It’s official, my daughter is engaged to be married! I’m a girl dad, so this is a big moment for me. And of course, being the helpful and supportive father that I am, I’ve already started giving her some tips and advice about planning her wedding. These are my suggestions.More
Dad Tip #13: Guys need to bring the heat; let go of the line dance and bring on the boxers
The Electric Slide and the Macarena aren’t bad, even after three Moscow Mules and a Cranberry Cosmo chaser. But if you really want to show your skills on the dance floor, gentlemen, drop trow and do the boxer dance. Here are five reasons that’ll get you moving crazy like Swayze: “You know you make me…More
Dad Tip #12: Bridesmaids should do a competitive cheer routine during the ceremony
I’m thinking the bridesmaids don’t really have a whole lot to do other than just stand and stare at the happy couple. Let’s make them earn their drinks at the open bar. Top five reasons this will have you wiggling your spirit fingers Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar! — 22 weeks to…More
Dad Tip #11: Replace the Wedding DJ with Renaissance Fair Minstrels
If you’re hitting the wedding season summer circuit, you may tire of the same reception songs on heavy rotation. Sometimes you gotta go really old school to go new school. Top five reasons methinks the minstrels shall provide mirth and merriment at the reception, with melodies that doth lift the heart and get thy party…More
Dad Tip #10: Wedding guests with small children must bring them to the reception
For those of us with adult children, it’s like a club. So why not pass this lovely tradition down to the younger generation… you know, so they can appreciate it like we did. Here are the top five reasons young parents will love this idea: Bean dip. — 25 weeks to the weddingMore
Dad Tip #9: Groomsmen should be drafted like the NFL
Fun fact kids, back in the early days, the groomsmen were actually the bride’s bodyguards. For an event this big, you need players in skill positions. Here are five reasons this idea is a game-changer: Omaha… Omaha… — 26 weeks to the weddingMore
Dad Tip #8: Groom takeover of the wedding registry
Let’s face it, the traditional wedding registry is 99.9% of fancy stuff the bride wants that the groom has to pretend he’s super excited about. I say let’s turn this antiquated model on its head. Here are five groom gift ideas guaranteed to put a smile on his face: Knot the Knot — 27 weeks…More
Dad Tip #7: The wedding cake should be decorated like one of Bob Ross’ magical paintings
Five reasons this idea will make everyone feel warm and fuzzy inside: There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. — 28 weeks to the weddingMore
Dad Tip #6: Organize the bouquet toss like a rugby match
This tip is long overdue, and I think it could revolutionize the whole “bouquet toss” tradition. What better idea than to combine an alcohol-fueled reception with contact sports. Here are five reasons why this genius: Hustle Hit & Never Quit — 29 weeks to the weddingMore
Dad Tip #5: The groom needs to buy a comfortable couch
It has been my personal experience that in any great marriage, there may exist great disagreements between spouses. This where a comfortable couch comes in handy, because, on rare occasions, I’m asked… I mean, I choose to sleep there. Here are 5 practical reasons for the groom to heed my advice: La-Z-Boy! — 30 weeks…More
Dad Tip #4: Throw Bitcoins at the bride and groom instead of rice or confetti
Say goodbye to rice and throw out the paper confetti — I say celebrate the happy couple with bitcoins, nerds! Five reasons this tip is hotter than the one Sam Bankman-Fried gave your second cousin’s ex-boyfriend earlier this year! Cha-ching!—31 weeks until the wedding.More
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