These days the groom plays an important role in wedding planning, too. Your fiance will
work with you on many facets of the wedding and will handle some things on his own. Here's
a checklist to help him remember all the details:
9-12 Months Before the Wedding
Buy the engagement ring, and arrange for a special presentation.
Discuss the wedding date and budget with your fiancee.
Choose your best man and ushers. (One usher per 50 guests.)
Select your wedding rings together.
Plan the honeymoon.
Help with the guest list.
6-9 Months Before the Wedding
Join your fiancee as she registers your gift preference at your Bridal Registery.
Together with your fiancee, select formal wear for you and your groomsmen.
3-6 Months Before the Wedding
Check the requirements for blood tests and the marriage license.
Finalize honeymoon plans; get a passport or visa if needed.
2-3 Months Before the Wedding
Start addressing your share of the wedding invitations.
Reserve your wedding attire.
Plan and make reservations for the rehearsal dinner. (The groom's family usually
hosts this event.)
Meet with the florist. (The groom traditionally pays for the bride's bouquet, all
corsages and boutonnieres.)
6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding
Choose gifts for groomsmen.
Purchase a wedding gift for your bride.
Purchase marriage license with fiancee and witnesses. (It's the groom's job to
check on all details and requirements.)
Adjust insurance policies to reflect new marital status.
Pick up wedding rings.
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
Check on honeymoon reservations and tickets.
Purchase traveler's checks if needed.
Arrange to move belongings into your new home (after you return from your honeymoon).
1 Week Before the Wedding
Give your marriage license and officiating person's fee to the best man.
Present groomsmen's gifts at rehearsal dinner.
The Day of the Wedding
Give wedding rings to the best man.
Be sure travel tickets are with your change of clothes.
Be sure both of you sign the wedding certificate and put it in a safe place
before leaving on your honeymoon.