Hey Mr. Groomsman, This Personalized Art Is For You!

Remember the first time you saw Louie Anderson on stage and he did that fabulous bit about his dad being so proud of the family car he introduced it, "This is my Bonneville!" then grumbles, "that's my family over there." We all know that guy, right? He loves his classic car and can vividly tell you each and every detail, upgrade and function right down to the last ball bearing. Well what better way to honor the man that loves his car probably more than he loves you. This is Cameron's dad from Ferris Bueller's Day Off and he wants you to know that his car doesn't talk back, doesn't whine or cry, and most importantly doesn't need its diaper changed. For him we offer groomsmen gifts like none other, a vintage race car tavern sign. Groomsmen gifts like this will literally bring tears to a grown 'car-lovin' man's eyes. Technorati Tags: car gift, groomsmen gifts, guy gifts, personalized gift, wall art

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Here Comes the... Robot Bride

Dun, dun, te-dun....Here comes the robot bride! LittleIsland just unveiled the very first customizable wedding robot. It's the Bride of Chucky meets the Bride of Frankenstein, only spookier and she's walking down an aisle near you. This robot can be personalized to look exactly like your bride-to-be. And it responds to voices (shudder) - so if you need another person to spill all your secrets, hog the bathroom, or nag you about those groomsmen gifts, mail away for the robot bride. Don't think because it's in Japanese, your safe. LittleIsland is developing an English database for the bot. Read the full article here. Kitschy gifts for the groom and groomsmen gifts are all the rage this wedding season. But who can afford a robot? Consider customized bobbleheads if you're looking for unique groomsmen gifts that don't come with the bot's $2,500 price tag.

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Harmony Is For Harmonicas, Not Fidelity

Alright so apparently this happened, but you all can relate to the situation somehow. Anyways, it's a huge wedding with 300 guests and after the wedding reception, while everyone is still sitting at their tables, the groom gets up on stage and grabs the microphone. He's courteous and thanks the guests and family for coming, some from long distances, to support them on their wedding day. He gives special thanks for the bride's and groom's families for coming. He goes on to tell everyone that he's giving them a gift to show his appreciation of their support and that they can find it under their chairs. Everyone reaches under and pulls out a manila envelope with an 8x10 of the bride screwing the best man. Apparently the groom had been suspicious weeks before and hired a private investigator to follow them around. No groomsmen gifts for that guy! After the guests had all pulled them out and had a chance to understand what they were seeing, the groom turned to his wife and then his best man, giving each of them a "F**k you" before he bounces out of there. He got the marriage annulled the next day. How awesome is that, takes his cheating wife and best man and embarrasses them in front of everyone with a well planned and executed plan, and what better way to throw that out into the world than with a personalized steel harmonica. That would have been the perfect exit, skipping away from a stunned and embarrassed gathering playing some catchy little tune. The best man probably could have done with one too, and possibly would have had one seeing as it's great for groomsmen gifts, except his tunes would be for later on when he could be whistling like one of those old lonely cowboys.

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Hacker Proposal Leads to Labor Day Wedding

There's nothing like two gamers in love - date night spent geeking out with a new game, exploring Mario worlds together, cute arguments about who gets to hold the controller - it's gamers' paradise. Software programmer, Bernie Peng took his love of games to a new level when he popped the question using his girlfriend's favorite video game, "Bejeweled." The Programmer's Proposal Peng rigged "Bejeweled, " a popular video game, so a ring and marriage proposal appeared when his girlfriend Tammy Li reached a certain score. When she finally reached the score, she said, "yes," to Bernie's proposal and scored a partner for life. For "Bejeweled" fans like Li, a virtual diamond beats a real rock. Rigging Bejeweled turned out to be a tricky task even for programmer Peng. It took a month to hack into the game. The couple married over Labor Day weekend and gave out copies of the game as wedding favors. Their wedding cake was shaped like a video game console. PopCap, the Seattle-based company that makes "Bejeweled" plans to fly the couple to Seattle for the honeymoon. Groomsmen Gifts for Gamers Luckily, you don't have to hack a video game to show your groomsmen appreciation. In this section of Sports and Games, you'll find groomsmen gifts for your gaming buddies. And if your bride-to-be is a hardcore gamer like Li, maybe you'll find something for her too. Get the full scoop on the software programmer and his bejeweled bride here.

