September 2009
Fake Cakes: Do or Don't?
If only, there was a way to have a ridiculously fancy wedding without the ridiculous price tag. Everyone wants the best tuxedo, the classiest reception hall and the shiniest groomsmen gifts, but there's only so much a guy could can spend. Say goodbye to your budget sorrows because FunCakes will...
Groom Scores with Football Wedding
September's Marrying Man of the Month trusted his wife to plan a wedding they would both enjoy. Before the Bears home opener, the bride and groom exchanged vows during a Sunday morning football themed wedding at the Chicago ESPN Zone. Read full Chicago Sun-Times article. The groom, Shawn Kelley, could...
The Groom's Wedding 'To Do' List
You finally asked her to marry you. Now, all you have to do is figure out how to marry her. Deep breath - and relax. Just follow our lead with this step-by-step groom planning guide by wedding expert and guest blogger Genève McNally from Dreamgroup Productions Inc. EIGHT-TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR:...
How Valuable is a Kiss? Can it Wait Until Marriage?
The trend of kissing abstinence is creeping its way into the mainstream ever since the oldest Duggar devirginized his lips during "A Very Duggar Wedding" on TLC's 18 Kids and Counting. There are other stories out there like the engaged abstinence teachers from Chicago "who practice what they preach"...
Should Someone Else Pay for Your Wedding?
Forget the dish set and frying pan. The economy is taking a big bite out of wedding budgets, but newlywed blog sites like Dollarforawedding.com and Wishpot give guests a chance to forgo the Macy's registry list and help the couple where they need it most - paying for the party....
7 Adventure Sports Bachelor Party Ideas
Bachelor parties are synonymous with alcohol. If you're lucky, those drinks will take you and your groomsmen stumbling to a strip club or casino. This is likely the way your father spent his last hours of freedom. It is undoubtedly the way your grandfather exhausted the final hours of his...
Who the Heck is this Emily Post Chick?
Whenever wedding etiquette questions pop up in GroomStand's inbox, we think of Emily Post. What fork do I eat with first? How do I write a thank you note? When do I give the groomsmen gifts? We look to Mrs. Post for all the answers. Why her? Well, she was...
Wedding Dance Hall of Shame Returns!
6 difficult months, 20 excruciating days, and the longest 12 minutes of your life, and finally the GroomStand Wedding Dance Hall of Shame is officially resurrected from the graveyard. When it comes to Thriller, there's no shortage of shameful wedding dance videos. This video is another example why zombie dances...
