After the DJ has played the last song of the evening, after the last guest has toddled off to bed and yes, after the last bridesmaid has hooked up with a groomsman, you’ve still got one last job to do. It’s your wedding night!!! I don’t have to spell it out for you so I won’t…but you need to be “up” for the job. This means being awake, alert and not fall down, drooling, word slurringly plowed! Sure you can still have a good time at the reception, it is your party after all and you did pay for some of that sweet nectar, but rein it in guys. You don’t want to look a fool when she gets you up to that room, the candles are glowing and your drunken snores all but drown out the romantic music.
But it’s not ALL about the sex…yeah I know, but humor me here OK?!? I have a few tips on creating the mood, being able to “seal the deal” and continuing the mood into the next day…the first day of the rest of your life.
Spruce Up That Hotel Room
A hotel room is a hotel room, trust me…I lived in them most of last year due to a hectic travel schedule. But you can change all that. You can put your own touches into the room and create a super romantic atmosphere…and the best thing is, she doesn’t have to know anything about it and your wedding planner can help you. And when I say help you, I mean they do it and you get all the credit. While you are dancing, they will pop up to the room, lay out the robes, and slippers, make sure the champagne and strawberries are set up, they include battery operated candles, so no matter how “spirited” you get, there is no risk of fire. If the groom (you) hooks them up with an I pod, they set that up and have the romantic tunes playing softly as the couple enters later on. Rose petals form a pathway to the bed and they make sure the pillows are oh so fluffed. But the great thing is…you can take all the credit!
Pace Yourself Young Man!
Sure the bar is open, and sure they have your drink of choice, well they better, it’s your damn wedding! But that doesn’t mean you have to “Bogart” the bar. Leave some for the rest of your guests and pace yourself. You don’t want to slur your way through your speech and end it by raising your glass and puking all over Aunt Gertrude. Be aware of how much you’re drinking, and of how much you have eaten. This is key! Take the time to eat your dinner, you picked out the food so eat the food. And make sure your bride eats as well. Have some drinks with dinner, you’ll need champagne to toast with, my advice…sip don’t gulp…and don’t let your buddies get you wailed on shots. They had their chance to do that at the stag, now it’s just too late…sorry. They should understand but if they don’t…have a groomsman deal with it. Don’t get plastered, this is the day when all eyes are on you…you don’t want to make a fool of yourself and you want to be able to “finish” the night properly. Last minute coffee DOES NOT WORK!!!
Waking Up To Romance
I know it’s not easy, but think ahead. In my experience women love breakfast in bed…and if someone else makes it and delivers it to your room that is all the better. Add in an order of champagne and orange juice for a little early morning delight and you got it made son! Again, this is a simple thing, not too hard to do and your planner can also take care of this for you. Simply give your planner your breakfast order, discreetly BEFORE the wedding and don’t let your bride know. The planner can place the order, set up the time and VIOLA!!! Breakfast in bed with little to no effort on your part. Just make sure you’re awake and coherent enough to answer the door (See previous paragraph). Plus, if you have scheduled a buffet for your guests that you plan to attend, a good solid breakfast in you will give you the energy to shake hands and smile for a few hours…and if you happen to be late as a result of the mimosas I’m sure they will understand.
Gutsy Groom Advice
So there you go, a few simple tips on how not to “blow it” on your wedding night. These are easy to implement things that will make you look like one hellofaguy in the eyes of your bride. You don’t have to break the mold or bring down the moon, but it’s always nice to surprise your bride with some things she never thought you’d think of. And that, my friends is where I come in.
Keep in mind that sure, the bar is open (free) but in the end, you did pay for it, so it’s not really free is it? Watch your consumption, if you wanna get all legless, that’s what the stag is for. Your wedding night should be memorable…that means you need to remember it!!! So pace yourself at the bar and lay off the shots, you’ll thank me in the morning when the mimosas show up and you’re ready to go!!!