The Essentials

The Aussie cricket captain pulls a swifty and ties the knot in top secret…

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As actor Brad Pitt plans his nuptials to Angelina Jolie, we reveal what the star is wearing to the altar…

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Bring a tantalising taste of Brazil for a reception that’s out of the ordinary, with Lorita Arts Entertainment…

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US President Barack Obama comes out—in support of gay marriage...

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How to change your skincare routine with the season—plus how to save $$$$ on top products…

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We asked—should she change her name? The verdict is in…

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Four top tips for choosing someone to trust with your wedding memories.

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The Manhattan—a little bit of New York in a glass...

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Smartphone apps built for two…

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Essential Groom beefs up, scrubs down and runs a comb through its hair for a fresh look with a new online store...

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In gem speak, a baguette is not a bread stick and a marquise isn’t that tent where the reception is...

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The martini—because it's all class. Shaken or stirred...

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When it comes to choosing a wedding band, will you go for gold or aim for platinum status? Or perhaps something else entirely...

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It ain’t true until it’s on Facebook—and this couple isn’t wasting any time…

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A couple left high and dry turn to social networking to pay for their ceremony...

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Essential Groom set to debut at the Sydney Bridal Expo this weekend, April 21-22.

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Black Friday—no better time than Friday the 13th to try this tipple...

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Taking care of the ring is the best man’s job—but beware of the celebrant…

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Raising a glass to celebrate your marriage isn’t as easy as it looks…

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Think carefully about who you invite to your wedding. This guy is Exhibit A…

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A report reveals a litany of complaints against dodgy wedding celebrants…

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A videographer with an artful eye can elevate humble wedding footage into a cinematic memento…

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We asked: is it cool to give money as a wedding present? The verdict’s in…

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Sometimes a drunk groom gives a cringe-worthy speech. Sometimes he sets the reception on fire…

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Devil’s Cut Punch—waste not want not is the philosophy behind this cheeky tipple.

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Proposals are often memorable—some because they’re just totally out there…

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One woman’s trip to the cinema doesn’t go quite as she expected…

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A very quick lesson in what not to do—or try to do—before the ceremony...

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Drool over our gallery of horological highlights from the world's greatest watch fair, Baselworld 2012...

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ABC personality Adam Hills is set to clock up an Australian first by televising a mass same-sex ceremony…

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Putting on a fancy outfit and walking down an aisle seems easy enough—but a lot can go wrong…

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Sixty years on, a couple relive their wedding night at New York’s famous Waldorf-Astoria for a pittance...

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The Sidecar—warm up with a French classic.

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Some grooms have taken to ending their wedding with a bang—and a splat…

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You know the expression “it’s like riding a bike”? Tying a bow tie is nothing like that…

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Bet she won’t turn down the wedding ring—but she might refuse your name…

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Mai Tai—take a taste trip to the tropics...

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One love-struck lad enlisted a stop motion video and a lego man to pop the question…

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“The Romeo and Juliet of senior citizens” tie the knot and enter the record books…

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We asked if guys should wear engagement rings—here’s what you said…

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Long Island Ice Tea—Hedge your bets with a little of everything.

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Inspiration from the Hollywood crowd from the 2012 Academy Awards red carpet…

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It comes along once in a leap year—the date when ladies are permitted to drop on bended knee.

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The latest autumn winter collection from Herringbone takes inspiration from the big smoke...

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Hold on tight as Essential Groom hits the track with the prestigious Erebus Racing team, debuting at the Bathurst 12 hour.

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If you’ve ever watched movies, you’d think all wedding ceremonies are the same. They don’t have to be…

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Camera's on. Check. Knee is bent. Check. Diamond ring. Check. She said what...?

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If the lucky couple already has a fully-stocked kitchen, where does that leave them, and their guests when if comes to gift-giving?

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Water is not a groom’s friend at the best of times, but this downpour cost a pretty penny.

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The Margarita—because it ain’t a party without tequila.

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Check out the tracks set to make matrimonial playlists this year.

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Elaborate, attention-grabbing proposals are all the rage—what better way to do it than on network television?

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With Valentine’s Day sparking mass outpourings of romance, one restaurant is preparing for spontaneous types…

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Sangria—what's red and wine and fruity all over?

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Here's how to propose with some serious planning and a well-connected mate…

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Unfortunately, buying lingerie for a woman—Valentine’s Day, the wedding night or just because—isn’t as easy as watching her wear it.

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Can’t make it to the wedding—would you send a present, a card... or nothing at all

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The Bloody Mary—it’s a cocktail, breakfast and hangover cure all in one. Genius.

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Dear EG, My fiance has four bridesmaids—should I have four groomsmen? And how on earth do I choose them?

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Apparently dancing down the aisle is so 2011—introducing the latest viral wedding craze…

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First comes love, then comes marriage—then comes lawyer as newlyweds get litigious...

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Negroni—because why add soda when you can add alcohol?

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A new film opening on Australia Day puts the groomsmen front and centre of the chaos.

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This viral video is positively ancient by internet standards—but there is no bigger wedding clip around.

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The bride’s not the only one who scores a ring out of this whole marriage thing…

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A new app helps gatecrashers locate nearby nuptials—and you thought that Owen Wilson movie was fiction…

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Hollywood came out in force to give a lesson on how to do black tie with aplomb—and how not to...

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Adam King bypassed posh restaurants and sunset beaches to pop the question on a peak hour train… flash mob style.

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The Mojito—besides cigars and revolutions, this drink is one of the best known things to come out of Cuba.

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Choosing wedding attire isn’t straightforward. Some things to consider…

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Elevating the father of the bride dance to an art form, this papa goes viral.

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A racy bucks party presents one Essential Groom reader with a difficult choice...

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Put the groom-to-be in the firing line with a commando-style initiation.

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Popping the question is difficult enough—then there's the pressure of making it unique and unforgettable...

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For one man, the trip to the aisle was a little more treacherous than usual.

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Proof that sometimes strippers and hookers are the more tasteful option...

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Apparently gender equality swings both ways, as men increasingly demand the right to wear an engagement ring.

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Bouncer, stylist, planner—there’s more to being best man than bringing down the house with a side-splitting speech (although that doesn’t hurt)...

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A reader asks: what's the best way to go about popping the question overseas?

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Fifty, 100, 200—how many is too many? EG readers have their say...

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These destinations probably aren't on your honeymoon wishlist—but they soon will be...

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An Aussie sailor hits the deck on bended knee...

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Bourbon Sour—a little something to get the buck's party rocking.

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The world is socialising, working—and even marrying—online.

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Beat the heat on the big day

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Gain six to ten centimetres on your wedding day. No, not in the trouser department—we mean shoes…

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Everything old is new again with a Poppy & Finch bow tie.

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The once-in-a-century date prompts a rush to the altar.

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A woman's advice on dealing with an over-enthusiastic fiancée…

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Skincare should rate highly on a groom's to-do list, whether he's barely 20 or hitting 50...

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Romance killer or modern necessity? Essential Groom readers are divided on the issue…

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EG road tests a new product that promises not to deliver the streaky, orange glow beloved of Hollywood starlets.

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Resists stains and creases. Causes clumsy men to rejoice.

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Seal your future on the fairway of one of the worlds' most picturesque golf courses.

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Get the lowdown on how to procure a quality diamond...

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The iconic US design house launches a new collection of shirting in Australia.

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Turns out that men don’t shy away from dressing up for the big day.

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Yes, it’s a bar that sells shirts. Or is it a shirt store that sells whiskey?

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It was the most-asked question online in 2010. And we've got the answer...

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A lap dance isn’t the only way to get the lads’ hearts racing.

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