By writing a blog about planning a wedding, I am running the risk of alienating half my readers. Honestly, how many guys do you know that would seek out and read a blog about planning a wedding? Well this blog is going to be for those guys who do want to be involved in the planning process and for those ladies who want their guy to be part of the wedding plans. I will do my best to provide advice for both sides, and with continuing help from my fiancée, I will try to include helpful thoughts for brides-to-be as well.
My fiancée and I became engaged on December 17, 2010, a day before our 4th dating anniversary. To give you an idea of why you should take any advice from me, my fiancée and I already had our reception venue, photographer and videographer booked before the Spring 2011 school semester started in mid-January. We attended the Houston Bridal Extravaganza where we picked the tuxedos for the male wedding party, talked to 15 photographers, checked out florists and much more. I have experienced almost everything that goes into planning a wedding except for picking out the bride’s wedding dress. All I ask is that you read my blog with an open mind and really believe that grooms can be involved in the wedding process if they feel like their opinions and thoughts are wanted and needed. Brides, keep in mind that if you treat him like the wedding day is yours alone, he will act accordingly. My fiancée is awesome and treats it like our day; hence, I want to be part of the plans.
I picked out some highlights from the whole process that either can cause problems or I had some special thoughts or experiences I felt I could share. They are setting the budget, creating the guest list, booking the church/ceremony site, picking a reception site, flowers, clothes, the bachelor party, the ceremony itself, and plans for after. Of course, if something else comes to mind I reserve the right to change my topics. I look forward to sharing my thoughts and experiences with you and hope at least one thing I say will help you in your planning process. If you have already taken the proverbial leap, I hope something I say will make you laugh and remember a fun time during your wedding.
I really love the fact that you are so active in helping your fiancee' plan your wedding. My aunt was once a wedding planner and I've heard so many brides to be complain about no input from the groom. I look forward to reading your blog and seeing your point of view of the planning process!
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of your blog. It is nice to see wedding planning from a guys perspective. Most of the time you only hear the brides thoughts.
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