{"id":5463,"date":"2012-10-08T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=5463"},"modified":"2014-04-05T12:05:53","modified_gmt":"2014-04-05T16:05:53","slug":"10-ways-to-involve-the-groom-in-wedding-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/10-ways-to-involve-the-groom-in-wedding-planning","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Involve the Groom in Wedding Planning. Yes, No.3 Is Important."},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s no secret that a woman\u2019s wedding day is something she has daydreamed about and looked forward to from a very young age. However, sometimes men have a harder time getting excited about the big day. Even if his undying love and commitment are there, a man may find the wedding planning to be more difficult than a woman does. Unlike many women, most men haven\u2019t been dreaming of their big day for years\u2026<\/p>\n

Here are 10 foolproof ways to make sure the groom is involved in the planning.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Let Him Pick the Engagement Ring. <\/strong>This one may sound simple, but some women are so sure of the ring they want that they try to take over this key step in the wedding planning. When he is ready to take the step of marrying you, you should take the step of letting him pick out the ring. You can still drop hints to make the ring selection process easier for him. The engagement ring he picks will be a once in a lifetime gift you\u2019ll treasure forever.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Choose Times to Plan and Times to Relax.<\/strong> One thing that makes wedding planning hard for the groom is that it can quickly become an overwhelming affair and a constant topic of discussion. Make it easier \u2013 for BOTH of you \u2013 by setting aside certain times for planning and certain times for relaxing. You may chose to make Wednesday your planning day, or to reserve Saturday as a day of rest from the decision-making.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Let His Friends Have Input. <\/strong>You are undoubtedly getting your girls\u2019 advice \u2013 so let him get some great advice from his friends as well. The groomsmen, especially the married ones, might know of helpful ways to make the big day guy-friendly.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Involve His Family.<\/strong> If the entire wedding planning committee consists of you, your mom, and your sister, the groom is understandably going to feel left out. Make sure to ask his family for advice, input, and help. The groom will have a much easier time getting involved in the planning if his loved ones are also part of the team. This will help ensure he\u2019ll feel more involved in the process.<\/p>\n

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