GET YOUR GROOM TO HELP OUT!
2 Dec
What - you thought you'd just show up? Get to work boys :)
Most brides, let’s face it, baulk at the idea of involving their fiancés in the wedding arrangements, not least because they worry that — being men — they will somehow botch it up. Guys, do you really want to walk down the aisle knowing that you had absolutely no say in how you got married? Sure, you can leave the dainty details like selecting the floral centerpieces and favours to your blushing bride, but there are many other ways you can make yourself useful, so that you will not only win major brownie points with your bride-to-be, but also get the most out of this special day.
1. Your first and most obvious duty is to select your best man and groomsmen. Make sure you have thought about the logistics and cost so that when you do invite them to share your day with you, they are aware of the expenses and time they need to invest
2. Procrastination is an appealing concept when it comes to your wedding speech, but giving yourself time to think about it and to write it in advance means you will avoid eleventh hour panic sweats and sounding like a stuttering fool when your turn comes to make that speech (because trust me, it will come!)
3. Take charge of how you roll on your wedding day. Because if you don’t, your bride might just have you being picked up in a poncey pink automobile with bells and whistles. Need I say more?
4. Offer to help sort out secondary — but still crucial — arrangements like the rehearsal dinner and accommodation for your out-of-town guests. This is something you can do relatively easily and which will win you gratitude from your blushing bride
5. This may come as a surprise, but what about taking over the honeymoon planning? You could arrange a fantastic beach holiday with golfing and diving facilities, thereby ensuring your favourite activities are included and forestalling the possibility of two weeks with nothing but shopping and art galleries on the agenda (unless, of course, that’s what you like). Even better, make it a surprise for your bride and get her bridesmaid to pack her bags for her.
so true… my fiance is not helping me with anything! And we keep arguing because of it :( It’s so stressful and simple thing seems to be a big thing
Hey LL,
That sucks… but it’s pretty common to hear of. My friend recently got married and she was so stressed that her fiance wasn’t doing anything… it’s easy for women to misinterpret the lack of action as a parallel lack of interest.
Talk it out & like the boyz of entourage say: Hug it out :D
I guess I’m lucky that my fiance is the opposite…..he helps me out with the suggested duties pointed out in the article, and gives feedback on my dress designs etc, as I’m super indecisive!
oh wow… he is like a… manbride! hehe. j/k :)
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