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So many wedding-planning books revolve around the bride — but it's the groom's day, too!

With such a wide variety to choose from, selecting wines for pre-wedding celebrations, the reception and post-wedding get-togethers can be a daunting task. But I recently came across some terrific, affordable libations for you to consider — reds, whites, a sparkling wine and even tasty sangria.

The health benefits of a glass of red wine are well known, but if you’re like me certain red wines can often bring on headaches due to the level of histamines. Enter Veglio Barbera d’Alba ($14-$16):

Surprising your loved ones with your engagement news is always a lot of fun, but one bride-to-be got a reaction she never could've anticipated from her mom.

Leah tries to get her mom to look at her hand by saying she forgot to paint her nails, but Mom is too focused on Leah's cute earrings and outfit to see the ring — even when it's literally shoved in her face five times. But when she finally notices it, cue the freak out. Watch the hilarious video:

Full disclosure: I was nervous about what the dynamic between my future mother-in-law and myself would be like while planning my wedding since I had witnessed some of the stresses that my engaged friends endured with their MILs.

After dating for nearly 30 years (talk about taking it slow!), George Kirby, 102, and Doreen Luckie, 91, plan to tie the knot on Kirby's 103rd birthday this June.  

Take note, chocolate lovers: Now you can treat family and friends with unique, customizable (and delicious!) messages from Chocolate Text.

Guys, place a ring on it with this sweet proposal.

Brides, let you maid of honor know how much you appreciate all she’s doing for you.

Jamie Benjaminson and Matt Seifort got married on January 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but there was one special person missing at the festivities — the bride's grandmother, Pat. A week before their wedding, she fell ill and was hospitalized.

Since she couldn't watch them exchange vows at the ceremony or dance with them at the reception, the newlyweds decided to do the next best thing possible: surprise her at the hospital! Their bridal party and videographer accompanied them as well.