| Title | : | For the Groom |
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| ISBN | : | 0385334435 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780385334433 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 |
| Publication | : | First published January 4, 2000 |
Here is everything the bride wishes her groom-to-be already knew, from how to propose to how to win over her parents to what to buy for her first anniversary.
Colin goes on to demonstrate how to let the momentum of your wonderful wedding celebration set the tone for your upcoming life together. Your wedding can and should be a springboard for a lifetime of welcoming family into your home and entertaining friends with charm and verve.
Of course, marriage is more than just a succession of parties, and For the Groom is more than just a book of wedding etiquette. It is a blueprint for being a gentleman in the truest sense of the word, from the art of being a host to the myriad ways you can keep romance and passion alive in your married life.
With its gorgeous black and white photos, timeless advice, and elegance of tone, Colin Cowie's For the Groom is as indispensable as it is beautiful, and a natural engagement gift for any man.
In FOR THE BRIDE, Colin walks future brides through the planning, ordering, and arranging necessary for a memorable wedding that everyone will enjoy, covering all the details from engagement to reception. From flowers to dresses, from selecting items for the bridal registry to negotiating the guest list and seating chart, Colin's got it covered.
FOR THE GROOM, written with Colin's trademark charm and practicality, guides husbands-to-be through it all, from how to propose to what to buy for the first anniversary gift. With all the answers the bride wishes the groom already how to assess the quality of a diamond, how to host a rehearsal dinner, how to win over her parents, and much more, FOR THE GROOM is a natural engagement gift for any and every guy soon to be married.
Illustrated with photographs from weddings Colin has planned and written with a warm, engaging tone, FOR THE BRIDE and FOR THE GROOM offer practical advice and romantic, inspired suggestions to create both a memorable wedding day and a graceful, stylish start to married life. -->
For the Groom Reviews
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Most of the advice books I read are either vintage or feminist/queer, so they're often clearly from a different era, or stay far away from gendered statements. So, I was a little hesitant to commit to this book when the first few pages talk about how women are special and need flowers and chores done for them. BUT I really did appreciate how the author repeatedly made the poin that these gentlemanly actions are applicable to interactions with anyone, not just women you're trying to impress. He also made a very clear distinction between doing these things because women are helpless and fragile vs. doing them because everyone likes to be treated with respect, courtesy and sensitivity.
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Once again, great advice for a young man who may need a little "polishing" as he moves from young bachelor to married gentleman. The last half focused quite a bit on entertaining, particularly ordering liquor and mixing drinks, that wasn't too applicable for me but I like his attitude that women are special and should be treated special, all their married lives long. He has a great philosophy and practical tips for making it all happen.
