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As a groom (congrats,
by the way), here’s what’s expected of you. Of course, these are
just the government recommended minimums. Your mileage may vary.
Greatly.
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Name names.
Prepare your side of the guest list.
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Go for the gold.
Choose the wedding bands, which can match or just have matching
engravings. Some couples have their initials engraved with their
wedding date inside the ring.
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Keep it real.
Call the marriage license bureau to determine the necessary
requirements and timing. Arrange for the blood test, if necessary.
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Get from Point A to B.
Book transportation to and from the ceremony and after the
reception.
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Speak eloquently.
Give a toast at the rehearsal dinner in response to the best man’s
toast. Mention how lucky you are to marry your bride and thank your
parents, in-laws, and guests.
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Provide shelter.
Book a hotel room for your wedding night, unless you are leaving
directly to the honeymoon.
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Plan getaway.
Honeymoon getaway, that is. While you’re probably going to pick a
place with your bride, you are still responsible for most of the
legwork.
Tips
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Help out as much as
possible, but know your limitations (both personal and fiancée
mandated ones).
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Do your own
research, or at least fake it as best as possible. Think college
term paper.
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Ask for help.
There's no better way to score brownie points with your future
wife than asking for help on a task. Well, you could do the task
on your own, but that's expecting a lot of you.
Warnings
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Don't just go along
for the ride. It might seem like it's working, but sometime,
somewhere...this will bite you when you least expect it.
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Yes, it's your
wedding. But your fiancée's probably been thinking about this
for much longer than you have. Speak up, but be supportive of
her wishes.
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