Groom's Advice
Chances are you're already being subjected to marriage counseling, forced to listen to millions of love songs that all sound the same, and spending hours debating "the right white" for your fiancée, all to a background chorus of "It's Her Day!" Well, we at Groomstand beg to differ. It's both of your day. Which is why it's our aim to get you involved in the side of wedding planning that's actually fun (yes, there is such a thing) with our informative and entertaining advice section. From picking out groomsmen gifts to planning a primo bachelor party, Groomstand is dedicated to bringing out the manly side of marriage, and helping take back weddings for grooms everywhere.
You can support our noble cause by having a look at (and maybe ordering) some of our great groomsmen gifts...
Are you having enough trouble just remembering to get your groomsmen gifts? Well it turns out that before you make it to the altar, you have a much longer list of things to accomplish than just that. We asked everyone from single guys to married women for their advice... more
One of the most frustrating things a groom like you might have to deal with in your life is a best friend or good buddy that doesn't like your girlfriend. That's understandable, of course - girls come and go, but you'll always have your friends, right? That's all well and... more
Don't count your groomsmen gifts before they've hatched. Assumption is the mother of all screw-ups, and nothing undermines a sweetly earnest, clumsy proposal like a pre-planned engagement party jumping out clown-car style the second she says yes. As always, when it comes to women, even if you know it's... more
Whether you host a movie marathon or give DVDs out as groomsmen gifts, these classic groomsmen movies are sure to get your guys in the celebratory mood! Wedding Crashers. Ok, so the men in this movie aren't technically groomsmen, but they don't let that bother them, and neither should you!... more
Since money is the number one cause of marital discord, according to Dr. Howard Markman, Co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, a mutual financial plan is vital to the success of your marriage. Many engaged couples get so caught up thinking about... more
by George LaPorte To most young couples, budgeting refers to the price of groomsmen gifts and whether you will get steak or chicken for the reception dinner. However, there are some other financial issues that you will want to address as soon as you tie the knot. Some of the... more
By Dino Londis So you've chosen a destination wedding? Well done. You're starting your new life by eliminating the hassle of a traditional wedding. Once you're buying ukuleles as groomsmen gifts or planning your romantic ski weddingmoon, you'll realize what a brilliant decision you've made. But there are some nuances... more
by Zeuss Feeling a bit queasy? Are weeks going by like days? Visions of groomsmen gifts and garter belts dancing in your head before bed each night? Don't worry-- you're not dying, just going through the commonly known ailment of wedding stress. I'm certainly no Marcus Welby, M.D., but I... more
For many, Valentine's Day, the national holiday of love, seems like the perfect time to propose. The day's already reserved, the anticipation is already building... Then again, there is an implicit pressure in trying to combine to momentous romantic occasions into one. The key is to let the natural romantic... more
As an Ordained Musician I have performed at many weddings. This Sunday, on Halloween, I will be taking on a new role at a wedding - Best Man. This is new ground for me. As intimately involved as I have been with so very many wedding ceremonies, I have never... more
If you were living in the dark ages, you would be asked to defend your best friend's honor with a sword, and groomsmen gifts would consist of gruel and chickenbones. Today, being a best man still has its share of responsibilities--being the ring bearer, getting singles at the strip... more
by Brad Patterson Today's topic in Getting Married 101 is the bachelor party. I am certainly not the expert on bachelor parties, having had only participated in one myself as the groom-to-be, and I am not planning any others. Larry King is truly the world's foremost authority on bachelor parties,... more
For the average guy, popping the question is hard enough. You worry about whether you'll sweat too much, your voice will crack, or your special occasion tux pants from the junior prom will split when you get down on one knee... There are a million things to worry about when... more
Even in these modern times, there is a chance that, if you are getting married, you will be moving in with your bride for the first time. Marriage-the merging of accounts, the joining of assets, the liquidating of lives- is a beautiful thing, but the connotations of moving in together... more
Sorry to tell you, but even if you're feeling relieved because she said "yes," you're not out of the woods yet. Sure she is going to do the majority of work for the wedding, but rest assured, there is a lot of stuff that can go into the Big Day-and... more
by Oscar Archibald Being chosen best man is both an honor and a curse. How else can you describe it? Think of yourself as the point guard on a basketball team - you run the show, make sure everyone is in the right position, and when the time is right,... more
If you're getting married or are a member of a wedding party, chances are your future involves some significant opportunities for cigar smoking. At the bachelor party when you hand them out as groomsmen gifts, on the wedding day to celebrate, at the hospital a few weeks later when... more
Happy-go-lucky grooms may think their work, expense, and effort is done after they buy the ring and pop the question. In truth, their expenditures, both emotional and financial, have most likely just begun. In modern times, the idea of a bride's parents paying for everything is about as old-fashioned as... more
In the age of increasing equality of the sexes, wedding traditions are also experiencing a healthy dose of affirmative action. These days, bride and groom often split the costs of the wedding equally, the bachelor party is a joint affair, and groom takes on increasing responsibility in the wedding planning.... more
Wedding Rings The Wedding ring is a symbol of never-ending love with no beginning and no end. The Celtic ring patterned by a use of continuous and unending lines captivates the romantic feeling of life's unending journey to spiritual perfection. The intertwined paths of this type of ring display a... more
Studies have shown a majority of people would rather have a root canal than speak in public. Getting up in front of a room full of friends, family and total strangers can reduce even the strongest of men to a quivering and feckless dolt. The same flatulent windbags, who... more
We're here to give you the advice you need on the right groomsmen gifts to give to your buddies, and by this point, we trust that you've chosen the absolute most fitting and perfect groomsmen gifts for all your friends. Now you're just looking for the right occasion in which... more
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