Call it nostalgic neckwear if you must, but any way you twist the trend, bow ties are back. Once known as a stodgy, buttoned-down cerebral accessory, the bow tie has resurrected itself to become the paradox of this traditional view, now perceived more as high-fashion then high-brow. It’s dapper, sophisticated, distinctive and — above all…

Playoff basketball is back in New York and what better way to celebrate then for the Knicks to take on their arch rivals the Boston Celtics. For Celtics fans the playoffs have become a given but you know they are excited to take on hated New York on their way to defend the Eastern Conference….

So you’re in the early stages of a relationship? Maybe you’ve been dating only for a couple of weeks or months. If you receive a wedding invitation that says: “Your Name, and Guest”, should you bring her along? What should you do if your girlfriend isn’t on the wedding invitation and you think she should be?

Jared Cooper is the CEO of Sports Power Weekends, Inc., a sports travel company that helps fans plan trips to see sporting events throughout the country. He occasionally contributes to Groomstars.com, highlighting great ideas for bachelor parties involving sporting events. Visit SportsPowerWeekends.com or follow him on twitter at @SportsPowerWknd. As wedding season fast approaches, more…

For a lot of grooms selecting their groomsmen and best man is fairly easy and obvious. This is certainly the case if the groom has big family and is one of the last in a group of friends getting married. Immediate family and your future in laws will take up a few spots. If you…

When compared to a bride’s extravagant accessories, wedding accessories for the groom appear to be nominal at first glance. In reality, however; after you have picked out the formal wear for your wedding, their are definitely areas you can accessorize and augment your overall look and make it your own. Above all, the key to…

Due to the overwhelming popularity, we are extending the Groomstars Calling All Grooms Giveaway through May 2011. Click here to see the details and enter for a chance to win $1,000 gift certificate.

The common quandary we all face as our friends begin to tie the knot is how to walk that fine line between breaking the bank and looking like a cheapskate when gifting the newlyweds. While a wedding gift is a tangible representation of love and support, a generous offering to help married couples get a…

The number one request we get from our grooms is that they are looking for cool groomsmen gifts. The decision on groomsmen gifts is one of the few decisions that some grooms get to make on their own and inject some of their taste and personality into the wedding day. So what exactly are grooms…

When you’re called on to do a toast at a wedding, you want it to be memorable, but in a good way. Preparation is the key, both in composing your toast and rehearsing it ahead of time. Devote the time this task deserves and give a wedding toast that you’ll look back on with pride and will be remembered fondly by the bride and groom.