DO's and DON'TS For the Groom

Do

• Do smile during your Jack and Jill party, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and especially at the reception. If your guests see that your having a good time then so will they!

• Do try to maintain open communication with your fiancée, both sets of parents and all members of the wedding party. A simple argument that can be avoided with open communication can change the entire outcome of your day.

• Do take other's ideas into consideration....especially the parents.

• Do maintain a well-balanced diet and regular exercise program so you can look great for her at the wedding and on your honeymoon.

• Do register for gifts at a few different stores so your guests can have different options when purchasing your presents.

• Do get everything in writing with all of your service providers (Limos, DJ, Caterer, etc.)

• Do thank all of your guests for attending your wedding.

• Do thank and toast both set of parents for all of their help. This can be done at the rehearsal dinner or at the reception.

• Do give a special gift to your bride either before or after the wedding.

• Do expect things to go wrong but don't worry, you will probably be the only one who notices it.

• Do introduce guests and family members to each other.

• Do pickup and return your tux on time.

• Do save the top tier of your wedding cake to eat on your first anniversary.

Don't

• Don't get drunk before or at the wedding reception.

• Don't make any major decisions without the consent of your bride!

• Don't try to make everyone happy, it's her your day, make yourselves happy before others.

• Don't wait to the last minute to plan, the earlier it's done the more relaxed the both of you will be.

• Don't overspend, stay within your budget.

• Don't have your bachelor party the night before your wedding. You don't want to have a hangover on your wedding day.

• Don't arrive late to the ceremony!

• Don't get upset if your bride complains about minor details, that's all they are, no one will notice them.

• Don't hang out at the bar all night, spend a lot time on the dance floor with your bride and guests.

• Don't drink and drive or allow your guests to drink and drive. Arrange transportation for those who will be drinking excessively. (i.e., bus or designated drivers.)

• Don't book your flight for your honeymoon the next morning. Take an extra day to relax before you go running off on your honeymoon.

• Don't forget to have the Best Man take care of the gratuities for the service providers.

• Don't expect sex after the wedding reception. The bride is usually pretty tired, save it for the honeymoon!

• Don't try to do everything...Delegate responsibilities!

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