Groom’s Timeline and Day-of Emergency Kit — Episode #163

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Thanks to Miriam-Rose for the episode suggests she wants to know if there are a timeline and emergency kit for the groom and we say absolutely!

6–12 months

• Select and purchase bride’s rings
• Discuss who will be paying what- you, fiancé, parents
• Determine a budget, number of guests
• Along with SO choose and secure venue locations
• Officiant
• Choose best man and groomsmen
• Make your guest list (Episode on making your guest list)
• Start planning honeymoon (Most romantic honeymoon destinations)
• Check or get passports
• Inquire about room blocks at the desired hotel for oot guests
• Reserve transportation for the bridal party and possibly OOT guests

4–6 months

• Select and order formal wear for you and groom’s party
• Book room for wedding night
• Start planning rehearsal dinner with your parents (The Rehearsal Dinner Show)

2–4 months

• Confirm rehearsal dinner reservations
• Start shopping for bride’s gift
• Review items on the checklist to make sure you’ve checked them off

1–2 months

• Pick up wedding rings-make sure the engraving is correct
• Start helping with the thank you notes
• Pick a date to get the marriage license (check with county or state for requirements)
• Pick your best man and groomsmen gifts (Gifts for your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen)

2 weeks before

• Confirm honeymoon details and arrangements
• Attend bachelor party
• Get a haircut

1 week before

• Confirm rehearsal dinner details
• Pack for the wedding night and honeymoon (Packing for your Honeymoon)
• Gather items and make your emergency kit (see below)

Day before

• Rehearsal and dinner
• Present gifts to best man and groomsmen
• Pick up formal wear

Day of wedding

• Give best man the rings
• Make sure transportation is set up and running smoothly
• Make sure you have your marriage license
• Have tips divided out for needed vendors and placed in seal envelopes

EXTRAS:

Groom’s day-of emergency kit

Groom’s guide to Tux/suit alterations

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