Lake Superior Bridal Magazine 2016 | Page 30

Don’t Forget the Groom The wedding isn’t just about the bride, so don’t forget the groom. He’s the reason you are there and you couldn’t do it without him. Take time to remind him how important he is. INVOLVEMENT Get him excited about planning the wedding as well. Give him special tasks that he would have fun with, like planning the drink menu and picking out his tux. Don’t forget to ask him what he wants and remind him how important his opinion is. SPECIAL GIFT Get creative and give a gift to remind your groom the day is about love and celebration. Give him a “your eyes only” photo album, a watch telling him you’ll see him at the wedding, a love letter, or socks saying “in case you get cold feet.” GROOMSMEN Provide the groomsmen with a wedding day survival kit filled with liquors, snacks, shaving accessories, cuff links, or personalized items. Make sure there is a lounge area for not only the groomsmen, but also the groom’s other friends as well. Perhaps provide a masculine whiskey and cigar lounge area. LITTLE DETAILS Writing out your groom’s “must remember” list…Wear his cufflinks, shine his shoes, give the wedding rings to the best man, slip his vows into his pocket. These little details will ease his nerves and remind him that the day is about you and him. N GROOM’S FAMILY Writing letters to the parents or in-laws is a way to show how much you appreciate them for welcoming you into the family. Another thoughtful idea is a gift for your mother in-law, include a card that says ”Thank you for raising the love of my life”. Don’t forget you’re marrying her baby boy. Remember when you chose your fiancé you stopped looking at other men... so, when you find your gown, stop looking at other gowns! - THE WEDDING PARLOUR ALAN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY