Hello friends! Weddings are often touted as the bride’s “big day.” But what about your lovely groom? A wedding is supposed to celebrate you both as a couple, after all! So how do you make sure your groom is represented in your nuptials…and get him involved in a little bit of the planning action? Read on…
Give him choices. This is especially hel...
Give him choices. This is especially hel...
Hello friends! Weddings are often touted as the bride’s “big day.” But what about your lovely groom? A wedding is supposed to celebrate you both as a couple, after all! So how do you make sure your groom is represented in your nuptials…and get him involved in a little bit of the planning action? Read on…
- Give him choices. This is especially helpful when you’re stumped. Narrow down your top picks for, say, the wedding theme or location and ask for his opinion. It’s much easier to get him to voice an opinion if he has options!
- Have him weigh in on the menu. Is there a certain family recipe of his that can be included? Does he have a favorite snack or dessert that can be served? Make sure he’s represented in the food.
- …and the booze. In fact, consider putting him in charge of the bar. He can select his favorite liquors and perhaps come up with some crowd-pleasing signature cocktails.
- Let him manage his groomsmen. This is one aspect of the wedding you can stay out of as much as possible. Shopping for attire, the groomsmen gifts, their lodging, etc. should all be left up to your groom. Just make sure their attire is in line with the vibe of your big day – you don’t want the groomsmen showing up in tuxes to your casual beach wedding!
- Put him in charge of the honeymoon. You can certainly give your input, but have him take the lead on travel, hotels, restaurants, picking activities and more. Chances are, he’ll have a blast planning the vacation of a lifetime! And you can focus your firepower on the big day.
In general, play to your fiancé’s strengths. Is he a great organizer? Have him help out with the seating chart. Does he have fantastic penmanship? Looks like he’s lending a hand addressing the invites and writing thank-you notes. Just be sure to involve him in some way with the planning process. You’re gonna need all the help you can get!
xox,
Mindy
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