Things
the Groom has to do
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Put the clergyman's or judge's fee in a sealed envelope and give it
to the best man, who will deliver it before or after the ceremony.
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Make any necessary arrangements for transportation, including your
getaway vehicle.
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Make any necessary arrangements for travel and lodging for your groomsmen
and ushers.
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Purchase or make reservations to rent the wedding attire for you and
the men in your wedding party.
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If asked, help your fiancé choose your ceremony and reception
sites, the musicians and musical selections, etc.
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Take your fiancée to meet with your clergyman, including premarital
counselling sessions, if required.
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Put your financial affairs in order, including making changes in your insurance
policies and checking accounts.
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Buy thank you gifts for your best man, groomsmen, ring bearer, ushers,
and others who will help with your wedding.
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Select and purchase a gift for your bride, if you are giving her something
special in addition to her wedding ring.
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Make a date with your fiancée for blood tests and picking up your
marriage license.
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Make arrangements to move your belongings into your new apartment
or home.
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Pack for your honeymoon
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Purchase traveller’s cheques.
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Keep track of your marriage license and be sure to bring it with
you to the ceremony,
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Order and pay for your bride's wedding ring.
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Help make out the guest list.
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Select your groomsmen and ushers.
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Plan your honeymoon and update your passport, arrange for visas, international driver's
license and inoculations, if necessary.
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Visit stores with your fiancé to establish wedding gift registries.
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Arrange to pay for your bride's bouquet, mothers' corsages, and boutonnieres
for the men.
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Help your parents plan the rehearsal dinner.
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Give or attend a bachelor party.
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Help your fiancé write thank you notes (the more you get done ahead
of time, the less you'll have to write after
the honeymoon).