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Groomstand Wedding News: Mac and Sweet Dee Get Married

You do watch “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” don't you? If not, stop looking for those groomsmen gifts and put “It's Always Sunny” in the Tivo. Critics tout this show as the next Seinfeld, so if you like your sitcoms with a hearty dose of cynicism, it's perfect for you. And now for some "It's Always Sunny" wedding news. South Philly raised Rob McElhenney (Mac) and funny girl Kaitlin Olson (Sweet Dee) recently wed in Malibu, California. Congratulations to the happy couple! The wedding took place in a vineyard and Danny DeVito, Fred Savage, and Glenn Howerton were among the famous attendees. They aren't the only co-stars on the show that married each other. Charlie Day's real-life bride is "the waitress", played by Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Who would think two marriages could come from an irreverent show like "It's Always Sunny?" Maybe Cupid is flying around on set. Take cues from Mac and the rest of the gang at Paddy's Pub for your groomsmen gifts. Create your own Irish-themed hangout with this personalized lucky clover pub sign. When Mac, Sweet Dee, Dennis, and Charlie aren't up to their usual schemes, they like to knock back a few. These pilsner glasses make the best groomsmen gifts for your drinking buddies. And if your group loves the Philadelphia Eagles as much as Mac, check out our football shot glasses. Feeling Inspired? Shop Groomstand for more great groomsmen gifts ideas.

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GroomStand Wedding Dance Hall of Fame: The Evolution of Dance

Brian Looks Like He Could Use Some Groomsmen on the Floor...Perhaps he Forgot to Get Them Groomsmen Gifts! This isn't the best wedding dance, however it just may be the longest. This couple gyrated into Internet stardom with a few classic moves: the hustle, the robot, the chicken dance and even some we couldn't quite make out. The groom steals the show with his performance, but throughout the "Evolution of Dance," the couple appears out of sync a few times (uh oh, not a good sign for marriage). We're impressed that Brian and Katie had the energy for this epic dance. It looks like the couple could use a little help up there. Perhaps have one groomsmen or bridesmaid do one dance at a time? Maybe he didn't spring for those groomsmen gifts. Cheap groom strikes again! Dancing with the Grooms rating: 7/10. We especially like the jig, although it should have been banned when Ashley Simpson did it the first time. PS. this Irish pub sign makes the perfect groomsmen gifts for your jig-dancing friends. Before you get off the couch and sign up for dance lessons, shop Groomstand and get those groomsmen gifts out of the way.

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GroomStand Hall of Shame: Proposal Goes Hilariously Wrong

Take a break from groomsmen gifts shopping and check out the GroomStand Hall of Shame. Turns out diamonds and milk shakes are a recipe for disaster. Reed Harris decided to propose to his girlfriend - Kaitlin Whipple - by sweetly hiding a sparkling engagement ring inside a Wendy's Frosty. This was his first proposal mistake. Even if you think there's no chance she'll chip a tooth or choke - rings are best left inside the jewelry box, not buried in cake. That's a classic proposal mistake and a very easy way to lose a ring. His second and truly catastrophic blunder was what landed him in the GroomStand Hall Of Shame. He suggested an eating contest to see who could gobble up their Frosty the fastest. That's when delicious turned deadly. Whipple slurped up the ring and the couple spent their first day engaged in the emergency room. "I felt nothing at all," she told Lauer. "I was racing my friends, so there was no way I was going to lose that competition." Thanks to lots of fiber, prune juice, and bodily fluids the ring "came out" fine. Though we're sure, after its ride through the digestive track - it lost some sparkle. We're happy the ring came out ok. Congratulations to the happy couple! Reed, when you're ready to start shopping for groomsmen gifts that aren't hard to swallow, check back with us. To find more about the newly engaged couple, check out Whipple's blog, Krazy Kaitlin or read the full article at KOB. Don't forget to check out groomsmen gifts at GroomStand.com!

