Mrs. Onion’s post last week reminded me of a conversation that I had with Mr. Peacock and his sisters at Christmas. I think the conversation started with me talking about how I didn’t know how to make my manicures last longer than a few days. After recommending that I add a coat of clear polish each day after the manicure, one of Mr. Peacock’s sisters advised that Mr. Peacock get a manicure before the wedding. She mentioned that there were several close-ups of their hands (with their new rings) in her wedding album and that you would notice jagged cuticles.
Mr. Peacock just recoiled at the thought of a manicure. Another of Mr. Peacock’s sisters mentioned that her husband would NEVER let a stranger near his cuticles. They both had some vague dislike of manicurists touching their hands, particularly in a salon. I mentioned that there are several men-only salons in Chicago, but that didn’t make them feel any better.
Our photographer is a photojournalist, so I doubt we will have any of these in our album-
from the Harrah’s in Reno website
Is it still a good precaution? Maybe Mr. Peacock would let me do his mani rather than go for the full spa experience. I could see him getting a professional shave that morning since those can be done in a barber shop- and therefore, it is a “manly” experience. He also didn’t start using conditioner until we started dating, so we need to move in baby steps.
Did your hubby get a manicure or will your fiance get one? For the married readers, did you notice his nails in any of your photos, or is this something that my wedding brain is overthinking?
hilarious! my FI definitely won’t get a manicure, he has the salon phobia also. I just plan to omit the ring shots — I’m sure we won’t miss them and honestly I don’t think you will notice mr. peacock’s cuticles on any shots that aren’t directly focused on his hands.
Too funny! I’m not so sure about manicures – but my husband loves a pedicure!! That’s what we did for valentine’s day last year – went and got pedicures. He would not let me take our picture though – we looked really cute in the mirror!! The only other guy in the nail place – the owner – kept making jokes about what color he wanted when he walked by!
On our honeymoon we had made an appointment at this spa up in the mountains of Costa Rica that’s supposedly ranked in the world. I think the day included a massage, facial, body wrap, and foot/leg scrub. He signed up for it – but as the day got closer doubts started to arise. “what is a facial” – “will I have to shave” – “what are they going to do to me”. It became apparent he really didn’t want to do it – so another of the honeymooning ladies and I went together. Boy did he miss out!
btw – the only picture of our hands – when we’re exchanging rings – looks just fine!
I told my guy to stop freakin’ biting his nails for at least the entire month of our wedding! I also threatened to send him to a manicurist. I really am not thrilled about having people touch my hands or feet, but I took my girls and went ’cause I knew there’d be pix. My photog is definitely of the photojournalistic style, but there are shots that I hadn’t expected that close-upped on our hands — holding hands during the vows, my hands (focus on the e-ring) on my lap while getting makeup done), his hand on my back (there’s fancy lacing up the back of my dress) during our first dance… I guess you can kinda see his bitten nails, but y’know what, that’s just him, so I pretty much shrugged it off. I’m glad mine look purty, tho’!
Completely off topic – but did anyone notice that in the picture their rings are on their right hands??
Sarah – hah! Great catch! (Unless…it’s taken in a mirror?!)
Yep – or it could just be flipped – which is easy to do in photoshop or fireworks. Sometimes photographers do that since they like the composition better flipped. Of course – in this instance it’s very obvious and makes the picture a little confusing 
My guy got a manicure for our shower just to try it out. He was quite pleased with how his hands looked and the gal doing our nails said that a lot of guys get them done…they just don’t shout it around. He wanted to get it done for our wedding, but we ran out of time.
My fiance will be getting a manicure, and believe it or not, it wasn’t even my idea! He suggested it himself. He does think it’s a little girly but he got over it a long time ago, because he’s a close-up magician so he has to get a manicure before every major show he does so that his hands look well groomed. I’m certainly approve of his decision to get it done! I think it will help make the photos look nicer, but honestly if he didn’t want to go, I probably wouldn’t care too much.
My husband got a pedi, and he’s feet did make an appearance in a picture where all the boys were wearing their new Reef flip flops. 
I think you may be overthinking it a little–I didn’t notice his OR mine in any pictures. I was a BAD bride and didn’t get a mani before the wedding! Didn’t even care. Ring pics are usually something where the rings aren’t on your hands (these days), and I didn’t want long nails that didn’t belong to me in my wedding pictures. I guess I wouldn’t have had to get acrylics–just clean up and a clear coat or something, but again, just didn’t care in the approaching days of the wedding.
I always recommend eating well and exercising–your hair and nails will be strong and will grow at freakish rates.
Thanks for the feedback I think he will go for it as long as I don’t tell anyone! I’m not all that anxious about it so I’m just going to leave it alone. I think I just enjoy them so much that I assume he will too!
I’m probably a little late with this (just reading this entry for the first time!), but if your guy doesn’t want a manicure, cuticle cream works great. I’m not much of a girly girl myself and hate pedicures/manicures (bad experience in the past), so I use cuticle cream to make my cuticles look nice. Rubbing a little bit into each nail really works wonders, and even if done the night before at bedtime, the cuticles still look clean and smooth the next day. Burt’s Bees makes some good cream if you’re interested. =)
Granted my FI can be a little bit of a girly man sometimes, but he would totally get a manicure. In fact, we both got them together before our e-photos, since I knew there would be pictures of us holding hands, the ring, etc. He also got his eyebrows waxed so he didn’t look so caveman-like (boy did he complain about that one!). Most places are a lot more used to seeing men these days and do a good job (buffing instead of polish, just cleaning up the ‘brows). They need pampering as much as we do!
Miss Peacock, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz Engagement Date: December 5, 2006 Wedding Date: September, 2008 Blogging Since: December 13, 2007 Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park. About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
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