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Tell your best man what you want Your best man will be organising your stag weekend, but you should speak to him early on to give him an idea of the sort of thing you want. Don’t be afraid to break convention! If a lager-fuelled weekend in Prague is not your idea of a good time, … Read more
Every little girl dreams about her wedding day. She’s been planning out every detail since before she got to middle school. By graduation, she’s already got her dream dress picked out. Years before you even started dating, she’d already decided how she wanted you to propose. Or at least that’s the stereotype. It might not … Read more
These days few grooms can rely on the bride’s parents footing the entire wedding bill, meaning that the wedding (and of course squeezing in a stag party!) can become a bit of a financial event. Most grooms are taken aback by the average wedding costs. According to You and Your Wedding magazine the average cost … Read more
Recent statistics indicate that the average wedding is likely to cost over £20,000 – bad news for grooms to be. If you don’t want your bank account to take a hit then it’s crucial to begin planning early. Here’s how to get your finances in order before the big day. 1. Set a budget The … Read more
Be Prepared The number one piece of advice for grooms is to be prepared for every eventuality. Unfortunately, this includes planning for the worst case scenario. What if your photographer doesn’t turn up on the day? What if you or your fiancee is ill on your wedding day? Wedding insurance can’t prevent chance events from spoiling … Read more
This website is aimed at men, but we make an exception for the mother of the groom! The groom’s mother may feel overshadowed by the mother of the bride, but the two roles are equally important. Support your son The first duty, obviously, is to be a source of support to your son. He will … Read more
Who chooses the ushers? This is the groom’s job. Technically they are “the groom’s ushers”. In reality, most grooms will have to take their fiancee’s views into account when choosing the wedding ushers. Asking someone to be an usher is a great way of making them feel included in the wedding, and gives important brothers, cousins … Read more
So you’re the best man, congratulations! The best man duties are important. You are one of the key people in the wedding party besides the bride and groom. Here are the key duties. Before the wedding Offer help to the bride and groom during the wedding planning process with any organizational tasks that need to be done. Best … Read more
At first glance it may appear that the father of the groom does not play a particularly big role in the wedding ceremony, being overshadowed by the father of the bride. Whilst the responsibilities of the father of the groom are not high profile, they are very important. Support your son First and foremost, your … Read more
The groom has to do a lot more than just show up and get married! Most couples treat wedding planning as a joint venture, and you may be involved in many aspects of the preparations. However, there are a number of traditional groom duties which are your responsibility alone. 1. Chose Your Outfit It’s conventional … Read more