Groom’s Blog - A blog for the groom by Groom Groove

I’ve yet to introduce the Man behind the scenes of all that is going on at the moment. All of this wedding prep work that I’ve done; he’s been more or less doing the same. My Best Man, the guy is like a brother to me and I’ve known him for the past 10 years, he accepted the role of being by my side as I take the leap into marriage, without question. I’m blessed to have my best friend stand by me at my wedding.

Whether you’re thinking of asking your brother, a cousin, your dad, your best friend, or your dry cleaner, make sure this guy is keen to get involved in the big day and everything leading up to it.

I’ve been lucky from the get-go; my best man has been on fire. He’s taken care of everything behind the scenes, from contacting all the boys, booking accommodations, and basically ensuring my Bachelor Party will go off without a hitch. He’s even nailed down some transportation for the day of the wedding. His work thus far has been impeccable and greatly appreciated.

Your best man is sort of like your Sports Agent. You’re basically the Michael Jordan of the marriage world and your best man wants to make sure he negotiates the best contract for you with all the perks, and the signing bonuses. So choose wisely here guys, it looks like the team you are looking to join is looking for a very long term contract having a great agent/best man, will only make things better.

 check out some great best man info here : http://www.groomgroove.com/for_the_best_man/best_man_duties.php

BB

• Nice to be followed by @brides. We write a column for brides, about their grooms, for Brides.com. Will find link! #
• Funny-> http://bit.ly/pJ6rC RT @artofmanliness The battered and bruised face of burglar who got on wrong side of 72-year-old former boxer. #
• Interesting groomsman gift: stock certificate of public company - check out Oneshare.com. Nike, Apple, Starbucks #
• After a great Canada Day I imagine all of my friends down in the Great USA are ready for a big 4th of July. Any weddings on the go? -BB #
• Big thanks to my Bride-To-Be’s, Maid of Honor… it is amazing the skills you ladies have and your ability to pull off a surprise. -BB #

Hey grooms and brides - it’s a really great idea to make sure that the best man is prepped and pumped for all of his duties. It’s not a herculean task, but it is more important than you might think, and probably more important than that of a bridesmaid or the maid of honor. The reason is that the best man is the third most visible person in the wedding party. How? Chances are, he’ll be in a ton of photos. Chances are, he’ll plan the bachelor party. Chances are, he’ll help get the other groomsmen organized (or he’ll just have plenty of questions to ask, because he won’t really understand his best man duties. When it rains, he’ll be the guy who brought umbrellas to cover the bride (if all goes well!) Oh, and finally, it’s his duty to make a best man speech or best man toast. So, yeah. Lot’s riding there. You can get some peace of mind with our best man duties and speech guide. Click on the link and check it out!

• Writing my own vows. not as easy as I would have thought….. there should be a book on this stuff-BB #
• Thanks @ourwedding day for the plug of our book! -GG http://ow.ly/gdmv #
• Buddy of mine created a Tiger Woods iPhone app. Check it out: itunes.com/apps/tigertrax #
• RT @mashable Successful Marriage Proposal on Twitter Today: We #blamedrewscancer http://bit.ly/s4ZRH (via @tweetmeme) #
• This is gonna sound lame, but all of sudden am enjoying tweeting and conversations. Wife got me hooked - GG #
• Dear Brides: GroomGroove created an e-book for the bestman. Want to review it? We give linklove ‘n twitter karma! DM! #

• Anyone tried the Bacon Falourved Vodka yet?? I think the boys at the wedding would be all over it. -BB #
• GroomGroove.com moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn from Upper East Side. Irony and tight jeans here I come #
• Overheard bride talking to a groom about bridesmaid dresses. Groom was surprisingly interested. Matching dresses to handkerchiefs etc. Hmm. #
• Dear @blackberry - please figure out way to stop pocket emailing all my contacts by accident with $jy d#1(j #
• Welcome @platinumguild PGI sponsored a marriage proposal story contest with GroomGroove: 1300+ entries #
• Maybe a wedding planner would have been a good idea…seems there is a lot going on at the moment. flowers, chairs, wine, gifts…crazy -BB #
• GroomGroove is stoked to test a grooms grooming kit, from @my_mojuba. More to come. Watch for it brides! #

