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Gift’s for the Men in Our Lives

Gift's for the Men in Our Lives

Many of us our celebrating Father’s Day this weekend. Give your dad a big hug, tell him how much you love him and thank him for being there for you. Dad’s are so important and need to be praised for that role. Whether or not you and your man have children yet, he is still a role model and we found him some fun gifts. These can also easily be wedding day gifts to give to your groom or to the groomsmen for supporting their man of the hour. Either way, show your love with a gesture or small gift! Thanks again to my dad for always being there for me.

First up, we found a Portland Growler. How cool is that? Now the next time he heads to his favorite bar he can leave with 32 oz of his fav’ brew. Head to red envelope to personalize it

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We know the greens are bright and long in lovely Oregon. Many of our men love heading out into nature to drive a few balls toward that tiny hole with a flag in it. Yes, for the golf lovers out there get them an hour private lesson with a PGA Pro! What an awesome gift. Find more exciting adventure gifts at Cloud Nine Living!

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Your dad or fiance may not like being in the kitchen but once warmer weather starts they are outside cooking on the grill all the time. Maybe it’s being so close to fire that inspires men around the world to put on the bbq apron, whatever it is we love a good juicy steak too! Coolest part, a meat tenderizer in the shape of brass knuckles – doesn’t get any more manly than that! Here’s a fab gift for the man who love’s cooking on the grill from Man Crates. They have so many awesome crates it was hard to pick just one to showcase!

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 We think any of these gifts will make your dad or husband or finance smile from ear to ear!

Wedding Transportation – Unique Travel Options

Wedding Transportation - Unique Travel Options

When it comes to organizing a wedding many brides like to veer away from the lure of traditional and into something altogether more unique. For them it has to be something that reflects the personalities and quirks of both themselves and their partner, even if it goes against the grain of nuptial norms. The most memorable weddings (or at least those remembered for the right reasons!) are always the ones that are the most personal, fun and truly tailored to the couple in question. These weddings shrug their shoulders at ideals and don’t pander to the expectations of guests. If this sounds like your kind of wedding and you’re in the midst of the wedding planning mission, then you’re probably still deciding how you’ll be getting to the church on time. Here are a few options that you might not have considered…

A Vintage Bicycle

A decidedly very Portland option, a vintage bicycle would certainly makes for a cute entrance. Picture your free-spirited self peddling down a sunny countryside lane with your bicycle mounted bridesmaids in tow, all ringing their bells for you as you arrive. How fun would that be? Whilst you wouldn’t want to be travelling for a long distance in full hair & make-up whilst wearing anything bulky (especially up hill), it’s certainly do-able if you only saddle up for the last few moments of your journey. Finding a vintage bicycle shouldn’t be hard either. Reasonably priced ones can be sought online and there are plenty of places where you can hire them too. Of course make sure you pick one out with a wicker basket on the front – you’ll need somewhere pretty to place your bouquet!

Rent this cute white bike from Portland Bike Tours.

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A Motorbike

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One for the rock ‘n’ roll bride. Whilst riding a Harley Davidson would make for a very cool arrival, wearing a dress on one of them is more than a little impractical (not to mention dangerous). Luckily, there are sidecars! Motorbikes and riders can easily be hired, with some companies specifically catering to the wedding market. Whilst you can wear an open-faced helmet (and avoid ruining your make-up) you’ll just have to rock the helmet hair – but who cares? It’s a nice day for a white wedding…

Find a rental in your area at the Eagle Rider website.

On Horseback

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Forget the carriage! If you’ve got a passion for all things equestrian then why not take a trot to the church? Whilst not recommended for first time riders, a horse would certainly make for an elegant princess-style arrival for anyone with experience (what’s more you’d save on the carriage!).

Take lessons together before you hop on at Iron House Riding Academy.

A Hummer Limo

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If you can’t be a diva of Rihanna-proportions on your wedding day, then when can you be? Popular with celebrities, rappers and your general show-off rich folk, the hummer limo is synonymous with fabulousity. The majority of them come fully equipped with decadent interiors, disco lighting, music systems and free champagne – meaning you and your girls can have a stylish pre-party and get psyched up for the excitement ahead. When it comes to hiring limos however, make sure you go to a reputable company that actually specializes in weddings (as opposed to the “We provide transport to parties, but yeah we’ll do your wedding if you pay us double” types). Any transport company operating in the wedding industry will generally have a reputation to uphold, and will therefore be a lot less likely to not show up on the actual day; equally their luxury vehicles will be fully covered should anything happen while you are a passenger. Services such as transport however will usually be covered by your wedding insurance policy, so check the small print make sure you’re fully protected against such an eventuality. Also, try not to party too hard before you get to venue – slurring one’s vows is generally frowned upon!

Check out Five Star Limo to find the perfect ride for your wedding day.

Famous Vehicles

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Are you something of a film buff or TV nerd? Then how about indulging your geeky sensibilities by making your arrival in a famous vehicle? Many companies offer famous cars, trucks, motorbikes and replica vehicles for wedding hire. Could you see yourself pulling up to your venue in the General Lee? What about James Bond’s Aston Martin? Or maybe you’re more of an A-Team kinda gal? The possibilities are all pretty fun.

Although Frank Sinatra once sang “Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage”, the saying certainly doesn’t have to dictate what you arrive in. You get one chance to arrive at your wedding, so make sure you do it in style – whatever your style may be!

Check out TransAmFlorida for famous cars.

Picture This

Picture This

We love Etsy artists. We could spend hours on the site searching for jewelry, art and wedding ideas. Then we found out about Mama Picture This. Sue has a gift shop on Etsy filled with artful images for home decor, gifts and weddings.

We love the photo magnets and think they would make a great favor at your reception. Choose a few of your favorite pictures and turn them into keepsakes for the day.

 

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Send out a save the date so your guests can mark your event on their calendar plenty in advance. Especially during summer when everyone’s lives get busy you want to get the work out as soon as possible.

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Visit Sue’s Etsy site today to see more bright and cheerful gift ideas.

 

Spring Wedding Flower – The Peony

Spring Wedding Flower - The Peony

Everything is in bloom this time of year. We are very fortunate to have such variety of plants and tree’s that can grow in our area. The city of roses offers way more than just that beautiful bloom. One of our favorite flowers is the spring and early summer Peony. This amazing flower looks good before it opens up and when it does! Of course we have local growers in our state. Why not take a road trip and head down to Adelman Gardens to see all the different colors and bloom types before deciding which you want for your wedding day.

You can also visit Brooks Gardens from now until mid June. Hurry, there isn’t much more time until this stunning flower leaves us for another year!

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