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Growing your community on Instagram is important for businesses for a number of reasons. You may be just starting out on the platform and need to grow your audience for social proof and legitimacy reasons, or you could be looking deeper into the nature and quality of your following for marketing reasons. In any case, having a good following on Instagram is fundamental for successful businesses, no matter how high your engagement rate may be.
To get followed, you need visibility. And to be visible, you may need help!
Influencer marketing has become something of a buzz word on the social media marketing scene. If you're not already familiar with the phenomenon, the idea is to "get help" marketing your business and products from an "influential" person on social media. Influencers generally have a very large community of fans, and can choose to utilize their influence to promote products they've tested, in return for freebies and often a lump sum payment from the company they're promoting for.
"Why not just stick with regular marketing techniques?" I hear you cry!
Studies have shown that word-of-mouth marketing is the most trusted form of marketing, and this trust is becoming rarer, and therefore more important with the ever-expanding world of social media and the overflow of information consumers are exposed to in our current society. In fact:
"84% of consumers say they either completely or somewhat trust recommendations from family, colleagues, and friends about products and services – making these recommendations the highest ranked source for trustworthiness." (Nielsen)
The Iconosquare platform is there to give a helping hand to anyone using Instagram for business who needs to access analytics and insights about their Instagram account in order to learn, strategize and improve. But what you maybe didn't know about Iconosquare is that we're also here to help you search for influential Instagrammers in your field who can help you get to where you want to be. That's why we're offering you this complete guide to using the Influencer and Media search tools on Iconosquare.
So are you ready to start tracking down influencers on Instagram?
The Influencer Search Tool
The Influencer search tool is a search engine that allows you to discover and locate Instagram influencers. Instagrammers can be searched for and filtered by:
- Location (country and state)
- Number of followers
- Followers/Followings ratio
- Specific keywords in their bio
- Hashtags they use
- Media posted
To start searching, simply select the country you wish to find influencers in:
Then, you can begin to filter your search within that country by selecting a specific geographic area and by using the menu to the right of the map:
Your results will begin to appear underneath. You can tweak your filters at any point to update your search results.
You can then export the top 100 influencers in the generated list with the link in the blue banner at the top of the screen, if you wish to. An export looks like this:
Once you've shortlisted the influencers of interest to you, you can take a deeper look and assess their potential by checking up on exclusive insights such as:
- Latest media posted
- Average likes and comments per media
- Engagement rate
- Posting habits
- Hashtag usage
- Most liked, commented and engaging media
Here's an example of an influencer's stats:
Searching for influencers in this way is the most direct way of getting access to the people who can really help to promote your business on Instagram. There's also another tool on the Iconosquare platform that can help you to achieve this by approaching the search from a different angle: the Media search tool.
The Media Search Tool
The Media search tool is a search engine that helps you to look for Instagram posts with specific criteria. If you're looking for posts with certain hashtags, you can enter your criteria into the search engine and specifically target the media you're looking for.
With this advanced functionality, you can also filter the results generated by various other criteria with the help of the "filters" sidebar:
- Number of likes and comments
- Number of followers and followings
- Words in post's caption
- Account mentions
- Date of post
"Why can't I just search for posts on Instagram?"
Depending on how specific your search is, you can indeed search for posts directly within Instagram. Having said that, with over 95 million photos and videos posted to Instagram every single day, you may find that searching just one hashtag is throwing up too many results. You may find yourself getting lost in a sea of posts. The advanced media searching tool allows you to filter out all the results you're not interested in, like posts from accounts that aren't influential (with less than say, 5,000 followers).
"What's the next step?"
Once you've found your ideal influencers (on paper anyway) you need to contact them and get the ball rolling! A simple, effective way of contacting an influencer directly and personally, is by sending them a Direct Message on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. If you are following the influencer, they will receive the message immediately. Just make sure you work on your wording and really capture their attention in that short message! Once the initial contact has been made, don't be afraid to ask one influencer to recommend another. They'll generally know (or know of) each other if working in the same area.
Getting a feel for the person offline is an important step before handing over the reigns to your online marketing. Hosting a blogger event or a coffee morning for a handful of potential influencers can really help you to get to know them individually, and allow them to get to know your product at the same time.
