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Page 3 of 3 The Tunes and Sound System
One detail that you want to have partial control over is the music. A typical wedding DJ will spin standard and trite records all night long unless you specify what you want to hear. Even if your bride shares an affinity for the same style of music, you should never leave her alone to compose the play list. You know best what will make you and your people get up and move. And what about the ceremonial dances? How can you let her or the DJ have the final word? God help you if you approach the dance floor to the timeless sound of Air Supply. Live Entertainment
If you want to spice the night up and give the DJ a rest, entertainment is a good option. Here again, men and women may have a difference of opinion. Compromise is king so let her choose the flamenco act as long as you can hire that hot soul singer you saw at a club last year. Latin dancers? In. Ukrainian folk dancers? Out. The point is to voice your opinion and not nod in your head in tacit agreement before she takes over and books a cute geriatric band from the local nursing home. Add your personal touch to the entertainment. If you have a wild group of ushers, use their skills to your advantage. Take a page from your bachelor party and organize a performance with your crew, without the benefit of escorts and strippers.
Film a scene from your favorite film with your wedding as the central theme and have it televised during the reception. Or better yet, practice a song and dance number (keep it modest) and dedicate it to the bride and the maids of honor. If you pull it off, everyone will have a huge laugh.
Registering for Gifts
Why do they call it the “bridal” registry when the groom is supposed to share the gifts as well? Yet another example of how weddings are slanted toward the bride. Well men, this is your day too. So why not register for items other than china and crystal that you can enjoy as well? There is no strict definition of what can go on a wedding registry. Because most couples are starting from scratch, they need bedroom and kitchen essentials, in addition to appliances and furniture. But maybe you have most of that covered. So why not get creative and designate one gift list for you and one for your bride? You can still maintain a traditional registry for family if you want to. The point is that there are no rules. This is your wedding. Subscribe to an online registry and choose a list of items made for you. Anything goes. You would be surprised where and what one can register for. Let her have the standard department store. You can sign up at Circuit City, Home Depot or an acceptable alternative. Get involved boys. When you lend a masculine perspective to your wedding celebration, you authenticate the experience for everybody invited. Your tangible input will signal to people that you and your woman perform as a team and that you were not an innocent accomplice in your own event. Take the same zeal you had for your stag party and employ it to the big day. And when the night is over, make sure you know where your honeymoon destination is before the plane takes off.
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