Event planning is daunting if it’s something you have never had to do before. From planning work conferences right through to family reunions, many people can feel out of their depth when faced with the logistics of this kind of planning. Our ‘For men’ section is just for you, to help you wade through the mass of administration and end up with your dream event.

If you are a groom-to-be, we can help. A few months ago, you were on your knees proposing to your soul mate in some romantic setting, after a few drinks. Now, you’re up to your ears in flowers, meal plans, female relatives and a bank balance dwindling faster than sand from an egg timer. Where did it all go wrong?

Relax. There are some things that you can take complete control of, reducing the stress and saving some money at the same time. Sign up to Table Planning for a simple and cost-effective way of drawing up all of your table arrangements.

While we can’t write your speech for you, here are some tips to help you survive the best day of your life or biggest event, in style…

Speech writing

Think about the best speeches you have ever heard. Churchill, Mandela, Obama, right? They all had one thing in common. They were well-planned and possibly executed while sober. Don’t let nerves about writing your speech get in the way of your perfect day. With our tips and advice, you are one step away from wowing your audience as an expert orator, or (as a groom) making your blushing bride feel like the most perfect woman in the world on your special day.

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Perfect gifts

Buying gifts for your wedding day can be a daunting task, when your best man’s favourite pastime is drinking beer and your Mum likes nothing more than sitting down with a good book and a cup of Ovaltine. Have no fear, our no-nonsense guide for perfect purchases will help you navigate through the high-street and emerge victorious with the perfect wedding-day gifts for everyone involved.

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Plan your perfect Stag night

Unless you want to wind up chained naked to a lamp-post, it may be worth your while to read up on how to plan and execute the perfect stag night. Work through the political minefield of balancing your bride’s expectations with those of your best male mates, and pick up some tips on how to have the best pre-nuptial party in history.

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Suited and booted

Do you have a huge event looming which may involve black-tie dressing, tuxedos, impressing colleagues, or simply turning up in more than a t-shirt and trainers? We can help with our no-nonsense guide to looking your best for any event.
Are you a groom? Why is it that the bride instinctively knows what’s best to wear on the big day, and you are left feeling more than a little out of your depth as you trudge from wedding-hire shop to boutique in an agony of confusion? Fear not – with our comprehensive guide to dressing for your big day, you’ll be feeling confident and looking dapper in no time at all.

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Fancy a treat?

Let’s cut to the chase. On your wedding night, nothing will make both you and your bride feel more special than a carefully-chosen gift which shows your bride that you intend to treat her like a princess for the rest of your life together. Lingerie is one of the best ways for you both to enjoy the post-wedding lull to the full. Check out our guide to choosing the perfect underwear for your big night, to keep it classic, alluring and perfectly suited to your beautiful bride. You don’t have to be a groom to benefit from our guide – all men are welcome, and all women will be blown away by the beautiful selection we introduce you to here.

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Wedding rings

She likes Celtic knots. You favour plain. She likes rose gold, you prefer titanium. The last time you wore a ring it had the word ‘son’ emblazoned upon it, and you were ten. Just how are you both supposed to navigate through the mass of jewellery available and pick the perfect item which you can wear for the rest of your life? Use our guide to make sure that the rings you end up with are ones that will make you feel proud every time you glance down and realise that you just got hitched to the love of your life.

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Groom's checklist

If you are a groom-to-be, we can help. A few months ago, you were on your knees proposing to your soul mate in some romantic setting, after a few drinks. Now, you’re up to your ears in flowers, meal plans, female relatives and a bank balance dwindling faster than sand from an egg timer. Where did it all go wrong?
Relax. There are some things that you can take complete control of, reducing the stress and saving some money at the same time.
While we can’t write your speech for you, here are some tips to help you survive the best day of your life or biggest event, in style…

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Hangover club

Hair of the dog? A banana and a can of Coke? An egg beaten in to seaweed with a side order of vitamins? There are a thousand folk tales out there about how to get rid of the morning after the night before. Consult our sensible advice about approaching the boozy side of events to make sure you survive long enough to think back with fond memories on how well your event or celebration went.

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