Was this article helpful? Are you an Iconosquare user – and if so, do you use the new Influencer and Media Search tools? We'd love to know how your experience has been so far!
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meet michele
I specialize in capturing little moments for free-spirited couples before and on their wedding day.
I love aimless wandering, pizza, traveling, flea markets and vintage shops, napping in the car, narwhals, essential oils, Wes Anderson films, snacks of all sorts (I don't discriminate), being near the water but not in the water, ugly colors like mustard yellow, cold weather clothes, teas & coffee, burritos & tequila (I probably should've started with this), bonfires, sarcasm, lip syncing & awkward dance moves (again, probably should be a lot higher on the list), Halloween, plants (the less maintenance, the better), and 30 Rock.
One time someone described my style of photography as "like a warm, sun-drenched memory," and that has really stuck with me. I thrive with light, texture, and spontaneity. My favorite things to capture are the moments that you wouldn't have remembered if there wasn't a photo to remind you, the things you didn't even realize happened, and the times the light hit you in the perfect way and you had no idea at all.
My wedding day storytelling includes myself along with a second shooter of my choosing to tell your wedding day story, documenting the biggest and smallest moments on your day. You will receive a collection of digital images via instant download with the image rights that tell your love story, so you can relive your day over and over again.
Let's get lost together and fall in love over and over again. For your session we will take up to 2 hours to adventure in and around your favorite locations, getting caught up in the love you share and creating beautiful pieces of art that showcase your true and authentic love in our special way. You will receive a collection of digital images via instant download with the image rights so you can fall in love over and over again.

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There is everything delicious about the balsamic veggies filling and nothing traditional about the crust of this spaghetti squash quiche. But I realize my entire life is far from "traditions" of the locals. Let me tell you how I see today's North American everyday life through my Eastern European eyes. Briefly.
Countertops are washed with Lysol and windows with Windex. Clothes is washed in Tide, with Downy and then dried with Bounce. Becel is butter. Scents are plugged in houses and cars. Bathrooms contain air freshener. Toilet paper is of a towel's sickness. Wonder bread is considered bread. Girl Scout's cookies are meant to help. Pub night fundraisers for cancer patients.
People NEED bigger and newer house, truck and RV. Social media is full of delish, nom nom and slurpy recipes. Walking your dog with a cell phone. Pedestrians are as rare as dinosaurs. The Weekend's hair is considered cool.
About a month ago we got asked AGAIN what is the reason we do not eat pizza. Very seriously. We get asked all the time. It seems like if you do not drink pop or eat pizza, how do you survive?! Aren't you missing essential amino acids?! Like aren't you suffering?! How is your mental health?! People are seriously do not understanding it and that is the saddest part.
Majority of people do not understand the severity of consuming Becel, Baby Ray's and Kraft. A man well in his late 40s was justifying his use of Skippy's PB because it is smooth and he figured out he can't be "completely healthy anyways". Huh?!
Now, where I will be seriously suffering and you might have to check on my mental health is the fact that I will not be drinking wine until April 25th. That is Alex's Birthday and then I will have a few glasses. I seriously need to lose a few lbs on my mid section. My food is good, work out great but that bottle of wine and healthy treats over the weekend are killing my wardrobe.
Hence, spaghetti squash quiche, my girlfriends. The day Alex stopped saying anything to my statement "I think I am fat" is the day I realized I keep gaining ass that might become a big problem soon. To clarify, none of us considers me fat and I am not, I just like to say it that way. Alex knows better not to say "Oh no, you are fine, honey" BS. I just gave you a glimpse into my bedroom.
Honestly, that doesn't hurt me at all. Just sends me a signal I got relaxed and need to work a bit harder. It takes a lot to hurt me RE my looks because I am quiet self-conscious. What hurts me way more would be a girlfriend that I thought was my friend and suddenly acts like a total bitch – sharing confidential information, "forgetting" mine and my kid's birthday and pretending like nothing happened. I went through that a few years ago and since then have huge trust issues. I am sure we all have been there. It is hard to find true friends!!!
Anyways, the filling idea came from my balsamic grilled vegetables and the crust from spaghetti squash quiche with kale and mushrooms. It is not my idea to make a spaghetti squash quiche crust but it is my execution of it. It is not as labour intensive as you might think. And the slice actually stays the slice.
