{"id":39967,"date":"2017-04-25T23:16:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/groom-wedding-planning\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:07:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:07:01","slug":"groom-wedding-planning","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/groom-wedding-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the lead: a guide to groom wedding planning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a great groom starts by committing to be there for your love, until and beyond your big day. Sometimes the best weddings are planned by grooms themselves! Here’s a guide to wedding planning for grooms!<\/p>\n

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Read how this NRL Brisbane Broncos player learned to walk again for his #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t be a \u201cyes\u201d groom<\/h2>\n

Once the planning starts, expect your fiance to be asking you about the Big Three: the date<\/a>, the guest list<\/a>, and the venue<\/a>. Of course, you don\u2019t always have to agree with your partner. Just like any other decision, it\u2019s better if you make this one together. The pros? No surprise costs<\/a>, no surprise guests, and best of all, no surprise stress breakdowns! (Here’s how to avoid a wedding day meltdown<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Check out this #RealWedding planned by the groom!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pick your battles<\/h2>\n

Have a friendly discussion with your fiance about the tasks you can help them with, and the ones that you’d rather skip. This way, you set your partners expectations without losing your credibility as a hands-on groom-to-be!<\/p>\n

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Find out how this groom took the lead in planning his #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Budget together<\/h2>\n

There will be things that you might never understand. Like why you\u2019re paying a wedding planner or how can a wedding cake cost 10x more than the one for your birthday. But trust us: it\u2019s necessary to plan the budget together<\/a>. It makes everything else easier when you come to an agreement about your ballpark cost. Plus, it\u2019s better to compromise from the start than in the middle of the planning. Calculate your wedding budget today!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check out this vintage #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check out your gift registry\u2014 it\u2019s worth it<\/h2>\n

One of the things that grooms often neglect is the gift registry. This is a great opportunity to get what you BOTH want and need.\u00a0(Nowadays, you can even ask for honeymoon or new home funds<\/a>). \u00a0After all, it\u2019s your wedding, too. Build your wedding registry together through our online gift registry creator<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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Check out this rustic #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Share your skills<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re someone who knows his tools, your own wedding is the perfect place to put your craftsmanship to use. Using materials you\u2019re comfortable with, you can build bespoke signages, d\u00e9cor<\/a>, or even a backdrop for your reception. Oh, you can\u2019t imagine how happy your partner will be! (Find some fun DIY ideas here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Check out this modern vineyard #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your groomsmen: your responsibility<\/h2>\n

It isn\u2019t just brides who need a girl squad. Every groom needs an A-team, too. A groom\u2019s entourage<\/a> is made up of his best buds, plus your soon-to-be brother-in-law, if there\u2019s any. They will be of great support whenever you\u2019re feeling lost in the planning and of course, will be great company to celebrate one of the most important events in your life.<\/p>\n

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See more of these cheeky groomsmen at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Choose your ring<\/h2>\n

Your wedding ring<\/a> is something that will be part of you for the rest of your life \u2014 much like your marriage. Get one that you really really like.<\/p>\n

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See more of this tropical #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take initiative<\/h2>\n

As much as your partner doesn\u2019t want to worry you, there will be days when they will feel a little stressed with all the planning<\/a>. Make them feel that you\u2019re there for them! Volunteer to run some errands for the day or treat your love to a nice dinner.<\/p>\n

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The groomsmen don’t always have to be men! Check out this mixed gender bridal party at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Write your own vows<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re exchanging vows, you might want to start writing yours a couple of weeks before the big day so you have time to rehearse! Don\u2019t over think it. Make it short, sweet, and sincere. Here’s how to write unforgettable wedding vows.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check out these handsome devils at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If the things\u00a0above inspired you to be the best groom you can be,\u00a0here\u2019s one bonus piece of advice:<\/em>
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Surprise your love on the wedding day<\/h2>\n

To make the day even more memorable, plan something special for your partner. It doesn\u2019t have to be an expensive gift. It can be as simple as a personal video you made, or something more flashy like a dance<\/a> number with your groomsmen, or a song you wrote yourself!<\/p>\n

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Check out these handsome groomsmen at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chosen your formal wear yet? See our great selection!<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65662,"template":"","au_article_tag":[65,1568,278],"class_list":["post-39967","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-grooms","au_article_category-expert-advice","au_article_tag-groom","au_article_tag-groom-duties","au_article_tag-groomsmen"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39967\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}