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The Groom's Checklist

Follow TheRingBearer.ca's simple "Groom To-Do" List before you say your I Do's


Six Months Before
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Make guest list with the bride
- Meet the clergy-member, judge or justice of the peace to discuss the ceremony
- Purchase wedding attire accessories (cufflinks, shoes) Order wedding bands Get fitted for tuxedos  

Four Months Before
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Complete guest list
- Order wedding bands
- Buy gifts for groomsmen/ushers
- Set seating arrangement  

Two Months Before
- Determine which groomsmen will return tuxedos
- Buy honeymoon clothes
- Confirm list of people at rehearsal dinner
- Obtain marriage certificate
- Decide where groom and groomsmen will get ready on the wedding day

One Month Before
- Ensure honeymoon reservations are finalized
- Inform car and home insurance of marriage  

Two Weeks Before
- Confirm hotel reservations for wedding night
- Make hair appointment
- Attend bachelor party  

One Week Before
- Pack for honeymoon
- Give best man the fee to pay the clergy member or judge after the ceremony  

One Day Before
- Pick up tuxedo
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Present gifts to attendants at rehearsal dinner
- Get a good night sleep  

Day Of
- Make sure best man has wedding bands
- Arrive at the church early before the bride
- Smile at how beautiful she is
- Thank guests for coming  


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