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Weddings tend to be super girly events, but if you think about it, probably half the people there will be men. Is it any wonder, then, that most guys groan at the idea of attending a wedding? With a little extra thought, it is entirely possible to plan a wedding that all of your guests will enjoy – even the men.
While every couple should feel free to plan a wedding that is as formal or casual as they like, the truth of the matter is that most men do not enjoy dressing up. Your female guests may find it a treat to have an excuse to shop for wedding jewelry and a fabulous new dress, but the men would be much happier wearing something that they already have in their closet. Consider a semi-formal afternoon wedding so the guys can wear jackets and trousers instead of suits or tuxedos. That way, they can take off their jackets and relax after the ceremony. As the bride, you will still get to splurge on a stylish bridal gown and special wedding jewelry, so everyone should be happy.
The next tip for designing a guy-friendly wedding is to have it at a less stuffy venue. Few men feel at ease in a grand ballroom or an historic mansion crowded with fragile antiques. They will feel much more relaxed at a wedding on a lawn, in a rustic barn, or at a casual country club. The nice thing about outdoor receptions is that you can take advantage of the new trend of having lawn games during the cocktail hour. Set up activities like cornhole (bean bag toss), horseshoes, and bocce ball so the men feel like they have something to do other than chatting over cocktails. Croquet is another great lawn game for a wedding reception, and it is one that the ladies will also really enjoy.
Many weddings feature lounge areas during the reception, but if you really want to make your event a hit with the men, think about setting up a man cave. Arrange comfy leather sofas and club chairs in a corner of the reception site. Have a special bar offering "manly" after dinner drinks like bourbon. If the man cave will be outdoors, you can even set up a custom cigar rolling station if you like. Just be careful not to make it such a comfy place that the men will never leave. This means no televisions and no video game stations, no matter how hard your groom tries to talk you into them!
One of the biggest complaint that men have about weddings is the fancy food. This is easily remedied, especially now that comfort food is such a big wedding trend. Set up stations with crowd-pleasing appetizers like mini rolled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese shooters, and other hearty fare. The great thing about these appetizers is that your female guests will devour them too. If you really want your wedding to be a hit with the male guests, have a rich chocolate cake instead of a fruity flavor like lemon curd. They will be thrilled!
It is definitely possible to plan a wedding that is enjoyable for everyone in attendance. Opt for a gender neutral color palette instead of frilly pink, hire a band that does not require waltz lessons to dance to, and watch the guys at your wedding have a great time. Best of all, this is a style of wedding that will be a lot of fun for the most important man there: your groom.
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Source by Bridget Mora
