction of the cost they would find them in a department store.
Another benefit of buying a wedding dress online is convenience. With so many things to plan for a wedding (location, cake, reception, flowers, invitations, rehearsal dinner etc.etc) most women appreciate having a handy resource for buying their wedding dress. Most women also find a wider selection of sizes and custom features available when they shop online vs. when they shop in a traditional store.
Trends
Trends have changed when it comes to modern wedding attire. No longer do all brides seek out a traditional white gown for their special occasion. In fact, there is a huge selection of vintage and informal wedding dresses available, many of which don't even look like official wedding gowns.
Most dresses today focus on the unique personality of the bride rather than socially accepted "norms" when it comes to buying a wedding dress. In general many brides are looking for wedding gowns that are narrower than they have been in times of old, and those that offer clean silhouettes. These types of dresses usually lengthen the body and provide a slimming effect. Some more popular trends include the following:

• A-line dresses that are long and slimming
• Sheaths with trains built into the silhouette, so that it trails behind the bride
• Bias-cut wedding gowns that follow the natural curves of the body, ending in a small flare at the bottom
• Raised waistline ball-gown styles
• Square necklines that provide a fresh open look
• Off the shoulder dresses providing a full neckline
• Sleeveless or cap sleeve gowns which are especially popular for summer brides
• Empire waists which elongate the figure and shift the focus upward
Trends are also apparent with regard to fabrics. Satin and silk gowns have long been popular, though sheer fabrics are also becoming more trendy, including chiffon and organzas. Embroidery is also replacing lace for many modern gowns, and some brides are opting to accent their dresses with pearls and other quality beads.
No matter what style gown you choose, the most important thing is that you select one that makes you look good, feel good and happy on the most important day of your life. You're sure to find a superb selection when shopping online.

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Picking the Best Wedding Suit For the Groom

While brides-to-be are too anxious and apprehensive about gowns and dresses, Grooms on the other hand are also worried about their attire for the big day. If it is important for the bride to wear the perfect dress, then so it is for the groom.
The wedding suit which the groom should wear has to make him look good and feel at his best. Like wedding gowns, wedding suits are also in various styles and kinds and not just limited to the traditional black suits that most men choose to wear.
A good suit is one that fits perfectly to the groom's body. There may be a lot of men's suits that are offered for rental or hire. But as every man differs from one another, so are the shapes and sizes of the suits. Some suits may be too large for one man, some are undersized. Often it is rare for a man to find a suit that perfectly hugs his body. So it would be a smart idea to have a tailor-made wedding suit if you have the additional bucks to spend. Otherwise, when the budget is low, ask for few opinions when fitting a suit. If the bride can bring along her fiance during her gown fitting, so can the groom bring along his fiancee, his father or his brother or his best friend when looking around for a suit. Some suits are expensive while others are cheap, but price alone is not a guarantee that it will be the perfect fit for the groom.
The style is also a matter of importance in finding the perfect wedding suit. The style is dependent on the personal fashion statement of the groom. Not because his wedding is traditional does not mean that he is only limited to using traditional styles of suits. Instead, he may so choose to pick a certain style that would reflect his individuality. For a trendy and stylish groom, he would probably incorporate a variation to his choice of suit, something that would feature an edge in fashion or choose the most recent design and style of suit. Aside from the classic tuxedos, there are also classy black suits, morning coats, dinner jackets and stroller coats. The groom's bride's opinion may be consulted in choosing for a suit style that will match her wedding gown.
The third factor to be considered is the type of wedding suit. There are suits for hire, ready-made suits which can be bought off-the-rack and custom-made suits. When it comes to costs, there are low-quality suits offered in the market too but is there are high quality suits out for rent, the smarter choice would be to hire the high quality option. Ready-made suits usually have an average cost. The most expensive choice is the suits custom made for the groom by a tailor but the groom is guaranteed that the suit will fit him perfectly and will be made from the fabric and style he so chooses.

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Options For Custom Wedding Rings For Men

In the old days, guys would pretty much get stuck with a wedding or engagement ring design because it was the best of the worst from the local jeweler's showcase. This meant having a 14ct yellow gold band with the wedding date and perhaps some initial engraved on the inside.
Now, however, any man can find a custom-made wedding ring to suit his style and personality. No longer do men have to have wedding rings that look like everyone else's.
Here are some ways you can customize a men's wedding ring if ordered through a skilled ring artisan.
The first level of customization is to go beyond the simple yellow gold wedding bands. White gold is a reasonable choice, but to really choose a state-of-the-art wedding ring, titanium is the best choice. Titanium is much lighter than any traditional wedding ring materials, and it is likely to be more durable. Titanium is also hypoallergenic, which means it will not react to human skin or most corrosive substances. Perhaps the best thing about titanium wedding rings is that they are much more affordable than the other two common choices: gold and platinum.
Once you have decided on a ring material, consider looking for an artisan who can make a wedding ring with an inlay material. Options include inlaying gold, exotic hardwoods, minerals and precious gemstones (like diamonds). A ring with a wood or precious metal inlay is sure to become an object of envy wherever you go. Again, for the most affordable wedding rings for men with inlays, consider using titanium as the main band material.
A third way to customize your special ring is to choose the profile of the ring. Most rings have either a flat profile or a rounded profile or what is often called a "comfort fit". The rounded profile on a ring creates a ring that is smooth on the edges, which is infinitely more comfortable than a flat profile, which basically creates a harsh edge.
Finally, you can customize your men's wedding ring by having it engraved. Most jewelers can engrave rings and many will do it for free as part of the ring purchase.
Choosing a custom-designed wedding ring requires you to look beyond the pre-made rings you'll find at your local jeweler. Go online and you'll find rings that are custom-made to your exact specifications, guaranteeing that you'll have a ring that truly represents your style and personality.

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