While browsing the net for some inspiration, I came across a site called SomeoneSpoilMe.com.  Like Beau-coup, they offer etiquette tips for everything related to the upcoming nupitals– if you haven’t checked out our articles yet, you might want to get some wedding planning ideas in our ideas and inspirations section. However, they also include tips and tricks for the friends of the bride and groom. I thought that some of these were pretty funny and also advice that many of us are curious about, but haven’t really asked about because we feel like it might be really obvious. Maybe that’s just me, but in any case, their article topics are diverse and definitely offer some pretty good tips. Here are some snippets:

What should I say in my toast to the couple?— Basically they suggest to play to your strengths and don’t share stories that would make the newlyweds (and their parents) blush.

This one made me laugh. It’s so typical to watch movies where the drunk best man shares some pretty crazy stories, while the groom can just shake his head. Or, pull a Joey and use the speech for ulterior motives! Of course, brides aren’t immune either, but let’s hope that my BFFs read that article when it’s their turn to give me a toast.

* What should I wear to the wedding?— This one should be pretty obvious when the dress code is clear cut, but SSM even takes it one step further in explaining what to wear when the invitation does not specify.

By the way, I love these sorts of articles. I am forever plagued by indecision as to my attire and so I am one of those people that stresses about exactly what black tie optional or beach formal mean. If this article doesn’t help you, then do what I do and dress like everybody else—this  means calling all your friends and asking them exactly what they’re going to wear. Hey, it works for the Scottish!

*And this one isn’t exactly for friends of the bride and groom, but I enjoyed it so much that I just had to include it. For the groom: What should I send to the bachelorette party?—My favorite quote from this was: “Free liquor goes a long way with the ladies!”

Amen to that! As the groom, it’s never a bad idea to give your future wife a little reminder of how wonderful you truly are (especially on her last night of single-dom) and if that reminder comes in the form of alcohol, well your lovely bride will be all the more thankful.

To read the rest of these articles, head on over to Someone Spoil Me.

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