When forced to wear a monkey suit you might as well act like one too.
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Thanks again to Jason from The Hudson’s for today’s image
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Monkey see, monkey do
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010Take a chance on me
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Neither of us is married. We’re all dressed up… why not?
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A big thanks to Shannon Lee of Shannon Lee Images for today’s photo
Groom’s Guide to Renting a Limo
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Photo by Rosa
Guys love cars so it should come as no surprise that planning wedding day transportation is a favorite wedding duty of grooms.
Whether it’s a stretch limo or even a classic Bentley or Rolls Royce, grooms are getting more creative with riding in style on the big day. Here are a few tips on making sure the booking process goes as smooth as possible:
- Plan ahead – Know how many people will be riding along and compare that with how many can legally ride in the limo. You’ll also need to tell the limo service how far you’ll be going and the scheduled arrival/departure times.
- Research your ride – Take special care to research all of the different styles/models of limos that are offered. You’re only getting married once (hopefully), so get it right! If you’re feeling generous, ask your fiancé for input.
- Get an estimate – Get a copy of the quoted estimate. You should have planned out a wedding budget, so you’ll need to know what you’ll be charged for the rental, mileage, and gratuity.
- Reserve early – Limos book up fast (especially in the busy spring wedding season). We recommend booking a minimum of three months in advance.
- Take note of safety issues – Confirm that the limo service you’re using is insured and abides by all state/national laws for car services. It’s smart to get a copy of their insurance and liability info as well.
- Add a special touch – If you’re planning on having the limo arrive with drinks or flowers already in it, talk to the limo company about any specials they offer or how you can get them the items in advance to the wedding day.
Thanks to Chris Easter from The Man Registry for this great limo advice!
Five Uncommon Tips for Grooms
Monday, March 30th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that Chris Easter of TheManRegistry.com is our new guest blogger! Every Monday he will be providing much needed wedding tips and information for grooms. Even though we girls don’t like to admit it, sometimes it not always about the bride. Read more about Chris’s company below and his first blog post for BravoBride, ‘Five Uncommon Tips for Grooms.’ Thanks again Chris, we are happy to have you here!
TheManRegistry.com is the ultimate online resource for grooms. Launched in 2007 as the first online groom wedding registry, the site has since added a wealth of articles, blogs, and checklists all aimed at preparing men for the big day. The company’s blog, GroomsAdvice.com, was recently named one of the top wedding blogs to read in 2009.
Five Uncommon Tips for Grooms
Buy a ring, Rent a tux. Show up for the bachelor party. In years past, this was the extent of a groom’s wedding planning activity. However, times are changing. Today’s grooms are getting more and more involved in wedding planning and in putting their own personal spin on the wedding day.
Here are five uncommon tips that most grooms could benefit from knowing.
Bachelor party alternatives
Is the groom not into partying or drinking? Not a problem. Destination bachelor parties are a great alternative to a night of clubbing, drinking, and waking up not remembering any of it. The ‘destination’ can be camping, a golf trip, white water rafting, or even sky-diving. The only requirement is that it’s something out of the ordinary.
Incorporating sports into the wedding day
If the groom happens to be unlucky enough to be getting married on the day of a big game, there are still some ways he can show his team spirit even if it’s not in front of the big screen. Popular ways to support your team on the wedding day are having a groom’s cake featuring your team’s logo or choosing team colors for the groomsmen’s ties or shirts. Also, try scoping out your team’s stadium to see if they offer a private room for a rehearsal dinner venue.
Fake Ring
Alright guys, it’s probably not the best idea to buy her an engagement band with a fake rock attached to it. However, it just might be a good idea to have a cubic zirconia ring on standby for the honeymoon. Many couples are taking a dummy ring on the honeymoon to reduce the risk of the real ring being lost or stolen. That’s right guys; just one more piece of jewelry that you’ve gotta shell out for.
Wedding showers, they’re not just for the bride anymore
Man showers are all the rage in the wedding industry. Similar to a bridal shower, these events are for men only and often involve grilling and beer drinking. Sound a lot like a bachelor party? They are often a day-time event before the bachelor party where relatives who aren’t going to be going out partying can be included. If the couple has a groom registry, these gifts are often given at the man shower.
Sleep with one eye open
It’s tradition amongst Best Men and Groomsmen to plan a wedding day prank on the groom. Examples of well known groom pranks are taping “help me” to the bank of the groom’s shoes or swapping his tux jacket out with one that’s three sizes too small. We urge grooms to keep their eyes and ears open for they never know which of their friends may be plotting against them.
Cheers!
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