Groom Checklist

Three to Twelve Months Before the Wedding:

• Set Budget and division of financial obligations
• Buy engagement ring
• Choose best man and ushers (one usher per 50 guest)
• Set appointment with clergyman
• Furnish family guest list to fiance
• Plan honeymoon with fiance (check passports and visas,if necessary)
• Order bride’s flowers
• Order mother’s flowers
• Plan correct formal attire with fiance and groomsmen
• Make reservations for rehearsal dinner
• Take dance lessons
• Order groom’s cake
• Reserve limousine and/or special transportation

Two Months Before Wedding:

• Select your wardrobe for honeymoon
• Select wedding rings with fiance
• Choose gifts for ushers and best man
• Select bride’s gift

One Month Before Wedding:

• Arrange all needed insurance and review legal/medical/religious documents.
• Arrange lodging and transportation for out of town guest
• Have medical examination and blood test

Two weeks to One Day Before Wedding Day:

• Get marriage license
• Provide final guest count for rehearsal dinner to caterer or restaurant
• Arrange for clergyman’s fee
• Plan bachelor dinner or party with best man
• Pick up wedding bands
• Pack for honeymoon

Information from the Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory