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men embracing thewritten by brian bedell

What is the Groom Shower?

The groom shower, or man shower as it is

known in some circles, has been developing

over the past few years. As recent as 2006,

Lowe’s Home Improvement started offering

gift registry, which suggests that more men

are getting involved in their weddings. Along

with more involvement comes more of a

feeling that men should be given gifts as well.

The groom shower is a great way for a groom

to celebrate and receive some additional gifts.

It is not all about the gifts. The groom shower

is also a great excuse for grooms to blow off

some steam. Since it is more common for

guys to do just as much of the planning as

the brides, stress more of a factor than ever.

Having a way to celebrate and have fun

rather than being serious about the wedding

gives guys a great way to relax a little bit.

Is the Groom Shower for All Guys?

Some guys are still apprehensive about

the idea about having a party centered

around the wedding. This mentality is

fading almost as quickly as the feeling

that a guy should have nothing to do with

the wedding. Even those slow to embrace

the idea of picking out florists can see

the value in celebrating a union that may

be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Guys who are thinking about having a

groom shower can book a special venue,

go to a dinner or simply have the guys over

to the ‘man cave’. The choice of how to

celebrate being a groom is up to the indi-

vidual. Maintaining masculinity is impor-

tant to enjoy the party as much as possible.

So, invite your groomsmen and other guys

to join you in celebrating your union.

groom showerWedding showers have always been a big deal for brides, but there is little celebration for the groom. Lost in the fuss of the wedding planning, many guys have felt marginalized over the years. Thus, the groom shower concept was born.

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They are hot in those big and booming cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, so, of course, Atlanta is next on the list for this fabulous new bridal trend — the braid bar. Yes, braids.

As you have probably noticed, braids have

transformed from those awful looks you

sported in grade school into classy, fashion-

forward styles that women love. Low mainte-

nance, but still stylish, braids have sprung up

everywhere from the office to the red carpet.

Due to the high demand that they have

received for braided looks, salons have begun

offering braid bars for their customers. Simi-

lar to the beauty bar, the braid bar allows

guests to experience the full salon service of

having their hair washed and dried, but with

the fun bonus of choosing from a catalogue

of great braided styles, such as cord braids,

fishtail braids, waterfall braids, French braids,

and much more.

With the popular success, these braid bars are

making another transition out of the salon

and into the world of brides. E! News host,

Catt Sadler, featured a fabulous braid bar at

her bridal shower, but this hot trend is not

limited to the rich and famous; braid bars

are a fun addition to any bridal shower or

bachelorette party. What’s not to love about

receiving a great hairstyle while chatting with

your closest girls before a night out on the

town or before your big day?

Stepping out of the box and thinking of new

and fun activities for your bridal shower or

bachelorette party can be difficult and ex-

pensive. The braid bar is an easy way to keep

your guests entertained and occupied that

does not require a six figure wedding budget.

Services often start at $30 per service, but,

of course, prices vary by area and salon. To

get in on this trend and provide your guests

with a great time, call your local salon and

get started!

StyliSt Nichole Mitchell of Signature Salon

signaturesalonmacon.com · PhotograPhy

Jenny Evelyn Photography

If anyone knows how to add a modern,

yet feminine edge to any bridal look, it’s

definitely Jessica Gallo, owner of Fine &

Fleurie. Since falling in love with fiber arts

and luxurious fabrics after interning with a

fiber artist in 2008, Jessica has been design-

ing custom accessory pieces for brides and

has certainly made a name for herself among

brides and wedding professionals. With

gorgeous custom veils, headpieces, jewelry,

and belts, Fine & Fleurie takes beautiful to

a whole new level. Know especially for their

use of silk fabrics, Swarovski rhinestones,

pops of color, and modern style, Fine &

Fleurie knows how to accessorize a bride.

The attention to detail, the willingness to

listen to brides, and the keen eye adding

the perfect touch to a bride’s personal style

instantly draws you to Fine & Fleurie and the

work. Fine and Fleurie is top-notch and has

undoubtedly found a fan in Oh-Brides.

When asked about her inspiration and what

she loves most about designing, Jessica’s pas-

sion for creating the perfect piece for a bride

to wear on her wedding day is clear: “I love

being able to create every single day. I also

love being able to conceptualize a product

and then actually put it into motion. It’s so

satisfying to see something I’ve worked so

hard to create on a bride. It is one of the

most special days in a woman’s life and I’m

honored each time someone chooses Fine &

Fleurie for her big day!” This is the kind of

individual that brides love working with on

a personal basis, and the gorgeous finished

product that Fine & Fleurie provides to it’s

brides just adds to the complete experience.

