Let's face it, the wedding is all about the bride. But behind
every good bride is a rock steady groom who is ready for
anything. Having successfully navigated one of life's most
exciting and important milestones, I feel it my duty to pass-on
my hard earned advice. So without further ado, here are my top
five "Secrets of a Successful Groom:"
1. Be a "Pillar Of Strength" - This wedding planning stuff is an
emotional roller-coaster. You WILL fight, you WILL laugh, and
one of you might even cry. Your primary role is to be steadfast
and sure; to be "a shoulder to cry on." To stand-up for your
future wife when some wedding planner is trying to rip her off,
or a photographer is giving her a bad deal. Be strong - Be a man.
2. You Really Do Care - You could probably care less whether the
shoes are white or ivory, but you need to act like you really do
care. Actually listen to what she's asking you. It might seem
like the most mundane question in the world, but just try to
give your best answer...and then expect to be disagreed with.
She may or may not need your input, but she definitely needs a
sounding board for her ideas.
3. You Made the Right Decision - What comes with this emotional
roller-coaster is the occasional feeling that you may have made
the wrong decision in asking her hand in marriage. Did I jump
the gun? Should I have waited longer? Am I going to be able to
live with this woman for the rest of my life? These thoughts are
completely NORMAL. Marriage is a huge commitment, and during the
excitement of the ring-buying and the proposal you had briefly
forgotten how serious it is. Just remember that you put a lot of
thought into this decision, and you wouldn't have made it if you
didn't think it was the right one. Keep telling yourself, "These
thoughts are NORMAL."
4. Start Thinking About Your Toast - It's never to soon to start
thinking about what your going to say for your toast. Some
grooms don't have to do this, but if you do, then start thinking
about it. It's amazing how hard it can be to come up with a few
simple words. Consider using a template from a website or a book.
5. Don't Forget About The Wedding Ring - You thought you were
all done when you forked out your life's savings for that giant
rock on her finger. Guess what...you still have to buy her
wedding ring. Talk to your jeweler about how much warning he
needs to have them ready. It's okay to bring the bride with you
for this one.
Well that's it. I'm sure you can find some great tips in other
articles, but I feel that these tips will serve you well. Just
take a deep breath, be patient, and remember the golden rule:
SHE IS ALWAYS RIGHT.
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