{"id":78254,"date":"2019-09-20T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=78254"},"modified":"2022-05-20T15:34:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T14:34:14","slug":"ultimate-groom-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/ultimate-groom-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Groom-to-be Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s a groom to do before the big day?<\/p>\n<p>Well, it turns out quite a bit! But don&#8217;t fret, if you keep organised and communicate with the bride throughout the planning process, you&#8217;ll be able to pull off the best day of your new lives together in a sinch! Take a look at our groom-to-be checklist for tips on what to stay on top of as you prepare for the big day&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>12 Months<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss budget and who will be paying for what expenses<\/li>\n<li>Research potential venues and locations for ceremony\/reception and book<\/li>\n<li>Choose best man and groomsmen<\/li>\n<li>Choose Ushers (at least 1 per 50 guests)<\/li>\n<li>Check out gift registries with fianc\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>Discuss honeymoon plans and budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>9 Months<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Start making the guest list with\u00a0fianc\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>Help collect guest addresses<\/li>\n<li>Research and book Photographers &amp; Videographers with\u00a0fianc\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>Research and book wedding band\/DJ or other entertainment with fianc\u00e9e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>6 Months<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Book appointments for suit fittings<\/li>\n<li>Organise groomsmen&#8217;s suits &amp; appointments<\/li>\n<li>Start organizing honeymoon plans (flights, accommodation, romantic surprises etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Arrange wedding transport<\/li>\n<li>Start planning stag party with best man<\/li>\n<li>Check marriage license requirements<\/li>\n<li>Attend pre-marriage counselling (if required by church)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>3 Months<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Order Wedding Bands<\/li>\n<li>Arrange to pay for the bride&#8217;s bouquet<\/li>\n<li>Arrange boutonnieres for your groomsmen\/ushers and corsages for mothers of the bride and groom<\/li>\n<li>Attend menu tasting<\/li>\n<li>Help fiancee with wedding invitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>6-8 Weeks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and organise wedding rehearsal dinner with your parents<\/li>\n<li>Discuss with fianc\u00e9e and arrange accommodation for relatives or VIP guests from out of town<\/li>\n<li>Purchase wedding gift for the bride<\/li>\n<li>Purchase best man and groomsmen gifts<\/li>\n<li>Pick up the wedding rings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>2-3 Weeks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick up the marriage license with fianc\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>Start writing wedding vows<\/li>\n<li>Plan a romantic pre-wedding date with the bride<\/li>\n<li>Attend stag party and have a good (responsible) time<\/li>\n<li>Arrange transportation for any VIP guests from the airport to accommodation\/wedding location<\/li>\n<li>Double-check honeymoon reservations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>1 Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick up suits with best man and groomsmen<\/li>\n<li>Remind your men of rehearsal details and times<\/li>\n<li>Check plans and prepare for rehearsal dinner<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with head usher on and special seating arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for rental returns<\/li>\n<li>Pack bag for wedding day\/weekend<\/li>\n<li>Pack for honeymoon<\/li>\n<li>Plan Wedding toast<\/li>\n<li>Pay for any services\/suppliers that need payment before the day<\/li>\n<li>Prepare day of cash payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Day of<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a deep breath<\/li>\n<li>Check last-minute details<\/li>\n<li>Look snazzy<\/li>\n<li>Write a special pre-ceremony note to the bride<\/li>\n<li>Check the best man has the rings!<\/li>\n<li>Say &#8216;I Do&#8217; and enjoy the best day ever!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Planning a wedding can be stressful which is why we have created the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/register\/\">WeddingDates Planning Portal.<\/a> Here you can find both venues and suppliers to help make your wedding day unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo by\u00a0Sweet Ice Cream Photography\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/search\/photos\/groom?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s a groom to do before the big day? 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