It's his Wedding Day too

It's his Wedding Day too. Getting married is a life changing event for both the Bride and the Groom. The Wedding Day should be about what the couple want, it should be a blending of personalities and lifestyles, a couples affirmation of their love and their committment to each other and the life they want to share.

In this article I go over 4 of the most common statements Brides have heard about the Groom and his involvement in planning the Wedding. The statements are not new, they've been passed down from our grandparent's time.

1. The Wedding is All About The Bride - While it is true that on the Wedding Day people look forward to seeing the bride, looking gorgeous in her wedding gown, there is no reason for the groom to fade into the background. The grooms presence at the marriage ceremony makes the Wedding Day his as well, it is only fair that he should share the spotlight.

2. The Groom doesn't know anything about Weddings - The only way to truly find out if the above statement is correct, is by asking your future husband about his ideas, wants and desires regarding this special day. Who knows you might like some of his ideas!.

3. The Groom does not care what he wears - Today's men care about what they wear and how they look, almost as much as we woman do. Ask your groom how he feels about his Wedding Day Attire. He might have very specific ideas, or, he might tell you that as long as he is marrying you, he does not care what he wears.

4. The Groom's ONLY Job is to show up - Showing up IS important, but let's go over some of the items the groom traditionally pays for:

* Bride's engagement and Wedding Rings
* Honeymoon Trip
* Wedding Gift for the Bride
* His own Wedding Attire
* Marriage License and Officiant's Fees
* Bride's Bouquet
* Flowers for both mothers
* Boutonniers for himself and his attendants
* Housing for his out-of-town guests
* Gifts for his attendants(groomsmen)

Although some of the above statements still hold true for some Grooms, they no longer apply to all men getting married in today's society.

Planning a wedding together is a great way to get to know more about each other. However, don't despair if your groom doesn't want to take part in all the excitement and stress of planning your perfect day. Keep him informed, I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Annette Medina-Plaza offers individualized customer care. She is a novice member of the Association of Bridal Consultants currently attending classes to become a Professional Wedding Consultant. If you are looking to add a personalized touch to your wedding, take a look at her wide variety of personalized gifts and accessories.