7 answers

1. The commentary gives details on the increasing trend of “groomzillas”. The term means that males are becoming much more active in the planning of their weddings. The title “Metrosexual Matrimony” is a sarcastic phrase describing metrosexual men purchasing over the top items for their wedding.
2. The writer does an excellent job catching the reader’s eye in the introduction. He explains how a male is taking the time and devotion in the fitting of his suit as his fiancé did with her wedding gown. Normally it’s just the woman who has this special moment.
3. The author does an ok job explaining the context of the issue. After reading it numerous times, I came to the conclusion is it more of an informative article. He does go in-depth to explain the issue with statistics and real life examples but the significance isn’t directly stated. I believe the issue shows the different attitude males are having in a relationship. Though they may be not be as manly, women have taken a back seat in wedding planning due to busy jobs as males are now becoming more active.
4. I think the possible causes are how women are viewing men. The more well kept and groomed male seems to become a lot more attractive to women. The metrosexual lifestyle has become a lot more apparent in recent years. In marriage the metrosexual male can become much interested in the event of planning compared to more of a man’s man.
5. According to NPD Research, a New York--based marketing firm, 80% of men are now active co-partners in the wedding-planning process. "I've had grooms call me five or six times a day about small details months before their weddings," says Los Angeles wedding planner Julie Pryor. The example the author uses is a concrete example how the male becoming more involved. The idea that a male is calling a wedding planner on small details may be humorous. But seems to be a cause to the increasing “groomzilla” issue.
6. The author does not give many opinionated statements. But looking in-between the lines I believe he is completely surprised on this issue. The article seems to be written as a shock to the reader.
7. The significance the author is stating goes much more detailed than planning a wedding. The effect of becoming more active in female related tasks is a new age style. Though it may seem odd to most it could possibly result in a healthier relationship and a less stressed wedding.

By: Zach Wujcik, Ryan Moxey, and Kadi Harbough