Incredibly Brilliant Wedding Ideas

I'm not sure if I'll ever get married, but if I do, I will have to employ some of these ideas. I never understood why people spend so much money on weddings. It lasts ONE DAY. Why spend the next few years paying it off? You can use the six-figures you'd pay for a complete wedding ceremony to purchase a home. I like extravagant things, but they have to make sense. An expensive pair of shoes yes. However, I will have and wear those shoes for years to come. For any practical budgetnistas like myself, these ideas not only make sense but are totally awesome. No bridezillas here.

David Tuttura eat your heart out.

23 Unconventional But Awesome Wedding Ideas
You gotta keep those unsuspecting guests on their toes. Have the wedding everyone keeps talking about, without the debt.

1. A guest box instead of a guest book, where guests can record a message on video.

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The technology is now. And besides, according to the experts, handwriting will be phased out within 20 years anyway.

2. A ring bearer who’s also a high-security agent.



3. An adorned reception bathroom.

The bathroom: underrated and overlooked. Meanwhile, your attention to detail will NOT go underrated and overlooked.

4. Overalls in lieu of a wedding dress.

5. DIY watercooler bar.

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Save $$ on the lack of bartender.

6. Jenga guestbook.

Instead of a guestbook, have your guests write on Jenga pieces. Every time you play Jenga, you’ll be reminded of all the well wishes.

7. Your guests as videographer.

Instead of hiring a videographer, have your guests pass around flip cams and get it edited into a final video by Wedit.

8. Mimosa bar for a morning or brunch reception.

Pure delight.

9. Pamphlets making fun of your own wedding.

Derek and Alexa are probably two pretty cool people.

10. A special coloring book just for the kids.

11. Tubing as a pre-wedding event.

12. “Awkward family photo” wedding photo.

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13. An apple orchard wedding.

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They usually let you pick as many apples as you need as part of the decor.

14. Polaroid photo booth.

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15. Ring bearer’s box instead of a pillow.

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16. A Polaroid guestbook.

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Instead of a traditional guestbook, make it a photo album. Guests can take photos of themselves and scrawl their messages onto the Polaroids.

17. DIY confetti bar.

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A confetti bar presents a very strong rival to the actual bar.

18. Audience cue cards during the ceremony.

19. An ice cream truck.

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20. A cake buffet.

GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.

21. A gold sequined arrow that shows guests where to go.

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22. For an outdoor wedding, instead of having tables, set up picnic blankets.

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23. For dessert, make a 10-foot-long banana split.

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Body Image Advertising: Men Don't Like It Either..

Womens' self-esteems are under attack daily. Magazines, music videos, celebrities and famous people alike, all conveying messages of "if you don't look perfect like me, something is wrong with you.."

This mentality is an advertisers DREAM, because too many people fall for said illusion and spend big money attempting to fit in and be perfect looking. Every once and a while however, some sheep do wake up. They do see the images of perfection as the unrealistic projections that they are, and are able to detach and just be ordinary.

Which unlike airbrushing, is normal. 

Women are often targeted because as we women know, our value is often judged by our looks. In this photo series, a group of MEN are showing everyone how unrealistic male underwear ads are, and how the "average guy" would look in the same scenarios.

It's no fun to be sublimally bullied because you don't fit the contrived image of what beauty is supposed to be. It's nice to know that men, ever the oglers themselves, don't like to be painted as asthetic underachievers either.

Just let us live. As we are. 

Photoshop was not created by Maybelline so um... #fuckoff

Funny Photo Series Shows How Ordinary Men Would Look In Underwear Ads

By Thia Shi Min, 01 Oct 2013

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There has been a lot of criticism directed at underwear ads as many of them feature women with perfect bodies. A lesser known problem is that men can feel just as insecure about their bodies.


To highlight this problem, Jenny Francis and The Sun have created underwear poster ads that show how ordinary men look like in them.

