Here comes the groom: Step up, guys. It's your wedding, too

The planning of the wedding, from guest list to gift registry, should be a partnership, but often the bride takes on most of the planning duties. Get your guy involved with these groomfriendly
tasks.

  • Set up a spreadsheet.  Include names, addresses and phone numbers of service people and those who will be part of your team.
  • Store purchase receipts and confirmations.
  • Check marriage requirements, such as licensing.
  • Choose the best man and your other groomsmen.
  • Shop for gifts for the groomsmen.
  • Buy a wedding gift and card for your bride.
  • Scout wedding bands for you and your bride.
  • Choose suit style for yourself and the groomsmen, and arrange fittings.
  • Write your thank you notes for gifts received from your side of the family.
  • Put an honorarium or fee for the service officiant in an envelope and give it to the best man for delivery immediately after the service.
  • Prepare a speech for the reception. (Don't forget to thank the parents and gush about your wife.)
  • Go over song selections for your first dance.
  • Arrange transportation to both the service and reception for the bridal party.
  • Research honeymoon options and prices.
  • Supervise getting travel requirements, such as passports, immunizations and blood tests, if required.

The best man

  • Your best man likely will be your best friend or perhaps your brother. But there are other considerations:
  • Be certain that you choose someone who has the time, energy and interest in taking on the obligations.
  • Do not choose a person who is unreliable or who is insensitve to the audience and will embarrass you or your bride when he makes the toast at the wedding.
  • Don’t be coerced into choosing the bride's brother unless he happens to be your best friend. The choice should reflect the close relationship between the two people.
  • It is appropriate for a man’s father to be his best man and not unusual for the groom’s honour attendant to be a woman.

 

Article courtesy of Canadian Bride.



 

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