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The Bridesman

by WBZ-AM

"You want me to be a what?"What the heck is a "Bridesman"? What is their role? Can I really do this?One day, Marita asked her best guy friend Dan to be her "Bridesman" in her upcoming wedding. After laughing out loud for a good five minutes, after which he then realized she was serious, Dan obliged even though he had no idea what he got himself into. Thus, the "Bridesman" was born.Join hosts Dan Mazella and Marita MacKinnon as they dive into the world of "The Bridesman!"

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Episodes

  1. Trimming The Cost in 2023

    Dan contributed to the show for once. He heard about a topic at work and decided it needed to be discussed with Marita. With 2023 being a year of inflation, how do you make cuts when it comes to your wedding? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Say Goodbye To These Wedding Trends! (And Crabs)

    Last time Marita and Dan talked about the trends you might be seeing in 2023. Now, they discuss the ones that are on the way out. Get ready for a crab-tastic episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Wedding Trends To See in 2023

    Yes, the title did rhyme. Like what I did there? It's January but that doesn't stop any predictions or trends for what will be "in" for the coming year if you are ready to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. After You Get Married You Go On...A Buddy-Moon?

    Marita tosses the term "Buddy-Moon" at Dan the Bridesman...and it gets very confusing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. How To Ruin Your Own Wedding

    Did you know you can ruin your OWN wedding? All you have to do is... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. How To Ruin a Wedding...As a Guest!

    Tap...tap...this thing still work? OKAY GOOD! Marita and Dan are back for another wonderful episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Who's The Boss?!

    In your marriage or relationship...who REALLY makes the choices? Also, Dan talks to Marita about his recent flower deliveries and why she is the key to his success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Picking Up Woman At A Wedding

    Yes, there are good ways and bad ways to get to know someone at a wedding. Marita found a list! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. The Do Nots Before The Wedding

    There are things to do before you go down the aisle. Extreme sports or a crazy new tattoos are not in that category. Marita found a great story about a couple who almost canceled their wedding over a bad decision made by the groom and his friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. You Watched That Show Without Me?!

    Between the multiple streaming services out there, there has to be one you watch with your significant other, right? Do you wait for them to come around or do you dive into a series together? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. Dunahnanananana Bridesman!

    Marita surprises Dan with a birthday gift that is on point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Great Places To Propose

    Ready to pop the question? Marita and Dan have a list of the best places to get on one knee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. No! They Can't Come To The Wedding!

    When making a guest list for your wedding, do you give a plus one to certain people or everyone that you plan to attend? Things can get ugly REAL fast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Bridesman Replay: Marriage Pacts

    What?! A replay? Where are Marita & Dan?! This can't be good... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Seating Nightmare Story

    Marita shares a story about a seating arrangement nightmare that happened to a friend at a wedding. Whose side would you be on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Seating Chart Shenanigans

    You know the line "no one puts Baby in the corner"? At a wedding, who DOES get to sit in the corner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Presenting Lord Daniel & Lady Marita

    Marita had a topic for this weeks episode but Dan surprised her with a late birthday present. Hint: it has to do with her so-called Scottish heritage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. No Food is a No Fun Reception

    There's a couple out there who used some of their wedding budget to arranged an appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Nice right? Well, it came at the cost of food being served to the guests. Take a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. It's Your Wedding Day. Got Stress?

    Stress. It's bound to happen on a wedding day. Here are some ways to fix that! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Proposal Place Problems

    You know the phrase "location, location, location"? The same can be applied when you want to propose to that special someone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Bridesman Replay: Dan's Tools for the Day

    Bringing you back to episode 25 where Dan reveals a list to Marita about the tools one should have handy and ready for the big day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. Alternative Engagement Rings

    We all know that diamonds are the universal stone for engagement rings...but not everyone likes it. What are some alternatives and does it share the same meaning? Marita and Dan discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. Star Wars Theme Wedding

    In honor of Star Wars Day (when this episode was recorded) Dan convinced Marita to talk about how to have a Star Wars themed wedding. Does she like the idea or is she working for the Empire and hates it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. The Rude To Do Part 2

    Marita and Dan are back chatting about the rude things you can do at a wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. The Rude To Do Part 1

    In this weeks episode, Marita and Dan discuss some of the rude things one person (or people) can do when they are invited to a wedding. Oh, and Marita is still not happy Dan is moving in to her space in a few months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. The Bridal Party Pairoff Protocol

    Hey I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's our entrance, let's have fun, maybe? How would you pair off your bridal party to make their entrance for both the ceremony and reception? Marita and Dan discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. Wait...I Have To Pay For That?

