Traditionally, the bridal shower is reserved for the bride’s nearest and dearest. But what about when there are two grooms? Or when you’re only close with the groom and want to celebrate him? Introducing the bro-dal shower — “like a bridal shower… for dudes.” The editors at BuzzFeed Life just threw two fun showers for their betrothed male coworkers. 

The first shower — a casual afternoon party — featured a lumberjack theme.

The menu featured man-pleasing fare like meat, cheese, bacon, and beer. Here, a carving board piled high with meat and cheese:

Beer and bacon trail mix:

Beer brat sliders:

Campfire corn:

Skillet s’mores dip:

The men enjoyed shots of “The Beard Tickler” — whiskey with moonshine-soaked cherries:

And a tree trunk cake — with an axe for cutting, of course.

Since no shower is complete without a game or two, the lumberjacks decided on a beard-decorating game, inspired by Tumblr.

And a temporary tattoo station had plenty of rustic designs:

 At the end of the party, the groom’s fiancée made an appearance:

Plus, check out this classy Batman Robin-themed bro-dal shower on BuzzFeed!

Tell us: Will your groom have a bro-dal shower?

—Kristen Klein 

Styled by: John Gara, Lauren Zaser, Rachel Wilkerson Miller, Jess Probus, Matt Ortile
Photography: Lauren Zaser
Lumberjack recipe development and styling: Christine Byrne
Invitations, menus, and games: Justine Zwiebel