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A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle: A Complete Guide to the Perfect Wedding Day
This guide will shape even the most baffled groom into a well-mannered gentleman, from engagement party to reception and every blessed event in between.He may not have been dreaming of this magical day since childhood, but a groom's role in his wedding is as important as his bride's. This guide will shape even the most baffled groom into a well-mannered gentleman, from engagement party to reception and every blessed event in between. Authors John Bridges and Bryan Curtis even offer advice for every male member of the wedding party. Fathers, groomsmen, ring bearers, and guests, take note! Bridges and Curtis have included everything a gentleman should know to skillfully assume his role at a wedding.He will not to proposeThe truth about bachelor partiesWho pays for whatTips for a pitch-perfect toastHow to calm an indignant mother-in-lawWhen to stay quiet and when to speak upDozens of phrases a gentleman should never utterWhat to wear and when to wear itThe secret to a perfect thank-you noteDon't let the blur of tux fittings, place settings, family gatherings, and monogramming overwhelm the simple objective of a wedding. A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle will help him understand the delicate art of being a man on one of life's most important days.The groom and his fellow gentlemen may find themselves left to their own devices as the wedding day approaches, but their role is every bit as important as arranging the flowers or selecting the font for the wedding invitations. For the groom, the fathers of the bride and groom, the best man, the groom's attendants, and even the gentleman who participates in the celebration merely as a guest, this book explains what to do, where to stand, what to wear, and what to say.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 3, 2006
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John Bridges
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John Bridges is the author of the bestselling book, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, today's most popular guide to etiquette for the modern man. When it comes to handling any issue related to courtesy, common or uncommon -- whether it's how to use a shrimp fork, how to conduct yourself in a business meeting, or knowing when to turn off your cell phone -- John is "Mr. Right."
"Over the course of my life, I've been to a lot of parties," says John. "What I've learned is that it's not enough simply to get invited. What's really important is knowing how to behave yourself, so you get invited back."
A native of Slapout, Alabama, John has served as Classical Music Editor for the Nashville Tennessean, and was an award-winning columnist and editor for the Nashville Scene. He also gained a wide following as an associate editor for Nostalgia magazine and as an etiquette columnist for Traditional Home.
John served for eight years as Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Nashville. A frequent media guest, he has been featured on the "Today" show, "CBS Sunday Morning," and the Discovery Channel. He has been profiled in the New York Times and People magazine. His advice has repeatedly been sought out by major men's magazines such as Esquire, Men's Health, and Details. John is also the co-author, along with Bryan Curtis, of eight other books in the "Gentlemanners" series, a publishing phenomenon that has now sold more than 1.25 million volumes, world-wide.
HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN and other volumes in the "Gentlemanners" series have been translated into more than 15 foreign languages -- ranging from Spanish and Croatian to Latvian and Vietnamese.
John Bridges is the author of the bestselling book, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, today's most popular guide to etiquette for the modern man. When it comes to handling any issue related to courtesy, common or uncommon -- whether it's how to use a shrimp fork, how to conduct yourself in a business meeting, or knowing when to turn off your cell phone -- John is "Mr. Right."
"Over the course of my life, I've been to a lot of parties," says John. "What I've learned is that it's not enough simply to get invited. What's really important is knowing how to behave yourself, so you get invited back."
A native of Slapout, Alabama, John has served as Classical Music Editor for the Nashville Tennessean, and was an award-winning columnist and editor for the Nashville Scene. He also gained a wide following as an associate editor for Nostalgia magazine and as an etiquette columnist for Traditional Home.
John served for eight years as Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Nashville. A frequent media guest, he has been featured on the "Today" show, "CBS Sunday Morning," and the Discovery Channel. He has been profiled in the New York Times and People magazine. His advice has repeatedly been sought out by major men's magazines such as Esquire, Men's Health, and Details. John is also the co-author, along with Bryan Curtis, of eight other books in the "Gentlemanners" series, a publishing phenomenon that has now sold more than 1.25 million volumes, world-wide.
HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN and other volumes in the "Gentlemanners" series have been translated into more than 15 foreign languages -- ranging from Spanish and Croatian to Latvian and Vietnamese.
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April 23, 2019
This surprisingly helpful guide ought not to be one's soul resource when planning for a wedding, but it does offer a very helpful sketch as regards the duties of all men likely to be involved in the wedding ceremony.
With separate chapters for the groom, father of the groom, father of the bride, best man, etc., this guide provides an overview of the traditional rules and etiquette surrounding North American and English weddings. There is helpful information about gifts, dress, duties, speeches, etc., all presented in a whimsical and imminently readable way.
That being said, the guide is primarily intended as an overview and tends to skew heavily towards more traditional wedding forms.
I would recommend A Gentleman Walks down the Aisle to any man interested in an introduction to his duties in a wedding ceremony, as well as for anyone who requires a singular resource for recounting the specifics of a traditional wedding.
With separate chapters for the groom, father of the groom, father of the bride, best man, etc., this guide provides an overview of the traditional rules and etiquette surrounding North American and English weddings. There is helpful information about gifts, dress, duties, speeches, etc., all presented in a whimsical and imminently readable way.
That being said, the guide is primarily intended as an overview and tends to skew heavily towards more traditional wedding forms.
I would recommend A Gentleman Walks down the Aisle to any man interested in an introduction to his duties in a wedding ceremony, as well as for anyone who requires a singular resource for recounting the specifics of a traditional wedding.
January 24, 2012
A handy manual for the groom, just about everything is spelt out. Not all of it would be needed for every groom, like the chapter on 'second time around', but much would be helpful.
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