    Going to a wedding? read the fine print...of the invitation to make sure you aren't paying for your meal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. I NEED SPACE! Working With Your Spouse

    Not all situations are a "Jim & Pam". Oh...and Marita's back and has stuff to say to Dan about what he did in the last episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Dan Takes Over!

    With Marita out for her vacation, Dan the Bridesman is in sole control. So what's the topic? Remember when Marita made fun of Dan for his top wedding choices? Today, he makes the defense that Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is indeed a wedding movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  30. Marriage Pacts

    Before you take a listen, you'll hear Marita chatting about her high school experience before the episode begins. This was suppose to be a level check. That's what working with Marita is like for Dan. Anyways, in episode 48 Dan explains how he was in not one but TWO marriage pacts. Do you think…

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  31. The Wedding Party Name Change Game

    After last weeks episode regarding the title of Maid & Matron of Honor, Marita & Dan have a list of potential names to replace it with AND a fantastic name for the entire wedding party. Oh, and apparently this episode turned into a review of Hulu's 'Pam and Tommy'. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  32. Maid or Matron of Honor. Why Should There Be A Difference?

    There are things that keep Dan awake at night. Why are we here? Why did George Lucas disappoint us and change it so Greedo shot first and not Han? And an all important one: what is the difference between the Maid of Honor and a Matron of Honor? Good thing Marita is here to help talk this one...

  33. SURPRISE! There's A Surprise For You

    So the wedding is ready to go. Everything is planned. But wait! There's a surprise! Marita & Dan discuss how you can handle some of the curve balls thrown at you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. Who Displays Love Better?

    It's not whether the guy or girl in a relationship shows more affection towards their spouse but whether or not Disney or Comic Books have a better depiction of love. Although Marita & Dan have their thoughts, what are YOURS? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. The Best Man Guru Speaks

    How about Dan & Marita get advice from someone who has been a Best Man...twice! It's Marita's husband who joins them on this weeks episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. Can You Do A Best Man Speech?

    Dan's no expert when it comes to this topic because he has never been asked to be a best man...ever. Here what he might do if he was ever asked based on what others have done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. Marita's Speech Tips

    Dan had to take a week off (which you can tell Marita is happy about) so this is a solo episode where Marita chats about how to give a Maid/Matron of Honor Speech! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. Size 8 Please! The Picture Perfect Wedding Woes.

    On top of a rant about how Disney made everyone think weddings had to be fairy tales, Marita & Dan discuss a story they found about one over-the-top bride and her demands for her bridesmaids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Say Hello To These Trends In 2022

    What can you expect to see in weddings for 2022 and beyond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Wedding Trends: Bye Bye for 2022

    Marita and Dan are back! The pandemic has changed weddings forever. What were some traditional wedding moments that may not see the light of day this year or ever again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. Bridesman Replay: The Question aka Dan's Origin Story.

    Marita and Dan picked an episode TOGETHER for the replay this week. Let's go back to hear how Marita asked Dan to join her wedding party that created the role of "Dan the Bridesman" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. Bridesman Replay: The Name Game

    Dan's episode pick is here! Here are some alternative names to call your Bridesman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. Bridesman Replay: The Bridal Shower

    Marita's Episode Choice! Remember when Dan thought two of bridesmaids were "event staff"? Yeah. Awkward. As we close out 2021, here's a replay of what happened at the bridal shower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. Being Apart On The Holidays

    So...you're married but you want to see your family on the holidays. How about spending it with them WITHOUT your spouse? Dan says it's possible. Marita is skeptical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. How To Split The Holidays

    There just aren't enough hours in the day to see both families for the holidays. So, how do you divide things up? Marita & Dan (well...Marita) breaks it down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. The Parental Dance

    Do you want to dance? Marita and Dan (in studio) chat about how to go about choosing the father-daughter & mother-son dance for your wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. First Dance Ideas

    You're married! Congrats! Now, dance in front of everyone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. Wedding Traditions Dont's Part 2

    It's Marita's turn! Is it the same (or as long) as Dan's list from last week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. Wedding Tradition Dont's

    This is a first for Marita and Dan. They are in the same studio! In this episode the two discuss the wedding traditions you can live without. Also, has Marita forgiven Dan for his number 1 movie in pick that caused her to rethink her friendship with him? Find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  50. Top Wedding Movies Take 2

    Dan's list is here! Marita does NOT like it at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"You want me to be a what?"What the heck is a "Bridesman"? What is their role? Can I really do this?One day, Marita asked her best guy friend Dan to be her "Bridesman" in her upcoming wedding. After laughing out loud for a good five minutes, after which he then realized she was serious, Dan obliged even though he had no idea what he got himself into. Thus, the "Bridesman" was born.Join hosts Dan Mazella and Marita MacKinnon as they dive into the world of "The Bridesman!"

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