The idea of a spaghetti squash crust is similar to cauliflower pizza crust recipe – cooking vegetables first and then squeezing liquid out a bit.
Then you make a filling with eggs, cheese and vegetables you got on hand. This quiche is a perfect fridge clean out recipe. I had leftovers of zucchini and bell pepper from making baked chicken with peppers last week and broccolini from another secret project recipe.
Needless to say this spaghetti squash quiche was delicious and would be so great for brunches, dinners and lunch. Eat it whenever, just don't buy Costco's quiche and be healthy!
- 1 medium spaghetti squash, about 2.5 lbs*
- 1/2 tsp basil, dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
- 6 eggs, large
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp basil, dried
- 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) any hard cheese, shredded (I used cheddar)
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups vegetables, sliced**
- Cooking spray (I use Misto)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut squash in half, scoop out the seeds and place face side down on a baking sheet lined with unbleached parchment paper. Poke skin randomly with a fork and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool until safe to handle.
- Using a fork, separate spaghetti squash into strands and add to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and mix. Using your hands, squeeze out liquid a bit. Return to the bowl along with 1/2 tsp basil and 1/2 tsp garlic powder; mix to combine. Spray deep pie dish with cooking spray and transfer squash into it. Press evenly on the bottom and sides using your hands. Set aside.
- Preheat ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- In the meanwhile, add eggs, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp basil and 1/4 tsp salt into previously used bowl and whisk. Add hard cheese, feta cheese, previously sautéed and fresh vegetables; stir well to mix. Pour into prepared crust and flatten with spatula
- Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 50 mins or until the knife inserted comes out clean. Let quiche cool down for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 8 slices and serve hot or cold.
*I used 2 smaller squashes. Pick light colour skin ones as they are easier to open. Use bread knife to cut. Sometimes mallet helps.:) **Zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes.
Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving = 1 slice:
Calories: 194.5
Total Fat: 11.2 g
Cholesterol: 159.6 mg
Sodium: 434.7 mg
Total Carbs: 14.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 10.4 g
WW Points+: 5


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text: San Francisco - Twitter said on Friday it was upgrading its search functions to include "autocomplete" and spelling correction features.The new Twitter search will also anticipate when users are looking for posts by people they follow, and offer related suggestions.The move by the popular social media group is similar to search functions offered by Google and other engines."We're constantly working to make Twitter search the simplest way to discover what's happening in real time," said Twitter engineer Frost Li in a blog post."To that end, today we're introducing search autocomplete and 'People you follow' search results to twitter.com. "In addition to recent improvements like related query suggestions, spelling corrections and more relevant search results, these updates make it even easier to immediately get closer to the things you care about."The "search autocomplete" shows the most likely terms for a query. So a user who types "Jeremy" might get a suggestion for basketball star Jeremy Lin before finishing the full name.Twitter will also allow users to see tweets about a given topic from only the people they follow if they select that option."Viewing tweets about a topic from just the people you follow is a great way to find useful information and join the conversation," Li said.Twitter, which allows its members to post brief comments, links or pictures, claims to have more than 140 million active users, with the largest number being in the US.A recent survey found one in seven Americans who go online use Twitter and 8% do so every day.


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New England IPA: The juicy, hazy, and aromatically hoppy beer that is all the rave among craft beer lovers.
Revisit the roots of the original IPA beer style and learn how it has evolved. Plus: Three British IPA recipes.
Inspired by Jack's Abby Brewing RIPL Effect, this was my attempt to brew something akin with a rye edge coming out from behind the bold hop profile. Jack's Abby used triticale, but I used a rye malt in my brew, and also used the hops I had on hand.
This recipe for Wheat IPA is a web-only recipe from Jamil Zainasheff's "Style Profile" on specialty IPAs.
This was my third attempt to clone one of my favorite double IPAs coming out my home state of Vermont, Heady Topper from The Alchemist Brewery.