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Groomstand Gallery of Great 'Stashes

And Groomsmen Gifts for a Grizzly Movember It's that time of year again. No, we're not talking about the holidays or the election. It's November, the month of mustaches. All during the month, we'll focus some of our blogs on facial hair. Movember is a mustache-growing charity event during November each year that raises funds for men's health. Like you care about men's health. Admit it, you just want to grow a cool 'stash, don't you? GroomStand Gallery of Great 'Staches Jason Lee. Your name is Earl? With that fabulous piece of fuzz, we now anoint you mustacheo. Kudos to Earl for not only pulling off a perfect 'stash but for rockin' Western wear and not looking like a hipster. Tom Selleck. Once again, we're forcing you to gaze in admiration of the Tom Selleck 'stash: It's thick, it's beautiful, it's a legend. Either he waxes it with growth hormones or he's over flowing with testosterone. This guy. Not sure who this man is, but he belongs in a mustache hall of fame. Look at the way the mustache curls in perfect symmetry with the beard. That's no accident. Moses. We believe the seas parted not for Moses, but for his facial hair. It took him forty years to grow this beard of biblical proportions. Must we say, the black mustache with the white beard is a nice touch. Salvador Dali. He might be the world's greatest surrealist painter, but his greatest achievement is a mustache that defies gravity. Sculpting a stash like this takes an artistic genius. Groomsmen Gifts for a Grizzly Movember As you can see from our gallery, the mustache makes the man. Whether you are celebrating Movember or not, keep your facial hair groomed not grizzly. Moses is the only exception. The man wandered through the desert for 40 years - he gets a pass. Here are groomsmen gifts to get your 'stash to Tom Selleck status. There's something about an old-fashioned shave. This personalized MachThree Razor and soap dish is a great gift for the hygiene-obsessed guys. You know the type: the one with twenty-five different types of aftershave. Every guy could use this luxe personalized manicure set. This groomsmen gift is a subtle hint to clean up before the Big Day. It's perfect if you want your best man to tweeze those unsightly chin and nose hairs but don't know how to tell him how. For the guy on the go (Moses), this personalized Mac3 Razor works wonders. Now when he's on the road, he won't be mistaken for a panhandler. Stay tuned for our next facial hair post. And while you're waiting for us to complete the blog, shop for personalized groomsmen gifts and more at GroomStand.

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GroomStand Challenge: Create Your Own Debate Drinking Game

Weeks ago, we suggested you throw your own debate party. For tonight's VP debate and the upcoming debates, why not create a presidential drinking game? Alcohol makes bad debates go down easy. Stock up on party-themed groomsmen gifts, like shot glasses, pilsners, and beer steins. Use this debate drinking game as your inspiration. We'll publish the best debate drinking games before the October 15 debate. Since Congress failed (miserably) to bail us out, don't forget about GroomStand's own bailout plan. Despite the dropping dow, now is the perfect time to get those groomsmen gifts!

