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Define Your Responsibilities- Learn what it takes to plan your wedding,
from the traditional to the alternative

 
J. Garner Photography, traditional and modern wedding planning responsibilities for the groom
In the 1900s, grooms were expected to
do the following things:

  • Buy a ring
  • Pull off a Romantic Proposal
  • Create a guest list of family and friends
  • Choose a Best Man and groomsmen 
  • Book a great wedding night hotel
  • Plan a fabulous honeymoon
  • Dress appropriately
  • Get to the church on time
  • Nowadays, In addition to the traditional roles, grooms participate in almost all the ways that brides do,
    bringing their own skills, talents, and creative ideas to the table to make an impact on their wedding
    style. Choose some of the following creative ideas to express your personal style or simply let them
    inspire you to your own heights of wedding planning.
    • Enlist yourself as a Project Manager
      Create and maintain a budget spreadsheet, make a guest list with the necessary contact, gift,
      and R.S.V.P. information, and/or design a wedding website that keeps your guests informed
      and entertained from start to finish.

    • Take care of the transportation
      You, your bride, and some of your guests will need to reserve transportation and have 
      directions to go from place to place. Taking over the responsibility for how that happens will
      offer relief for everyone involved, plus if you’ve always wanted to ride in a 1920s Rolls Royce,
      show-up in helicopter, or wave goodbye from the back of a golf cart or the bow of a sailing
      ship, now’s the perfect time to do it! Let your imagination run wild and make your entrance
      and exit in style.

    • Take charge of the bar
      Put together a drink list that your guests will appreciate, from your buddy’s favorite beer to your
      grandma’s favorite lemonade. Have a signature cocktail made for the two of you and keep the
      recipe for your anniversaries.

    • Choose the quintessential play-list of wedding music
      Show off your good taste with an inspired mix of music that takes you from your ceremony to
      your last dance.

    • Dress to Kill
      Don’t just throw on a tux and shiny shoes, put your look all the way together and make a
      personal style statement.
    No matter how you choose to get involved, show off your genius and unique flair by choosing roles
    and responsibilities you can excel at and stay genuinely excited about. If you run into challenges
    along the way, find smart ways to delegate. Look to your support team and the experienced wedding
    professionals you’ve chosen to help you bring your ideas to life.