Including the Bridegroom in Your Wedding Preparations
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For many grooms their wedding day
has been a passing thought throughout their lives while for the bride it may
have been bordering on an obsession for the better part. Even so, it is
important that the bridegroom be a part of the wedding plans as much as
possible. There are certain duties that are traditionally his while
others are a joint responsibility between the bride and groom. Some of
the joint responsibilities include creating the guest list. Start by
writing down close relatives on both sides, then those that are more
distant. After that, write down your close friends and acquaintances that
you would both like to invite.
As the bridegroom you want to select
your own best man. If you have someone in mind be sure to ask him to
stand with you on your big day. Get a confirmation of willingness and
acceptance from him and then ask other close friends and relatives to be your
groomsmen. It will be up to you to coordinate them so make sure that
together you select the clothes you would like wear and what each person will
be paying for. Make sure that the bride is consulted in these choices
because she likely is quite concerned about color coordination, fabrics,
designs and other such things that you may not think of right off the bat.
One of the duties that traditionally
lie with the bridegroom is planning the honeymoon. Whatever you select it
needs to be something that both you and bride enjoy. It is best that you
start early so that you can take advantage of any early bird discounts.
Look for honeymoon packages that have special offers and if you feel inadequate
in this area, make use of a good travel agent. It is best to plan to
travel the day after the wedding and preferably in the afternoon or late
morning. For your wedding night, stay at a hotel close to where your
reception or evening party is so that you are not running to the airport or
driving long distances to get to the hotel.
This Article was written by Thitu Kariba
