Remember this day is not only for or about the bride, your groom needs to help out, have an opinion and be able to give it! There are things that he needs to do and that you need to do together. Lets take a look at a checklist for the groom.
Right from the start, a few days after you have proposed :
- Choose a wedding date
- Pick out a reception location: Places get booked up very early. Especially if your wedding is in the summer months, you to book at least 6 months before you wedding or even earlier if possible.
- Choose your Best Man, Groomsmen and Ushers.
- Start working on the guest list.
- Meet with a Minister, Priest or Rabbi ect, the choice is yours.
- Choose the music: a band or DJ. Get references from friends. Meet with around 3 – 5 have them perform for you, you need to feel comfortable with their personality.
6 Months Before.
- Plan for your honeymoon: Apply for a passport if needed
- Shop for wedding rings
- Finish up the guest list
- Check county/country requirements for your marriage license
- Think about transportation to the ceremony and reception if needed
3 Months Left.
- Tuxes for the Grooms, Best Man and Groomsmen.
- Book your honeymoon.
- Meet with the person performing the ceremony to finalise details.
30 Day Countdown.
- Buy your bride a wedding gift. Make sure it’s personal and memorable gift.
- Schedule final fittings for tuxedos, and make sure all wedding attire has been ordered.
- Purchase gifts for Best Man, Groomsmen and Ushers.
- Take care of any legal affairs, your brides names change, adding her to any policies etc
2 Weeks.
- File for your marriage license with your bride-to-be.
- Stag Do, no later than 2 weeks before your wedding day!
7 Days.
- Pick up the tux
- Make sure Best Man and Ushers get their wedding attire
- Reconfirm all honeymoon reservations. If flying, make sure you have the plane tickets
- Make sure your attendants know their duties
- Make sure your Ushers are aware of special seating arrangements
The Wedding Day.
Congratulations!
- Make sure your luggage is in the car or Hotel where you’ll stay on your wedding night
- Get dressed. Start at least one hour before the ceremony.
- Give the Best Man the bride’s wedding ring.
- Prepare the official’s fee or gift in an envelope, and hand it to the best man so he can present it after the ceremony.







