It is fair to say that there are not many sources out there for a groom-to-be to prepare for what is the biggest day of his life. Here are some essential and handy hints and tips for the groom to face his wedding day.
How to React to the Bride's Wedding Dress
A room is typically not allowed to see the wedding dress until the big day. However, if the bride-to-be makes some vague remark (it will be at a calculated comment, really) about what may or may not look nice, the groom should make sure he nods along enthusiastically but not too much. Otherwise, his future wife will realize that he is not really listening.
The groom will also be undoubtedly asked which bridesmaid dress he likes the most, and there will of course be a choice of at least two. He should avoid committing himself as he will likely choose the wrong one and never be allowed to forget it. He should just pick some parts he likes about each dress and then step away from the scene. The groom should also avoid trying to play safe by making no comments. The bride will interpret that as his lack of interest in the subject matter.
A Funny Groom
Everyone loves a funny groom. However, in his attempt to be funny, the groom should avoid a few pitfalls. For instance, he should not suggest “Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter” by Iron Maiden as the music for him and his future wife to walk down the aisle to. She will not find this funny, no matter how many times he mentions it.
The groom can try to make his speech funny too. The reason is five minutes later, the best man will try and stitch the groom up like a kipper. However, in a traditional running order, the groom does get to do do his speech first. So he should make the best of the opportunity while delivering his speech.
Best Behaviour From the Groom
A groom should display his best behavior on his wedding day. He should be courteous to everyone from the bride's family, especially her mother. At the reception, when he is greeted by Aunty Jane or Uncle Bob whom he's supposed to have met but he really can't recall ever meeting them, he should just pretend that he does. He will probably never see them again but he will certainly have left a good impression on them.
Also, the groom should avoid the temptation to force feed Nan a vol au vent just because he knows how much the flaming thing costs and he does not want any money wasted. It may be seen as an act of aggression and sour the special occasion.
Enjoy the Wedding Day
However, the best piece of advice for any groom is to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family whom he may not get to see very often. Savour special moments of the wedding day. After all, the day will pass very quickly. The weather and potential feuds between family members cannot be controlled. However, the groom can certainly conduct himself and put on his best behaviour on that day. He should just enjoy the day and lavish as much attention as possible for his new wife.
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