Grooms Need Pampering Too!

Here is a fun video showing how your groom can pamper himself before the big day-after all, they want to look good too!

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Choosing your bridal party can be one of the most enjoyable wedding tasks-or one of the most stressful. To keep it as enjoyable as possible, follow these tips:

First, don’t choose your bridesmaids more than 9 months or so before your wedding. Relationships tend to change over time and you don’t want to end up with a bridesmaid you no longer feel close to or get along well with. Second, chose only the people you feel truly close to and who fully support you. Groom have a sister you aren’t particularly close with? She can stand up on his side! This is becoming an increasingly popular trend. If you have a close male friend he can stand up on your side as well. Call him your bridesman or man of honor if you like.

Don’t let anyone tell you who you should chose. The decision should be yours and yours alone. Yes, it’s nice to include all your siblings, but if you have a large family or a sibling you’re not close to, it’s fine to ask them to do a reading or participate in different way. When you chose your maids, keep the size of your party in mind. The larger it is, the more expenses you’ll have (bigger limo, more thank you gifts to buy, more plates to pay for at the reception, etc). Smaller parties are just as nice. No bride really needs 20 bridesmaids!

Don’t worry about things being “even”. It’s not necessary. If you have more girls or he has more guys, your photos will still be beautiful. Do make sure the people you chose are responsible so you won’t have to nag them to go get fitted or worry if they’ll be able to afford their dresses/tuxes.

When it comes to the groomsmen, let your guy decide. It’s okay to make a suggestion or two, but let the final decisions be his. If he picks a guy you’re worried won’t follow through on his responsibilities or afraid may cause problems, have a heart to heart with your guy.

If you’ve picked wisely you’ll most likely never have to deal with this, but if you’re wondering about how to “fire” a bridesmaid or groomsman, well you really can’t, except in extreme circumstances. If one of your maids hits on your guy or one of his guys turns out to have an drug problem, by all means show them the door. However, you can’t kick a maid out because she doesn’t look good in the dress you picked or a groomsman out because you think he’s annoying. That’s why it’s so important to chose your wedding party with care!

Stay tuned for future articles on how to deal with bad bridesmaids and groomsmen!

Groom’s don’t often get much input in the planning of their wedding, but when it comes to chosing what they’ll wear for the big day, the choice should be theirs. After all, you wouldn’t expect him to chose your gown for you, right? Let him chose something he’ll feel good in! For some tips and a look at the latest trends in men’s formalwear, check out this great video!

Wedding attendants are an important aspect of your wedding day. They are the people you want to stand up with you on your special day. You have them to help you with planning when needed and to set up on the day of. Choosing the right people for the job can seem easy for most bride’s and groom’s to be but sometimes the people you pick are not the right ones for the job. As a bride you need your attendants to help when asked, within reason of course.A sibling or close friend might be thrilled to be asked but do not always want to do the job required of them. Once they accept, they might begin to become upset when needed for picking out their dress, dress fittings, bridal showers, and various other duties. This is where you see true friendships come to light. And if during this time you see your attendants become distant, you should ask them to no longer be a part of your wedding. It will save aggravation later for you as the wedding date gets closer.

Submitted by: Diane