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Robert D. Simari, M.D., the Franklin E. Murphy Professor in Cardiology, assumed the role of interim executive vice chancellor for the University of Kansas Medical Center July 1, 2017. A 1986 alumnus of the KU School of Medicine, Simari will continue as executive dean, a position he has served since March 2014, providing oversight and leadership to all three KU School of Medicine campuses - Kansas City, Wichita and Salina.
As the interim executive vice chancellor, Simari will strive to continue an upward trajectory in each of the institution's missions and roles. Guided by the new strategic plan and by addressing issues raised in the climate survey and with its partners across the state, Simari will lead the medical center to improve the lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research and health care.
Prior to joining KU, Simari served as vice chair for the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and co-principal investigator of the Center for Translational Science Activities at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he also served as a physician scientist, cardiologist and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. While at the Mayo Clinic, his research laboratory made fundamental discoveries in the areas of thrombosis and identification of vascular stem cells, and for 10 years he led the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute-funded Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network, which performs early phase clinical trials in cardiovascular cell therapy. In addition, he continues his cardiology practice at The University of Kansas Health System.
Simari earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, and his medical degree from the University of Kansas. Following medical school, he completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, then served fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the Mayo Clinic. Following his clinical training he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan.


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Solar Impulse took off from Nagoya Japan to Hawaii USA without a drop of fuel
- Published by Ozgur Tore
Attempting the first ever Round-The-World solar flight to inspire innovation and encourage the use of clean technologies, the solar powered airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg tries again to make a historical oceanic flight that will last at least 5 days and 5 nights non-stop.
This morning at 3:03 am local time Japan (6:03pm GMT on June 28th) Swiss Pilot André Borschberg took off in the single seater aircraft from Nagoya endeavoring to reach Hawaii, in what will be the longest exploration leg of the Solar Impulse's Round-The-World mission. The first 10 hours of flight were difficult for the team who had to solve technical problems before giving the final go to head for Hawaii when Solar Impulse was already off the coast of Japan.
This is a second attempt after diverting the first time around to Nagoya, Japan following a take off from Nanjing, China. This flight will be demanding and challenging particularly given its duration and the fact that no immediate landing is possible and will be a feat never accomplished before in the world of aviation.
The attempt to reach Hawaii from Japan will represent a real life test of endurance for the pilot while at the same time pushing the limits of the airplane to even new levels. Successfully arriving in Hawaii will proving that the impossible is achievable.
André will venture into the unknown and demonstrate his courage by adapting to extreme circumstances, ranging from living in a small, 3.8m3 cockpit; maintaining his confidence that the energy collected from the sun throughout the day will last through the night; and, remaining physically and mentally alert throughout the entire journey. For this, André will sleep only for 20 minutes at a time and will use yoga and meditation to keep his body energy and mindset functioning well.
Information on Flight 8: Nagoya (Japan) to Kalaeloa (Hawaii)
Pilot: André Borschberg, Solar Impulse Co-Founder and CEO
When: Take-off at 3:03 am local time Japan on June ( 6:03 pm GMT on June 28th)
Expected flight time: 120 hours
Expected flight distance: 7200 km
Track the flight LIVE on www.solarimpulse.com


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Behind The Awkwardness
Lil Pimp
"This is my brother and I around 1975. He had been given the outfit as a gift (I believe from a relative) and they decided it would be a good idea to wear this to church."
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Seven Is Enough
"We were a pretty nerdy family."
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The Inheritance
"My grandfather's late wife passed and they found $80,000 and all these guns hidden in her things."
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Baby Barely
"We were in vacation on Virginia visiting my aunt. My mom and dad thought it'd be a good idea to get a picture of my brother and I with the ocean in the background. And an even better idea letting my barely older than me brother hold me… the baby. Well, when my dad said "okay on the count of three" my brother Matt thought that meant to let go. My mom and aunt raced to grab me and caught me barely by the foot. My dad kept snapping the picture which resulted in this family classic."
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Bad Santa 3
"My Mom took my brother, sister and I to the mall to get a "nice" Santa photo taken. When she picked up the photo, she was outraged."
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The Tale Of Two Brothers
"Family vacation at Deerfield Beach, Florida. My man is the one in the Speedo, the muscle guy is his brother."
