Groom's Checklist

Six to Twelve Months Ahead

Decide division of financial obligations.

Set budget.

Select bride's engagement ring.

Set appointment with clergyman.

Prepare your guest list.

Choose your best man and ushers.

Plan your honeymoon.  Check passports and visas.

Four Months Ahead

Select formalwear.

Find a new place to live.

Shop for new home furnishings.

Make reservations for honeymoon.

Have a complete physical exam and update your immunizations.

Buy wedding rings.  Order engraving.

Two Months Ahead

Make reservations for rehearsal dinner.

Reserve limousine or arrange special transportation for bridal couple and wedding party.

Set date with your fiancé to get marriage license.  (State laws vary as to length of valid license).

One Month Ahead

Shop for clothing for wedding trip.

Select your bride's gift and gifts for your attendants.

Review legal, medical and church documents.

Find lodging for out-of-town guests.

Set appointment for blood tests.

Confirm honeymoon details and reservations.

Two Weeks Ahead

Arrange to move your belongings to new home.

Plan bachelor party or dinner.

Schedule hair styling appointment.

One Week Ahead

Confirm time and place of wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner with all attendants.

Give final guest count to restaurant.

Pick up wedding rings.

Give best man clergyman's fee in sealed envelope for delivery.

Pack for honeymoon.

Relax and enjoy your day!

Jeweler

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Formalwear

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Travel Agency

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Wedding Site

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Caterer

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Clergyman

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