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Your wedding is one of the most special occasions you’ll ever attend, and you get to share it with some of the most important people in your life. Your groomsmen, in particular, play a vital role in helping you prepare and ensure that you look dapper for your future wife.

If you’re looking for ways to show your appreciation for your groomsmen’s presence on your wedding day and friendship all these years, we have rounded up 16 of Groovy Groomsmen Gifts’ quirkiest and most…

Your wedding is one of the most special occasions you’ll ever attend, and you get to share it with some of the most important people in your life. Your groomsmen, in particular, play a vital role in helping you prepare and ensure that you look dapper for your future wife.

If you’re looking for ways to show your appreciation for your groomsmen’s presence on your wedding day and friendship all these years, we have rounded up 16 of Groovy Groomsmen Gifts’ quirkiest and most…

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Ah, weddings. This celebration of love marks the first day of a couple’s journey together as husband and wife. Right after the proposal, everything would seem blissful and wonderful…

On your big day, wouldn’t you want to have your best bros standing with you by the altar? There are a lot of responsibilities tied to being a groomsman and, because of that, asking your buddies to be part of your entourage can sometimes be challenging.

How you should ask, when you should ask, where you should ask - there are a lot of factors involved. Luckily, we’ve prepared a guide for you that will help you out in asking your buds to be your groomsmen. Here are a few…

You were chosen by your friend as his groomsman for a reason. He wants you to witness one of the most important days of his life, so it's only fitting for you to be there each step of the way. Here are four dates you should mark off your calendar.

Bachelor Party

It’s common knowledge that the best man is in charge of the…

Camille and Tom have been together for about four years now. Tom’s mom was relieved her son finally popped the question—and that his girlfriend said yes. Mrs. Clark always said she was fond of Camille, said she was the kind of girl her son should end up with. She was the responsible one, always thinking ahead.

Camille is my oldest friend, and I know…

As a soon-to-be couple, you will ultimately have to answer the question: do we hire a band or a DJ? Music plays a very important part from the ceremony to the reception. Not only does it set the tone and atmosphere of the event, it also unites all the other elements of the wedding.

You have so many options and so many factors to consider. Naturally, you will need some help in arriving to a decision. So here are the pros and cons of getting a full…

Successful weddings are a result of meticulous planning, impeccable execution, and an incredible entourage. And while wedding planning is an endeavor best left in the hands of a professional, certain duties however - such as choosing the  groomsmen, and picking their gifts - call for personal…

Men generally enjoy a good drink. In most cases, beer is a guy’s go-to drink. This just might be true for many of the guys in your wedding party. If so, finding gifts for your future husband’s set of lads just got easier. Scouting for awesome groomsmen gifts become a breeze when the guys share a common interest – our bet is beer. Check out these cool…

If your wedding is just around the corner, then you probably have most of your major bride duties -- including scouting for gorgeous bridesmaids’ gifts -- accomplished by now.

While women are blessed with a flair for gift giving, guys, on the other hand, are not the most natural of shoppers. Confronted with the question of what to give, not to mention the budget restriction, your groom could use a hand in this arena.

Just because he’s not begging you for…

Groomsmen gifts are a way to say thank you for a lot of things: agreeing to be part of the wedding party, ushering fussy relatives down the aisle, and showing up for rehearsals and avoiding touching on topics considered indecent during the reception toast. Most importantly, it says thank you for the friendship and camaraderie, as well as showcases just how well you know your groomsmen. …

Traditionally, brides hold a bouquet of her favorite blooms as she walks down the aisle, which she later throws to a group of unwed ladies attending her wedding to predict the next bride. Much like wedding dresses, these bouquets have seen thousands of variations from the flowers used, to the arrangement, and even the accessories that adorn it. In recent years, however, there have been an increasing interest in non-floral bridal bouquets as brides opt for more unconventional…

It’s the day after Sophie’s wedding and we’re lying blissfully hungover listening to Spotify’s perfect song playlist generator and eating Pizza on the floor of Malta’s 18th-century Palazzo Parisio.

Yesterday, my best friend Sophie took vows next to dramatic Gothic arches in Malta. The most treasured friends and family from two different coasts were flown together to go nuts in the middle of the dance floor on…

With all the preparations that go into planning a wedding, it may be easy to forget getting gifts for the wedding party. And when you do remember, it may be another round of headaches trying to decide on the perfect gifts. Generally, girls find it a lot easier to decide on what to give their bridesmaids than it is for guys to decide on the best groomsmen gifts. But…

If you’re ready to start your own “happily-ever-after,” then read on.

Proposing to your girlfriend is not easy as it seems. Sure, you can get down on one knee and pop the question without planning ahead. You might have forgotten the ring but it’s okay. You might have chosen the least romantic spot but she would probably still say yes because she’s head-over-heels in love with you. But can you really allow this special event to go…

When a friend asked me to be one of her bridesmaids, I was super psyched! I haven’t been a bridesmaid before, and I was so excited to help her out. Little did I know that I was about to take one of the greatest rides of my life.

Normally, it was the maid of honor’s responsibility to help the bride with planning, but in this case,…

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Because of it’s sheer, simplistic beauty, the Caribbean has earned it renown as the ultimate romantic escape and wedding destination for couples. With white-sand beaches, endless sunshine, and azure…

With so many things to double check and to take care of, it’s so easy to forget the tiny details of your wedding. To ease your stress and avoid panic, keep a list of these top things you shouldn’t forget on your big day.

Hair details

Many brides often forget small hair details when leaving for their hair and makeup session. Don’t forget your tiaras, accessories, and…

Building your guest list can be the toughest and most challenging task in the wedding planning process. In fact, without proper evaluation and negotiation, choosing your guests may cause an epic battle even for the most unified couple.…

One of the first decisions that has to be made when preparing for your wedding reception is the venue. Choosing the venue affects the majority of the elements that comprise your wedding day like food, the band, flowers, transportation and many more. In choosing a venue for your wedding reception, other factors like your personality, your budget or the weather need to be considered and prepared for.  Here are some of the most preferred wedding venues and…