The bride’s father moved in and unexpectedly pulled a Mike Tyson on the groom.
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Thanks to Wendy from Wendy Woods Photography for today’s photo submission!
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Father of the bride
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Lift off
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Bobby (second from left) had been doing bicep curls for a month to prepare for this moment. He couldn’t believe it was actually happening.
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Thanks to Karen from K.E.S. Weddings for today’s photo submission!
Cufflinks and Accessory Ideas for the Groom
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Check out these silk ties available in a variety of colors for only $15 on BravoBride!
Here are some quick thoughts on the groom’s wedding day accessories from the groom experts at The Man Registry.
Guys, if you’re wearing a tux on your wedding day, you’re going to need cufflinks. Tux shops usually provide a “Plain Jane” cufflink that goes with your attire. Trust me, you can do better. Most grooms will order personalized cufflinks for themselves (and oftentimes for their groomsmen as well). Some of our most popular options are the engraved two tone cufflinks and the Harrison Silver cufflinks.
Ascots are making a comeback in a big way. If you and your bride are fashion-oriented, this may be a route for you to consider instead of the standard necktie or bowtie. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the ascot, it’s a narrow silk band that goes around the neck. It features wide pointed wings and looks a little something like this. Keep in mind you’ll generally need a pin to hold the ascot in place.
Personalizing the boutonniere is quickly becoming a popular way for the groom to leave his mark on the wedding day attire. Whether it’s utilizing colors from a favorite sports team or incorporating a favorite hobby, there are plenty of ideas out there. Just remember to consult with the bride before pinning a flower in the shape of a deer head to your tux!
Finally, if you’re wearing a vest, consider adding a pocket watch with a chain. This may sound funny or straight out of a movie, but classy and elegant is in. Take a risk and go for it!
We want to hear from the readers of BravoBride. What ideas do you have for the groom’s wedding day accessorizing? Leave your comments below!
Top 5 Tips on Giving a Great Groom’s Toast
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Here's to you!
As the groom, planning your wedding speech can be one of the most stressful things you do while planning your wedding. Whether you get stage fright or you just aren’t sure how to structure your speech, there are a lot of things that can create stress.
However, there is no need for concerns. Millions of guys go through this each and every year. The goal is to be prepared by taking the time to write a thoughtful speech. Let’s face it, you only get one shot at this, so go all-out!
Here are The Man Registry’s top five tips for making a memorable toast:
- Remember to thank everyone in attendance for being a part of the big day. Some of your guests will have traveled long distances to be there and you want to be sure to thank them for their trip (and their wedding gifts).
- Don’t over-do the humor. It’s ok to crack a joke or two – but the humorous toasts are better left for the Best Man and Maid of Honor.
- Give a special thanks to those in the wedding party. They’ve dedicated a lot of time and money to being a big part of the wedding. The least you can do is throw them a shout-out in your toast.
- Thank both sets of parents for their support. No question about this one.
- Now who are we leaving out? Oh that’s right, your bride. This is obviously the point of your toast, so think this one out carefully. Speak from your heart and tell her how much her hand in marriage means to you and explain how you intend to carry out your vows. This portion should take up well over half of your speech and should be the part that brings you and your son-to-be wife to tears. We can’t tell you what to say, you obviously know her better than we do. But speak from your heart and remind her just why you want to spend the rest of your life with her.
Cheers from The Man Registry!
The Ultimate Bachelor Party Meal
Thursday, July 16th, 2009This post is from our friends at The Man Registry. While this might not be a bride favorite, it is something that most grooms will probably love. Bon Appétit!
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Planning a grill-out for the bachelor party? We have the ultimate, and we mean ULTIMATE, main course idea: THE BACON EXPLOSION!
The bacon explosion is quickly becoming a worldwide sensation. It is an original creation straight from our hometown of Kansas City. It has been featured by the likes of CNN, The New York Times, and Good Morning America.
What is it?
The bacon explosion is bacon stuffed, bacon wrapped Italian sausage. It comes pre-cooked and ready to pop into your oven, microwave, or right on the grill. It’s ready to eat within 30 minutes!
Aside from bachelor parties, it’s great for entertaining, tailgating, camping, backyard grilling and poker night. The Man Registry offers three options for ordering Bacon Explosion: ½ size, full size, and double).
Brides, forward this to your fiancé NOW!
To Groom (or not to groom) TMR Twitter Contest
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009The Man Registry is giving away a terrific grooming kit (valued at $50) to a lucky tweeting bride who can tell us in 140 characters or less why their hubby-to-be needs some grooming help. Whether it’s because he chews his toenails, needs a serious nose-hair pluck, or hasn’t been to the dentist in three years, let us know. The funnier the better. Just tag your tweet with @themanregistry by July 2nd to be eligible. The winner will be chosen by our groom style expert Simon Daykin (and his partner in crime/wife Ciara). Decision will be based on what groom is in most need of grooming help.
The kit includes: glycolic facial cleanser, facial scrub, pre-shave oil, shave cream, after shave balm, sea salt body scratch, glycerin hand/body lotion, and comes in a nifty travel case.
Wedding planners, you’re welcome to enter on behalf of a client!
Here Come the Groomed Kit by Anthony Logistics for Men
The Man Registry- Guest Post! Spring wedding (and baseball) season
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Who doesn’t love spring time? Great weather, great weddings, and baseball! If the groom and groomsmen are into baseball, there are a few great ideas that can be incorporated into the wedding festivities.
