welcome to our weekly dose of laughs, tips, news and inspiration for grooms. proceed with caution.

Groomsmen Throw Groom in the Air… and Don’t Catch Him – chicago sun times

The Most Over-Used Wedding Speech Jokes – staggered

Should I Buy Engagement Ring Insurance? – marriage.com

A Wedding For Those About to Rock – wedinator

Cliffhanger Wedding Photos – wedding scoops

Russell Brand Seeing Spiritual Counselor Before Wedding – peace fm

[Video] 10 Hilarious Wedding First Dances – aisledash

Wedding Bells for the Rescued Chilean Miners – msnbc

Today, we are honored to have Michael Andrews guest blogging on the top 5 men’s wedding attire trends for 2011. Michael is Founder and CEO of Michael Andrews Bespoke – New York’s Designer Custom Tailor that crafts high-end yet affordable menswear with a modern flair.

The 2011 Groom: Coming Soon to a Wedding Near You

Michael Andrew Bespoke’s Top Five Groom’s Attire Trends for 2011

1. For formal weddings, we are seeing a real trend toward slim fit one-button midnight blue tuxedo with peak lapels.  Dark blue looks richer under evening light and provides a better contrast against the black satin on the lapels.  When the jacket is cut trim through the waist, the peak lapels help accentuate the shoulders for a flattering silhouette.

2. We are also seeing a strong trend toward less formal weddings.  Roughly half of the wedding outfits we make are suits instead of tuxedos.  For destination weddings and daytime summer weddings, we see a lot of cotton and linen suits. For evening weddings, we are doing a lot of charcoal grey and midnight blue suits.

3. We are also seeing very few tuxedo shirts with traditional pleats or a bib front.  Most guys are opting for a more simple, updated style.  The most popular is a classic spread collar shirt made in a rich piqué fabric that gives the shirt a more luxurious and formal appearance. The hidden button front offers a clean, formal look and eliminates the need for tuxedo studs.

4. A return to the bowtie.  For the past few years, long black ties had eclipsed the traditional bowtie in popularity, but we have seen the bowtie come back strong this year.  Opt for an oversized velvet bowtie to make a statement.

5. The perfect groomsman gift: matching custom shirts and ties.  It gives a degree of consistency to the wedding party while still being personalized to each groomsman.

To learn more about Michal Andrews Bespoke and to browse their collection of suits, dress shirts, overcoats and more – visit their website.

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How do you feel about Michael’s picks for 2011 groom trends? Anything that you’d like to see on the list that isn’t? Let us know in the comments.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween. We’re celebrating with our annual list of favorite Halloween links. Enjoy!

The LA Times named 'Poltergeist' to their list of Top 25 Halloween Movies. Do you agree?

The 25 Best Halloween Movies – la times

15 Non-Scary Halloween Movies – buzz sugar

Halloween Costumes That Will NOT Get You Laid – leftos

5 Creepy Cocktails – tlc

Halloween Costume FAILS – ned hardy

25 Awesome Frankensteins – holy taco

10 Odd Celebrity Halloween Wigs – asylum

Victoria’s Secret Halloween Costumes – made man

How Well Do You Know Your Halloween Candy? – epicurious

The Gamer’s Halloween Party Guide – gamepro

10 Halloween Costumes to Avoid – gawker

Internet Meme Costumes You’ll Have to Explain to Everyone – mental floss

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Find a favorite Halloween link that we missed? Be sure to share with us in the comments section below.

By Guest Blogger OneWed.com

Every once in a while there’s a wedding trend that leaves those not into weddings scratching their heads and asking “Huh? What is that?”

After talking to some potential grooms, I think the macaroon may fall into that category.  Simply put, a macaroon is a type of cookie. Jewish readers may instantly think of those odd-shaped Passover cookies that come in a tin, but that’s not what your caterer is talking about.

Wedding macaroons are usually small, cake-like cookies with a marshmallow-like or other filling. They come in a variety of colors and have a more sophisticated taste than a cookie or cupcake. Wedding planners, caterers, and pantone-obsessed brides like macaroons because they look so pretty on the plate. Personally, I think they’re yummy, but I’ll admit they’re an acquired taste.

Even if you aren’t particularly interested in serving macaroons at your wedding, feel free to suggest it to your fiancée as proof that you are, in fact, interested in wedding planning and keeping up with your end of things!

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Have you ever tried a macaroon? Do you plan on having them at your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner? Let us know in the comments.

our weekly dose of groom-approved wedding links, enjoy!

Traped Chilean miner Esteban Rojas (left) popped the question to Jessica Ganiez from a half-mile underground

Chilean Miner Pops the Question…. From a Half-Mile Underground – glamour

Batman Wedding Ring – wedinator

Perhaps the Worst Bridesmaid Dress You’ll Ever See – bridepop

Creative Neckties for the Groom – emmaline bride

How Marriage Survives – new york times

The Man Stylist – the groom says

[McDonalds Weddings] Would You Like a Wife with That? – cnn asia

Party Down at the Rehearsal Dinner? – onewed

3 Reasons to Choose Candy Bar Over Groom’s Cake – ben the groom