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Traditionally, the groom has fewer wedding responsibilities than the bride.
However, there are many vital details which he must arrange. With the help of
this list you can be confident that these arrangements are well-planned. Keep in
mind, though, that these time frames are only guidelines, and your own deadlines
may vary. |
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As Early As Possible:
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With fiancée,
purchase engagement and wedding rings |
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Discuss
reception plans with fiancée and both families
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Begin making
your wedding guest list and ask your family to make theirs
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Visit the officiant with
your fiancée
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Decide how
many ushers you need (usually one for each 50 guests)
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Discuss
honeymoon plans with your fiancée and make reservations (if you plan to
go abroad, arrange to update passports, visas and innoculations).
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Three to Four Months Before:
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Get guest list
to your fiancée
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Order
your wedding attire, including accessories
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Arrange
rehearsal dinner |
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Decide
on attendants and order their attire
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Complete
honeymoon plans and purchase tickets |
Two Months Before:
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Confer with
your fiancée on colors for the bridal bouquet, corsages for the mothers
and grandmothers, your fiancée’s going away costume and boutonnieres for
your attendants, and order them. |
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Find time to
discuss financial details with your fiancée; insurance policies,
checking and savings accounts, charge accounts, safety deposit boxes and
wills should be revised or updated at the time of the wedding.
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One Month Before:
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Purchase gifts
for groomsmen and the bride |
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Shop for any
wedding or honeymoon attire you still need |
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Make sure
needed legal papers are in order |
Two Weeks Before:
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Set a date
with your fiancée to get your marriage license
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Confirm all
honeymoon arrangements
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Check with
best man on honeymoon departure plans |
One Week Before:
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Begin packing
for your honeymoon
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Present gifts
to groomsmen at bachelor dinner
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Give head
usher seating arrangements for the wedding
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Arrange to
move your belongings to your new home |
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Write a check
for the officiant; the best man delivers it |
Traditional groom's Expenses
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Marriage license |
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Officiant’s
fee |
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Bride’s engagement and wedding rings |
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Flowers for the bride, mothers and grandmothers
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Boutonnieres for the groomsmen |
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Special accessories for the groomsmen (e.g., top hats, gloves)
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Gifts for the groomsmen |
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Rehearsal dinner |
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Wedding gift for the bride |
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Honeymoon trip |
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