Archive for the ‘groovy grooms’ Category

We touched on today THREE things that a groom can  do to sabatoge his own wedding:

1.  Pretend to not be in interested in the wedding (planning). All guys have thought about their wedding at some point or another. Do yourself a favor and be vocal about ideas you want to implement. I  know tradition dictates that it is the bride’s day, but this is 2007….it’s more 60/40. *smile*

2. Not understanding what weddings cost. The number one reason couples fight is over money. So if you have not been part of the vendor interviewing process and at least attended some of the meetings, you may get sticker shock when you look at a final bill. It’s your own fault.

3. You don’t help the bride out. There are two occasions in your life as a man that you have the opportunity to step up and be EXTRA chivalrous. One: when you are about to get married and Two: when your wife is carrying your child. Brides can get overwhelmed and if you offer to help to run some errands or call back a vendor…they may appreciate it tremendously. Especially during the last couple of weeks, which is when the wedding planning really hits the fan. Offer to help her out. If she says no, then you are off the hook. (I hope).

Just being present is often calming for the bride. I’ve see it time and time again, the bride is anxious and the groom walks in and says something funny and suddenly the entire atmosphere is difused and more productive!

Plan on! -saundra

Calling all Grooms!!!! I know a lot of you guys want to help (a bit) but the whole prep for the wedding day is just too much!What do you care what the color of celadon is? Do you even know? I’ve got help.

Check out this cool groom’s site, just for dudes, Grooms411.com and there is even tips for the ladies on how to approach their mate! Bookmark the site and check it out at work or late at night so know one sees you (hehe).

Good luck to you and above all, keep your sense of humor.

Plan on! -saundra

Not talking about the chocolate you can eat…but the color!!!

We all know that chocolate brown is the new black! We see it in tablecloth designs to invitations. So don’t forget the tuxes!

Imagine you wearing a soft, ivory satin wedding dress and you’re husband-to-be in a handsome, elegant, delicious looking chocolate shaded tuxedo.

Check out Stephen Geoffrey Chocolate Parisian Tuxedo (Style 282):

Plan on! -saundra

I came across this new book for Grooms, "Thirty To Wife" by Craig Michaels. The author wrote the book the last 30 days before he got married. Humorous and full of real advice, it is suppose to be a great read! And with all the planning focused on the bride all the time for th weddings…I think grooms need all the insight they can get!!

Plan on! - saundra

Traditionally much of the hype with weddings is geared towards the "bride". It’s her day. I know my grooms don’t get too excited about listening to floral arrangements or color designs. But I must say, I have made a conscious effort to gear all of my business marketing material to "the couple". And for good reason - grooms are stepping up to the plate!

Guys are wanting to be more involved, make more decisions besides the music entertainment and the bar. So don’t forget to include them - if they aren’t interested, then no harm, no foul. Also - if your groom is bored to tears at The Knot, then send them to Groom’s Online. It’s a wedding dude’s site.

Plan on! -saundra