The Origin of Jumping Out of the Cake

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One of the all-time best gifts to the groom during the bachelor party is the sexy lady jumping out of the cake. Cake is good. A hot stripper is good....

The Bachelor Party Through the Years

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The crazy thing about bachelor parties is that we all know it's a rite of passage, but we just make it up as we go along. We know it's a...

Something old, something new: How traditional will your groomsmen gifts be?

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Tradition is a funny thing. Actually it's not that funny, at least in this case. Or maybe you do find it funny. The point being that tradition is a thing...

Origin story of Why the Groom Stands to the Right at the Altar

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People have been getting married for over a thousand years, and one of the hard and fast rules of all time is where the bride and groom stand at a...

Origin Story of the Monogram

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There is something about a personalized gift that gives it a special feeling. It's like declaring to the world, "Only one man can enjoy the sweet nectar of fermented barley...

Origin of the Diamond Engagement Ring

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Most of our GroomStand wedding origin stories don't come from the cheeriest of backgrounds. Let's face it, the deep roots of marriage are more sexist than Roger Sterling from Mad Men. But when it comes to the engagement ring, you already know it's us guys getting the raw end of the deal.

Is Seeing the Bride Before the Wedding Bad Luck?

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In today's times, a bride and groom start seeing each other well before marriage plans. You've probably been dating each other for years and maybe even live in the same...

Groomsmen Gifts? A Hmong tradition says Bride Prices Instead

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You're the groom and you're about to empty your bank account for a wedding with however many guests, gifts, a wedding ring, etc. All adding up to quite a bit,...

Until Death Do We Part

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We’re putting all our talk of best man gifts and groomsmen gifts aside for a bit to bring you some timely tales of wedding disaster. In honor of Halloween, these urban legends about weddings are just for fun – or, are they? Oooooh, a little spooky!

History of the Honeymoon

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You may be looking forward to a little rest and relaxation with your bride after the stresses of getting married. But, do you know how the tradition of this newlywed getaway started? Read on to find out.

Wedding Stories Behind the Whitehouse

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Did you know that James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States, was a lifelong bachelor. I guess that got him off the hood for finding the perfect best man gifts and groomsmen gifts!

Wedding toasts - a nightmare moment or a great moment

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The big day is coming and you have to get your wedding toast ready? So far, you are on the right track. This is something that can go wrong easily so initial research and a responsible attitude is important. But what else is there?
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