Kids on Dating, Love and Marriage

Oh, kids say the funniest things, especially youngsters who are thinking about what love and marriage means because they’ve been asked to participate in a wedding as a flower girl, ring bearer, junior bridesmaid or in some other way. While you may be feeling fondly about the idea of spending the rest of your life with the person you love, kids seem to have a 180 degree perspective. Of course, as we all know, hormones eventually set in and the opposite sex starts to look a whole lot better. Before you finish up planning your wedding details and shopping around for the perfect groomsmen gifts, we hope you get a good chuckle out of these funny comments kids have made about love, dating and marriage. “No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.” Sam, age 6 “I’m never going to kiss my wife. I don’t want to be all grossed out.” Theo, age 6 (editor’s note: if you don’t want to get all slobbery on your bride, you can always brand her with our “his” steak brand). “Tell your wife she looks pretty, even if she looks like a tuck.” Ricky, age 10 “You’ve got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports and she should keep the chips and dip coming.” – Alan, age 10 (editor’s note: and she should keep the cold beers coming in these really cool personalized beer pilsner mugs). “It’s better for girls to be single, but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.” Susie, age 8 (editor’s note: Well, maybe they can at least keep their shoes clean with this personalized shoe shine kit – great for groomsmen gifts). “Once I’m done with kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife.” – Christopher, age 5 “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.” – Brianna, age 5 “It gives me a headache to think about all this marriage stuff. I don’t need that kind of trouble.” Mark, age 8 “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.” Carrie, age 10 “On the first date, they usually just tell each other lies. That usually gets them interest enough to go for a second date.” Danny, age 10 “You flip a nickel, and heads means to stay with him and tails means you try the next one.” Hanna, age 9 (editor’s note: Our leather wallet with coin pocket and key fob makes a handy place to store that nickel you’re going to flip). So, have you heard a kid, like a niece or nephew, say something about love, dating and getting married? Let us know in the comments below.

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Manly Tasks New Grooms Must Tackle

Grilling meat. You don’t necessarily need to know your way around the kitchen if you can grill. Grilling is an important skill for the newly married man because it shows your wife that you can share in the food preparation chores – in a way that lets you stay outside and drink a beer! Since the Stone Ages, men have been impressing their wives by stoking a fire and throwing on a carcass of meat. Rather than just gnawing the meat right off the bone, present your wife an actual plate of steak along with something green (and we mean a vegetable) next to it. Also, a glass of wine couldn’t hurt! Tools you might night for great grilling include a grilling implement set, a durable grilling apron and a personalized koozie in which to keep your beer cold!   Carving a turkey. This sort of goes along with cooking meat over a fire. A man worth respecting should be able to carve a turkey at the head of the holiday table. It’s a tradition that must be respected. We can’t exactly explain how to carve a turkey with words, it’s one of those interactive learning experiences that must be passed down from one man to another. Ask your dad, watch your dad, imitate your dad. We do know that while a personalized pocket knife is handy to have for so many reasons, it’s not going to get the job done on a plus-sized piece of poultry. https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand does carry a filet knife that will help get you started.   Killing spiders. If you are squeamish when it comes to squashing bugs, flying insects and spiders, you are just going to need to get over it! As a husband, you will be manning up every time a small critter crawls into the house. Find a way to deal with it. From the shoe stomping method to the more human catch-and-release methods, just make sure the offending six or eight-legged interloper is caught and that your bride screaming is stopped.   Fixing Flat Tires. Even if your wife-be-to isn’t a damsel in distress, it is always a good idea to know how to fix a flat tire and take care of any other roadside emergencies – even if it is just calling a tow truck. Whether you DIY on the car care or call in the experts, always take the credit for saving her from impending doom. That being said; keep calm, carry on and always have our personalized leather automobile utility kit in the glove box.   All of these products mentioned also make great groomsmen gifts for the fellows in your wedding party. We’re pretty sure that each also has to step up the man game every now and then to impress a wife, significant other, girlfriend or potential date.

