Gentlemen, This Is A Must Read: Be The Man
I know what you are going to say, “A wedding book for guys? Tony have you lost it?” But no, I haven’t. This book is a must read for any groom-to-be. Be The Man: The Man Registry Guide for Grooms comes from Chris Easter, founder of The Man Registry (which is another site you should be visiting, fellas!) Inside this book, which you can pick up on Amazon for just $9.99, is a comprehensive guide from engagement ring shopping to everything you need to know after the wedding day has... Read The Rest →
For The Grooms Only: How To Pick Out A Suit or Tux
Let’s be honest guys: we spend far less time trying to pick out a tuxedo or suit for the wedding day than your fiancé will on picking her dress. But that isn’t to say it is as simple as walking in and out of a tux shop in a matter of minutes to finalize the deal. You will need to prepare yourself with the answers to these questions – or you will quickly become overwhelmed by the choices and decisions to make. Some of these questions you will need to... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: Manly Cocktails
There is nothing more classy than a nice tux, a beautiful woman and a cocktail in hand – okay, you got me, I was watching James Bond earlier today. Regardless, a cocktail is the perfect compliment to a classy, sophisticated function such as a wedding. Many Seattle couples are opting to include a signature drink to save on costs of hosting an open bar – especially the way some of their friends drink – and for us men, the signature drink is just not manly enough as it needs to... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: How to Plan an Epic Honeymoon
If you are like many grooms before you, you have only been given a couple of responsibilites for the wedding, because face it, we are men and we have a high probability of messing things up. Women know this, and thus, they give us one or two responsibilities while they plan 15 different aspects of the wedding - at the same time. One of these responsibilities is to plan the honeymoon. The expectation is high – the honeymoon is often the greatest vacation you may take. It needs to be thoughtful,... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: Selecting Your Groomsmen
One of the questions I am often asked by grooms is: “I have a ton of friends and relatives; who do I select to be my groomsmen?” It’s not an easy task – from longtime childhood friends, to siblings, to fraternity brothers, to your best buddies – everyone is vying to be one of the groomsman, if not the Best Man. So how, and who, should you choose? Here are some thoughts to consider: How many? Rule number one to weddings: there are no rules. The same applies to choosing groomsmen... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: 2011 Bachelor Party Ideas
In honor of the release of “The Hangover II” last night, let’s take a look at some of the top bachelor party ideas for 2011 that does not involve any combination of Las Vegas, Bangkok, strippers, rufies, Mike Tyson, monkeys, Vodka Red Bulls, etc. Live the “Suite” Life If sports is your passion, book a club suite for an upcoming sporting event. Typically, these luxury suites include food and beverage service, and allows for you and your buddies to get a little rowdy and obnoxious without an usher asking you... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: The Groom’s Checklist
I was doing a little bit of browsing last night, and came across this awesome checklist for grooms. I think this checklist is a vital tool for any Seattle groom, no matter what stage in the wedding process they might be in. Even if the wedding date is only be a couple of months away, this might provide some insight on something you may have forgotten to do! Feel free to use it and leave your comments and thoughts below! From The Beginning - The Engagement Ring: Know her ring size. -... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: The Best Groom’s Speech, Yet
Just came across this video on YouTube – the greatest groom’s speech I have even seen. (And gentlemen, I apologize in advance for creating a blog post that your bride-to-be is forwarding to you with a subject line: “WATCH. YOU MUST DO THIS AT OUR WEDDING! OR ELSE.”) What makes this speech so good? He prepared. He wrote his speech, he took the time to choose the right words, and he memorized his key points (which isn’t hard because it came from the heart). He addressed exactly who he needed... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: Unique Groomsmen Gift Ideas
Talking with one of my grooms the other day, we approached the topic of groomsmen gifts and he commented on how “generic and predictable” groomsmen gifts were: a money clip here, a cufflink set there, something that gets thrown in the back of a closet everywhere. He wanted to find something unique, something personal, something that his guys would be proud to display on their office desk. To quote his words: “I want to give them something bad ass!” A groomsman gift shouldn’t be taken lightly. Not only does it say, “Thank you for... Read The Rest →
For Grooms Only: The Planning Process – How To Help Your Bride
Let’s state the obvious: a wedding is a big deal. Especially to the bride. Every bride has dreamed of their wedding day. And gentlemen, guess what – you are now that man she dreamed of. And while dreaming, she is also likely feeling anxiety and fear: Will I look beautiful? Will my guests like the centerpieces? Will guests have a good time? Am I missing any details? This section of the blog is dedicated to the grooms only. Helpful ideas, tips and advice will be compiled – because I understand this is... Read The Rest →
