Unlike grooms from previous generations, today’s
grooms tend to have a more active role
in the wedding planning process. In many
cases they are older than in previous generations and have clearly defined
tastes and preferences. They are
interested in the planning process of selecting a theme, choosing ceremony and
reception sites, expressing color preferences and choosing the music for the
church as well as the reception. He is
no doubt involved in gift registry selections and he keeps his parents informed
regarding wedding plans and vendor interviews. A critical job for the groom is to compile
his share of the guest list and make sure that his parents provide their guest
list in a timely manner.
In addition, the groom's list includes: Selecting the engagement ring - although
today's bride is also likely to be involved in the decision, as well as
choosing his best man and groomsmen for his part of the wedding party.
The groom works with the bride in choosing
his attire and that of the men in the wedding party. It is usual that the bride's gown choice sets
the degree of formality of a wedding, but the groom frequently feels strongly
about the look and feel of the formal wear chosen for his attendants.
He selects thank you gifts for members of
his wedding party as well as selecting his gift to his bride. The couple will likely choose the wedding
bands together. It is his traditional
job to acquire the marriage license and to arrange for transportation from the
ceremony to the reception site.
If there is a receiving line at the
reception, he is expected to stand there and greet the reception guests. He dances his first dance with the bride and also dances with his mother. He may also dance
with the bride's mother as well as the maid/matron of honor. He is also required to make appropriate toasts
at both the rehearsal dinner and the reception.
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