Wedding planning for the groom
It's not unusual to consider the bride to be the star of the show at a wedding. She will indeed shine on the day and that beautiful dress - whatever shade of white! - will live long in the memory. But where would she be without her soulmate and partner, the groom? And if you are the lucky chap, you have a lot on your plate as you approach your wedding day.
Take, for example, one of the more memorable aspects of the grooms day, the speech. Times are a-changing and today it is not at all uncommon for the bride to deliver her own speech. But traditionally, the groom does his thing on behalf of him-and-her. Done right, it can be one of the highlights of the reception (actually, done wrong it can also be quite memorable!!). For some tips, check out our "Nailing the grooms speech" article. By the way, we have a WedTopic page specifically focused on speeches.
Some say the groom has the "leftmost brain" of the two. True or false, many a groom will benefit from a little structure to wedding planning. Take a look at our grooms checklist to get started. Consider your partnership with the best man to be a quiet balance against all the "feminine influence". But it's really about thinking about the whole process holistically - and planning your wedding like a man!
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