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Blue Christmas
"This is my ex-boyfriend's family. c.1964. He and his twin brother and sisters and Dad are "enjoying" Santa's visit. They lived in Red Lodge, Montana in the day, so perhaps a more realistic St. Nick was hard to come by."
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Rear Window
"This is my son on a weekend trip to a drive through safari. My daughter was crying. He wasn't exactly thrilled with the close up animal encounters either."
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Le Freaks
"My brother and his wife enjoying their family portrait at their kids expense!"
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"This photo was unearthed recently from a photo album, that had remained unseen for the past 20 years. No one in the family has any recollection of when and where this photo was taken, including my mother, the person gutting the fish. In fact, up until recently seeing this photo, she would have told you she had never gutted a fish. She also asks: "Why am i wearing sunglasses? And that bandanna?" This would be an amazing photo in itself, without the absurd addition of the mystery hands (no one knows who's hands these are!), giving the sink a good plunge. As you do, when the person next to you is feverishly gutting a fish!"
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Online breast milk raises concerns
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:25:50 GMT —
A new study is warning mothers to be careful if they get their breast milk online.
The study in the journal "Pediatrics" found milk purchased on milk sharing and social media sites is more likely to contain salmonella and other bacteria that cause infections in infants.
Some mothers call it liquid gold.
Getting breast milk online is a growing trend across the country.
Jennifer Rousch says that she had no choice but to seek online help for her son.
"He couldn't breathe through his nose," Rousch said. "He was having to stop a lot. He wasn't nursing long enough. He wasn't fully empting my breast."
But the study released today raises a red flag for people like Blessing Hospital Lactation Specialist Peggy Litt.
"It just points out some of the disadvantages and some of the concerns we have with buying milk ... getting milk from anyone you don't know without the milk being pasteurized." Litt said.
Litt says that milk from a reputable source like the
Human Milk Banking Association of North America
is safe to use.
Milk banks that are part of the milk banking association actually have to meet very strict criteria and guidelines as far as milk handling and milk safety," Litt said. " So you have no concern about contaminants that's purchased from a milk bank."
But some mothers are turning to websites like Human Milk 4 Human Babies instead of a milk bank.
A search of the website clearly states that it has no screening process for the milk that people get from the site.
"When you don't know the person you're purchasing the milk from, you have no idea what their hygiene standards are, how they handle the milk, how they store the milk in their own home, how clean the pump is all of those things can affect any potential contaminants in the breast milk." Litt said.
Litt encourages mothers who have extra breast milk to donate it to a reputable source like the
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Step 83 - Buy Wedding Gifts for Each Other
A wedding gift to each other helps add some splendor and romance to your wedding day. Usually the best gifts to give for your wedding is something that reflects your commitment to each other. It's best to find something that is lasting and has special meaning. Engrave the special present with your initials or names and the wedding date. Objects that are engravable, tend to make the best wedding gifts for each other, it becomes a reminder of a special moment in your lives.
It is common for the bride and groom to exchange gifts on their wedding day. There is no traditional moment to exchange gifts, at some weddings, gifts are swapped prior to the actual ceremony, sometimes being exchanged at the rehearsal dinner or by way of messenger early on the morning of the wedding day. At other weddings, brides and grooms may exchange gifts sometime after their wedding ceremony, either right before the wedding reception as they freshen up and some wedding couples exchange gifts at the close of the evening when the two find themselves with a little privacy, at last. Still others include wedding gifts on the gift table along with all the others and open the gifts for each other along with all the other gifts after the formal part of the wedding is over.
The gifts you buy each other, next to the engagement/wedding ring should be a special gift as it a gift marking your very special day. Of all the gifts you will ever give each other, this gift you should give a lot of thought for this gift being on a special occasion will always have a special meaning. If you are having trouble deciding what gift to purchase for your honey, below are some ideas to help you consider. Make sure you put a lot of thought into the right gift to get your honey, but also consider finding the best gifts that will fit your budgets too.
25 Wedding Gift Ideas from the Groom to the Bride
1 - A Handwritten Love Letter Spritzed with your Cologne.
2 - A Book of Poetry, Highlighted with Phrases Describing your Relationship.
3 - A Music CD with Songs Special to the Both of You.
4 - A Photo Album or Photo Frame with a Picture of Him Inscribed with Magical Words.
