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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44 • Let’s hear it for the boys! and enjoy each other and try to forget all the chaos that is about to descend. Concentrate on your lives together and your beautiful future ahead. Have fun at your bachelor party but whatever you do, don’t make bad choices. It’s your last blast as a single man, but remember what great things lie ahead and act accordingly. • On your mark. Pack your bags and confirm all reserva- tions, including accommoda- tions, transportation, house sit- ters, and pet sitters. Stop your mail or have a neighbor in place to pick it up for you. your jacket. It’s perfectly fine to read them from paper instead of memory. pretty much be wrapped up and approved by everyone involved. It’s time to send them out. Your groomsmen deserve a nice gift too. (Koozies from the last wedding you all went to are NOT gifts). Your groomsmen are your wingmen, and they will be an integral part of your day. Return the favor. Give them something to show how much their pres- ence means to you. Just don’t get too mushy on them. They’ll use it against you one day, guar- anteed. • What happens in Vegas. • Get set. Make sure all the groomsmen have their suits or tuxedos pressed, their shoes shined, their belts fit and know what to expect. And everyone, including you, should get a haircut. • Rings all around. Have your jeweler measure both your finger and hers and pick out the wedding bands. If there will be an inscription, now is the time for that too. DAY BEFORE • Clothes make the man. • Check, check, and check again. Double check everything from the ring to the vows to the reservations. D-DAY • Say I do. After the cake is eaten and the last guest leaves, the best is yet to come. May all your dreams come true, and may your memory of this day become more precious with each anniversary. Should you wear tails? Is a top hat too much? What about a kilt? Once you decide on your look, decide on buying or renting. After that, pick out what you want your groomsmen to wear. Remember, it’s your decision, and you don’t have • Ring-ring. Time to pick up the wedding rings. Be sure to put them somewhere safe and somewhere you’ll remember. Make sure the inscriptions are correct and there are no typos. “Live you always” doesn’t quite get the message across. 1 WEEK BEFORE to agree to the groomsmen wearing masks or helmets of their favorite football teams. 2 WEEKS BEFORE • Pay the piper. Whatever the fee for your officiant, make sure you put it in an envelope and either place it in a tuxedo pocket or give it to a reliable groomsman to hold for you. • More than words. Take a few minutes and write a love note to your bride-to-be. You may not see her until the fol- lowing night, so make it count. Tell her you love her and remind her why she said yes. 6 TO 8 WEEKS BEFORE • License to wed. DON’T FORGET! In most cases, you cannot be officially or legally married without a license. Make sure you get your license and put it in a pocket of your tuxedo or suit for safe keeping. • Buy your bride a wed- ding gift. This is very personal, and you only get one shot at making a good impression, so make it count. Something from the heart is good, but don’t be cheap. It’s a token of your love. • Date night. Take your bride-to-be on a date. Relax • I thee wed. If you are expected to recite vows, by now you should know them by heart. Practice, practice, prac- tice. If needed, tuck them in groom checklist TOWN BRIDE SPRING 2020 | 45