Wedding Day Man Caves Discoverd

How to Take the Plunge

Weddings have always been centered on the bride, leaving the groom with rather no say-so or role, except to look handsome and say, “I Do.” Everything from the color, theme, layout, flowers, décor and more is chosen to suit the bride’s taste. But marriage is a continuous compromise between two people. This is, after all, a special day for the both you. Why not share some of the spotlight with your sweetie, and give him the wedding of his dreams as well!
 

Wedding Day Man Caves can be as condensed or grandeur as you please. A wedding planner can easily assess your wedding budget and assist you in developing a man cave based on your groom’s tastes. Imagine stepping into a dimly lit, lush, private VIP lounge, Sinatra classics softly playing in the background. There is a distinctive scent of the dark leather couches surrounded by side tables topped with mixed nuts and fresh cigars. In the center is a blackjack table, a giant flat-screen TV and a gaming system off to the side, a dartboard on the wall, with his favorite sports team memorabilia as décor. The cave would not be complete without a personal whiskey bar just for him and his crew. It is the oasis of his dreams. This all can be set up in a private corner of the reception or, depending on the size of your wedding venue, a separate room altogether.

The "Man Cave" made it onto the top wedding trends for 2011 on TheKnot.com. Multitudes of brides and wedding planners are welcoming this new trend with open arms. But are wedding day man caves for you? There are many benefits of including this at your wedding.

When the wedding was only focused on lace, floral, pastels, and otherwise feminine touches, grooms backed away from becoming involved due to disinterest and the overwhelming magnitude of a wedding. Now many grooms are thrilled with the thought of planning their own wedding day man cave. Asking him to help with the decision-making makes him feel more included and comfortable with the upcoming wedding, helping to tone down those pre-wedding jitters. He now looks forward to the big day, instead of dreading it. Including him with the planning process will also alleviate a lot of pressure and stress you may have from arranging all the details solo.

Your wedding may include a bar for your guests, possibly even an open bar. Everyone knows that at least one groomsman may have too much to drink, and possibly crash the reception. No bride wants this to happen! By providing an “escape” for the menfolk, the unruly groomsmen can easily be contained to one area of the reception, diminishing the chances of a disruption.

Every bride wants to have a wedding to remember. What better way to have the guests buzzing about the celebration for weeks than to present them with something unexpected. The idea of a wedding day man cave is fresh and exciting. Even though the cave is targeted toward men, many women at your reception may also want to indulge in the VIP lounge.

As expected, brides may be hesitant to include a man cave at the reception. The wedding is supposed to be a celebration of the couple uniting, after all. A man cave may actually seem contradictory to the purpose of the wedding, by separating the bride and groom. If you are considering a man cave for your big day, but are still reluctant, here are some ground rules you can establish with your groom to ensure your wedding still runs according to plan:

He must agree to spend at least 20 minutes on the dance floor with his significant other.
He must show up for the highlight moments of the reception – toasts, cake cutting, the first dance, etc.
He must spend at least 15 minutes at dinner talking to the lovely lady he brought to the affair.

The benefits of incorporating a man cave into your upcoming wedding are monumental. Not only will your wedding be a blast, your groom will feel included and important, and you will incur significantly less stress. With man cave concerns addressed, feel free to let loose and enjoy your special day. In the end, your wedding should be a joyous, care-free celebration focused on both you and your future husband.

Laela Karimi