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Wedding Q & A

Q: Which family is supposed to pay for what?
A: Groom:
- Gifts for groomsman & Bride
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Marriage License
- Wedding band & engagement ring for the Bride
- Ceremony officiant's fee
- Honeymoon
A: Bride:
- Wedding band and gift for groom
- Gifts for Brides maids
- Wedding gown
- Ceremony & Reception site fees
- Photographer
- DJ/Band
- Flowers
- Invitations
Q: What shouldn't I forget on my Wedding day?
A: Marriage License (if you haven't given to officiant)
- Wedding Rings
- Change of clothes & Honeymoon Bags
- Toiletries
- Wallet
- Keys
- Passport (If going out of country)
- Honeymoon paperwork
Q: What do I get my Groomsmen?
A: Try to be original (tickets, sporting apparel, etc.). If you are still stuck go for the traditional route and buy something engraved or monogrammed. Avoid giving cash, it is impersonal.
Q: What is an usher supposed to do?
A: You generally want one usher to every 50 people. The usher will ask the guests as they arrive whether they are a groom or brides guest and sit them on the appropriate side. Generally Grooms side is on the right and Bride on the left.
Q: What is a rehearsal dinner?
A: The rehearsal dinner takes place after the ceremony rehearsal. This can be a great time to give your bridal party their gifts and to thank everyone for their participation in your wedding day. The people who normally attend are: Bride & Groom, immediate family of both bride & groom, & the wedding party.
Q: What is the Best Man supposed to do?
A: Organize the bachelor party is the most well known answer. But there are other duties for the Best Man to uphold including helping the groom choose the formal wear, giving the first toast to the bride and groom, signing the marriage license, and dancing with maid of honor at the reception. The Best Man basically serves as a personal assistant to the groom and is there to provide any help that the groom may ask of him.
Q: Do I have to be involved in the planning of the wedding?
A: While there is no rule that the Groom must help with the wedding plans, it is your day too. Helping with some of the planning can also take some of the stress off of your bride to be and make the entire experience more enjoyable for the both of you. Keep in mind that she may value your input with all different opinions and information that is available.
Q: What should we consider when planning the date?
A: Weather, Holidays, other Commitments, Openings at your venues.
Q: Do I need to have contracts for my wedding?
A: You should get signed contracts for your cake, DJ, Photographer, etc to ensure that everything is correct and what you want.