Today’s groom is more involved than ever before. From the start, he has a role in planning the wedding. To help the groom participate in the process, here is a checklist just for him:

12 Months Before the Wedding Day:  

• Select and purchase bride’s engagement ring or wedding ring set. 

10 Months Before:  

• Choose and notify best man, groomsmen, and ushers (one usher per 50 guests)
• Start planning the honeymoon

6 Months Before:   

• Assist fiancée with making accommodations arrangements for out-of-town guests
• Assist fiancée in selecting formalwear for you and the groomsmen
• Notify groomsmen to send size information to you or to the formalwear store
• Assist fiancée with placing formalwear order

• Plan rehearsal dinner with your parents

2 Months Before:   

• Select a gift for your bride and gifts for your groomsmen

1   Month Before:   

• Pick up wedding rings and check engraving
• Assist fiancée with thank-you notes for gifts received

2 Weeks Before:   

• Confirm honeymoon plan and details (tickets, reservations, passports, rentals, travelers’ checks)
• Assist fiancée with writing toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception
• Schedule haircut and/or styling appointment
• Arrange move to new home (if applicable)
• Notify post office of change of address (if applicable)

• Attend bachelor party or dinner

One Week Before:  

• Remind groomsmen about time/place for rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and wedding
• Remind groomsmen of pick-up time/place for formalwear

• Pack for honeymoon

One Day Before:   

• Present gifts to groomsmen at rehearsal dinner
• Instruct head usher or all ushers about seating arrangements for family and guests
• Pick up formalwear (and groomsmen’s formalwear - if applicable)
• Check wedding day apparel (see list below)

Wedding Day:   

• Give officiant's fee (in a sealed envelope) to best man for delivery
• Give bride’s ring to best man for presentation at ceremony

• Give marriage license to best man or Bridal Consultant for signature session after ceremony Relax and enjoy yourself.

Personal checklist for the Groom:  

• Wedding Day Apparel (check this the day before)
• Dress shirt
• Tuxedo (correct size and style)
• Shoes
• Dress socks
• Undergarments
• Cummerbund
• Suspenders
• Studs/cufflinks
• Hat

• Handkerchief

Wedding Day Emergency Kit:   

• Phone numbers for groomsmen and vendors
• Sewing kit (thread, needle, safety pins, and scissors)
• Hair care (comb, styling products)
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
• Antacid
• Disposable wipes and tissues
• Breathmints
• Anti-cling spray
• Tape

• Cash (coins and bills)