5 - A Single Long Stem Red Rose with a Note Proclaiming His Love to You.
6 - A Dozen or More Beautiful Red Roses.
7 - A Special Necklace for Her to Wear.
8 - A String of Pearls for Her to Wear.
9 - Diamond Earrings (If She has Pierced Ears).
10 - A Jewelry Box with a Special Piece of Jewelry.
11 - Monogrammed or Embroidered Handkerchief.
12 - Golf Clubs (Be Sure She will Play).
13 - Exclusive Name Brand Sunglasses, and Certificate to Buy Beachwear.
14 - MP3, Portable DVD Player, Blackberry, IPad, Kindle, or Electronic Device.
15 - Honeymoon Beach Paraphernalia, Flip Flops, Beach Towel, Snorkeling Equipment.
16 - A Special Handbag or Purse (Be Sure it's one She Wants).
17 - Matching Set of Jewelry
18 - Portrait, Print, Painting, or Sculpture of her Favorite Artist.
19 - A Big Bottle of Perfume She Loves.
20 - A Bottle of Her Favorite Wine or Liqueur with a Poem.
21 - Rotating Digital Photo Frame.
22 - A Slim Digital Camera She can Keep in her Purse.
23 - Special Lingerie (Be Sure it's Lingerie She Loves).
24 - A Special Gadget She Would Love (Maybe an Espresso Machine).
25 - A Assorted Lotion Gift Bag along with a Spa Certificate.
25 Wedding Gift Ideas from the Bride to the Groom
1 - Engraved Photo of Her with a Poem or Magical Words.
2 - Sporting Goods of a Sport He Really Loves.
3 - Bottle of his Favorite Wine or Liqueur along with a Love Letter.
4 - Customized Calender with Pictures of the Two of You.
5 - Handcrafted Blanket or Afghan with Special Inscription.
6 - Mixed CD of your Favorite Songs and a Love Note.
7 - A New Wallet with your Photo on the Inside along with a Money Clip.
8 - A Photo Album or Scrapbook Containing Many Photos of You, Some which He has not Seen Yet.
9 - Soft and Fuzzy Engraved Bathrobes one for Him and one for You.
10 - Jewelry or Bracelet you know He will Wear.
11 - A Pocket Watch engraved with your initials and includes a Photo of You.
12 - Designer Engraved Cuff Links
13 - Gift Basket with many of His Favorite Things
14 - Man's Jewelry Keepsake Box
15 - Special Clothing for your Honeymoon, Sunglasses, Beach Towel, Bathing Suit.
16 - Outdoor Fun Stuff (Bocce Ball set, Volleyball Set, Croquet Set).
17 - Crystal Photo Frame with your Picture for His Desk.
18 - Gift Certificate for an Adventure of a Lifetime, Scuba Diving, Skydiving, Hot Air Balloon, White Water Rafting, Yacht Rental.
19 - Personalized Golf Balls and Golf Equipment.
20 - Digital Camera, Digital Camcorder
21 - Flat-Screen TV and DVD
22 - GPS System
23 - IPOD, IPAD or MPS Player
24 - Latest IPhone
25 - Latest Video Gaming Equipment (Don't forget Games He Loves).
The wedding is the one very special time in your life to get each other engraved gifts, gifts that are a reminder of your devoted love for each other on your special day. Some online companies that offer engraved gifts are listed below.
Websites of Reputable Engraved Gift Companies
If it fits your budget, you should also consider a special gift to both your parents as a token of your appreciation. Thank them for all they have done to raise you through all these years. A couple of great gift ideas is a nicely frame photo from the wedding, a letter expressing your gratitude, an engraved bowl, and a large bottle of their favorite liqueur or wine. Also consider sending them a decorative centerpiece bouquet filled with beautiful flowers for the dining room or coffee table to show off during the wedding week as company stops by.
As for the perfect gifts for the bride and groom, many people have trouble deciding what to give and how much to spend. The general rule says you should buy a gift for the wedding couple that is around equivalent to what the wedding couple will spend per person to the wedding reception. There are a few caveats that go along with this rule, if you are very close to the couple you should try to spend a little more, but if you have a very tight budget you are allowed to spend a minimum of what you can afford. Couples and families with children can consider buying a nice shared gift.
