Groom's Checklist

6 - 12 Months Ahead:

{ } Buy the engagement ring

{ } Pick your best man and groomsmen/ushers

{ } Start making your guest list

{ } Discuss a budget with your fiancée

{ } Choose an officiant

3 - 4 Months Ahead:

{ } Pick your formal wear

{ } Plan for your honeymoon

{ } Finalize the guest list

{ } Don't forget to ask your employer for the day of the wedding and your honeymoon time off.

{ } Pick out and buy the Bride's wedding ring

1 Month Ahead:

{ } Buy a gift for the Bride

{ } Buy the gifts for your Bestman, groomsmen, and ushers.

{ } Make plans for the rehearsal dinner with your parents

{ } Make sure to have all legal documents and any other people that need to be notified of your new marital status taken care of.

{ } Help write the thank you notes

2 Weeks Ahead:

{ } Get any other clothing items that you will need for the wedding

{ } Confirm your honeymoon reservations

{ } Make sure to book the transportation you have decided on for the day

1 Week Ahead:

{ } Attend your bachelor party

{ } Give your Best Man, groomsmen, and ushers their gifts

{ } Give the Best Man an envelope sealed with the Officiant's fee and the marriage license to bring to the wedding ceremony

{ } Go to the rehearsal and dinner to follow

{ } Make sure you have everything packed for your honeymoon

The Night Before the Wedding:

{ } Get a good nights sleep !

{ } Have everything ready to go for the next day

The Big Day:

{ } Have fun and enjoy yourself !