Most people think that the wedding day is all about the bride and that the groom has little to do with the entire process. However, today especially, grooms are much more involved with the entire wedding process, including the planning. Grooms are not only willing to be a part of the wedding process, but they also want to help and be involved in their special day.
Despite these facts, many grooms still are unsure of their role in the wedding planning process. They need a little direction to understand what the bride needs from him to make their wedding day special and stress free. Here are some of the groom’s duties to help the bride on their wedding day.
Keep the wedding party on task
The wedding party includes the people that you choose to help you through the wedding day, but sometimes they get off task or distracted from the idea that the bride and groom want. The groom should be the one to give the wedding party their jobs when it comes to the wedding planning and the wedding day. Make sure they are taken care of as well. Look for bridesmaid and groomsmen gift ideas that will help them all know that they are appreciated on your wedding day.
Help with the finances
The bride has a lot of things to worry about, so it is a good idea for the groom to take care of the budget. Most couples pay for their own weddings today, instead of having the bride’s family pay for it, so there is a lot more concern to keep a good budget when planning a wedding. The bride can choose the wedding items she wants and the groom can work a budget that accommodates all these items, and if adjustments need to be made, the groom can discuss with the bride what needs to stay and what needs to go in order to work within their budget.
Helping the bride make wedding plans and big decisions
The groom should be involved in all the wedding planning as much as he can. It is a lot of pressure on the bride to make all the decisions for such a big day, so having a second person there to reassure her is a big help. The groom should take care to help the bride pick the best wedding day elements that will reflect both of their personalities and tastes.
Make the day special for everyone involved
The bride is worrying about a million things with the wedding, so it is the groom’s job to make sure the guests are happy and everyone, including him and the bride, are having a great time. Try to keep everyone happy by delegating jobs to the wedding party and other family members, having good entertainment throughout the day and doing something special for the bride at some point in the day. These little touches will make a world of difference in how the wedding day is remembered by the couple and everyone in attendance.
Author Bio: The writer of this post, Tina Hamilton, is a journalist, blogger and social media guru. You can usually find her online or walking along one of Southern California’s beaches with her dog, Joey. Look for her on Twitter.
Main Image via: Bridal Guide