• Ha! Isthisyourluggage.com lost luggage from heathrow airport, photographed. #
• Got a comment about the photo on our Twitter page. A laugh. Humor in weddings. Most grooms are equal partners, brides to be! #
• Under 70 days to go until I take the plunge.I am pretty stoked about the whole thing, but in the meantime it is all about summer -BB #
• vest, suspenders, tie, bow tie? ladies if you’re out there, give an opinion. gentlemen let me know what you’re choices are. -BB #

I don’t know if Bob Dylan was thinking about wedding planning when he wrote “times they are a-changin’” but if so he was an even more insightful man than I’d already thought.
It is safe to assume that if you are a Groom reading this post you’re ten times more involved in the wedding planning process then say your father, or grandfather would have been. Sure I am sure the big guys helped out when needed and when necessary but really our roles have been changing drastically over the past several years. We’ve got input to offer and surprisingly enough, most of the time our lovely brides-to-be appreciate it.
I’ve taken on a lot with this wedding, nothing in comparison to what my fiancé has on her plate, but still I’d like to think that my decisions and actions are playing a major role on this life altering event. From handling all the food and beverage concerns, taking care of the DJ, and really heading up all vendor communications, I am keeping pretty busy. I think what I am noticing is a hell of a lot of teamwork, which I am a big fan of.
I can almost guarantee that without two people sharing the duties that a wedding dictates… the wedding wouldn’t happen.
Buckle in boys, if you haven’t already, study your flower types, understand there are more colours then blue, black, yellow, and red, and don’t forget to be patient, because, “times they are a-changin’”

