Groom's Checklist

 

We know your bride-to-be will appreciate all the help you can give with

planning the wedding. Following is a list of planning details easily

handled by the groom.

Jeweler _____________________________________    Phone ________________

Formal Wear Shop ____________________________    Phone ________________

Travel Agency _______________________________     Phone ________________

Wedding Site _______________________________      Phone ________________

Restaurant ___________________________________  Phone ________________

 

Six Months

• Select formal wear.

• Decide division of financial obligations.

• Set Budget.

• Set appointment with clergyman.

• Prepare your guest list.

• Choose your best man and ushers (one usher per 50 guests).

• Plan your honeymoon.

• Check passports and visas

 

Four Months

• Buy wedding rings & order engraving.

• Find a new place to live.

• Shop for new home furnishings.

• Make reservations for honeymoon.

• Have a complete physical exam and update your immunizations.

• Set appointments for blood test (requirements vary from state to state).

• Shop for clothing for wedding trip.

 

Two Months

• Set date with your fiance to get marriage license (state laws vary as

to time of validity).

 

One Month

• Make reservations for rehearsal dinner.

• Select your bride’s gift and gifts for your attendants.

• Review legal, medical and church documents.

• Find lodging for out-of-town guests.

• Reserve limousine or arrange special transportation for bridal couple and

wedding party.

• Confirm honeymoon details and reservations.

 

Two Weeks

• Arrange to move your belongings to new home.

• Plan bachelor party or dinner.

• Schedule hair-styling appointment.

 

One Week

• Confirm time and place of wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner with

all attendants.

• Give final guest count to restaurant.

• Pick up wedding rings.

• Pick up your formal wear.

• Give best man clergyman’s fee in sealed envelope for delivery.

• Pack for honeymoon.

• Relax, you’ve been a big help!

 

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