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YCongratulations, she said yes! Now what?
it or not, people start buying wedding gifts as soon as word spreads of your nuptials. Reg- istering is always a great idea, and you get to pick out what you like, from stand mixers to HDTVs and beyond.
ou courted her. You ticularly rowdy, you may want public, go ahead and pencil • Gentlemen, start your wooed her. You fell in more. them in for the big day. Meet engines! Transportation for love with her. You asked, • Get the goods. Believe with them to discuss the cere- the ceremony and/or reception
and she said yes. That was easy, but now what? There’s a lot of work involved in planning a wedding, and the groom must certainly share in the planning. To make things a little easier
mony, and let them know what you expect.
is very important. How will you get there? Who will drive you there? Do you want a horse- drawn carriage? How about
on the guys, here is a time line to help all the future husbands plan ahead.
9 MONTHS BEFORE
• Create a rough draft
of your guest list. Bring in your parents and her parents and come up with an agreed number of guests before com- piling your list. This could take a while.
a limousine? Whatever your preference, just make sure you don’t count on your best man to drive you; he may be calling an Uber himself. Stick with the professionals. Also think about transportation to the airport or hotel or both. Cover all your bases.
12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
• Book the entertainment.
6 MONTHS BEFORE
• Church, field, backyard?
The groom will probably be the one who decides on either a band or a DJ, so get it right and book in advance. Check refer- ences and ask around. When choosing between bands, go and listen to them perform
• Plan your honeymoon.
Whether it’s the beach, the mountains, the desert, or the Arctic, now is the time to get it booked. If you have not done so, update your driver’s license to a REAL ID, as it will become the required method of identi- fication in commercial airports beginning on October 1, 2020. Ifyouplantogooutofthe country, make sure you have an updated passport, or if you don’t have one at all, get it now.
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The best spots fill up quickly, especially in the summer and fall months. Decide on the size of the wedding, and do your research before booking a venue.
3 MONTHS BEFORE
• Get your ducks in a
row. After you ask your best man to do the honors, make a groomsmen list. A good rule of thumb is at least one usher per 50 guests. If your family is par-
and see how you like them. But before you hire one, make sure you get approval from your bride. She’ll be dancing too.
• Out of towners. Unless you’ve got lots — and lots — of extra room in your house, find a hotel and reserve a block of rooms for those who might need them. This information can be included in the invita- tion.
• Hire the officiant.
Whether you plan on having a pastor, priest, rabbi, or your best friend who’s a notary
• Guest list finalized. By this time, your guest list should
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