Groom's Checklist

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12 months before

• Determine budget contribution, including any gifts from parents, family, friends, etc.
• Choose attendants (Best Man, Groomsmen, Ushers, Ring Bearer) and invite themto be in the wedding

7 to 9 months before

• Reserve rehearsal dinner location
• Compile your friend/family guest list

4 to 6 months before

• Reserve mens' formal wear

2 to 3 months before

• Purchase meaningful gift for bride
• Purchase gifts for your attendants and parents
• Decide on rehearsal and rehearsal dinner attire
• Order rehearsal dinner invitations
• Choose song for mother/groom dance

6 to 8 weeks before

• Confirm formal wear measurements
• Confirm rehearsal dinner menu

1 month before

• Send rehearsal dinner invitations
• Take care of business and legal affairs (inform car, home, renter's insurance of marriage. Change beneficiary to fiancée for will and life insurance policy)
• Attend bachelor party and any couple's showers

2 to 3 weeks before

• Make appointments for hair, manicure, other grooming
• Create wedding day schedule

1 week before

• Confirm rehearsal dinner plans
• Pack for honeymoon
• Prepare speech and toast for reception
• Write your vows
• Order flowers to be delivered to bride, mother and mother-in-law on wedding morning

1 to 2 days before

• Pick up tuxedo rentals

The Wedding Day

• Give wedding rings and officiant's fee to best man
• Give license to officiant
• Give gift to bride
• Relax and let it all sink in!