Day #30 - The Groom's Timeline

I'm always writing timelines and information for the ladies.  Sorry men...please forgive me.  Below is a detailed timeline of what the GROOM needs to do in preparation for wedding day.

12 months before
Determine budget contribution, including any gifts from parents, family, friends, etc.

Choose attendants (Best Man, Groomsmen, Ushers, Ring Bearer) and invite them
    to be in the wedding

 

7 to 9 months before
Reserve rehearsal dinner location

Compile your friend/family guest list

 

4 to 6 months before
Reserve mens' formal wear

 

2 to 3 months before
Purchase meaningful gift for bride

Purchase gifts for your attendants and parents

Decide on rehearsal and rehearsal dinner attire

Order rehearsal dinner invitations

Choose song for mother/groom dance

 

6 to 8 weeks before
Confirm formal wear measurements

Confirm rehearsal dinner menu

 

1 month before
Send rehearsal dinner invitations

Tale care of business and legal affairs (inform car, home, renter's insurance of marriage
    Change beneficiary to fiancée for will and life insurance policy)

Attend bachelor party and any couple's showers

 

2 to 3 weeks before
Make appointments for hair, manicure, other grooming

Create wedding day schedule

 

1 week before
Confirm rehearsal dinner plans

Pack for honeymoon

Prepare speech and toast for reception

Write your vows

Order flowers to be delivered to bride, mother and mother-in-law
    on wedding morning

 

1 to 2 days before

Pick up tuxedo rentals

 

The wedding day

Give wedding rings and officiant's fee to best man

Give license to officiant

Give gift to bride

Relax and let it all sink in!

 
Until next time...WEDologize!

Photo credit - www.rushphotovideo.com
Timeline credit - http://dejanaeevents.carlsoncraft.com/

Day #14 - A Little Groom Inspiration

 Photographers are so in-tune with capturing the fabulous details of the bride's attire - the wedding gown, shoes, accessories and jewelry.  But make sure they capture just the same amount of the detail of your husband-to-be's attire as well.  Having a second photographer makes this happen effortlessly, but should you not be able to afford this option, make sure the main photographer understands you want to the same amount of detail captured of your groom as well.

 
Until next time...WEDologize!

Photo credits - Rush Photography & Videography and George Street Photography