Is all of this hoopla necessary?

How many times have you heard Men say something like this as they face their pre-wedding test ?

According to fiances’ , weddings are thrilling. According to Grooms , weddings may be boring, stressful, or dreadful; but are seldom described as thrilling. Do brides and Grooms see something different in this event?

The pre-wedding process can be challenging for both brides and Men , but there is a high degree of stress and anxiety faced by Men . The process is both emotionally challenging and can be very expensive. The process may be describes as a social ordeal .

Is it any wonder that Men feel a little awkward at some of these events? In a sense they are like a test of his endurance. In another sense, it may be a test of his love.

At least a month before the wedding, I meet with brides and Bridegrooms . My purpose is to help the couples plan their wedding ceremonies and answer any questions they may have over getting married. In most cases, fiances’ are much more eager to discuss the wedding than Bridegrooms .

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There’s one bad guest at every wedding. While it makes for good blooper videos, ruining a wedding isn’t funny. Wedding etiquette don’ts:

Walk in late. Don’t ever walk in late to a wedding. And if you’re in the wedding party, lateness takes on a whole new level of jerkdom. Be on time and ready to help or take your seat. Invest in a GPS if you’re prone to getting lost.

Hit on bridesmaids/groomsmen Love is in the air and it’s perfectly acceptable to try and snag some for yourself. But you don’t want to be known as the wedding guest groper. Keep your cheesy pick-up lines to yourself. Don’t ask a bridesmaid if you can buy her a drink when it’s an open bar. Use this line and this line only: “Would you like to dance?”

Don’t use your cell phone Unless the bride and groom ask you to Twitter their entire wedding process, don’t use pull out your iPhone. Leave it at home or make sure it’s on silent.

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