Essential Groom

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

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.

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 th

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

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 g

At some point in your life you made the decision that it was no longer safe to speak your truth. In your early years, speaking up led to a scolding from your parents, or worse. Their censure caused pain and engendered a belief in you that speaking up

There are several disparate, narrative depictions of the origins of Valentine’s Day. The same could be said for the concept of aphrodisiacs, edible and potable substances that allegedly increase libido. Our understandings of the phenomena are derived

Perhaps not the slimmest. It may be safe to say that Obaku’s new 4,8 mm watch is the slimmest octagonal watch ever in its price category. In our research on slim octagonal watches, we found a Bulgari that measures 5,15 mm and an Audemars Piguet that

Who invented the watch and why? For the emergence of the watch we have to go several hundred years back in time. Back to the 15th century which began the history of the watch. Explorers needed the time to navigate at sea. The latitude could already b

While some people have fun playing cards or shopping, other people have fun jumping off cliffs, climbing up ice mountains and smashing into roaring waves. These extreme sports enthusiasts take on nature’s most menacing qualities, hoping to survive an

It’s no secret that CrossFit is a demanding discipline. If you want to survive a gruelling WOD, you’ll need a big metabolic engine, plenty of power, and a solid base of core stability. But at some point, every athlete–CrossFit or otherwise needs the

In association with: Aim to exercise first thing in the morning (can be moved to anytime of the day), for 1 hour on an empty stomach as this increases your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), stimulating all day fat burning. For optimal results, train usin

Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it’s

Even the most madly in love couples need space sometimes. Alone time gives us the opportunity to focus on ourselves, which is never a bad thing, as well as explore our other interests, our relationships with our friends and family, and room to grow.

“Marriage is not some fairytale. It is Love, Selflessness, Patience, Tolerance and Enduring the hard times together ■

Relationships can suffer when one partner works away, and the other remains on home base. A working away relationship can also grow stronger from this swing shift existence. It takes trust, deep commitment and mutual respect – and most of all communi

Women say that they hate stinginess in a man. Why? And if this is really so, who do stingy men marry? Let us take a look at some traits of a stingy partner. While we usually think of stinginess as an unwillingness to part with money, it often means m

There are many reasons why people hoard. They might believe that their possessions will be useful or valuable one day, maybe the items have sentimental value or are unique and irreplaceable to them. Some decide to just hold on to things because they

The chances are good that you have seen the words Big Dick Energy (or BDE as it has been abbreviated) all over your Twitter and Instagram feeds of late. The phrase, coined by a Twitter user, describes the quiet confidence one might have, from having

Pornography is often portrayed as one of the ills of today’s society, evidence of modern moral decay brought to you by video cameras and broadband access. As it turns out, modern times have got nothing on the past. Pornography existed long before vid

All relationships have rules, but sometimes those rules get broken. When we are in a relationship, we expect that our partner will keep our interests in mind even if he or she is tempted to disregard the rules. When the rules are violated, the wrongd

The decision to have a vasectomy is not one that should be taken lightly. You and your partner should take time to discuss this in great detail and then decide if this is the right choice for you. A vasectomy may be right for you if: You are certain