Congratulations! Here is a groom’s check list for you listing
things that you may be expected to do before the big day. Just print
out this form and check them off as they get completed. Compliments
of Rent a Suit
4-6 months before
Select
invitations and think about who you want to send them to. Yes,
you have to send them to your future in-laws.
Pick out
entertainment. Whether it’s a Wedding Band or Wedding DJ, if it
begins with “Wedding” rest assure that your YMCA, Chicken Dance
and Electric Slide needs are taken care of.
Purchase
wedding rings and mentally prepare for the receipt figures.
Picking out
cake designs means a 10am cake binge, nothing wrong with that.
Reserve
rental equipment like chairs, tables and loved ones.
Confirm
locations for your triple-threat: the wedding, the party and the
rehearsal dinner.
Choose a
caterer that combines elegance and deliciousness.
Plan the
honeymoon, where it will be and what you will do… ok just plan
where it will be.
Register at
Classic Tuxedo where one of our savvy formalwear associates will
help you choose from a wide array of tuxedo styles.
Select the
wedding rings with and have them engraved with both of your
initials and the wedding date.
3
months before
Send
invitations to final guest list. Friendly reminder: exes do not
make the cut.
Go to your
first tuxedo fitting at Classic Tuxedo. Strike a pose; you could
be America’s Next Top Male Model.
Plan wedding
day transportation. Everyone renting the Party Bus take one step
forward - not so fast Mr. Groom.
Write your
vows or go over the traditional ones. Avoid using the cutesy pet
names you have for each other because it makes your single
friends nauseous.
4-8 weeks before
Get your
marriage license. Aren’t you glad they don’t take your blood
anymore?
Get your lady
a wedding gift to calm her nerves and remind her why you’re so
lovable.
Buy some
gifts for your parents and the groomsmen to remind them why
you’re so lovable.
Pick up your
wedding rings and put them in a safe place, like Canada.
2-3 weeks before
Bachelor
party!
Recover from
bachelor party.
Make a song
list for the DJ or band. Be considerate of your
multi-generational guests because Grandma only has so many
hip-hop dance moves.
1 week before
Get a hair
trim from your usual Barber and let him know it’s for the big
day. Then maybe even spring for eyebrow tweezing (or
separating).
Prearrange
for someone you trust to return any rentals. Your Classic Tuxedo
rentals have to be returned two days after the wedding so don’t
leave someone in charge that let your goldfish die when you were
on vacation.
Write a
speech that includes thanking the special people in your life-
your Bride, Best Man, Parents, In-laws, Classic Tuxedo Sales
Associate…
2-3 days before
Go for your
second Classic Tuxedo fitting and bring your new duds home. To
keep them in good condition, refrain from playing James Bond
around your apartment.
Tell your
best man to make sure all your guys go for their second fittings
too because we know at least one of your friends would end up
going to the ceremony in cargo shorts and flip-flops if his
tuxedo didn’t fit right.
The night before
Give your
best man the ring and appropriate threats so that he won’t lose
it.
Rehearse the
ceremony because it’s down to the wire now.
Two very
important things to give your officiant – the marriage license
and payment. The officiant may be your priest, rabbi, minister,
justice of the peace, chaplain, high wizard, scuba instructor or
who ever else best meets the needs of your ceremony.
Attend the
rehearsal dinner with your family and friends. This is a good
time to give them the gifts you bought because while it shows
you are grateful, it also acts as a bribe for them to behave
well the next day.
Last but not
least, go to bed at a decent hour. After all, the rest of your
life starts tomorrow as Mr. and Mrs.