If you don't know what to get the couple, you first might see if the couple has a bridal registry, many couples these days might have their own wedding website and might include the particulars of where and how the registry operates. Couples usually will choose bridal registries at stores they like. Check with the store of gift items the couple has chosen for their registry. Once a gift item on the registry is sold the gift item is crossed off the store's registry's list, so duplicate items are not purchased for the couple. If enough items are sold from the store totaling a certain threshold of money, the wedding couple has an opportunity to buy some remaining items they want at a substantial cost savings.
A good bridal registry will have a selection of gifts at different price ranges. If you don't see a gift you really want to get the couple, you don't have to buy at that registry, you can move on to another store. But, take note of the style of products from that store it should give you a hint of what gifts the wedding couple is looking for. Other sources of gift buying ideas for the couple is talking to their families, the parents and siblings that are close in age range to the bridal couple, also talk to the maid of honor or best man and see if they can offer gift suggestions. You also may get an idea of things the wedding couple needs and wants by visiting their homes and observe the types and styles of things they like.
One more thing about gift buying for wedding couples. Some couples are just starting on their home and other couples already have many things for their home already. For couples just starting out, it's better to get them a gift that they need, gifts that will make an important contribution to their home, a great gift for them may be an appliance or a set of designer dishes. For other's, the couple may be combining two homes into one and they already have many things already needed for the home. For these couples, the better gift would be a gift that is a want. These type of gifts might include a painting for a wall, a special decorative vase, a sculpture, crystal, or a decorative keepsake, even electronic gadgets may be considered, an IPhone, IPad, or a Kindle.
When buying wedding gifts, because of the special occasion, the key is not to buy gifts that are knickknacks or considered common or ordinary. It's best also to stay away from buying clothing at weddings unless it's a special clothing keepsake that is really wanted and handed down. Also beware of unique and unusual gifts, they tend to be risky choices, they may end up as a very special living room decor or the gift may end up just end up thrown in the trash once the dust settles and the honeymoon period is over.
Items that Tend to Make Great Wedding Gifts
Kitchen - Cookware sets, Bakeware, Knifes, Storage, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets
Home Furnishings - Clocks, Throw Pillows, Decorator Vases, Candle Set, Picture Frame or Photo
Dining - Dinnerware, Flatware, Serving Dishes, Stemware, Glassware and Bar Supplies
Bedroom - Pillows, Comforters, Blankets, Sheet Sets, Mirrors, Lamps, Alarm Clocks
Upscale Electronics - Camcorders, Digital Cameras, IPods, IPhones, IPads, Kindles
Unusual - Oil Paintings, Crystal, Porcelain, Sculptures, Museum Piece, Antiques, Pottery
When it comes to weddings, when you are gift buying, you need to put in a lot of thought, don't buy a gift for this occasion on the spur of the moment decision, really think things through, if you put your shoes on as the other person, would the gift be a gift the person would always cherish and last a long time too!
See you on the other side!
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Great post!!! You cover everything for wedding gifts. Which we purchase where we purchase :)ReplyDelete
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UPDATED PHOTOS!!! Aerial Photos now included!!! Historic 1850's farmhouse located on the incredibly beautiful National Scenic Byway in Barryville, Sullivan County NY, just 90 miles from New York City. Watch Bald Eagles fly from the charming Victorian wraparound porch, canoe and fish in the pristine Delaware River, hike in the Minisink Battlefield and enjoy nearby golfing, skiing, the renowned Woodlach spa, the Mighty M Gaming and Casino at Monticello Raceway and
the new Bethel Woods Art Center.
This furnished house is comfy and cozy. It has four bedrooms (three up and one down) plus a pull out couch in the living room, 2 bathrooms ( One with shower the other with a tub, dining room, large country kitchen and living room with beautiful wood stove. This incredibly charming farmhouse makes for a perfect retreat. A great way to connect and learn more about this untapped gorgeous area so close to NYC. Beautifully situated on 2 acres of grassy grounds perfect for picnics or just lounging around.
This lovely house was originally home to the Canal Keeper for the old D & H Canal.
We are located on the Delaware River.
