Bridezilla cake teaches the evil of garrish groomsmen gifts

If you keep up with our postings you'll know we try and preach a unique fanfare to your wedding and the planning of it, but something has come to our attention that brings us to another point. Something extremely necessary when being unique and pushing boundaries. That thing would be common sense. We all have it. Some of us don't use it all the time, or at all, but it is an important ability to develop correctly. When being unique you're able to be creative and have fun and put a little more of yourself into whatever task is at hand. Some rules for uniqueness? Your creativity shouldn't hurt anyone, it shouldn't increase your workload massively, unless you have the time and want for it, and it definitely, one hundred freaking percent, should not, under any circumstances, scare the bejesus out of people. Enter Chidi Ogbuta of Allen, Texas, who always wanted to have a doll modeled after her. So what's the next best thing to a doll in your liking? Apparently a wedding cake will suffice. This woman represents everything that is scary and bridezilla-ish about weddings. God help us when the last piece left to eat is that magical nether place...who's going to eat that piece? Guys, let this be a lesson. Creativity is great, but when it comes to groomsmen gifts, a little common sense and um...humility, doesn't hurt either.

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Bride Gets Hit By Car...Groom Was Driving!

Yahoo News (AP) SALT LAKE CITY 'S Take the wedding gifts back! A newlywed couple having just been married in Las Vegas were, um, enjoying their honeymoon in Salt Lake City when they apparently got into a heated argument and the groom apparently ran into her with his car, pushing her into a snowbank and breaking her leg. Yahoo News writes, "It wasn't the most romantic of honeymoons." That might be the understatement of the entire young wedding season. This guy didn't get heated and slap her with his hand, he instead gets red-faced and runs her down in his Chevy. Yahoo also noted that both have previous criminal records and are "well known to the sheriff's office." I bet they are. Here's to thinking that instead of this guy giving gifts to his wedding party, instead his groomsmen ought to get this poor sap a "How to Succeed in Life Without Killing Anybody" book 'S we think the groomsmen giving up their gifts is worth that. I'm not sure that book has been written yet, but if not, it should be and this guy should be first in line at the book signing. I've heard of a lot of crazy things, but running down your blushing new bride takes the cake for looniness. Technorati Tags: groomsmen gifts, groom runs over bride, wedding stories

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Booze and Chest - I Mean Chess

What a great way to enjoy a great set of games. Talk about adding an interesting element to a game like chess which requires great mental fortitude, this extremely great looking Shot Glass Checkers and Chess Set groomsmen gift adds the looming threat of drinking a shot of booze at every wrong move. You have to choose wisely when looking for the right groomsmen's gifts and this game set is also a checkers set, so you can imagine after a good run of jumping around the board, pulverizing your opponent then watching him drink shot after shot of Jagermeister how ugly it could potentially get. I can hear it now. "Keen me I stunk yer battleship." Yeah...wrong game drunkie, but we get the point. I'm absolutely certain, that your intelligent groomsmen will be able to add some sort of strip element to the game when playing with their wives, girlfriends or both. There are certain things in life that just make good, solid sense, like having extra water and food on hand in California, owning a surfboard in Hawaii and having a checkers/chess set where the handsome glass components are shot glasses. On top of just having great function this handsome game piece would be a welcome addition to just about any game or coffee table in the house. Technorati Tags: chess sets, groomsmen gifts, guy gifts

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Beyond Groomsmen Gifts: 5 Marriage Missions Every Man Must Complete

