Groom’s Checklist

by Latino Bride & Groom Staff ·

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!