Groom's Checklist

30 November -0001

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Your Bride may be the main focus of attention on the day of your wedding, but that doesn't mean that you're not feeling nervous about the whole thing.

Have a look at out checklist to make sure you're ready to go on the morning of the wedding.

I'm getting married in the morning
The night you sing this, you might expect to be out on the town with your best mates, but it's important to get a decent nights sleep the night before the wedding. You may not be as worried about your appearance as your fiancee is, but you're still up in front of all your friends and family, as well as hers, so fluffing your lines could earn you torment for weeks - from her AND your mates. A few drinks is fine - Just don't have too much and end up naked on a train to calais.

It's considered unlucky for the Groom to set his eyes on the bride before the wedding, so even couples who live together may the night before their wedding in sepparate houses.

Your best man is responsibe for getting you to the wedding on time, so make sure he sorts out some reliable transport to get you to the church on time.

It's also customary for the Bride to keep the details of her wedding dress a secret from the groom. That's no so much luck as, she's supposed to get to the altar and make you go "wow". Remember she's spent a long time and alot of money planning the outfit, so don't forget to tell her she looks lovely.

Checklist

• Has the best man got the ring?
• Have you got your buttonhole?
• Have you got your luggage for the honeymoon? (put it in the car boot, or have it delivered to your reception venue)
• Have you got a "going away" outfit?
• Have you got money for a round of drinks and incase of emergencies?
• Have you got the wedding program?
• Have you got your speech notes?
• Have you got the thank your gifts?
• Have you got your keys?

At the church
Yourself and your best man should arrive at the ceremony before the Bride does. Sit in the front pew on the right, or in the vestry to wait for her to arrive. When she's ready wo begin the long, slow walk up the ailse, you will be asked to step onto the chancel before the altar.

Once you're married by the Officiant, your new wife takes your left arm and you proceed to the vestry with your two witnesses to sign the register.

You then recieve congratulations from both sides, before leading the wedding processtion down the aisle.

At the party
Once the ceremony is over, you will travel to the reception with your bride (stoppoing off for photos on the way)

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