"Don't Screw Up Your Bride's Wedding"

OWD — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:50:10 -0400

We love talking about how "the other half" plans weddings. Check out this guys' guide to not screwing up "your bride's wedding" from the founder of GroomGroove.com.

"Let’s face it: Most men are clueless when it comes to choosing place settings and invitation color schemes. But unlike their fathers and grandfathers, modern men are expected to participate in the wedding-planning efforts like never before. This book is a comprehensive, clearly stated, and convenient guide for grooms. The gurus at GroomGroove.com will usher husbands-to-be through each stage of planning and preparation, including how to: pop the question correctly (yes, there are right and wrong ways!); set up a budget - and still give her the wedding of her dreams; deal with bridezilla; handle the groom’s duties - and make a to-do list; live up to wedding-night expectations; and more! This book is all a groom needs to calm his fears, care for his bride, and make it down the aisle on time - and with his sanity intact."

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The Grooms "Man-Up"

OWD — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:45:52 -0400

The Art Of Manliness is a fun blog "dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man," and we've written about them before.

They just posted a new piece by guest writer Mike Arnot (founder of GroomGroove.com) encouraging grooms to be more of an active participant in wedding planning...because it's the manly thing to do!

We agree!

Arnot writes, "It’s pretty easy for men to blame our lack of interest in weddings on the fact that weddings are typically frilly, overly pink, and bride-focused. After all, it’s the bride’s “Big Day.” It’s even called the “bridal” industry. My own wedding photographer referred to my groomsmen and I as “props” to showcase the bride. (We were well-dressed props!) However, bride-centrism is really no excuse. After all, if you’re diving in head-first with someone that you’re planning on spending the rest of your life with, and that person is really interested in throwing a great wedding to celebrate your…you know...commitment, get interested. (My dad recently told me that he couldn’t stand watching Family Ties with my mom, but did it precisely because she loved it. All those years, and he manned-up, just for her.)"

Check it out!

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