#251 This One's for the Grooms

In this episode, we're calling bullsh#t on the wedding being "all about the bride". A wedding is the union of 2 people. Let's pay attention and pamper each them...equally! The dedicated groomsmen coordinator concept began to develop as founder Cameron Fontaine decided to elevate the experience of his groom clients. While working as the Made-To-Measure specialist for a luxury menswear retailer, clients would come in to have bow ties made within an hour of their wedding. While attending to these sometimes frantic gentlemen, Cameron realized that the bride would never have to leave her room for anything on her wedding day. Why should the groom have to? Click HERE to subscribe and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full episodes TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle Bonus Episodes and more After identifying this void in the wedding service industry, Cameron began to offer what is now referred to as "Day-of Groomsmen Concierge”. These services included pressing shirts, primping groomsmen, staging photography, pinning boutonnières, and of course tying bow ties. Big Takeaways When it comes to the wedding day between a bride and groom, the bride is often pampered in unexpected ways, while the groom doesn’t even expect special treatment. Think about the things the groom wants from his experience, allow room for a little selfishness in the brainstorming time. The special day should be special for both of the couple! There can be a lot of missed moments from things being done in the old way, like the groom getting dressed. When planning with the photographer, they don’t need as much time in the groom’s room, but it can be meaningful to have them pop in to take photos of the "getting ready" process too. All this translates to two grooms as well! Cameron’s Tips for getting dressed on the wedding day Wear your pants at their proper height No show socks - loafers are popular Know the proper way to tuck your shirt Wear suspenders with a tuxedo, and a belt with a suit Have an emergency sewing kit and lint roller on hand Have someone else put on your cuff links and use this as a photo op Everyone should get dressed at the same time for the photos Have a second shirt handy Links We Referenced FontaineConcierge.com (Mention the Big Wedding Planning Podcast for 20% off or use code: BIGWEDDING) instagram.com/fontaineconcierge facebook.com/fontaineconcierge The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. Edited by Veronica Gruba Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. Easy to get in touch with. Email us at [email protected] or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices