Traditionally, women handle the bulk of the work to put together a wedding. For women who seek more gender equality from their future marriage, a checklist for the groom is essential.
Planning a wedding often seems like an overwhelming task at first — some couples even go to wedding therapy sessions to cope with the stress. The key is to break it down into chronological chunks. What tasks need to be completed first? What needs to wait until closer to the wedding day?
Doing this work together is an excellent test for couples. To find out what goes into a wedding day checklist for the groom, check out the guide below.
Writing a Checklist for the Groom
Ideally, an engaged couple will sit down together and brainstorm howto pull off their dream wedding, creating a wedding day checklist in the process. Then, they assign each task to the person best suited for it. Here are some logistical tasks that are great for the groom.
Get Addresses
Traditionally, couples mail out wedding invitations, which require the addresses of all the attendees. Even modern, digital invitations require email addresses. The groom can contact the prospective guests and compile their addresses into a list.
Wedding Music
Of course, the wedding music should be decided by both the bride and groom. After the decision is made, however, someone needs to contact the musician or DJ and book them.
Accommodation Guides
If guests are traveling to attend your wedding, it is good manners to provide them with information about accommodation in the area. Even if the wedding is local, some family and friends are likely traveling from out-of-town. Have the groom compile a list that includes price points for guests to peruse.
Honeymoon Logistics
Just like the music, the honeymoon needs to be decided by both bride and groom. But again, afterward, there are lots of details that need to be logistically arranged. For example, the groom can book airplane tickets and hotel rooms.
Booking Transport
One wedding tradition often featured in movies is the mode of transportation for the couple after the ceremony or reception. Typically, they ride in style with “just married” written on the back window. The groom can do some research and book this transportation after approval from the bride.
Renting Suits
The groom typically has his party of groomsmen. If you can afford your bridal party and groom’s party, it is good etiquette to pay for the bridesmaid dresses and suits they require. The groom can handle renting suits from a suitable company.
Extra Help for the Big Day
Even with a checklist for the groom and help from family and friends, there may be too many tasks for a couple to handle independently.Thankfully, there are plenty of online resources that offer wedding planning tools, ideas, and inspiration.
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