Expert Advice from wedding guru, Sharon Naylor

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The biggest trend right now is taking your group -- even a co-ed group of both the men and the ladies -- to a sporting event. It doesn't have to be a pro sports game where tickets are super-expensive. Right now, tickets to minor-league ballgames are super-popular, with a private box booked for your group and 'catering' of hot dogs, beer, pretzels, nachos, and most minor league teams will bring in the mascot for photos. This is popular for groups that would like parents and kids invited to this pre-wedding celebration, pretty much wiping out the concept of the drunken stripper-fest that's gone out of style.

What is your guy's group into? We're seeing more groups getting concert tickets, tix to community theaters and comedy clubs, and day trips to nearby casinos.

Also popular: a day at the beach or at a park where everyone can plan volleyball. On a higher budget, everyone can go play a round of golf at someone's golf club [guest fees are usually involved, but it's still awesome to get on a private clubs links!].

I've heard about grooms surprising their friends with a visit to a bookstore where their childhood sports hero will be autographing books, and then everyone gets great photos and then goes out to dinner.

I welcome other suggestions in the Comments here...what else is everyone doing in place of the stripperfest?