Help for the Groom, Best Man and Groomsmen
Week of November 3, 2008
(MS) - Traditionally, women have done all the wedding planning.
Crusty adages like "the groom just shows up," have long been
conventional wisdom. However, as more couples plan their weddings
together, grooms are playing a more active role.
"Contrary to popular belief, planning a wedding is a difficult
task for the groom," says Mark Walerstein, founder of GroomsOnline
(
www.groomsonline.com),
an informational Web site offering tips, pointers and timesaving
hints designed to make the planning process more fun, relaxing
and rewarding for the man. "The groom does have responsibilities,
but we really are in the dark about what to do."........
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Are
there Ways to Save Money on your Wedding?
The first step towards stretching your wedding
budget is deciding which aspects of the event matter to
you most -- then you can apply your dollars appropriately.
If you are wild about flowers, but less concerned with food,
cut back on catering and put more money towards your floral
arrangements. You can also save by:
Schedule your wedding
“off-season.” Nearly 70% of all weddings
take place May through October of each year. Even in matters
of the heart, the laws of supply and demand apply. If there
are lots of brides competing with you for locations, limousines,
and florists, the price goes up. You will probably find
yourself able to get better deals.....More
Tips for Toasting (at Weddings that is)
By Heather Hill
Planning a wedding toast shouldn't be a daunting task.
Sure, the bride and groom have likely spent tens of thousands
of dollars on the event, and the videographer is capturing
your remarks for all eternity. But you can easily make your
speech (and the experience) a memorable one with some simple
preparation and practice. ....More
