The Groom's Checklist

Being involved in the preparation adds to the excitement of your wedding day. Don't worry whether you'll remember all of your duties, simply follow this handy checklist and let it guide you right up to the BIG EVENT.

6 - 8 months before the wedding:
____ Purchase wedding rings.
____ With your fiancé, determine the number of guests to be invited to the wedding and begin compiling addresses of your guests.
____ Choose your best man and groomsmen.
____ Arrange an appointment with the officiant to discuss and plan the ceremony.
____ Discuss honeymoon plans with your fiancé and begin making reservations for lodging and transportation. Remember to update your passports if you will be traveling abroad.

4 months before the wedding:
____ With your fiancé, select and order your wedding invitations, announcements, and other wedding stationery and reception needs from the Carlson Craft® Wedding and Social Stationery album.
____ Complete your guest list.
____ With your parents, begin making plans for the rehearsal dinner.

2 months before the wedding:
____ Select formal wear and schedule fittings for you and your groomsmen.
____ Call your county clerk's office for the marriage license regulations for your state. The license is usually issued the day you apply; however, restrictions such as waiting periods and blood tests may also apply. Discovering these requirements now eliminates hassles in the busy weeks before the wedding.

6 weeks before the wedding:
____ Purchase gifts for your attendants. Favorites include leather goods, money clips, mugs, and writing instruments. A unique idea is embroidered sweatshirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, or golf sets. All of these are available through Carlson Craft®.
____ Present the gifts to your groomsmen at the rehearsal dinner, or other occasions before the wedding.
____ Purchase a wedding gift for your bride. Select a timeless gift she will treasure forever. A diamond pendant or string of pearls is always perfect.

2 weeks before the wedding:
____ Discuss "get-away" plans with your best man.
____ Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements.
____ Notify your attendants of rehearsal time.
____ Confirm honeymoon reservations.