Bachelor Party
Baseball games are popular bachelor party venues. If you have enough people going, group tickets can be purchased for most professional and minor league teams. If there’s a little extra money in the party budget, a suite or party room is always nice. These rooms usually involved unlimited food and, of course, beer. But, hey who needs beer at a bachelor party?
Groom’s Cake
It goes without saying that favorite sports team logos are a common choice for groom’s cake designs. If you’re not doing a groom’s cake, baseball cupcakes are a great dessert idea for the rehearsal dinner.
Groomsmen Gifts
One of our top selling groomsmen gifts over at TheManRegistry.com is the Personalized Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat. This bat can be engraved with a groomsman name, date, and personal phrase. For example – Jon Johnson – Groomsmen 5/10 – Can’t hit the broad side of a barn
Cheers!
TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in grooms’ wedding information. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched a local vendor directory which gives grooms an outlet to connect with local wedding vendors.
Common Questions about the Groom’s Wedding Band
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Photo by Laura Totten
As the web’s top groom website, we get a lot of questions from guys who are clueless about wedding bands. More often than not, they’ve never bought or worn a piece of jewelry in their lives. Here are a few of the most common questions we get and the quick answers that should help calm the nerves of the grooms out there.
Should my wedding band match my wife’s wedding band?
Getting matching wedding bands is not a requirement. Many newlyweds choose their rings based on personal preference and not on whether it matches the other. It’s often difficult to find a set of bands that match each other so we recommend finding a style you like rather than pushing yourself to find a matching set that one (or both) of you may not love.
How many months before the wedding should we start looking at wedding bands?
It’s not a bad idea to take a peek at the wedding bands when you’re shopping for the engagement ring. By no means do you have to buy that far out, but it’s good to know what’s out there for the men. Most couples have their rings picked out and ordered 3-4 months before the wedding day. This allows ample time for re-sizing.
How do I measure my ring size?
Luckily for you guys, this is a very simple process. Grab a scrap piece of paper and put it around your ring finger. Make a small mark where the ends meet and then grab ruler and determine the length from the edge of the paper to where you made your mark. From there, check this guide to determine your ring size:
1 13/16 inches = Size 4
1 15/16 inches = Size 5
2 and 1/16 inches = Size 6
2 and 1/8 inches = Size 7
2 and 1/4 inches = Size 8
2 and 5/16 inches = Size 9
2 and 7/16 inches = Size 10
2 and 9/16 inches = Size 11
2 and 5/8 inches = Size 12
2 and 3/4 inches = Size 13
2 and 7/8 inches = Size 14
TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in grooms’ wedding information. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched a local vendor directory which gives grooms an outlet to connect with local wedding vendors.
It’s just a stinking’ dress, right?
Monday, April 27th, 2009
It's not just a dress
Here’s one for you brides to pass on to your hubby-to-be.
Grooms, you may have noticed your bride-to-be bordering on obsession over finding that perfect wedding dress. Did she start looking before you were even engaged? Crazy, right?
Maybe…
Maybe not.
As a guy, you’re not programmed to understand the bridal gown phenomenon. I mean, it’s not like you’re spending six months trying to find that perfect tuxedo (well maybe you are, but that’s for a different blog).
That being said, one thing you are programmed to do is be involved and understand why certain wedding planning activities matter so much. Never is this more important than during the bridal gown selection process. It’s cliché to say, but your bride has been planning her wedding day since she was a girl.
Here are some important timelines to get used to, guys. This should help you get the idea of the amount of time that goes into the dress alone.
9-12 months – Length of time before wedding day that the bride should start looking for a dress
6 months – Length of time before wedding day that the dress should be ordered
2-3 months – Amount of time that should be counted on for alterations
2-3 weeks – Average amount of time in the bridesmaid dress selection process
3-4 – Number of arguments you just avoided by becoming familiar with the wedding dress shopping process.
TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in grooms’ wedding information. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched a local vendor directory which gives grooms an outlet to connect with local wedding vendors
What to do with all that wedding cash…
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Cold hard cash is still one of the most popular gifts to give for weddings. And what’s not to like. Cash gives the couple many options and provides a sense of comfort for newlyweds just starting out.
Now assuming you aren’t getting married in Las Vegas, you’ll have a big pile of cash the day after the wedding and you’ll be faced with a question: “What should we do with it?” There are two obvious options: bank it or spend it.
Option 1: Bank It
If you’re conservative, this presents a great opportunity to start a joint savings account or another type of investment. The money could go towards start retirement fund, buying stock, or saving for a down payment on a house. There’s really no going wrong when you’re saving for the future.
Option 2: Spend it
An equal number of other couples will put their wedding cash towards the honeymoon. This is not a bad idea as it allows you to save the cash you would otherwise be spending on dinners, drinks, excursions on your honeymoon. The cash you rake in can also go towards buying gifts that were not purchased off of your wedding registry.
TheManRegistry.com Recommendation: We think the safest bet is doing a little of both. Let’s say you get $2,000 in cash gifts. Why not put half of it in the bank (or other investment) and use the other half as “mad money” for the honeymoon. This gives you the comfort of knowing you’re saving, but also allows you to kick back and enjoy a few extra mojitos on the honeymoon.
Cheers.
TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in wedding advice for men. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched their official blog, GroomsAdvice.com, which gives grooms an outlet to read, share, and laugh at unique wedding experiences.
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