Man, this is one cheesy proposal..

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A Wal-Mart Pepsi Display Proposal – people of wal-mart

5 Great Gifts for Groomsmen – aisledash

J. Crew Men’s Items for Fall/Winter Weddings – ben the groom

Wedding Ceremony a cappella – temple of groom

Unique Groom’s Cakes – bridal tweet

Debauchery Not Always a Must for Bachelor Parties – the exponent

The Best Ring Bearer Ever – onewed

"Thanks for the serving bowl!"

By Guest Blogger: OneWed.com

You want to be polite. You want to write your thank you note in a timely manner, but the fact is that after the fifth serving bowl, you’re kind of out of personal ways to say thanks.

Here are some quick tips for writing a good thank you note:

1.    Keep a list of the gifts – No really, there are people who don’t know that you need to write down every gift and its giver in one place, then cross them off after you’ve written the note.

2.    Space them out – Do a few thank you notes each day, and you won’t get writer’s block and the task won’t take over your life.

3.    Start early – Don’t wait until after the wedding. If you get a gift now, say thanks now.

4.    Buy stamps and return address labels – Not being able to mail the notes right away will just make the task seem bigger.

As to the note itself, keep it short and simple. Mention the gift, mention how happy you are the giver came to the wedding (or sad that they couldn’t make it), mention how much it means to you that they thought enough of you to give you a gift. If the gift is cash call it “your generous gift” and consider mentioning something you might put the cash towards.

Sound good? You’re welcome!

With so many wedding expenses, it’s easy to forget about tipping your wedding vendors on the big day. While it isn’t necessary to tip all of your vendors, some will definitely appreciate — and expect — it. A wedding planner, if you’re using one, best man or family member typically handles doling out gratuities.

First, make sure to check your contracts. Oftentimes, gratuity may already be included for some services, such as your caterer’s wait staff or limousine driver. But if not, tipping is a nice gesture, especially for those vendors who exceed your expectations or do an outstanding job. At the bare minimum, thank you-notes are always appreciated.

Remember, every couple is different and some can tip more than others. Here’s a quick cheat sheet based on averages we calculated after talking to grooms, brides and vendors:

Ceremony Musicians – if you’ve hired an orchestra, band or vocalists for the ceremony, $15-$20 per musician is customary. (Note that you don’t need to tip the solo organist at the church.)

DJs or Bands – $20-$25 for musicians/individual band members; $25-$50 for DJs.

Officiant – while it isn’t necessary to tip your officiant, a separate donation to the religious institution is a standard gesture.

Wedding Planners, Photographers, Videographers – tipping isn’t necessary for vendors who own their own businesses. But for those who go above and beyond, we highly recommend a 10% tip. If your budget doesn’t allow for that, providing professional photographs displaying the vendor’s handiwork is a solid gesture.

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Grooms and brides: do your vendor contracts have tips built in? Have you and your fiance talked about vendor gratuity? Let us know in the comments section below.  Vendors: we’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic as well.

Planning a wedding isn’t easy. This doesn’t bode well for a lot of grooms who would rather be kicking back and watching college football than researching and planning a wedding. One of the largest time consumers on the groom’s side of wedding planning is the honeymoon. From finding a location to budgeting to planning activities, it can become quite tedious. That’s why we’ve prepared a list of five “no-brainers” – some basic thoughts to keep in mind while planning a honeymoon that can decrease stress… and increase your extra time to spend chillaxing in your man-cave.

Check out the rest of the post  over at OneWed.

Does the word “mother-in-law” send shivers down your spine?

Do you feel like she’s a snake in the grass waiting to catch you slipping up?

If you answered yes to the questions above, don’t worry; it’s very common for grooms to fear the mother of the bride. These fears probably revolve around the assumption that since you’re “stealing” her daughter away, mom is going to be out to get you. The truth is that she’s not “out to get you,” but rather she’s watching closely to make sure that you’re going to be a great husband and treat her daughter the way she deserves to be treated…

For the rest of the post, visit our blogging partners over at MyWedding.com.