Operation: happy groom. Your mission if you choose to accept it is to get ready to walk down the aisle. Bonus points if you can find groomsmen gifts before finishing these five missions. Mission One - Global Boys Only Bash Operation: Get out of town with the boys. Vegas, South Beach, Cancun, or any party destination. Take the liquor undercover with these camo flasks and equip your guys personalized pub signs or travel accessories as groomsmen gifts. Stat. Mission Accomplished: When you stagger back to the hotel room and are still talking about the trip months later. Mission Failed: If you get arrested or do anything outside the realm of good fiance behavior. Mission Two - Groomsmen Clean Up Operation: Clean up your groomsmen before the wedding. Give your boys groomsmen gifts this shaving set or these grooming accessories as groomsmen gifts and give them the order to "scrub up." Mission Accomplished: When you have clean-shaven, dapper groomsmen by your side. Mission Failed: If anyone looks like "the Dude" from The Big Lebowski. Mission Three - Be the Perfect Fiance Operation: Assist the bride. Don't let her carry the weight of the wedding on her shoulders. Help her with the seating charts, invitations, and anything on her "honey-do" list. The only materials you'll need for this mission is a winning personality and this perfect husband guide book. Mission Accomplished: A smiling bride. Mission Failed: If you make her shop for groomsmen gifts for your boys because you "never got around to it". Mission Four - Schmooze with Future Father in Law Operation: Impress the father of the bride. Plan an outing, just the two of you. When shopping for groomsmen gifts, pick him up a personalized putter and take him to the local country club. Let him know how much you appreciate his daughter. Mission Accomplished: When he puts his hand on your shoulder and calls you son. Mission Failed: If instead of swinging the golf club at the ball, he swings it at your head. Mission Five - Live Like you Never Lived Before Operation: Make a "bucket list" of things to do before your single life kicks the bucket. Use this blog as an example. Go cliff diving, jump out of a plane, or learn to hang glide. Walk around the house in your underwear and drink straight out of the milk carton. Play video games or poker with your friends until the sun comes up. Blog about your experiences as you complete each task. Mission Accomplished: When you're ready to say farewell to the single guy inside. Mission Failed: If you ever say, "Before I was married, I wish I would have ....." Success! You completed our five missions and none ended in a trip to the hospital. Now that you're ready for marriage, shop Groom Stand for groomsmen gifts or pick up something to congratulate yourself for a job well done.

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Beyond Beer Pong: Fun "Guy Time" Ideas for Married Men

If you're a married man and run with single guys, expect some teasing when you get back from the honeymoon. Certain crew members might wonder why you'd rather spend time with the new wife than close out the neighborhood watering hole. Every guy has to adjust to married life and so do his friends. Keep them occupied with a few groomsmen gifts while you settle into married life. And start a regular guy's night wit these fun, wife-approved activities. Combat Boredom with Camo Combat boredom by paint balling the days away! Adventurous and outdoorsy guys live for paint balling. Running through the woods, pretending to be GI Joe and giving friends welts with paintballs happens to be every guy's idea of a good time. Stock up on rustic groomsmen gifts like this pocket knife or personalized green camouflage flask and make paint ball your new weekend tradition. Batters Up - Start a Softball League Remember those endless summer days when you played baseball until the sun went down? Maybe you were on a little league team or maybe you played with the neighborhood kids, like in the movie The Sandlot. Friendly competition never hurt anyone. Get involved with a formal league or start your own. Kick it off before the wedding with a baseball-themed groomsmen gifts like engraved baseball bats. Once you win the championship, congratulate your MVP with a custom bobblehead. Get your Groomsmen Go-Karting Before you started thinking about girls, where did you spend Friday and Saturday night? For many guys, the answer is, "in a go-kart, of course!" If your boys have a need for speed, put down the Mario Kart and get them out on the track. Grown-up go-karts are much faster and more fun than the kiddie karts, plus there isn't a backseat driver telling you to slow down. And you can turn it into a competition with demolition derby challenges. Just because you're married, doesn't mean you have to spend every night on the couch with your wife. Guy time doesn't have to end anytime soon. Now that it's settled, shop Groomstand for groomsmen gifts to go along with these activities.

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Best Wedding Dances Video Round Up

What do you get when you have a dance floor, inebriated guests, and rockin' wedding songs? A hilarious wedding video! These wedding guests shimmied into Internet stardom with their awesome (and not so awesome) moves. Turn the music up, pop the popcorn, and get down with these hilarious wedding dances. Warning: after viewing, you might want to buy all your guys dance lessons as groomsmen gifts. Soul Train Splits The antics begin once the groom moves into the Soul Train. He has some old school moves and at one point breaks into his own rendition of the running man (a must at any wedding). Note: if you are going to attempt these moves, plan to stretch first. Hip Hop Hilarity These kids aren't even old enough to drink and they are breaking it down circa 1976. How does a kid under 12 learn the robot? Impressive. Show Stealer This time, it isn't a jealous bridesmaid that steals the bride's thunder, it is the groom. He gyrates to the music in a whirlwind of limbs, while she sways from side to side, obviously embarrassed. Hey, the groom might not be Kevin Bacon, but he is definitely footloose. Break Dance Surprise This bride and groom surprise their guests by stopping their romantic (see dull) first dance and breaking into an old-school break dance. Unfortunately the bride doesn't spin on her head, but this is definitely one entertaining wedding video. The Thrill of Thriller Nothing says wedding like a zombie bridal party. Although the Thriller dance has been done to death, this bridal party does an exceptional job replicating Michael Jackson's moves. Not an easy feat. Let's hope that these groomsmen received extra-special groomsmen gifts for spending all that time in rehearsal. Now that you had a good laugh, it's time to get back to business. Shop Groomstand for wedding-day accessories and more.

