Grooms, get involved in your wedding plans

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Posted by CancerMan on July 18, 2007 5:35 PM PDT
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Many brides have their own idea of how their wedding will take place, but that doesn't mean the groom can't help. Offer to make phone calls, get price quotes, or arrange for samples to be delivered. Help organize any information your bride-to-be has gathered. Attend appointments when possible, and provide honest opinions and input, even if they aren't used. There is a big difference between saying, "I don't care" and "I think that looks lovely."

Planning the wedding together will bring you closer as a couple, as it can reflect how the two of you will handle future life events, even when it only affects one person. Sometimes knowing there is another who is available to support you through a particular time is helpful enough.

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Jillian Eichel's picture

Even more important grooms, what about sharing what you want? Take it a step further from being an assistant to your bride to being a full partner with her, both of you going for what you want.

I'm coaching a Muslim man who is breaking the social rules of his community by participating actively in the planning of his wedding and sharing what HE wants. It's so exciting to see he and his fiance negotiate their ceremony, vows, and reception to reflect them as a both a Muslim couple, and a couple dedicated to helping each other be their best.

Thanks for the post!

Jillian


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