{ Groom's 6-Month Wedding Planning Timeline }
Alright ladies, we gave you the one year wedding planning timeline last week, now it’s time for the men! Just like the brides, the grooms have their own tasks to complete before the wedding day. Show this timeline to your man, or print it out to keep him accountable as your big day approaches.
6 Months Ahead
Decide division of financial obligations
Set budget
Set appointment with clergyman
Prepare your guest list
Choose your Best Man and ushers (one per every 50 guests)
Plan your honeymoon
Check passports and visas, if necessary
Make reservations for rehearsal dinner
Take dance lessons
4 Months Ahead
Select formal wear
Find a new place to live, if necessary
Make reservations for honeymoon
Have a complete physical exam and update your immunizations
Shop for honeymoon clothing
2 Months Ahead
Buy wedding bands and order engraving
Set date with your fiance to obtain marriage license (state laws vary)
1 Month Ahead
Select your bride's gift and gifts for your groomsmen
Review legal, medical, and church or synagogue documents
Reserve limousine and/or arrange special transportation for bridal couple and wedding party
Confirm honeymoon details and reservations
2 Weeks Prior
Arrange to move your belongings into your new home, if necessary
Have bachelor party or dinner
Schedule hair appointment
1 Week Prior
Confrim time and place of wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner with all attendants
Provide final guest count for rehearsal dinner to caterer or restaurant
Pick up wedding bands
Pick up formal wear
Give best man the clergyman's fee in sealed envelope for delivery
Pack for honeymoon
Relax and get ready to enjoy the most amazing day of your life!
Now that you have the proper guidelines of what you need to do before your wedding, we wish you the best of luck! Just in case you missed it, go check out our latest blog post on the Bride’s 1-Year Wedding Planning Timeline!
