So your buddy is getting married. And the other big news is that he wants you to stand up for him as he takes the plunge. Aside from wearing a monkey suit, filing down the aisle like a penguin, and remembering to bring the ring, you have a few other duties to cover. Don't worry, that's why we're here.
In response to your questions, our editors, Amy C. Kaemon and Julie King, share their know-how on everything from juggling busy schedules to bridal party in-fighting, bringing you the tips, ideas, and advice every attendant should know.
As the best man for the wedding, I have planned a killer bachelor party. My problem is, the bride is freaking out. She's making all these rules. How do I throw the groom the party of his life and placate the …show more content…
When tulle is in the air, people are always wondering who's next in line to get married. And as we all know, many a match has been made among wedding guests.
It's no secret that marriage can be a loaded topic for couples discussing their futures together. Sometimes, weddings put undo pressure on people who aren't ready for such a commitment; sometimes they inspire those who are. Rest assured, some heightened emotions will organically settle as the wedding smoke clears. However, if your girlfriend is ready for marriage and you are not, there is no panacea for you, and there is no way to erase it from her mind. My advice is, stay open and honest about your feelings. Keep the lines of communication open, and don't make promises you don't intend to fulfill.
Julie says: Weddings bring out the romantic in all of us and your girlfriend is no exception. It is an emotional time for the couple as well as their family and friends. Although you want your girlfriend to be happy, getting married for that reason is not enough. What's right for some may not be right for others. The decision to marry is too big to be made under duress or out of
In response to your questions, our editors, Amy C. Kaemon and Julie King, share their know-how on everything from juggling busy schedules to bridal party in-fighting, bringing you the tips, ideas, and advice every attendant should know.
As the best man for the wedding, I have planned a killer bachelor party. My problem is, the bride is freaking out. She's making all these rules. How do I throw the groom the party of his life and placate the …show more content…
When tulle is in the air, people are always wondering who's next in line to get married. And as we all know, many a match has been made among wedding guests.
It's no secret that marriage can be a loaded topic for couples discussing their futures together. Sometimes, weddings put undo pressure on people who aren't ready for such a commitment; sometimes they inspire those who are. Rest assured, some heightened emotions will organically settle as the wedding smoke clears. However, if your girlfriend is ready for marriage and you are not, there is no panacea for you, and there is no way to erase it from her mind. My advice is, stay open and honest about your feelings. Keep the lines of communication open, and don't make promises you don't intend to fulfill.
Julie says: Weddings bring out the romantic in all of us and your girlfriend is no exception. It is an emotional time for the couple as well as their family and friends. Although you want your girlfriend to be happy, getting married for that reason is not enough. What's right for some may not be right for others. The decision to marry is too big to be made under duress or out of