From Armani to H&M, these side-by-side comparisons reveal how the media has distorted our perception of how male bodies should be like.

View this thought-provoking series below.


H&M 


Armani 


Calvin Klein 



Way to go men. Be the regular, out of shape, non-tattooed, non-hunks that you are. 

Being comfortable in your skin is sexier than you may ever realize. Muah!

-WTS.

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The Global Lack Of Viable Candidates for Husband Continues: Abu Dhabi

Dilemma for brides-to-be: Where are the Emirati men?

Young ladies seem to have everything: intelligence, education, manners, style and, even in some cases, property - and yet they cannot find a potential life partner.

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By Reema Al Ahbabi - ABU DHABI

Emirati women often marry in their early 20s Every couple of weeks I meet up with a group of fabulous young women whom I like to call "my girlies". They are a group of nine intelligent, highly educated, professional and attractive Emiratis in their late 20s and 30s.   We choose from a never-ending supply of coffee shops or friends' houses alternating between Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City and Yas Island, all of us looking forward to these evenings immensely. It is a chance to catch up and discuss anything without being inhibited by colleaguesor worried about offending family members. We cover everything from the limitations of the burkini to the benefits of mammograms.   However, the one topic that comes up at every gathering is always the unavailability of single, intelligent Emirati potential husbands.   These young ladies seem to have everything: intelligence, education, manners, style and, even in some cases, property - and yet they cannot find a potential life partner. In other countries, having just a few items on this list would secure a husband. In Abu Dhabi, it seems that even when a girl has almost everything she cannot find a spouse.   In addition to worrying about not finding a partner, women must come to terms with the fact that they might never experience motherhood. As young girls we were taught the Hadith that "heaven lies at the feet of our mothers", and children's respect is always accorded to their parents. Even girls that do not fantasise about a white wedding still expect to become mothers and assume that they will be married at some stage.   These young ladies, even when their families would permit them to marry a foreigner, would usually prefer an Emirati husband. This should not be judged. It is only natural to prefer to marry a compatriot.   First, let us look at the Emirati population. Statistically, there is roughly the same percentage of males to females. Is it true that many Emirati men are only looking for a "baby-maker" from among cousins or approved tribes?   In the past, almost all marriages were arranged by the female members of the family. A young girl who received a proposal would have limited expectations of being able to decide on the marriage. Although it was not a perfect situation, it ensured that most young people were paired with their cousins or neighbours of a similar age, and accepted that arrangement as the norm. It is common in our parents' generation to find four brothers married to four sisters.   The irony is that some of my friends feel that they have been let down by their mothers or aunts. These older women feel that our generation today is so independent and self-sufficient that marriage is not seen as a priority.   It has become more acceptable for Emirati men to choose their own partners, and more of them are marrying foreign women. In Emirati society, it is unacceptable for women and men to socialise, so Emirati men often tend to spend more time with foreign women.   The average age of men marrying for the first time is now in their late 20s, but Emirati women often marry much younger, in their early 20s. With such a big age gap, it is inevitable that an older man will have fewer common interests and more experiences with his younger bride. Older men, in some cases, still view their wives as trophies, or someone to teach and mould into their vision of the perfect wife. But they would have much more in common with accomplished women who are my friends' age.   My friends have studied hard, obtained degrees and climbed the career ladder. They see themselves as achievers and are looking for a mate who is at least as successful. However, many men whom they would consider successful are in their early 40s and already married for 20 years. Today, working women may not see marriage as a necessity because they have full lives with many other choices. They are mostly free to study, work, drive and travel, freedoms that were not so acceptable even 15 years ago.   All of these choices can lead to difficult sacrifices. While my friends are happy to listen to their bosses or go out of their way for friends, they are not willing to compromise on husbands. Most Emiratis do not marry to gain freedom or for financial reasons, so they will only do so if they find someone whom they consider worthy.   Reema Marzouq Falah Al Ahbabi is an Emirati homemaker and MBA graduate.   Sourcery: http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=51878