Engagement•Planning•Gifts•Ceremony•Receptions
Tips, ideas & how-tosThe only thing the Groom has to remember all through the planning and budgeting stages of the wedding is that without him there is no wedding! And there is no truth to the rumour that all he has to do is arrive at the wedding on time in his tux. The engagement period is a good time for the prospective bride and groom to work together. It is also the time when they will understand who really makes most of the big decisions, if you haven't figured that out already. You are your bride-to-be's "Tower-of-Strength" through this planning of your wedding. She will be looking for you for comfort, decisions and approvals.Your fiancée will probably be preparing a 2" three ring binder to use as a production book for your wedding. You could also do the same. We've also suggested A-Z dividers and a package of sub-dividers with tabs and pockets to create separate alphabetical categories. This system helps you to have ready access to information you're responsible for. You may want to divide your information by separators marked: Engagement, Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Honeymoon and so on. Make it easy for yourself so that when you have to find an important piece of information you know exactly where it is. You and your Best Man can share the book.To see a list for what the Groom usually pays for click here. It is important for you, your bride and the families to establish how much money you want to spend on your wedding so that you can establish a preliminary budget.Budget List for the Groom: traditional expenses• Flowers for Groom and Attendants.• Gift for your Bride.• Gifts for your parents.• Gifts for Best Man, Groomsmen and Ring Bearer.• Honeymoon wardrobe.• Honeymoon travel and hotel charges, if any.• Limousine and car rentals.• Marriage licence.• Officiant's fee.• Out-of-town guest accommodations.• Rehearsal dinner.• Reception - menu, decorations and entertainment.• Rings - engagement and wedding bands.• Security services for wedding, reception and homes [while the wedding is in progress].• Travel cheques and credit cards.• Tuxedo, suit, shoes and accessories (rental) for yourself and Attendants.
There are two kinds of budgets usually connected with weddings. A traditional wedding takes approximately 14-16 months to plan. However, an elopement can take anywhere from a weekend to two weeks and they both include the honeymoon!
•The first kind of budget is one you set before planning your celebration. You do this by setting an amount you want to spend and working your plans backwards so that it fits into your pre-set figure.•The second is to establish your budget after you've researched and developed when, where, what to wear and who will attend.1. When: Several scheduling elements enter into setting the date for your wedding.2. Where: Where the ceremony will actually take place. 3. What to Wear: 4. Who will attend: Your guest list will depend on your reception venue and your budget, and sometimes the demands of your family.
table of Contents
Engagement
Shopping for Rings
Proposing
Engagement Announcement
Planning
Fashions & Accessorizes
Choosing Your Best Man
Grooming
Gift Registries
Bachelor Parties
Photography & Videos
Flowers
Groom's Calendar Countdown
Books for Grooms
Ceremony
The Ceremony
Receptions
Receptions & The Groom's Cake
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Top groom photo: www.tomasramos.com
www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | July 18, 2008
