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Grooms Checklist

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12 to 18 Months Before

• Meet with both sets of parents to discuss the budget and style of the wedding.
• Go with your fiancé and book the reception site.
• Reserve your ceremony location.
• Choose your groomsmen. Use one usher per 50 guests.

9 Months Before

• Decide on an Officiant.
• Write out a preliminary guest list. Be sure to get input from your parents.
• Register at one or several locations.
• Before selecting a caterer, go to a tasting.

6 Months Before

• Choose and order your attire and your groomsmen’s outfits.
• Plan and book your honeymoon.

3 Months Before

• Finalize the guest list.
• Order your wedding bands and decide on inscriptions.
• Check state requirements concerning marriage licenses and required medical tests.

2 Months Before

• Buy wedding gifts for your bride and groomsmen.
• Get blood test for marriage license.
• Pick up your wedding rings, make sure they fit properly.

2 Weeks Before

• Pick up your marriage license.
• Give ushers instructions for seating the guests at the ceremony, especially if there are guests requiring special assistance.
• Practice your toast to the bride’s family.
• Pick up your rental attire and remind your groomsmen to do the same.
• Arrange for someone to bring the gifts from the reception to your home.
• Get a haircut.

1 Day Before

• Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Give gifts to groomsmen.
• Do something sweet for your bride-to-be.