The Bride is not the only one with responsibilities in a Wedding, The Groom is also a big part of the planning and orginazation of the Day.  He too has many things to get accomplished.  This is just a checklist to help him out.

Groom's Checklist

A one Year Plan

9-12 Months before the Wedding

· Buy the engagement ring, and arrange for a special presentation.

· Discuss the wedding date and budget with your fiancée.

· Choose your best man and ushers. (one usher per 50 guests)

· Select your wedding rings together.

· Plan the honeymoon.

· Help with the guest list.


6-9 Months before the Wedding

· Join your fiancée as she registers your gift preferences at a registry.

· Together with your fiancée, select formal wear for you and your groomsmen.


3-6 Months before the Wedding

· Check the requirements for blood tests and the marriage license.

· Finalize honeymoon plans: get a passport or visa if needed.


2-3 Months before the Wedding

· Start addressing your share of the wedding invitations.

· Reserve your wedding attire.

· Plan and make reservations for the rehearsal dinner. (The groom's family usually hosts this event.)

· Meet with the florist. (The groom traditionally pays for the bride's bouquet, all corsages and boutonnieres.)


6-8 Weeks before the Wedding

· Choose gifts for groomsmen.

· Purchase a wedding gift for your bride.

· Purchase a marriage license with fiancée and witnesses. (It's the groom's job to check on all details and requirements.)

· Adjust insurance policies to reflect new marital status.

· Pick up wedding rings.


2 Weeks before the Wedding

· Check on honeymoon reservations and tickets.

· Purchase traveler's checks if needed.

· Arrange to move belongings to your new home (after you return from your honeymoon).


1 Week before the Wedding

· Give your marriage license and officiating person's fee to the best man.

· Present groomsmen's gifts at rehearsal dinner.


The Day of the Wedding

· Give wedding rings to the best man.

· Be sure travel tickets are with your change of clothes.

· Be sure both of you sign the wedding certificate and put it in a safe place.

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