Men and weddings don't mix. It is akin to going to the doctor for a complete physical. We do it, but we are not comfortable doing it. We want to, but we don't like to. If it were up to us, the wedding would take place during the halftime activities during the playoffs. (The Super bowl is off limits. Do not push your luck.) We would stand to say "I Do." Being careful not to spill the chips and the bridesmaids main function would be to fetch us another beer. Here are five tips that will get your future husband off the couch and onto the wedding playing field.
August through January is off-limits. Football season is no time to plan a wedding. If you want your man to be completely focused on you and the wedding planning process, keep that wedding in the months that do not have football. By the way, the draft counts. (April) You will have our undivided attention during May, June, and July, which is when most weddings occur anyway.
Another great idea that will make your special guy especially happy about getting up early on Sunday and putting on a monkey-suit is to theme your reception around his favorite sport. Dress those bridesmaids in cheerleader uniforms and have them cheer you on. The officiant could announce, and you and your dad could trot onto the playing field, that is to say, down the aisle and to the alter, waving, psyched and ready to wed. A couple of strategically placed big screen TV's playing last years Super Bowl would cap off a perfect ceremony.
At the reception, it does not take a caterer to provide chips, dip, and beer to the happy guests as they watch the highlight reel of your wedding. A nice marching band in his old school colors would provide some excellent entertainment and while we are at it, why not have a nice game of tackle football with the bridesmaids against the groomsmen. The groomsmen claim shirts so the bridesmaids are skins.
Speaking of food and on a more serious noet, why not have Hooter's cater the wedding with hot and spicy chicken wings, foot long subs and a couple of kegs of the coldest beer this side of the Rockies? Nothing says I love you like a wedding cake made in the shape of the Lombardi trophy. With this kind of catering concept you could use that money you shave off of your wedding budget to obtain season tickets to the local football franchises home games.
Finally, why go through all the trouble of dressing up in that expensive wedding attire when you could just as easily rent a nice set of uniforms. Shoulder pads and cups are easier to put on than some of those wedding clothes and when you are done, you do not have to worry about getting them back to the tuxedo store on time. You would probably save a ton of money as well. (Can you say fifty-yard line?) If there is an earthquake and the building collapses, you would stand a much better chance of coming out of it injury free. Do not be sidelined by a traditional wedding when you could have a great themed wedding. If you go the whole nine yards and put on an NFL wedding halftime show, you are sure to have one happy groom.
