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Why Are Wedding Rings Worn on the Left Hand?
Wedding Rings / HistoryWhy are wedding rings worn on the left hand?Blame a Roman love myth and a 16th-century prayer book. The full story runs from ancient Egypt to the jewelry ads that put a band on the groom.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 20266 min...
Wedding Shoes for Men: The Best Men’s Wedding Shoe Styles
Wedding Fashion / Groom StyleWedding shoes for men, done right.Where to shop, which shoe colors go with your suit, the classic styles to know, and our 10 favorite pairs for the big day.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 202612 min readWhere to ShopShoes by...
Outdoor Wedding Lighting Ideas: How To Light an Outdoor Wedding
Wedding Planning / DecorOutdoor wedding lighting, after dark.Outdoor wedding lighting ideas and tips, from string lights along the aisle to candles in jars, plus how to hang lights and plan uplighting.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 20264 min readThis...
The Best Mother of the Bride Dresses
Wedding Fashion / StyleMother of the bride dresses, made to shine.How to choose a mother of the bride dress, the best styles for every season, and where to shop online, from Karen Kane to BHLDN and Nordstrom.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 202619 min...
Best Tungsten Wedding Bands for Men
Wedding Rings / Men’s BandsTungsten wedding bands, built to last.Our favorite tungsten wedding bands for men, from Blue Nile and Manly Bands to affordable matte black and two-tone rings, plus tungsten FAQs.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 202618 min...
Best Silicone Wedding Bands for Men and Women
Wedding Rings / Ring GuideSilicone wedding bands, for real life.The best silicone wedding bands from Groove Life, SafeRingz, Enso, QALO, Knot Theory and more, plus how to choose a comfortable, safe ring.By Dustin de KoekkoekUpdated Nov 202631 min readThis...
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Spend where it changes the look. Skip where the venue is already doing the work.Weddings To The Wire
Us, 2017.Started by a couple in the thick of it.
Weddings To The Wire began as a hobby while my wife and I were engaged and planning our own wedding in 2017. We learned the hard way what's worth the money and what isn't.
Today it's where we share what we've learned: honest product picks, budget venue guides and planning ideas to help make your day unforgettable without making your bank account cry.