Man Showers The Latest Wedding Trend

Why should women have all the fun when it comes to getting married? Man showers – parties designed for men – are a growing trend among men who are getting married. Men are growing comfortable with attending couples’ showers with wives and girlfriends, so a “man shower” is a natural extension of that. Others think it has arisen from the increased role men are playing in wedding planning.

But don’t believe that a man shower is a substitute for a bachelor party. Instead, it’s just the opening act. Like wedding showers for the brides, guests bring gifts to the party that can help a groom set up or maintain a household. Some “man showers” are scheduled at the same time as the bridal shower, to give husbands, brothers, male family members and friends time to spend with each other. In some circles, the man showers extend to expectant fathers as well.

What about games, which are a mainstay of bridal showers? You’ll find games at man showers too. Guests may find themselves being judged on the manliness of their gift wrap, which may include duct tape, homemade containers and other “manly” adornments. Tools are popular gifts for man showers, and many home improvement centers are beginning to offer wedding registries.

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