Crossing the Aisle Vol. 6: Early Edition

2Es and I are off to see The Hangover 2 tonight ... but before we do, here are this week's top picks for groom-friendly style and inspiration, courtesy of the wedding blogesses. And stop by tomorrow for my reaction to the Hangover sequel, which may resemble one of those Disney World commercials where the little kids scream incessantly with joy. It may just be that.

Anyway, on with the show. 

Groom-Friendly Designs on the Bridal Blogs

PHENOMENAL PHOTOGRAPHY - THE GROOM
via Junebug Weddings
I wouldn't say grooms are "forgotten" on the wedding day, but their portraits often are. Christy at Junebug celebrates the groom with this collection of unique portraits.

Kick-ass vintage vinyl invitations ... via Ruffled Blog

INEXPENSIVE OPTIONS: BEACH GROOM + GROOMSMEN EDITION
via Kiss My Tulle
Cris has three inexpensive groom outfits on the blog this week -- and all under $150.

STYLISH SUITS AND FASHION FOR THE GROOM + A GIVEAWAY
via Green Wedding Shoes
And for the men with a little more money to spend, GWS has some kickass looks from Indochino, Bonobos, Duchess and Thick As Thieves.

Bride and groom home-brewed beers. Impressive. Via La Belle Bride.

A BICYCLE WEDDING
via Perfect Bound
I couldn't help but share this wedding (from photographer Inbal Sivan). It's got shuffleboard, a pinata and tons of personality. Who knew a wedding could be this carefree?

Crossing the Aisle, Vol. V + A Hungover Gift Registry

We begin today's post with our weekly salute to those wedding ladies who occasionally throw a groom a bone. Thank you, wedding ladies. This one's for you.

Groom-Friendly Designs on the Bridal Blogs

DEAR ESB: SO THE FIANCE WANTS TO WEAR A TUX
via 100 Layer Cake
100 Layer Cake and East Side Bride teamed up on Tuesday to defend a groom's right to choose his own attire and put on his own big boy pants. Wedding equality is nearly within reach.

Make 'em look this nice, and she might play a round before the ceremony (via Wedding Chicks)

A FOOD TRUCK WEDDING

via Green Wedding Shoes
I've been pretty clear in the past about my love for food trucks and my affinity for one truck in particular. So when GWS posts a food truck wedding post, albeit an "inspiration shoot," I have to share it. So scroll quickly through the jewelry and hairpieces and bouquet-holding and get to the good stuff: the food. in a truck.

RETRO CAMPING ENGAGEMENT SESSION
via Ruffled Blog
Hanging out in a cave with Hamm's beer and s'mores? I'd get engaged again for that.

I love you more than I love this cheap American classic 
(via Ruffled Blog)

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And while you're perusing the internet this weekend (after the rapture, of course), check out the groom-friendly action at Wedding Republic. Hana and James at WR have devised a very unique wedding registry for our favorite new couple, Stu and Lauren, from the much-anticipated Hangover 2.

To top it off, Chris from The Man Registry and I have put in our own two cents. Check out our registry recommendations here.

Have a great weekend, everyone, doomsday and all.

Bachelor Party Planning for the Procrastinator

Check out what Whole Foods is carrying these days:

America's favorite expensive organic market just earned a cool point

That's right, a one-gallon beer maker's kit from the Brooklyn Brew Shop, complete with fermenter, three-piece chambered airlock, racking cane and (yes) instructions. You think we would let you brew recklessly? Please.

($40.99 + tax)

Hangover kit and back-up beer* not included.

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*back·up beer [bak-uhp beer] - noun   
   1. a reliable beer purchased at a bar when tasting a lesser known beer, for those instances when the new beer is sub-par
   2. a case of beer that resides in one's trunk, for instances of spontaneous revelry and/or when freshly brewed homemade beer tastes like sewer water