Top Grooming Tips for Grooms by Colin and Justin

Property and interior design presenters Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan (Colin and Justin) shot to prominence during BBC 2 TV’s hugely successful ‘Million Pound Property Experiment’. Their inimitable style, humour and flamboyance have endeared them to the public and press alike, and they are now as much in demand for their personalities as their interior design know-how. More recently you might recognise them from their appearance on 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" on ITV.

These super stylish men are known for their eye for beauty and trends, and have given their top tips to the Autumn/Winter edition of the Scottish Wedding Directory to help you, the groom, shine on your big day.

The main points they made were:

Preparation:

In the months running up to your wedding, cut out the junk food and beer, and try to incorporate daily exercise. Not only will you feel better, but your partner will appreciate that you are putting in so much effort.

Personal Grooming:

Make sure your antiperspirant is up to the task on the big day. Also, wear your partner's favourite aftershave, the one she loves you to smell of!

Get a Manicure:

Remember that your nails and hands will be under close scrutiny in photos/signing the register/cutting the cake etc. You don't want to be showing off your bitten nails when you are showing off your ring!

Mr Smooth:

Make sure you are clean shaven on your big day by employing your normal shaving routine. Don't experiment for the first time with new systems on the morning of your wedding, in case your skin reacts badly. Consider a facial to unblock pores, and don't be afraid of tinted moisturisers - just don't overdo it or you'll end up with the Peter Andre effect! Try L'Oreal's Hydra Energetic Holiday Look Gradual Tanning Moisturiser.

Fashion:

Decide on your outfit well in advance - it will give you time to change your mind if needs be! Sometimes classic is best: a killer shirt and tie will make a smart statement, and kilts look great on any age, shape or size!

Take Hair Care:

A gentleman's hair should be as well shaped at the back as it is at the front because the congregation will be seeing a rear view for most of the ceremony. Try out any big change of style at least a month in advance and simply tidied up a few days before the wedding. Colouring should be done 48 hours in advance, in case of any staining on the skin.

Plenty to Smile About:

Remember to visit the dentist in the months running up to your wedding day, and get into the habit of using a whitening toothpaste and floss to stop plaque build up. Keep a pack of breath mints in your sporran or pocket to ensure you're ever ready to kiss the bride. Don't chew gum! It'll look so common in the wedding video!

For more wedding tips go to www.premierweddingplannerscotland.com

What your Groom is REALLY thinking....

Whilst flicking through one of my favourite glossy magazines last week, I came across a feature called ‘What he’s really thinking on your wedding day’, and it got me thinking.......what ARE grooms really thinking on their wedding day??


Stereotypically, the groom doesn’t appear to have to do much with regard to the wedding except turn up on time and say ‘I do’ - well, he might have to arrange the honeymoon maybe, or handle one aspect of the wedding his fiancee has delegated, while she usually agonises over every minor detail. Surely stress free, no?


The reason for this, it could be argued, is that ‘the wedding’ has been designed for women. The ring, the dress, the flowers, the cake.....it’s a girl thing really. Yet, throughout this girl-orientated day, there are a number of scary scary scary elements that grooms have to face. The author of the feature I read appropriately named these as ‘The Four Tests of a Bridegroom’. These are listed below, with some possible thoughts from a mans' perspective:


Test One: The Vows

Managing to say them, not shout or squeak them. In fact just managing to speak at all. Managing to not mess up the words, managing to say something sincere & heartfelt. The kiss - peck, long, which direction to put his head? Managing to contain his emotions so he doesn't cry like a girl....


Test Two: The Speech

As above, except this time he has the eyes of all the guests on him. And potentially still beaming from embarrassment from the Best Man’s speech....


Test Three: Leading the Dance

Even for the most confident John Travolta’s this is intimidating - all eyes on him again. Not stepping on her toes/dress. Managing to deviate from the safe ‘side to side sway’ to something a bit more impressive - without looking like a fool....


Test Four: ‘Consummating’ the marriage.....too tired? Too much alcohol?....


So Brides, have some sympathy for your Bridegrooms....yes they (frustratingly) might not have as much work to do in the lead up to the wedding as you do, but they do have an awful lot to live up to on the day. And remember, they are marrying you because they want to spend the rest of their life with you......and all this ‘the wedding’ scary stuff? That’s all because they love you and want you to have ‘your’ perfect day.....


Lucy

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