10 Wedding Planning Tasks Grooms Do Care About

Grooms act tough and all that, but the reality is, they actually enjoy planning the wedding with you, their soon-to-be wives. Of course, there are some things that they are more likely to help on. The ten mentioned here are just the tip of the iceberg.

1. Planning the Honeymoon

Men love to spoil their fiancées. What better way to do that than with the honeymoon? Think of sun, sand, and just each other’s company—it’s your dream vacation. Trust that your fiancé won’t botch this up. Plus rewarding him early on with a fun job makes him more inclined to help in the more arduous tasks.

2. Food Tasting

Trying out different caterers is a guaranteed fun experience for both of you, maybe more so for him. Not only is there free food but also the gourmet options are going to be as diverse as his appetite. With regard to the cake, the groom will probably not care what it looks like, but he wants to make sure that the taste is to his liking.

3. Stocking the Bar

You can bet that the groom will have a lot of opinions regarding the beverage and cocktail selections at the bar. Men love their booze. From wine to whiskey, it’s their social lubricant to celebrate the good times and to mull over the bad ones. He just wants to make sure that the bar serves up quality drinks to your guests.

4. Picking the Music

Choosing the musical act and curating the playlist for the reception is one of the easier tasks. Grooms only have to choose between a DJ or a wedding band and a list of songs to set the mood of the party. You never know—he just might surprise you with a special song from your past.

5. Creating the Registry

Grooms aren’t so much keen on shopping, but like most people, they love to receive gifts too. Registries help your guests know what kind of present you prefer. This could be furniture, kitchen supplies, or even a honeymoon fund. It’s totally up to you! Once you’ve reached a mutual decision as a couple, the groom can set the registry online and keep your guests updated.

6. Choosing the Bridal Car

When it comes to cars, you won’t even have to convince the groom. While he may not be a “car guy,” men are usually drawn to cars more than women. He would definitely want a say on this one. Think of this as the groom’s wedding gown. It’s white, shiny, and has to be the center of everyone’s attention.

7. Suiting Up

Men love to dress up too—maybe not as much as women, but they do enjoy it. Allow your groom to decide what he wants to wear on your wedding day. Give notes on the color and style of the suit, but give him the final say. He’ll also be in charge of making sure his entourage gets fitted and accessorized. The groom will have a good time since he’s in the company of his best buds. To make sure your clothes match later, give him a catalogue of men’s designer clothes or wedding suits to choose from. This will narrow down the choices, saving time and preventing outfit mishaps on the day itself.

8. Writing His Vows

If your man is a Casanova with words, crafting his wedding vows will be a walk in the park. This is a task that simply cannot be delegated to somebody else. Vows are deeply personal and therefore should be written by the groom alone. He will be bearing his love in front of your family and friends. Prepare to be overcome with emotions.

9. Choosing His Groomsmen

Choosing the people who will stand by him on one of the biggest days of his life is a huge responsibility, but grooms welcome this challenge with a smile. They get to invite friends they’ve known for a long time and close relatives they haven’t seen in a while. The wedding becomes a reunion of sorts for him.

10. Buying Gifts

For his groomsmen, that is. Taking a break from work or some other responsibility to attend a wedding is a big task. The least that grooms can do is to make up for the time and effort with a simple token of appreciation. For some, getting groomsmen gifts is a cool way to poke fun at their entourage with some silly items.