Essential Groom Issue 17

Hello there, to all you grooms, best man, soon to be husbands, partners, and prospective partners. The start of this year has flown by, with all its ups and downs, and with Covid, masks and the likes of social distancing still being the the norm. Yet, we find ourselves staring winter in the face. So, to help you enjoy your leisure time a little bit more, we have put together some very useful features when it comes to planning the most import day, your wedding day, including the importance of life after weddings. Would you have a vasectomy? This debatable topic is featured as well as the article on aphrodisiacs. Gain some insight into the world of what kind of food is a “turn on” in other countries. The extreme adventure…

Owner and Publisher Tracy - Anne Pienaar Owner and publisher of Wedding Essentials and Essential Groom Magazine. “I have always had a passion for the Wedding industry and hope that with each and every single Issue we help make your dreams come true. Jnr Traffic Assistant Bronwyn - Ashley Pienaar As an aspiring young woman, I have a passion for the wedding industry and an awerness of the importance of research and design, my role is, not only to source the right service providers to be featured in each issue, but to bring you the best of the best in the wedding idustry. Graphic Designer Mfuneko Lala The implimentation of functional design solutions to solve the worlds problems offers creatives a guided playground. In my years of designing, I’ve always made sure that every project I work on inspires,…

Dating is a challenge at the best of times, but throw a global pandemic into the mix and it can feel almost impossible. However, in a world where it has never been easier to connect with each other, there are still plenty of ways that you can feel the love with a date night during a lockdown. Whether you are newlyweds in isolation together, a new couple navigating lockdown apart or recently engaged and just want to celebrate this time with some romantic indoor dates, we have compiled a handy list of date night ideas for couples in lockdown. Once upon a time, spending 24/7 with your other half may have sounded like a dream come true. However, without the excitement of your weekly date night, it is possible that the romance…

Not even the Price. With a precise mechanical Japanese movement, this gents classic is a staple of high-quality and refined design. Ege has all the hallmark features you’ve come to know and love in an Obaku watch - impeccable design and an all-around stainless steel build. The benefits of producing watches from stainless steel are durability, rust and corrosion-resistance. That’s not all, price is where Ege shines, and it shines bright. It joins Obaku’s growing fleet of price-winners, where great-prices meet all the top features. Ege’s retail price will begin at just R2 499 which is an exceptional price point for a stainless steel, multifunctional watch at this level of quality and craftsmanship. Ege’s name keeps with Obaku’s nature inspired naming tradition. Meaning oak in English, it’s a solid choice for a no compromise…

Men and women often think they are nothing but friends when in reality one person’s mind or the other is thinking more. They may never share this information with their friend, but there is always that feeling that one of these days we are going to get a little tipsy and make out. The sexual tension is always there. If you have an unattached female and male, the sexual tension is always there. Typically the reasons they are ‘friends’ is because one of them doesn’t want more. If you get along enough to hang out, have dinners, talk on the phone, that’s a big part of a relationship, right The dictionary refers to Validation as ‘recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile.’ So cast…

MARRIAGE COUNSELING AND ANXIETY IN RELATIONSHIP - Ester Novak $ 12.00 | price and availability on amazon.com Marriage cunselling and anxiety in relationship: Practical guide for making marriage work, how to eliminate insecurity and jealousy, reduce conflicts, and reconnect with your partner. Two books in one. “Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” - Franz Schubert Relationships may be one of the planets most enjoyable things, but they can also be a breeding ground for anxiety and emotions. relationship anxiety can occur at almost any courtship stage. For many individuals, just thinking about being in a relationship will cause stress and anxiety. This book takes us through those important ways couples can overcome anxiety in their relationships. EGO IS THE ENEMY…