From the very first contact a bride makes

with Fine & Fleurie it is all about com-

munication and providing her with exactly

what she envisions for her perfect wedding

day. Jessica explains that “Fine & Fleurie

products are handmade and each is created

upon order. This process means there is lots

of communication between the bride and

myself and I think this is really special. I’m

constantly inspired by interesting materi-

als, vintage finds and of course, my client’s

requests!”

We don’t think it needs to be said, but Fine

& Fleurie is a pleasure to work with and, of

course, the work is stunning. Just look at the

gorgeous work featured on this page and

throughout our fashion section! Take our

advice; let Fine & Fleurie create a custom

piece for you. What’s not to love about wear-

ing a custom piece on your wedding day?

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DESIGNIn this shoot, everything that glitters is gold!

Nothing speaks glamorous more than gold

and black. I chose the color gold because it

is regal and signifies rich opulence. Black is

sleek and sophisticated so it was the perfect

compliment to my metallic palette for this

modern glam shoot. And, you can't have

glam without a little sparkle and glitter.

Many brides are afraid to use black because

of its dark tones. So, I wanted to show brides

how to use black as a chic & stylish pop of

color for their wedding.

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DESIGNPaying close attention to the fashion and

interior design industry, this modern tabl-

escape was bathed in rich fabrics featuring

luxurious magenta coupled with slate gray

and dazzling metallic silver accents. The

table linens and chair designs were cus-

tomized by Alisa Smalls, lead designer of

Perfect Creations, and used dramatically to

create layers of detail that made the table

glamourous. Several candle variations and

dozens of white lush roses, orchids and

callas dripping in crystals were created in

designer silver, metallic and mosaic silver

containers and lined along the length of the

table to create a dreamy yet sophisticated

tablscape. The natural setting was choosen

to allow the floral designs, candles, glassware

and silverware to really pop. Silver accents

coupled with the rich fabrics and colors

elevated the overall look while maintaining

the fresh, modern and glamourous look.

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DESIGNI was thrilled when Oh-Brides Magazine

invited me to create a tablescape to help ring

in the New Year with modern glam and a

fresh eye towards the spring. These days, the

table is no longer approached as a generic

white canvas predictably dotted with a splash

of floral color in the center. Brides are opting

for intimate stories to share with their guests

and a thoughtfully designed table can do that.

To me, the term modern implies clean lines

and fresh minimalism. Modern does not

need to be cold or harsh. I chose a simple

and timeless color palette of gold and white

with just a hint of light blue as seen in the

tablecloth, the chevron rug and the succu-

lents. The varying heights of the vases and

candles create visual interest and movement

on the table with the playful gold and white

paper lanterns above. Succulents, lately have

been stealing the show in bridal bouquets

and arrangements and their varied blue,

gray, green colors make excellent alterna-

tives to traditional greenery. The crisp white

and pale robin's egg blue with the glint of

gold reminds me of sunlight reflecting off

snow surrounded by a big beautiful blue sky.

Those are my favorite winter days of all.

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b e h i n d t h e

DESIGNI was thrilled when Oh-Brides Magazine

invited me to create a tablescape to help ring

in the New Year with modern glam and a

fresh eye towards the spring. These days, the

table is no longer approached as a generic

white canvas predictably dotted with a splash

of floral color in the center. Brides are opting

for intimate stories to share with their guests

and a thoughtfully designed table can do that.

To me, the term modern implies clean lines

and fresh minimalism. Modern does not

need to be cold or harsh. I chose a simple

and timeless color palette of gold and white

with just a hint of light blue as seen in the

tablecloth, the chevron rug and the succu-

lents. The varying heights of the vases and

candles create visual interest and movement

on the table with the playful gold and white

paper lanterns above. Succulents, lately have

been stealing the show in bridal bouquets

and arrangements and their varied blue,

gray, green colors make excellent alterna-

tives to traditional greenery. The crisp white

and pale robin's egg blue with the glint of

gold reminds me of sunlight reflecting off

snow surrounded by a big beautiful blue sky.

Those are my favorite winter days of all.

vENuE King Plow rENtalS Classic Party Rentals liNENS BBJ Linens lightiNg Active Lighting & Productions louNgE ProPS Lounge Arts PhotograPhy Nancy Jo Photography

designed by

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