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VOWS: Groom's Checklist


Posted by Marisol Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:03 PM
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Six to 12 Months Ahead

  • Choose a wedding date
  •  Pick out a reception location: Get a jump on this, because these places get booked up very early. Especially if your wedding in the summer months.
  •  Choose your best man, groomsmen and ushers.
  •  Work with fiancee on the guest list.
  •  Meet with a priest, rabbi or justice of the peace, the choice is yours.
  •  Choose the music: a band or disk jockey. Discuss the options with your fiancee.
  •  Planning for your honeymoon. Apply for a passport if you’re traveling out of the country
  •  Shop for wedding rings
  •  Check requirements for blood tests and the marriage license
  •  Secure transportation to the ceremony and reception

Three Months Ahead

  •  Get fitted for tuxedo along with best man and groomsmen.
  • Book your honeymoon.
  •  Last chance to go over the guest list, with everyone involved for approval.
  •  Go to the jeweler and get your fingers measured for your wedding bands. Decide on inscriptions. Order them.

 Two Months Ahead— Meet with the person performing the ceremony to finalize details.— Plan rehearsal dinner with your parents.— Work with fiancee on flower arrangements.One Month Ahead

  • Buy your bride a wedding gift. Make sure it’s a personal and memorable gift.
  •  Schedule final fittings for tuxedos, and make sure all wedding attire has been ordered.
  •  Pick out the groomsmen gifts. These men will be doing a lot of work for you on wedding day. Make sure you get them something they might enjoy.
  •  Take care of business and legal affairs. Add bride’s name to insurance policies, medical plans and checking accounts.

Two Weeks Ahead

  • File for your marriage license with your bride-to-be.
  •  Bachelor party
  •  Pick up your wedding rings and check to make sure everything is spelled correctly.                                                                                                                                                                     

One Week Ahead

  • Go over final details with fiancée
  •  Pick up the tux, try it on and check yourself out.
  •  Make sure best man and groomsmen get their wedding attire
  •  Reconfirm all honeymoon reservations.
  •  Get a haircut
  •  Make sure your attendants are at the rehearsal and know their duties
  •  Bring your wedding license to the officinal at rehearsal. Be sure it is filled out properly so it can be signed and returned to you after your wedding.

— GroomsOnline.com 

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