BB

• Hey if you know a groom who wants to join the guys at GroomGroove, we’re looking for blogger grooms. #
• Changed our twitter account to @groom_groove. Groomzillas don’t really exists, you know… #
• “The Proposal” movie is a perfect date movie, gents. If you’re feeling like u wanna propose: http://bit.ly/BsLjO #
• Watching US Open golf. Golf CAN be fun for newlyweds/couples but even Tiger Woods finds it frustrating! Keep it fun and relaxed, guys. #
• #engage09 I went on my honeymoon in the Cayman Islands - pre Ritz Carlton. Seven Mile Beach - you can’t get enough. #
• The guys at GroomGroove created a Best Man e-book - big help for Brides and selling http://bit.ly/3PZCLH #
• Thanks for following us. We went live on Thursday night, so the boys are pretty happy with the response so far. More up our sleeves! #
• What do you guys think of our new background image thingy? #
• Random thought: Doing a marriage prep course was the best thing I did. Shouldve taken it more seriously. #
• I don’t even know who Jon & Kate are, but it sounds ridiculous. #
• See that picture on @groom_groove ? That was me, dragged along, kicking and screaming. Now I can’t stop thinking about weddings. Ha! #
• Super stoked for Brad from Canada, eh as a new groom blogger at GroomGroove.com. He’ll soon be tweeting - he’s getting married in July 09. #
• Stoked to be following @NiaVardalos, the original big fat greek wedding girl, from Winterpeg, Canada #
• Just got a call from pastor in Indiana. Talked marriage ‘n weddings. He said he prefers funerals. “Less complaints!” Haha #
• honeymoon decesion is taking much longer than anticipated. Narrowed down to Greece, Italy, France. Just give me a beach and a beer. #
• Hey, It’s Brad from beautiful British Columbia. Getting married this summer. #
• Custom tux just arrived…. fits like a glove. Still far from the ol James Bond look but this will do. Current Bond or Vintage Bond? -BB #
• Reading the comments on article about the name change..from Ms. “Jones” to Mrs. “Jones-Smith” or Mrs. Strombolopolous. http://ow.ly/fM96 #
• Any brides/grooms having female “groomsmen” or groomswomen? See: http://ow.ly/fMuF #
• My wife’s (female) boss gave her flowers as congrats on promotion. Nice touch. This husband can learn something. Flowers not overrated. -GG #
• Did a guest post for the Art of Manliness http://theartofmanliness.com. Big blog for guys. Right up our alley #
• Recent followers: wow thnx for following! We are 1 week old. Send your grooms, bestman etc to GroomGroove.com #
• Getting DM from @Barrefaeli09 made my day. #
• trying to sort out some gifts for my groomsmen, any good idea? I am trying to avoid the beer mugs, flasks, keychains, etc. -BB #
• Pumped to see interview with WeddingChannel.com in the paper out west. Check it out http://ow.ly/fQuo - GG #
• Totally looking forward to meeting @SouthwestAir tonight. They launch service to NYC starting Sunday. -GG #
• caught a glimpse of the bride-to be’s dress last night…. is it really that bad? -BB #
• Anyone ever proposed marriage on the HighLine in NYC? New visitors to nyc and guys - google it. #
• Interesting groomsmen gift - spherical ice cube tray…ie. They are are giant ice…balls. Perfect for rum. MOMA store #
• Today is the first day of summer, nyc! Yay!!! #
• Live tweet from @southwestair in bryant park. Beautiful peeps. Did they choose SW corner of bryant park by genius? #
• Interesting groomsmen gift - spherical icecube…ie. giant icecube…balls. Perfect for rum. Will find link MOMA store #
• A lot of mens mags insist that grooms buy a tux for their wedding. Me, couldn’t afford that. What do you think? #
• #followfriday @brklynbride @itsajaimething @southwestair @jack_welch @niavardalos @theknot @marcylu @llcooljames Ecletic, I know. #
• Should be nice wedding weather for much of country this weekend. Nyc is touch and go. Again. #
• the question is…. is it all about the ceremony OR all about the reception??? -BB #
• This Week: Love name: @bigmouthbride Most Influential: @TweetMyWedding Welcome: @bee_kim MakingUsBlush: @itsajaimething #followfriday #
• Looks like it is time to start the seating plans with my bride-to-be, any hints, tips, or advice?-BB #
• Friday and the sun is shining on the beautiful West Coast, lets grab a beer and enjoy another summer day. the wedding plans can wait -BB #
• Awesome wife DM to say we won a trip to Chicago on inaugural LGA flight w @southwestair Herb Kelleher is my hero #
• Want to check out @bravobride at home. For now, want to go to Shake Shack NYC #
• Buddy of mine going to check out Montauk beach wedding spots. Like me, he’s a surfer dude #
• Moving to Williamsburg Brooklyn. No tight jeans, but super stoked. Brunch with @brklynbride on order! #
• Meeting with nice hotel chain to talk about marriage proposals. We’ve got a huge archive http://bit.ly/RCfAW #
• Brides can get best man peace of mind - http://bit.ly/b1IIs #

• Meeting with nice hotel chain to talk about marriage proposals. We’ve got a huge archive http://bit.ly/RCfAW #
• Brides can get best man peace of mind - http://bit.ly/b1IIs #

• Friday and the sun is shining on the beautiful West Coast, lets grab a beer and enjoy another summer day. the wedding plans can wait -BB #
• Awesome wife DM to say we won a trip to Chicago on inaugural LGA flight w @southwestair Herb Kelleher is my hero #
• Want to check out @bravobride at home. For now, want to go to Shake Shack NYC #
• Buddy of mine going to check out Montauk beach wedding spots. Like me, he’s a surfer dude #
• Moving to Williamsburg Brooklyn. No tight jeans, but super stoked. Brunch with @brklynbride on order! #