All right, today we’re letting the fellas take the lead! While we often focus on wedding dresses and not bowties when thinking about tying the knot, today I wanted to highlight some ideas to really shape the day with the guys in your wedding party. Whether you have two or 10, paying special attention to the details can make all the difference and truly set you apart as a host as well as a friend. Here are 5 ways to make their experience an awesome one to remember!
Pay attention:
The fact that you’re reading this article proves that you’re already halfway there! Often times as previously mentioned, wedding parties can fall to the wayside when you’re so focused on planning literally everything else. By being considerate and attentive to your wedding party, you can be sure your wedding party will go the extra mile for you.
It’s all in the details: Consider granting a plus one for your guys and collaborating with them on some common comforts they like to have around during your big day. Many times, we think to accommodate the ladies, and the guys can sometimes be left out of those considerations. Maybe a fella has a favorite beer or dietary restrictions to consider when planning the morning snacks. By including these fine details, the impression made will be one of the utmost respect and in turn, solidify the bond with those you’ve chosen to stand next to you on the wedding day.
Communicate, communicate, communicate: Be sure to communicate your expectations to your crew. This may be the first wedding they will participate in. By being open and honest about what your expectations are and where they fit into those expectations, you’ll not only build trust and provide clarification on how they can help – you may also prevent any last-minute questions before they’re asked!
Put it on the schedule: Between engagement celebrations, wedding showers, bach celebrations, and any other events in between, your wedding party will find it helpful if you schedule these events in advance! Some attire fittings can take a few trips to get correct so scheduling these in advance along with your other events like bach parties and rehearsal dinner reservations can help prevent any last-minute changes or problems with your wedding team.
Don’t forget the other men in your life: While you may not be too excited to have granddad come along to Vegas, there are several occasions where including your dad and grandparents/grandpa may be appropriate and even heartwarming. It’s never fun to be left out and by including them in perhaps the suit fitting or a pre-wedding round of golf, you’ll be going that extra mile and you may even create memories that last a lifetime!
These simple pieces of advice may help impact your day in a big way. They may seem small right now, but as you know – wedding planning can be stressful! By following these simple tips, not only can you avoid last-minute trouble, you can also invest in the important male relationships in your life.
This consideration can easier for same-sex weddings, everybody loves everybody, and you all party together, or the dynamics might be a little trickier for you. Just make sure that you are thinking about everyone involved and that there won’t be times when someone doesn’t know where they should be or even worse, doesn’t feel like they fit in anywhere.
If you need backup in trying to coordinate your squad, look no further! I’ve got extensive experience working with wedding parties and families to make your day stress-free and memorable. Call me today!
Images by Anna Lowe Photography and Hans and Nicole Photography.