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Best Man Duties

Many a best man has dropped the ball on important wedding duties and details that can make or break a wedding. The inclination is that a wedding is a party to be enjoyed, and one can get carried away with all of the hullabaloo that surrounds these fantastic soirees. Let me be clear here, the wedding isn't about you and your groomsmen gifts Mr. Best Man. It's about them, so here are a few things that might help you out and keep you on your game. 1. Make sure the groom gets all of his last night of freedom craziness out at the bachelor party and make sure that bachelor party was at least one week (better to be at least two weeks) before the wedding. NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE! Recommend he passes out his groomsmen gifts here too. 2. Make sure he arrives well in time for all of the day's events, i.e. pictures, greetings, etc. Late arrival = bad start for the marriage. 3. Don't lose the wedding ring! You've got the magic, so keep it safe. 4. Keep a log of everything you need to do in a neat, tidy binder or notepad and have a pen to check everything off your list. If the groomsmen gifts were flasks, make sure no one's imbibing pre-ceremony. 5. Make a heartfelt, wonderful speech and praise his chosen woman. She is part of the family now and will love to be supported and acccepted by his closest chum. This speech makes the money he spent on groomsmen gifts worth it. The list of your duties goes on and on (don't forget to sign that marriage cert!) but these will get you headed in the right direction. So, keep your nose clean, don't drink too much, remember to shave and have a great night! Technorati Tags: groomsmen gifts, best man , weddings

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Best Man Blooper: Is it a Hoax or is it Real?

(If your Buddies Screw Up This Bad, Take Back those Groomsmen Gifts!) Unless your groomsmen plan to show up to your weddings inebriated, don't trip about this best man clip. Is this a hoax or is the best man incredibly clumsy? Or worse, is he drunk? Although he appears to trip, what exactly does he trip on? We believe he's wearing slip-on oxfords, so it's not his shoelaces. And it's interesting that the bride and groom just happen to be standing on a ledge over a pool. Suspicious to say the least. My guess: totally a hoax. What do you think? Cast your vote below. PS. Don't try this at home. Hoax or not, this video is good for a laugh. If your oafish groomsmen do anything to ruin your wedding, like purposely trip, give a bad wedding toast, or throw the bride into a pool, take back those groomsmen gifts For gallant guys that take their role in your wedding seriously, you'll find top-notch groomsmen gifts, best man gifts, and more at GroomStand. Best Man Clip, Hoax or Real? ( surveys)

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Beer A Groomsman's Best Friend

Men have a tough road. First, we're expected to lug around heavy baby diaper bags filled with stuff, and carry the kid in the Baby Bjorn and while doing all of this we're still expected to carry around our own beer! Well, thankfully the fine folks here at Groomstand gave birth to the Personalized Travel Cooler. Now here is a groomsmen gift that has a clear cut purpose. Not only can you stealthily carry up to a dozen of your favorite beers around, but it's waterproof so your suds will stay nice and frosty. This awesome cooler is also customizable, so none of the groomsmen's buddies will get any funny ideas about trying to claim it as their own. Unless they personalize it with something catchy like, "I Love My Beer" which will pretty much sum up seventy five percent of the male population. We've seen nifty beer coolers in the past, but none with quite the poshness of this one. Throw it over your shoulder and you'd swear there might be some binders and a computer in there. Make your groomsmen's day and bestow upon them a true gift of versatility and good use. Technorati Tags: groomsmen gifts, guy gifts, personalized coolers

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Be the Sommelier: Groomsmen Gifts and Easy Wine Pairings for Holiday Favorites

