so dudes read this too

For every bridesmaid and Maid of Honor, there’s a groomsman and Best Man. Often clueless and in need of handholding, they still play a big role in the special day.  I believe a good friend recently said the following of being a groomsman:

The bridesmaid’s job is to keep the bride happy on her wedding day.  The groomsman’s job is to make the bridesmaid happy, and then try to take her home.

The reason for this post?  I got the following email from a reader (who wishes to remain anonymous):

Subject:  Men's Guide to Weddings

Hola Handmaid-

I was hoping for some guidance for all the dudes - some Do's and Don’ts when it comes to attending and preparing for weddings.  I think we all could use a little modern day advice as to attire appropriateness, acceptable gifts (engagement/wedding), basically rules to follow so we don't get exiled by the fiancé from hanging out with the Lost Soldier post-nuptial.  Enlighten us!

Yours,

Bewildered Bro'

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Bewildered Bro’,

Keep reading – I’ll make sure the male readers and wedding guests are allowed over for fantasy draft night, etc. You may not think you have to deal with the Bridezilla, but wait until you get the email with the Excel grid detailing your wedding weekend minute-by-minute. With wedding season in full effect it’s time to read up on what to do  - and more importantly what not to do.  For starters, if you’re clueless about an engagement or wedding gift – go with the registry.  The bride picked everything on there and so you can’t mess up (she may have even let the groom scan a thing or two).  You can find where a couple is registered on their wedding Web site, on the save-the-date, or very likely, on the bride’s Facebook page next to her wedding countdown app.


-HMOH

AND for those who have some good tips for guys attending weddings, feel free to post comments and suggestions here.  If you have questions you want addressed email handmaidofhonor@gmail.com.  You will remain anonymous … unless want to admit you have a sensitive side and see how many of the girls reading this email me for your number.


HMOH CASTING CALL:  To my many male friends that like to pretend they don’t read this, but know I’m too funny not to … I’m looking for guest bloggers who want to share their tips or “lessons learned” from being on the other side of the bridal party.