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_________________________

Formal Wear Shop________________

Travel Agency___________________

Wedding Site____________________

Restaurant______________________

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 fiancé to get marriage license (state laws vary s 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 coupe 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!