More grooms-to-be are taking on wedding planning tasks than ever before, according to new statistics from wedding venue specialists, AmaZing Venues.
From ordering the cake and writing the guest list, to booking the caterers, photographer, transport and even flowers – 2014 saw more men than ever helping out with wedding planning duties, so commonly left up to the bride.
A staggering 45% of wedding enquiries received by AmaZing Venues from 1 October 2014 to 10 January 2015 were made by men – that’s an all-time high for the company!
“Over the festive period we saw a boom in enquiries from men who are planning weddings rather than their partners. Our managing director, Suzanne Taylor also got engaged over Christmas and her partner Tony is taking an equal role in planning their big day,” comment Lottie Ferguson from AmaZing Venues’ wedding specialist team.
Whether inspired by a desire to impress their partner, a growing breakdown in traditional gender roles, or maybe even too many re-runs of Don’t Tell the Bride, a year on year comparison from Hitched.co.uk shows a 100% increase in men enquiring about AmaZing Venues in 2014 compared to in 2013.
Make the most of your groom’s real interests and don’t pass him off the boring jobs. This way, you’ll have no problem with keeping him engaged in the wedding planning process.
Presents, cash, and maybe returnable presents for cash. He sees this as a chance to get money back on you spending too much on those huge, elaborate table decorations that you ‘just needed’ to have!
Need we say more? Your wedding is a party, and drink tends to get the party going and everyone having fun! Perhaps your groom can suggest his favourite tipple or create a wedding cocktail just for you?
Any excuse to buy a nice, new suit, will not go amiss to any man, and as it’s for his wedding day, it’s extra special. Just make sure he knows these top groomswear rules and tips!
Your invitations will be the first glimpse of your big day that your guests will get. Make sure they complement your theme and more importantly include all the right information – and get sent on time.
If you’re considering which wedding traditions to break, DON’T make it this one! The dress has to be kept a secret from your groom until the big day itself – the shot of him seeing you for the first time will be one of your favourites in the album, we promise!
In the mind of most men, a wedding cake is a cake. Perhaps, but it’s also the centrepiece of your reception and it will be captured in your wedding album for years to come. If you’re not really bothered, either, simple naked cakes can look amazing, too – just take a look.
In the mind of most men, a wedding cake is a cake. Perhaps, but it’s also the centrepiece of your reception and it will be captured in your wedding album for years to come. If you’re not really bothered, either, simple naked cakes can look amazing, too – just take a look.
Our list may be a little tongue-in-cheek but do try to delegate some jobs to your h2b or other members of the bridal party. You can’t do everything yourself! We’ve got a great to-do list just for grooms, and if you find that useful, you’ll love our best man checklist and bridesmaid checklist too! Is your groom really helpful when it comes to wedding planning? Let us know below…
Your bouquet will have to complement your wedding dress so it’s best to keep this one under wraps until the big day too. Discuss colours and, of course, his buttonhole with the groom but don’t give any other details away.
