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Let’s face it ladies, helping your fiancé find unique gifts for his groomsmen can be a pretty daunting task. Today’s Round Up is here to lend you a helping hand. We’ve covered the basics of groomsmen gift giving starting with the personal and the practical, but for those who want to go the distance and add a bit of cool man stuff, this is the collection for you.

Credits: Spoon Sisters, Mountain Smith, Spoon Sisters, Revolve Clothing, Jack Black, Stirtified, Garrett Wade, Barneys New York, Theory 11

Row I: For the guy who likes to know how to do just about everything (which I think is just about every guy), this book is a great little extra to add to any groomsman gift. Not just for the outdoorsy guy, Mountain Smith makes great coolers that any guy would be happy to tote. Make this a complete gift by filling it up with some fancy beers (or Natty Lights, whatever your style is) and throw in The Walley, quite possibly the most ingenious little wallet sized bottle opener EVER.

Row II: Get a little techie with a cool fish-eye camera. A great gift if you’re looking for something a little artsy for your groomsmen. Concerned with your friends appearance on the day of? Jack Black products make it easy for men to look good with their ultimate man grooming kit. A sleek way to keep all of your tools in one convenient spot, gift this wine accessory kit with a good bottle of wine to go the extra mile.

Row III: The ultimate gizmo for your groom’s favorite men, you can’t go wrong with the pocket tool by Garrett Wade. Any good host needs to have a copy of The American Bar, an impressive resource for beverage connoisseurs. Add a pack of the most relied upon cards in casinos world or a set of personalized poker chips. With any of these gifts, your groom’s best buds will sure be happy you choose them to fill the groomsmen role.

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Post categories: Round-Ups, Wedding Favors & Gifts

Hand calligraphy is a big part of my business and I recently had the pleasure of working with a couple (Janet and Ethan) on the calligraphy for their wedding. After the invitations went out, Ethan asked me to create a design that he could frame and present to Janet on their wedding day. Pictured below is the artwork that I created for them. It is hand calligraphy in multiple colors of gouache on archival cotton paper. The text is a reading from their wedding and features their names and wedding date at the bottom. It was gratifying to work on such a project and inspired me to offer a giveaway to a Style Me Pretty couple to remember their special day. I’m offering a hand calligraphed design using archival inks and paper of a poem or reading from their wedding (maximum of 12 lines of text, maximum overall size 15″ x15″) featuring their names and wedding date.

That’s such a great thing to do … either for your own home or as a gift to one of your loved ones!

Deborah has lots of examples of her work on her website along with examples of the monograms and logos that she creates.

To enter this contest, please leave a comment below giving us an idea of what reading or poem you will be using in your wedding ceremony. Please remember there are text and size limitations. If you’re not sure what you’ll be using just yet … that’s OK. Just let us know you’re interested!!  We will announce the winner on Monday (July 13th) on this same post entry.  Good luck!

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MONDAY JULY 13th UPDATE

And the winner of the contest?

Melissa’s July 9th entry was the one that made Deborah’s heart melt …

It’s you I like, It’s not the things you wear, it’s not the way you do your hair– But it’s you I like The way you are right now, the way down deep inside you– Not the things that hide you, not your toys– They’re just beside you. But it’s you I like– Every part of you, your skin, your eyes, your feelings Whether old or new. I hope that you’ll remember, even when you’re feeling blue That it’s you I like, it’s you yourself, it’s you, It’s you I like.

~ a Mr. Roger’s song

Please see the LBB Blog on July 13th for the complete winning announcement.  A huge thanks to ALL for entering!!!

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Are you dying to know what each and every little goodie is? Well, here’s the low-down from the girls at Melangerie…

In May 2009, Eve & Peter were married on the bride’s family farm in Litchfield, CN. Inspired by their lush wedding location, we created this welcome gift featuring a variety of organic and locally sourced products.

These items were all packaged together in a silk-screened burlap sack we designed to reference farm grain packaging. A coordinating hang-tag with a note from the bride and groom attached on the outside of the bag, welcoming guests to the wedding weekend.

So stinking cute! And, if that wasn’t enough, the girls are also starting to craft details for the chic bride that they are selling in their etsy shop. Take for example this RIDICULOUS “Dirty Laundry Kit”…

Love, love, love!!! I completely heart Melangerie and find so much inspiration from the work that they do. They often work hand in hand with some of the best planners, florists and designers to craft wedding accoutrements that are unbelievably thoughtful and unique. Check out their site for more eye candy!

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I mean, seriously. How great are those pencils? Perfect for a rustic, chic affair. Love the mini lanterns, which can serve as both decor and a great takeaway for your guests. Love the flowers in a bag (particularly the lavender). Love it all really. And, if packaging is everything…they have you covered!

Okay, so I know that today is all about favors, but after spending WAY too long on the Estilo Weddings site yesterday, I really just had to share a few more of my favorite non-favor picks, as well…

This shop has it all…from ring pillows to cupcake wrappers. From pashmina’s to gorgeous candle holders. And the best part? Their product line is really edited so that they only feature the really good stuff. Happy shopping!

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Post categories: The Blog, Wedding Details, Wedding Favors & Gifts