Crossing the Aisle, Vol. XIII

Just a heads up, boys and girls: The Groom Says will be on vacation next week. I'll be traveling to Best Man Justin's wedding in Metz in the northeast of France. Let's just call it research and leave it at that.

You should see the Best Man. (via Junebug Weddings)

Groom-Friendly Designs on the Bridal Blogs

We kick things off with a cool couple: Erin and Jason.

ERIN & JASON'S AUSTIN RECORD STORE ENGAGEMENT
via Katherine O'Brien Photography
Grooms gotta love this record store theme -- and Katherine's photos are stellar.

BBQ, ROCK 'N ROLL WEDDING
via Ruffled Blog
The only thing that can top a Texas record score engagement session is an outdoor, Texas BBQ wedding with musical icon table numbers. Check out the full gallery of images.

Old New York groom style ... via Green Wedding Shoes 

THE COOLEST GROOM BOUTONNIERES YOU'LL SEE THIS WEEK
via Austin Wedding Blog
AWB gives us a much-needed reminder that boutonnieres need not be boring.

And on that note...

Hand-sewn felt boutonnieres ... via Green Wedding Shoes

HOW TO: TIE A BOW TIE
via Southern Weddings Magazine
Terrified of bow ties, groom? You're not alone. Take a few tips from the ladies at SW Magazine.

This groom got mad style ... via Junebug Weddings

Have a great week next week, ya'll. Keep an eye out for updates from France!
-brian

Crossing the Aisle, Vol. XI

A quick note before we jump into this week's Crossing the Aisle: if 2Es and I appear to be off-the-map next week ... it's because we are. We don't want you to come find us. She and I will be poolside at an undisclosed location with our iPad and MacBook, respectively. We've decided that we need a few days outside of the city to unwind and make progress on our passion projects. We'll be back Wednesday evening, fully tanned and fully unprepared to return to reality. 

Okay, on with the show, beginning with this groom-friendly engagement shoot at a public library.

Chalkboard cleverness ... via Ever Ours

DEAR ESB: IS A WHITE DINNER JACKET A TERRIBLE IDEA?
via 100 Layer Cake (and East Side Bride)
ESB addresses one bride's groom-related fashion question and tells us when and where white dinner jackets are appropriate ...

We can roll with these vintage poker chip bouts ... via Green Wedding Shoes

BAD-ASS BACHELOR BASHES ON A BUDGET

via The Broke-Ass Bride

On Episode 3 of Broke-Ass TV, Hunter (aka the Fresh Hubby) gives us the O-K to not break the bank when planning a bachelor party. 

"Dude, someone wrote on your shoes..." via Landlocked Bride.

UNCOVERING SOUTHERN TRADITIONS: THE GROOM'S CAKE

via Southern Weddings

Marissa at SW gives us a brief lesson on the tradition and evolution of the groom's cake ... which is not the same, mind you, as a traditional Southern boob cake.

Starting to see a trend now ... via Wedding Chicks

Great weekend, everyone!

-brian

Being MIA Because We're NYC

Hello readers!

Forgive me ... I've been absent this week, and I hate to be. But I promise I have good cause.

1. 2Es and I are in New York as of this morning. We red-eyed over from LAX last night, and we're still a little droopy from three hours of sleep. [Typo typo typo.] 2Es has got several photo shoots lined up this week, and we're attending our friend Gill's wedding in the Berkshires next weekend. Photos to follow!

2. Coming soon: more pics at The Art of Shaving -- this time at their Madison Avenue, New York location.

3. I've been preparing for our second groom style installment with fashion expert Julie Rath. I'll be meeting up with Julie on Tuesday and asking her to pull some rehearsal dinner attire options for us at awesome custom tailor Michael Andrews Bespoke + one other undisclosed location. Keep an eye out for that post in late June.

4. Also coming soon: another edition of our Thinking Outside the [Boutonniere] Box series. Click here to see the Respectfully Ego-Centric Boutonniere Collection (series #1).

5. And more stuff? Yes, more stuff. Operation The Groom Says: The Book is real and happening. All new material. A whole new level of raunchiness.

6. And we'll continue with our Crossing the Aisle series next week. For now, a groom-friendly image from our friend Vane at Brooklyn Bride.

For the rock-n-roll grooms ... via Brooklyn Bride

Much love from the east coast,
Brian

Crossing the Aisle Vol. VII

This week's celebration of groom-friendly style on the bridal blogs begins with a real wedding. I've been waiting for this couple's photos ever since the bride, Laura, leaked their wedding theme (yes, the Yankees) back in February. Their pics were featured yesterday on the Florida edition of Style Me Pretty.

WEST PALM BEACH WEDDING BY CAPTURED BY JENNY
via Style Me Pretty Florida
Aside from the sweet "hat toss" portrait pictured above, Laura and Antonio had matching Chuck T's, tables named after baseball legends, and enough Yankee insignias to get me through the weekend.

Strangely enough, they didn't coordinate this.

(via Forget Me Knot Weddings)

SMART BOW TIES FOR THE GROOM AND HIS MEN
via The Wedding Chicks
While I'm not a big fan of any of these styles, guys looking for a pop of color in their attire might benefit from these tie options from American Apparel and others.

Bohemian boutonnieres from Green Wedding Shoes

SCARY-GOOD MONSTER MOVIE POSTER WEDDING INVITATIONS
via Offbeat Bride
Kudos to Illustrator Groom on setting the tone for a kick-ass, offbeat wedding.

PIERRE + CHRISTINE'S CIRCUS-THEMED, FRENCH WEDDING
via Rock n Roll Bride
Awesome groom/groomsmen attire + some stellar groom and couple's portraits that won't bore you to death.

Guest Post: The Respectfully Egocentric Boutonniere Collection

Hello readers!

Check out this morning's guest post on The Man Registry's Grooms Advice blog to find out what this business is all about. 

See the post at:

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOUTONNIERE BOX

And if you missed my appearance on The Knot Live this morning, you are not a bad person. You can see the recorded show on their website at:

www.theknot.com/live

Love,

The Groom