List of Groom's Wedding Responsibilities
While her wedding day is one of the most memorable days in a woman's life, some people think that the only job of the groom is to say "yes" to everything that she wants. The groom is an integral part of the wedding planning process and should have a say in everything that happens. He has some specific responsibilities.
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Invitations
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The groom compiles a guest list for his side of the family. For your wedding, make a list of the family members and friends that you would like to invite to your wedding. Go over this list with your fiance so that you both agree on the size of the wedding. Your final guest list should include the names and addresses of all invitees. If you are not helping to address and mail invitations, give your list to the person in charge of this task at least 3 months before the wedding -- or sooner, if you have many out-of-town guests who must make travel plans.
Finances
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The groom should help his fiance to work out a wedding budget. Decide how much you can both afford to spend and come up with a budget for all major expenses, such as food, photographer and location. The groom typically pays for his own wedding attire and the attire of any groomsman who cannot afford his own. The groom's family often pays for the rehearsal dinner, and his family may pay for flowers or corsages for both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids.
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Attire
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It is the groom's responsibility to choose the wedding attire for the male half of the wedding party. You may want to get your fiance's input, as she may have strong opinions about what the groomsmen should wear. If your fiance wants you to surprise her about this, ask the advice of a sister or close female friend if you are unsure about what you and your groomsmen should wear.
Additional Responsibilities
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As the groom, it is your responsibility to take an equal part in planning your wedding. Your fiance may have very specific ideas about the wedding but remember that it is your day, too. Speak up if you want something. Other wedding responsibilities include bringing the marriage license to the ceremony site and arriving there at least 1 hour early. It is the groom's responsibility to plan and organize anything necessary for the honeymoon, including travel arrangements and passports. The honeymoon can be a wonderful surprise for your new wife if you can keep the arrangements a secret.
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