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
www.classictuxedo.com
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.
