Advice To Grooms

Many men think that the bride takes care of everything.

The truth is that he does have some traditional responsibilities and more and more, the men and their families are helping out financially.

After all, weddings can become quite costly.

Some of the his responsibilities include:

• Purchase of the engagement ring

• Working with the bride and family members to create a guest list

• Planning the honeymoon months ahead

• Applying for the marriage license weeks in advance (give to the best man the day of the wedding

• To purchase gifts for the ushers and best man to be given at the rehearsal dinner

• Pay the fees of the person presiding over the ceremony

• To avoid having his bachelor party the night before the ceremony

• Showing up at the wedding very well rested and on time

He does not have to necessarily wear a tuxedo at their wedding. While tuxedos are always easy and elegant, there are alternatives.

Depending on the overall theme of the wedding, a man can choose anything from a casual suit to beach attire.

The parents of the bridegroom have their responsibilities as well. Traditionally, the groom’s parents would pay for the rehearsal dinner, their attire and any travel and lodging expenses they incur. It is a good idea to establish as early as possible, who is paying for what. When possible, it is a nice gesture for his family to help with the cost of the wedding.

One cool tradition that’s making a comeback is the grooms cake. This is a special cake that reflects something having to do with the man’s interests, profession or hobby. Find your own unique way to serve this cake. Maybe the bachelors only, get a piece, or old married couples get a piece. Be creative! Think outside the box. The cake box that is!

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