Groom's Wedding Planning Checklist

6 – 12 months

• Purchase Brides Engagement ring  - know her size!
• Talk money - decide the division of financial obligations & set your budget
• Compile Guest list 
• Check marriage license requirements - see Idaho marriage laws  here
• Decide on Wedding Budget with Brides Family
• Start planning your honeymoon 
• Select Bestman and ushers 
• Set appointment with Officiant 
• Update passport and visas 

3 – 5 months

• If moving – find a new place to live 
• Make reservations for honeymoon 
• Select wedding rings 
• Shop for honeymoon clothing 
• Update Medical exams and immunization records 
• With Fiancé – decide on Bridal Registry 
• What are the groomsmen wearing - decide and reserve
• Plan bachelor party 

1 – 2 months

• Buying your tux? Schedule final fitting and make sure it fits
• Apply for Marriage License 
• Confirm all honeymoon itineraries 
• Make reservations for rehearsal dinner 
• Pick-up wedding rings and have them engraved 
• Plan wedding date itinerary with bride 
• Purchase gift for your bride 
• Purchase gifts for your ushers & groomsmen 
• Reserve accommodations for out-of –town guests 
• Reserve Limousines or other transportation for yourself and the bridal parties

2 weeks

• Get your teeth cleaned 
• Move your personal belongings to your new home
• Purchase travel checks 

1 week

• Confirm rehearsal dinner with restaurant as well as wedding party 
• Give final guest count to reception 
• Get a haircut
• Get a manicure- no polish, just clean and buffed, and yes men do this all the time
• New boxers - purchase something new to surprise your bride
• Pack for honeymoon 

1 – 2 Days Before

• Pick – up tuxedo rentals, check to make sure that all elements are included (jacket, trousers, shirt, tie, vest, shoes, cuff links and dress socks)
• Prepared Officiant fee in an envelope and assign to Bestman 

The Day of

• Shave - make it close
• Remember your deororant
• Secure the rings in your pocket
• Get your boutonniere - best to have your mom or mother-in-law do so
• Final instruction to Officiant if any
• Breath mints - go in the other pocket
• Hearty breakfast - be sure you don't get hungry
• Relax! Be ready for your bride's entrance