Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle A Rev Ed HB by Bridges John Curtis Bryan (3-Jan-2012) Hardcover

GentleManners Books

by John Bridges

We've all heard that a wedding is all about the bride, so what does that mean for the groom and his fellow gentlemen? Are grooms simply cogs in the great wheel of marital merrymaking whose only function is to show up and say, "Well, yes, I think I do"? Very likely, the wedding planning may seem like a full-scale production, directed by the bride and stage-managed by her mother. The talk of "the simple, perfect ceremony" dissolves into a haze of white tulle, clever party invitations, suggested menus from the caterer, and endless hand-wringing over just how many people really can fit into the church.But before the groom starts to feel like the forgotten man of the hour he should know how important his role really is. A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle will help the groom-to-be and his gentlemen know what to do, where to stand, what to wear, and what to say, so he can add to the joy, rather than the jitters, as the day approaches. He may even give cause for amazement when the bride frantically asks, "Where should the groomsmen go to pick up their rentals?" and he calmly takes her hand and says, "Don't worry, dear, I already took care of that."

Unknown Binding

First published January 3, 2006

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

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.

Reviews

[EJ Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.