GROOMS GUIDE
The groom's job in organising a wedding is just as important. A marriage is a love partnership between two people sharing their lives forever after. This guide is for our groom and the people who are there to share the joys of this holy matrimony.
GROOMS GUIDE |
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| The Engagement Ring: | You finally decided to make your move. This should be one of the most memorable events in your life. Make it spectacular, romantic and most of all make it special. |
| Choose a date: | Choosing a date must take in several
factors:
These can impact on your costs, so be careful with when you choose. |
| Choose your Best Man, Groomsmen and Ushers: | These guys are going to keep you together during the last stressful moments before you go down the aisle. |
| The Guest list: | Remember they are your guests too. These guests will witness your day and share so many wonderful memories. Then share your guest list with your partner. If you're on a tight budget, narrow the list down and compromise. |
| The Wedding Makers: | Meet with the people
that will make your day Forever After
The priest |
| The Music: | You will most likely be the one to choose
the band or disk jockey. Most important meet with these people,
so you feel comfortable with their personality, and how they run
the event. When you narrow it down include your bride to be on the
ultimate choice. Take a look at what music they should have in their
collection:
Music at the Church |
WHEN 6 MONTHS GO BY |
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| Plan your Honeymoon: | Take a sneak peak at our travel guides. Then when you know where you want to wine and dine your love, make yourbookings online. |
| The Wedding Rings: | Get the transportation to the ceremony and reception handled. Check our rings section for meanings |
| Finish the Guest List: | Finish up the Guest List |
| Marriage License: | Check requirements for Blood Tests and Marriage Licenses |
| Transportation: | Check what style of wedding your having and choose the right car to match. |
WHEN 3 MONTHS GO BY |
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| The Outfits: | Tuxedos or wedding suits for the Grooms, Best Man am Groomsmen. |
| Review Guest List: | Time to go over the guest list. You may need to update your list |
| Ring Inscriptions: | You would have chosen the wedding bands, now to get the inscriptions and order them |
DON'T STRESS - 2 MONTHS TO GO |
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| Review Ceremony: | It's time to meet the person you have chosen to hold your ceremony. |
| The Flowers: | Choose your flowers, colours and for the over-romantic, find the meanings to match. |
NERVES UNSETTLING - 30 DAYS TO GO |
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| Buy Gifts: | It's the woman that you love and cherish for all eternity. So choose the gift that will make her heart flutter. |
| Fittings for Outfits: | Schedule Final Fittings for Tuxedos, and make sure all wedding attire has been ordered. |
| The paperwork: | Everything is now a binding partnerships. Your accounts, insurance, mortgages, finances and medical arrangements. Prepare the paperwork for Medicare, Banks and other Institutions. |
2 WEEKS TO 7 DAYS TO GO - EXCITEMENT PLUS |
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| Double Check: | It's just a precautionary measure for the greatest day ever. Just finalise and check everything over with your fiance and make sure both of you stay relaxed. |
| Pick up the outfits: | Pick up your outfits, try them on one more time. Get any alterations done. |
| Reconfirm all honeymoon reservations: | If you have booked through Forever After, go here. If you used a third party agent, ensure they have delivered the tickets, made the correct reservations for you. |
| Personal Grooming: | It's not just the girls that need pampering. For the gents grab your mates, have an afternoon with a few drinks (not too many!) and give your private thank yous to those who helped you throughout the preparations. Get a hair cut, do some light excercise, just sit back and relax. |
| Rest & Relaxation: | It's only one night to go. Sleep well. It's exciting and a little nerve racking, but hey when love strikes... |
CONGRATULATIONS FROM FOREVER AFTER! |
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| Breakfast: | Don't over do it here. Have a light breakfast. That does not include Champagne or wine (It's only 7am) |
| The Final Checks: | Check your luggage Have a shave at least 2 hours prior to the ceremony Have any documents ready including your speeches Give the best man the wedding rings Take a deep breath. |
| The best time of your life lies ahead: | It's now time to make your day FOREVER AFTER |