Category Archives: Ways to Personalize

5 Tips for a Great Wedding Registry

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Drew

You’re engaged and it’s wedding registry time!!! Hold on though…before you go crazy with that bar code scanning gun, here are a few tips for a successful registry. Set it up early :: As soon as your engagement announcement goes … Continue reading →

  • Lindsay said:

    Great tips!!

    {July 26, 2012}

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A Favor for a Favor

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Drew

Wedding favors can be hard to come up with.  You want to give something that represents you, but you don’t want to give your guests something that will end up in the junk drawer (or the garbage).  I can’t tell … Continue reading →

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Man’s Maiden Name

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Drew

My husband, Andy has been wanting to get a tattoo for several years, but he didn’t actually go get one until last week.  He waited so long because he couldn’t decide what he wanted.  He knew he wanted something meaningful … Continue reading →

  • Joey Konecek said:

    I agree with Cicely, using the term “master” makes your new last name sound less important.

    {August 25, 2011}
  • Cicely Rocha.Miller said:

    Excellent post.

    As a married gay man how do you feel about your last name being referred to as your “Master Name”? I think I prefer “Bachelor Name”… I just feel like “Master” sounds like a slavery term and being owned….

    thoughts?

    {August 22, 2011}

Posted in Changing Your Last Name, Family, Modern Wedding Traditions, MRSter Questions, Personal, Real Stories, Ways to Personalize | 2 Comments

Hand Rolled, Customized Cigars – An Elligant & Unique Wedding Favor

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Shannon

My last post showcased a novel favor idea from my sister-in-law and her husband ~ An over-flowing candy bar. But their creativity doesn’t stop there. Krizia & Arnaldo’s uniquely entertaining approach to their upscale wedding - A customized hand rolled cigar table, artfully … Continue reading →

About Shannon

…but you can call me Shan! My wife, family and friends are my number ones. I’m a team leader working with 14 to 21-year-old CPS/foster care youth and truly enjoy supporting their very unique situations. I love living in AZ, although I can never get used to the summers. I think it’s important to return unwanted items back to the correct aisle/bin at the grocery store (especially refrigerated or frozen foods). I love to sing, play the piano, and I can even still do the splits…seriously, I can but only with my left leg in front. Although it’s hard, I try to live by a set of rules my big brother shared with me in 7th grade: #1. Don’t Care What Other People Think, #2. Be Nice, #3. Smile. In our community, people struggle every day with sharing smiles and accepting them…I hope we can ALL smile at each other one day but first, I will share mine with MRSter.
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Willy Wonka Wedding Favors

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Shannon

My super classy sister in law, Krizia, and her new hubby, Arnaldo provided a fun & unique wedding favor for both children and adult guests. If you have a soft spot for Willy Wonka then you would truly enjoy this favor … Continue reading →

About Shannon

…but you can call me Shan! My wife, family and friends are my number ones. I’m a team leader working with 14 to 21-year-old CPS/foster care youth and truly enjoy supporting their very unique situations. I love living in AZ, although I can never get used to the summers. I think it’s important to return unwanted items back to the correct aisle/bin at the grocery store (especially refrigerated or frozen foods). I love to sing, play the piano, and I can even still do the splits…seriously, I can but only with my left leg in front. Although it’s hard, I try to live by a set of rules my big brother shared with me in 7th grade: #1. Don’t Care What Other People Think, #2. Be Nice, #3. Smile. In our community, people struggle every day with sharing smiles and accepting them…I hope we can ALL smile at each other one day but first, I will share mine with MRSter.
  • Lauren Jones said:

    Just wanted to say how informative this site is. I love the candy buffet idea and the wonka bars are a great touch. We’ve just bought some from http://www.personaliseyourwedding.com and they went down really well. I couldn’t recommend this idea enough. All our guests love them

    Good luck and keep up the good work!

    {June 25, 2011}

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Planning A Wedding Surprise :: Part 3

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Cicely

Guest Blogger :: Drew Holcombe Waller landed in Phoenix at around 9 o’clock the morning of our wedding.  We took him toLa Grande Orange for some breakfast and put him up in the Hotel Valley Ho.  We then sent Andy to run … Continue reading →

About Cicely

Cicely Rocha.Miller is the founder of MRSter.com and is the owner and senior consultant of an event and wedding planning company based in Phoenix, Arizona called Life Design Event Planning. She specializes in celebrations of all types including hetero and gay weddings or commitment ceremonies.
  • Susan Amestoy said:

    Hi,
    I am writing a book called “So…How Did You Meet Anyway?” It is a collection of people’s “how we met” stories.
    I have posted the stories which have been sent in on;
    So…How Did You Meet Anyway?
    http://wwwsohowdidyoumeet.blogspot.com/
    I am always shopping for stories and I would like to add yours. Please check out the site, and if you would like to contribute your “how we met” story contact me at;
    susan.amestoy@gmail.com
    I really want your story:)
    Happy New Year and…congratulations!
    Susan

    {January 19, 2011}

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Planning a Wedding Surprise :: The Prologue

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Drew

Before I could have a modern union, I needed to find a man to wed. Before I could find a man to wed, he needed to step out to the world as himself. Normally this can be achieved with the … Continue reading →

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A Distinguished Cake Topper

Posted on June 23, 2010 by admin

Guest Blogger :: Shannon Dessert is often one of the most memorable parts of a wedding, and many couples want to personalize their cake with something fun and meaningful. A unique and fun cake topper customization can be ordered through www.fundeliver.com. … Continue reading →

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Dresses for the Unconventional Bride

Posted on February 22, 2010 by admin

Guest Blogger :: Alejandro Clothing designers the world over are running around like crazy this month as New York Fashion Week is underway.  Only a couple more days left of some inspiring and some “not-so-much” looks make it down the … Continue reading →

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  • candice said:

    The chic body-hugging wedding dress, metallic hues and sharp, structured silhouettes fit those gals who are slightly unconventional and always fashion-forward. . Pleated skirts is hot these days. The feminine pleats make an adorable treatment and add fashion. The mini dress is the best chooice to show your beautiful legs.

    {April 9, 2010}
  • seesaw said:

    oh my goodness. gorgeous.

    {February 24, 2010}

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The Reception: Go Simple…Host a Happy Hour!

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Erika

Guest Blogger :: Erika Cardenas  Ever loathe going to wedding because you know the cash bar will be outrageous?  $8 for a bottle of beer or $12-15 for a martini? No thanks! Maintaining a budget-friendly reception that included alcohol seemed … Continue reading →

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