2007-01-25 01:19:45 · 11 answers · asked by ANDERSON S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's really up to you and your fiance as to who does what. But here's a typical checklist of what a groom is responsible for about a month or so out. Hope this helps and congrats!
One Month
Box and wrap all gifts for bride/groomsmen/ushers/etc.
Ensure groom's mom has addressed/mailed rehearsal dinner invitations if his parents are hosting it
Order flower arrangements for rehearsal dinner tables if desired
Pick up wedding band
Ensure home/renter's insurance covers wedding bands or buy additional jewelry insurance
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Open joint checking and savings accounts
Change beneficiary to fiance for will and life insurance policy
Inform car/home/renter's insurance of marriage (discounted rates may apply)
Two Weeks in Advance
Meet with rehearsal dinner caterers for final details
Confirm hotel reservations for wedding night
Confirm hotel reservations for attendants
Determine personal wedding morning itinerary (time to wake up, ... time to leave for to church, etc.)
Hair appointment
Move belongings to new home
One week in Advance
Pack for honeymoon
Get traveler's checks for honeymoon; exchange money to foreign currency now if desired
Remind attendants about rehearsal time
Give best man clergyman's fee (if to be payed day of ceremony, otherwise pay this week)
Remind groom/fathers/ushers/groomsmen to pick up tuxedos on day before wedding
Ensure delivery of flower arrangements for wedding rehearsal dinner have been made
Day Before Wedding
Pick up tux
Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Morning of Wedding
Give groom's wedding band to Maid of Honor and bride's wedding band to Best Man prior to ceremony
Relax and let it all sink in!!
2007-01-25 01:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by osuguy978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be late, have a hangover, forget the ring, forget which church, step on her train, etc.... the obvious things.
If there is anything that you should definitely DO, I would recommend two:
1. Remember that it is HER big day. It's about the two of you being married, but it is HER big day.
2. By all means, get her a nice wedding gift. Something that screams romance, and especially if it can be something she's mentioned to you before in some conversation. Perhaps a favorite something she used to have, and you can replace. Small enough to give to her while at the reception, seated at the table.
Uh, if she's told you about a favorite toaster that broke and had to be throw away, DON'T. Think romance.
2007-01-25 10:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get to bed early the night before. You'll be tempted to hang out with relatives and friends but do yourself a favor. Also stay as far away from the bride and her party the day of the wedding. She'll be stressed out no doubt and you don't want to be in the wrath of that. If you're asked to do something however, so it well. Don't forget the brides gift. My husband bought a pair of pearl earrings to go with my gown, and I had his ring engraved as his gift. Make sure to eat something before the ceremony, and hold onto the rings yourself until the last minute when you hand them over to the best man.
2007-01-25 09:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink the night before or the day of, before the ceremony. Make sure you tell your bride how beautiful she is when you first see her, and how much you love her. Make sure you spend time together at the reception, and don't go separately to visit with people.
2007-01-25 10:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you think its not about you....Its all her let her soak it in its more her day than yours (Yours comes later) Pictures are very important to the bride even if you do think they are petty and expensive. Flowers as well....Take everything in stride. Dont drink to much afterwards......Dont drink to much beforwards.. Stay at your reception just long enough....Don't get on her badside...HAVE FUN its the best day of your life...
2007-01-25 09:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Joesph B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well from experience you dont want to get intoxicated the night before. Get plenty of sleep and have a nice breakfast maybe with some friends and just relax and have fun. I would surround myself with friends and family and just have a great day.
2007-01-25 09:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by bubba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be prepared for her massive weight gain and laziness that insues afterwards. You will survive the wedding. Its what comes after.
2007-01-25 09:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's a marry, and where can I get one?
2007-01-25 09:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Matt C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do - Show up
Don't - Pass out
Do - say "I Do"
Don't - Pass out
Do - Thank people for showing up
Don't - Pass out
2007-01-25 09:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what ever you do don't cheat on her no matter what other may tell you.
2007-01-25 09:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by peered1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