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Groomsmen Gifts? A Hmong tradition says Bride Prices Instead

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, but true love has no price, right? Wrong, if you consider the bride price. What's that you ask? The bride price (aka the dowry) where the groom is expected to pay for his bride based on her "value" as a wife (somewhere between five and ten grand) still is practiced as demonstrated by the Hmong culture. Oh yea love is sweet isn't it. The Hmong aren't the only who practice this tradition though. Dowries and bride prices date back in text as far as King Hammurabi of Mesopotamia and can still be found in other cultures and religions around the world. However some places like India have moved past the monetary marriage atonement where it was considered a social evil and cast down in the early 20th century. In today's world though it all boils down to a matter of opinion and firmness in beliefs and traditions on whether money gets passed around and how much of it. It might be more the opinion of the brides parents, but don't worry, it's a wise investment. Still, some advice for you Hmong grooms, remember to spend wisely, you won't know what lump sum will be leaving your wallet till you're getting married, so careful. The rest of you guys can go to town with the wedding, ring, and groomsmen gifts though, you're up at least $5,000!

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Groomsmen Gifts: 3 Must Haves for the Cigar Aficionado

At Groomstand, it's no secret that we're big cigar aficionados. And whether you've been an aficionado for a long time, or you're just breaking in to the realm of fine tobacco products, there are 3 notable cigar essentials. If your buddy thinks of himself as a cigar aficionado, consider these essentials when shopping for your groomsmen gifts. Humidor. Air tight, with stable humidity. You come home from the cigar shop; the first thing that you should be concerned about is storage - namely, humidors. The average good smoke can run you anywhere from $10-$15 and without proper humidification, a tasty Macanudo can turn into a disgusting Swisher Sweet in a matter of days (or hours, depending on where you live). That's money down the drain and turning your moment of relaxation into a moment of frustration. Cutter. Clean cuts make for the best draw. As a general rule, the cleaner the cut, the more enjoyable the cigar is. There's several options for cutting a cigar: Punches will bore a predictable recess into the cigar cap from which you can draw steady air through - but punches only work on rounded edges. They just plain won't work on torpedo-shaped cigars. Double Guillotine cutters employ a blade on either end. They meet in the middle to make an accurately placed cut on the stick. When the blades start to dull though, double guillotines tend to pinch the wrapper (and often tear it) making for a bad smoking experience. Single Guillotine cigar cutters use a single blade. They can be tricky to line up, but when used quickly and with a steady hand, they're the most reliable option. Lighter. Burn evenly for a consistent smoke. Once you're ready to light the cigar, you have a couple options too. Matches are tried and true, but if you live somewhere really windy you might just go through so many of them trying to get the smoke burning that you'll wonder why you even tried. Kerosene/Butane Lighters provide a more controllable flame source than matches. The downside is that if you smoke regularly, you'll have to go through the hassle of refilling too. Piezoelectric Lighters are the granddaddy of all lighters. These generate a voltaic arc (whatever that means), but suffice it to say that these torches are nearly impervious to the elements and almost always give you an even burn. Enjoy! The great thing about cigars is that when you're finally properly equipped, they're one of the most pleasurable pastimes. So pick up these important aficionado must haves for your buddies as groomsmen gifts.

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Groomsmen Gifts with a Twist: How to Make a Dirty Martini

If you are old enough to say "I do", keg stands and blurry beer pong games are most likely a thing of the past. Leave them there. Don't try to recreate your college years by forming a frat with your groomsmen a la the movie Old School. With a few groomsmen gifts, some engraved bar accessories, and a mixology lesson, your boys can go from sloppy to suave. Ah, the martini. What could be said about this classic cocktail that hasn't been said before? E.B. White called it "the elixir of quietude." James Bond preferred his martinis "shaken, not stirred." A martini instantly makes a man seem sexy and mysterious. What secret ingredient makes a martini "dirty"? The olive juice! Some guys prefer shaken and some prefer stirred. Options for both are listed below. Before you shake or stir anything, start with the ingredients. You'll need: 2 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz. Olive Juice (or to taste) Olive for garnish Stirred: Pour the gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass. Slowly add the olive juice. Stir, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the olive. Shaken: Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the olive. After you perfect the dirty martini, find groomsmen gifts and create a martini lounge. Start with this personalized martini glass set or this personalized martini after hours sign. For more groomsmen gifts and engraved bar accessories, shop Groomstand.

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