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Carl Monaco
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Tales from the Groom: It’s Brie Time, Baby!
Weddings

Tales from the Groom: It’s Brie Time, Baby!

Now for the yummiest part of the wedding-planning process: the tasting. Our groom keeps a running diary to catalog the event.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Apr 15, 2010
Tales From the Groom: “I’m Your Density”
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: “I’m Your Density”

The groom looks back and appreciates how the heck he got here.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Apr 1, 2010
Tales From the Groom: B.I.O. Hazard
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: B.I.O. Hazard

The groom looks at new places for wedding announcements
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Mar 25, 2010
Tales From the Groom: The Wedding Lobby
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: The Wedding Lobby

Carl finds out that to get what he wants, he actually needs others to suggest it.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Mar 18, 2010
Tales From the Groom: The State of the Union
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: The State of the Union

Carl takes a cue from one of his favorite speeches that combines his worst fears, today’s politics, and drinking cheap booze at his wedding.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Feb 25, 2010
Tales From the Groom: No Wammies!
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: No Wammies!

The groom’s curiosity gets the best of him.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Feb 11, 2010
Tales From the Groom: Bridal Bowl I
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: Bridal Bowl I

Football bets—applied to a wedding? Carl thinks he can make it happen.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Feb 4, 2010
Tales From the Groom: Slow Motion Walter & the Fire Engine Guys
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: Slow Motion Walter & the Fire Engine Guys

The marriage of incorrect lyrics and a wedding band.
Bride & Groom, Groomsmen, Tales From the Groom  |  Jan 14, 2010
Tales From the Groom: There Is No Dana, Only Zuul . . .
Weddings

Tales From the Groom: There Is No Dana, Only Zuul . . .

Carl looks to open the lines of communication.
Bride & Groom, Tales From the Groom  |  Jan 7, 2010
Tales from the Groom: Chairman of the Bride
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Tales from the Groom: Chairman of the Bride

Bride & Groom, Groomsmen, Tales From the Groom  |  Dec 23, 2009
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