{"id":5133,"date":"2015-04-15T10:15:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T14:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/?p=5133"},"modified":"2015-04-12T20:52:54","modified_gmt":"2015-04-13T00:52:54","slug":"grooms-guide-involved-wedding-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/grooms-guide-involved-wedding-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"The Groom&#8217;s Guide\u2014How involved should you be in wedding planning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/114.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-4656 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/114-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"1\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/114-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/114-416x590.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/114.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a>Congratulations on your engagement! Now that the inevitable&#8217;s happened, and your lady love has agreed to share her life with you, what do you do next?<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be surprised if your level-headed and practical fiance has already taken on her new part-time job\u2014<a title=\"4 mistakes to avoid when Planning a Wedding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/4-mistakes-avoid-planning-wedding\/\">wedding planning<\/a>, and while you are wondering about what colors and flowers she talks about all the time, don&#8217;t forget that you too have to be involved in planning your marriage. Well, atleast to a certain extent! If you thought the safest thing to do is to nod \u201cYes honey\u201d, we have some news for you! Better listen to what&#8217;s going on, or you&#8217;ll regret it later.<\/p>\n<p>While your bride goes ahead with planning \u201cmost\u201d of the wedding, here is information on where you should step in and lend a hand!<\/p>\n<p><b>Money matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When a woman becomes a bride, <a title=\"5 Tips For Planning A Wedding On A Budget\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/28\/5-tips-planning-wedding-budget\/\">cutting down costs<\/a> suddenly becomes an alien concept. This is where you enter the show. Be there when she <a title=\"How To Create The Perfect Guest List For Your Wedding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/29\/how-to-create-the-perfect-guest-list-for-your-wedding\/\">plans the guest list<\/a> and the venue. This will account for a huge part of the wedding budget, so make sure you help with sorting out who has to be there and who doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, set a maximum amount for booking the venue and decorating it. Women are often taken in by the look of a place, and once they are bowled over, there is no taking it back. So, take the initiative to search out<a title=\"Five alternative wedding reception venues\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/11\/five-alternative-wedding-reception-venues\/\"> alternate venue locations<\/a> before going to see her suggestion. Ease her into the idea that she can get what she wants for a lesser price. Make it your responsibility, and not only will your bride remember how considerate you were to help her, you will also save some money.<\/p>\n<p><b>Often ask about the wedding, and offer to help<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There is usually a point in the engagement when the bride bursts out into tears and complains that the <a title=\"Wedding Tips for the Groom\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/20\/wedding-tips-groom\/\">groom doesn&#8217;t care<\/a> about the wedding. Well, you do, but not with the obsession that she has! But, for her sake and yours, ask about the plans and progress every now and then. Lend a ear when she pours out her frustrations over which shade of peach goes with the green in the d\u00e9cor. You may not have the slightest idea of what she is talking about, but peace with reign!<\/p>\n<p>Your few responsibilities include <a title=\"How To Help Your Groom Choose The Perfect Tuxedo And Accessories\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/23\/how-to-help-your-groom-choose-the-perfect-tuxedo-and-accessories\/\">finding a good tux<\/a>, picking your groomsmen and <a title=\"Tips to look great in your wedding pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/18\/tips-look-great-wedding-pictures\/\">getting in shape<\/a> for the wedding. So, do these with gusto, and she will be proud of you.<\/p>\n<p><b>Be involved in things that matter to you<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You do not have to touch the invitations, flowers or wedding shopping. Let her handle it. Where the cake is concerned, make suggestions only if you are asked. Nevertheless, go along and enjoy all the tasting sessions she plans.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, concentrate on<a title=\"Finding the Perfect Music for your Wedding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/13\/finding-perfect-music-wedding\/\"> the wedding music<\/a>. Be involved in deciding which songs ought to be played, and definitely those that shouldn&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n<p>One mistake grooms make is to avoid the <a title=\"Top 10: Fun &amp; Unique Wedding Gifts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/04\/top-10-fun-unique-wedding-gifts\/\">wedding registry<\/a>. It&#8217;s your folly. If you want other gifts besides than silver tea cups and pretty home ornaments, you will have to register at places of your choice too. 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