5 Simple ways you can become an involved groom.

You bought the ring, knelt on one knee and proposed. Is this where her work begins while you relax? The answer is No. Your role in your wedding doesn’t start and ends at the altar. Your fiancé will need your help during this stressful period.

The wedding brings families and friends together but the planning may keep them apart. The bride will be the focus of everyone’s attention as she will be called upon to give account for the wedding day plans. Your mom and her mom will impose ideas regarding the wedding day, that the bride may not love, but as the groom your role should be to protect her from all battles by keeping the peace.

Here are 5 ways you can be involved in the wedding.

1. Share your ideas

Help her by having an opinion about what you would like at your wedding. Don't be afraid to share your ideas on aspects of the wedding with your fiancé. You may be surprised at the level of input you possess. You can influence the menu, floral arrangement, wedding colour, the entertainment, transportation etc. For example your love for football could be highlighted into a football shaped grooms cake or football shaped napkins. 

2. Get help

Hire a wedding planner or day coordinator and attend as much meeting as you can with her. Not only will this prove you have her back but she will be relieved to know that she can leave the wedding details to a professional.

3. Support

Your fiancé will complain about things that are going array but instead of adding to the stress, calm her down by listening to her rants and help her to relax. You can do this by cooking dinner, giving her a massage, pouring glass of wine for her, spending a weekend at a hotel, going to the movies or sending her to a spa. Let her know that everything will be okay.

4.  Be in control of the guys

They are your friends so this shouldn’t be a problem. Take charge of the groomsmen attire by making all the arrangements with a bridal shop.  Update the groomsmen about directions to the shop, fittings date, pickups and returns of tuxedo rentals. Constantly call or email the guys about wedding day plans so they are aware of changes if any.

5. Surprise her on the wedding day

Send her a gift, flowers or wishes on the wedding day. Your fiancé will be so happy that she can’t wait to give you that kiss at the altar. Plus her bridesmaids will be so jealous that she has a thoughtful hubby.