100 Ideas: Grooms

55 A Close Shave
This fabulous find for the groom, or the groomsmen, includes pre-shave oil, after-shave balm, shaving cream, and a nifty little brush. The Art of Shaving shave set ($38), Chérie, 750 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-475-2212

56 Going Earthy
Beyond the timeless black tuxedo, men’s formalwear has seen a resurgence of browns and earth tones, which can be complemented by wedding gowns in natural fibers and bridesmaid gowns in similar earthy and warm tones.

57 Hats Off to the Groom
On a day that is often about the bride, it can be easy to overlook the groom. Make sure he gets his due by adding nods to his interests throughout the reception. One idea: Have servers don baseball caps with his favorite team logo while passing cocktail-hour hors d’oeuvres.

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58 Engaging Out- of-Town Guests
With the ever-increasing price of travel, out-of-town guests may be looking to turn your big day into a vacation opportunity. Jennifer Knoch of Radar Concierge Services can arrange event-specific itineraries for any budget. “Radar’s service options can be pre-planned itineraries and activities printed out to match your wedding style and added to your welcome baskets,” says Knoch. Not only will guests feel welcome, since Radar focuses on local entertainment and dining offerings, a concierge service is the perfect way to show off your city!

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

59 Custom Comfort A custom formal suit for a groom can easily transition into his everyday wardrobe. A groom can select the fabric, cut, and color of his wedding wear and then own something he can treasure for life.