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Wedding Celebrations Leading Up to the Big Day

The day the vows are exchanged is rarely the only celebration of a marriage. Most cultures have a variety of other traditional parties intended to honor the happy couple. Some require the planning of the bride and/or groom while other events are hosted by friends and family – all you need to do is show up. Here are some great reasons to party like you’re getting married – hey, wait, you are getting married! Engagement Party: This celebration lets everyone know that you have made it official and asked her to get married. Traditionally, this shindig is held by the bride’s family to formally announce the betrothal to society. However, today, anything goes! Have a party for yourself, invite all your friends and serve delicious food and drinks in custom barware monogrammed with your last name initial (which will soon be hers too)! Wedding Showers: These pre-wedding parties were often just hosted for the bride as a way for her be gifted with items she might need to set up house. Today, many wedding showers are co-ed, including both men and women in the fun. Couple showers can be a great time for friends and family to mingle and have fun, enjoy great fun and drink – all while celebrating the upcoming nuptials between the happy pair. Bachelor Parties: Many guy’s think of bachelor parties as being old-school, wild events that include lots of drinking, carousing and quite possibly even exotic dancers. Today, the bachelor party has evolved – it could be a day of golf followed by a good steak dinner, Or, it could be a guys’ trip to Las Vegas or a relaxing fly fishing trip. It really just depends on the groom’s temperament and desires. Our bachelor party t-shirts are a fun way to announce that your group is ready to get the party started! Also, some grooms find this to be a great time to present their buddies with groomsmen gifts. Also, just know that if you are having a bachelor party, it’s pretty certain your bride-to-be will be having a bachelorette party too! Rehearsal Dinner: Traditionally, the groom’s parents have hosted this dinner the night before the wedding. Usually, all the close family, bride and groom, and wedding attendants convene practice the “roles” of the wedding day and then just relax over good dinner and great company before the big day. There may be toasts, so you may want to prepare a few words – or have a professional toast written – just to be ready. Of course, the actual wedding ceremony and wedding reception are so common place, they don’t really need detailed explanation. However, there can be other pre-wedding (and post-wedding) events that you may want to consider – these could include sight-seeing tours for out of town guests, a post wedding brunch the next morning in the hotel where guests that spent the night, If the wedding takes place at the end of a weekend, schedule a golf tournament for the men and a museum or shopping trip for the ladies. For all you gift needs for a wedding, whether shopping for groomsmen gifts, best man gifts, gifts for the bride and groom or thank you gifts for the host of a wedding celebration, check out GroomStand.com for a unique selection of personalized gifts.

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5 High End Groomsmen Gifts that Will Separate you from the Rest

Your groomsmen are an amazing group of guys, otherwise, they wouldn't me your groomsmen. They may be a long-standing group of friends from elementary school, your buddies from college, or your or your wives family members. Over the course of your engagement and right up to the big day, they will be supporting you and helping you through one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking times of your life. Not to mention they will be the ones planning the end of your single life celebration. It is traditional for the groom to give groomsmen gifts to his groomsmen. These tokens are given in appreciation for their help, support and participation in your wedding. They will also help navigate the ups, downs, inevitable glitches and last-minute jitters that you will go through on your journey to say “I do”. Choosing a thoughtful gift for these very important people shows that you truly appreciate all that they have done for you.There are a number of gifts that are appropriate and commonly given. They are often personalized with the groomsmen's names or initials, a nick name, a reference to an inside joke and sometimes the date of your wedding. The best gifts are practical ones that can be used again and again. If you are feeling stuck and not sure what to give, consider one of these fool-proof groomsmen gift options. Some common groomsmen gifts are engraved flasks, personalized pocket knives and cufflinks. These are great gifts, and popular for a reason: guys like getting them! However, if you are looking for something more unique try some of these ideas for gifts that really stand out! Are your groomsmen beer lovers? A craft beer kit with personalized beer glasses is a gift they will want to take home and try out right away! If you really want to make an impact, a personalized golf putter will do the trick. If you are planning a pre-wedding golf game, this would be an ideal time to give these impressive gifts. Just remember to take credit when your buddy sinks a 16ft put using a putter with his name on it. Got some gamblers in your wedding party? Wow them with a professional poker set in a sleek leather case. Pair this with the craft beer kit and make your buddy host the next guy’s night. Gifts are often given during pre-wedding parties, at the rehearsal dinner or the day of the wedding. Gifts like the golf putter or the poker set are ideal when given during a related pre-wedding activity, such as the bachelor party or on the golf course. Whatever gifts you choose, be sure to let your groomsmen know how important they are and thank them for everything they do!

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