As the holiday looms not too far on the horizon, if you're not automatically thinking about gift shopping, the next thing on your mind is food. And no seasonal dish is complete without the right wine pairing. You can be the hero of the hour and uncork the perfect drink on those big holiday occasions. If your gaggle of guys spend their weekends wine tasting, consider a few wine related items for groomsmen gifts. Ham and Blush If you're spending the holidays with parents or soon-to-be in-laws, chances are you'll run into a honey baked ham. Any time you're grilling or baking pork, White Zinfandel is a good choice. It'll mesh well with the ham's sweetness. If you're not a big fan of White Zins, a Sauvignon Blanc will serve as a refreshing stand-in. Turkey and White Some folks who aren't sick of turkey after Thanksgiving will cook it again in December - and when they do, make sure you bring a couple bottles of Chardonnay along to compliment it. The bitter white wines are said to work best with the herb stuffing that'll usually accompany those bigger birds. Again, if you can't find a Chardonnay you enjoy, a Pinot Grigio or Fume Blanc will substitute nicely. Game and Spicy Red When your friends or family enjoy taking culinary forays off the traditional holiday path, there's always a fine wine to partner with whatever they'll prepare. For instance, rack of lamb or any gamier meats pair fantastically with spicy and complex red wines - a Spanish Rioja or older Pinot Noirs will do the trick here. Veggie and Sweet Let's not forget the vegetarians in our lives. Most of the lighter vegetarian dishes - like salads and vegetable casseroles you'll find during the holidays - are brilliant with a Late-Harvest Riesling. If it's a mushroom-based vegetarian entre, choose a sweeter red like an Australian Shiraz. Don't Forget the Wine Glasses and Accessories Although our strong suit is groomsmen gifts, you can find plenty of accessories at Groomstand for the wine lovers in your life that will make awesome holiday gifts. Check out our personalized red wine glass and white wine glass sets, wine bottle pourers, and wine and cheese coolers. Happy Wine Hunting and Happy Holidays!

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Batters Up! You Won't Strike Out with These Groomsmen Gifts

As the leaves change from green to gold, you might be tempted to trade in your favorite baseball cap for a football jersey. But not so fast! August and September are exciting months for baseball. Playoffs and the World Series are right around the corner. Is it going to be White Sox vs. Diamond Backs? Or Angels vs. Cubs? While you're making predictions for the big game, don't forget about the Big Day. Fall is an excellent time to shop for wedding presents. Get out on the field with these groomsmen gifts and take advantage of the last few months of baseball season. Engraved Baseball Bats, a Must-Have For Groomsmen Gifts When it comes to groomsmen gifts, you truly can't go wrong with engraved baseball bats. Every fervid baseball fan will relish his own Louisville Slugger complete with his name and favorite team's logo. (Warning: if you've been feuding about your season picks, make sure he doesn't swing it at your head). Nothing says to a best man, "you're the MVP of my team," like this engraved baseball bat complete with an MVP barrel. And don't forget about your junior groomsman. This miniature replica baseball bat lets little guys join in on the fun. Teach him your best batting techniques and you'll always have someone around who is willing to play the game. Create a Boys-Only Baseball Hangout When the weather gets cold and playing baseball outside is no longer an option, create your own baseball-themed watering hole. There's nothing like sharing baseball and beer with your best buds. This vintage baseball tavern sign will remind you of days spent at the stadium, even if it's the off-season. Give the pub sign to your best man and these baseball beer steins to your groomsmen and you're ready to watch the World Series (assuming at least one of you has HD TV). Keep your new man cave clean with these Rawlings home plate coasters. Custom Bobble Heads, the Grand Slam of Groomsmen Gifts All your other groomsmen gift ideas pale in comparison to this custom bobble head. That's right - you can customize this bobble head to make miniature versions of your guys. This is the best kind of gift for any serious sports fan. Who wants a bobble head of Derek Jeter when they could have one of themselves? It's outrageous, hilarious and definitely worthy of fireplace display. We might be near the end of another baseball season, but you're probably not finished checking off that Honey-Do list. Find groomsmen gifts and something for yourself (a custom bobblehead perhaps) at Groomstand.

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Baseball Leather Livin'

Leather bags are one of those accouterments that can last forever with the proper care, and that's just regular leather. Baseball leather is still the same stuff, but it gets tossed around and beat up day in and day out and still holds strong and looks sharp. And who better to put out baseball leather products than Rawlings themselves. Pushing the evolution of baseball leather since 1887, they know a thing or two and now they've turned that excellence to everyday accessories. Knowing the quality ensured by those years of work, it's only fitting that you give your groomsmen gifts of a caliber to match their friendship. The options are many, but one of the leather gifts that stands out is the Rawlings Messenger Bag. Simple and clean, they'll surely be toting it over there shoulder wherever they roam. Your even able to personalize your bags to create a truly unique groomsmen gift for each person. It will be your appreciation that they carry at their side.

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