500 feet from the Roebling Bridge.
3.5 miles north up state route 97 from the town of Barryville, NY. 20 Miles from Port Jervis, NY. Across the river is Lackawaxen, PA. 10 Miles South of Narrowsburg. 20 Miles southwest of Monticello, NY.
Chuck Danas is a Professional Photographer.
Chuck Danas purchased this chateau / country house in 2007
This home is peaceful and beautiful, especially in the spring and summer months. The grounds are fun to explore and there is plenty to see by just starting a hike right off the porch. The home is warm and inviting. Beds are comfy. Great retreat home for a group or couple!
Our National bird, the Bald Eagle, can be seen right from the porch. The Roebling Bridge is a short walk from the house. And The battle of Minisink campground is just up the hill. Across the bridge is the Zane Grey Museum and boat launch. There is a cool nature path that you can walk under the bridge, too.
We had 10 guys staying to celebrate my brothers bachelor party and we had a great time! The house is old and a bit tight for 10 guys but we made it work. The porch is great and the house has lots of land for games though it is hard to find flat space. Fire pit is great and though the grill is old we were able to cook 12 NY strips to perfection! Overall this is a great house to rent for an outdoor vacation on the Deleware river!
The property was nice, and the house had a lot of charm. This is an older home so it is not for everyone but our family stayed for 4 nights and it was perfect for our needs. Went skiing at Big Bear, sledding right on property and overall had a good time.
Not very close to any night life or restaurants, but suited our needs just fine!
We had a wonderful time staying at your house. Kids enjoyed sledding in backyard and adults enjoyed skiing at local ski resort. Thank you for your hospitality!
As I said the house was very comfortable and we'll equipped
We liked the house. Would be great for large groups instead of just the two of us as it has 4 bedrooms. Nice yard to walk around.
Downstairs shower was dirty so we didn't use it as we were sleeping in the downstairs bedroom all weekend.
Dining room chairs are stained. Living room needs cleaning as the carpet was dirty and found toy parts swept under it.
Water was hot in kitchen sick at first but rest of house had room temperature, at best. Last day I couldn't take a shower as the water was so cold.
We were there only 3 nights.
Shame as it is a loverly house and setting
overall I like the home. Enough space for a large group. lot of space and neat .
Historic 1850's farmhouse located on the incredibly beautiful National Scenic Byway in Barryville, Sullivan County NY, just 90 miles from New York City. Watch Bald Eagles fly from the charming Victorian wraparound porch, canoe and fish in the pristine Delaware River, hike in the Minisink Battlefield and enjoy nearby golfing, skiing, the renowned Woodlach spa, the Mighty M Gaming and Racino at Monticello Raceway and the new Bethal Woods Art Center.
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All bed linens and towels and toilet paper are included in the rental. The kitchen is supplies with plenty of pots and pans, utensils, dishes, bowls, cups, mugs, glasses, servicing pieces and Tupperware. Outside barn has, lounge chairs and yard games. Fire pit in the back yard. Charcoal barbecue also included (bring your own charcoal).
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An ad hoc commission on constitutional reform formed by President Serzh Sarkisian is leaning towards proposing Armenia's transformation into a parliamentary republic, one of its members said on Friday.
"In our draft concept [for the reform,] we are now putting the emphasis on the parliamentary system," Vartan Poghosian told RFE/RL's Armenian service (Azatutyun.am).
The commission headed by Constitutional Court Chairman Gagik Harutiunian made no definitive recommendations on Armenia's government system in in the preliminary version of the concept released last spring. But it did call for a significant reduction of sweeping powers enjoyed by the president of the republic.
The commission is due to submit the final version of the reform framework to Sarkisian by October 15. It will start drafting concrete amendments to the Armenian constitution after the president holds official negotiations with the country's main political forces later this year.
"The results of those consultations should naturally have an impact on the second phase of the commission's work," said Poghosian.
Only one major opposition party, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun), has expressed readiness to back the reform so far. The other opposition forces have rejected it out of hand. They say that it is aimed at enabling Sarkisian to stay in power after he completes his final presidential term in 2018.
The Armenian constitution can be amended only through a referendum. Officials have said that it will take place by the beginning of 2016.