Wedding day tips for the groom. Who needs them??? YOU DO. We are now at “THE DAY”…. THE DAY that begins the REST OF YOUR LIFE with the woman of your dreams. Ignore all of your buddies saying “you’re gonna be with ONE woman the REST OF YOUR LIFE?” or “that’s just like eating the SAME DINNER forever!” To all the naysayers – you adamantly say “YES for the rest of my life” and “YES I like eating Filet Mignon (or whatever it is you love eating) for the rest of my days!”
Now once you get past that… The rest is a cake-walk if you PLAN AHEAD. Here’s a few tips:
- The Bachelor Party is “NOT” the night before: Dude – let’s be real… There is no way that this ideal will hold any water on the night before the big-day: “We will have a few drinks and be in bed by 1030pm – I PROMISE”. This is a sure-fire way to get on “the blacklist” of your future bride (not to mention everyone else in the wedding party that are NOT groomsmen). If you’re going to have a bachelor party – do it a few days before the big-day. Because ON the big-day you need to START EARLY. Being refreshed from a good night’s sleep will help immensely. Eating a good breakfast that AGREES with your stomach (running to the bathroom because the eggs you ate for breakfast is kicking you in the @#$%^ is NOT on today’s agenda) is ideal. After a good meal, take a shower, brush those pearly-whites and get dressed! Being prompt and ready for the program goes a loooonnnngggg way in showing your future wife that “You’re On It!”
- Get your Groomsmen to Follow-Your-Lead: Have all of your groomsmen read and comprehend #1 (above). Nuff Said….
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- Know your Wedding Vows: There’s nothing wrong with keeping a cheat-sheet for your vows. Just take the time to say what’s from your heart – and put it on paper… Hallmark will have nothing on you! Remember, you have ONE chance to say-it-right-from-the-heart. No pressure (really?) so make this one count! Challenge yourself to make this such a tear-jerker, that your bride’s $100/tube of “waterproof” makeup doesn’t stand a chance!!
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- Go over the “small” details prior to the Big-Day: Coordinating outfits? Shoes? Socks? Oakleys? Whatever your flavor – don’t think that “eh – I’ll remember that day…” Because you WON’T!
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- Wedding Day Jitters ARE REAL!: But when you get them – remember the first time you met your future wife? The first kiss… First date… First hug… First Movie… First……………………………………………… time you met her dad… 🙂 You know what I mean! You made the decision to marry the love of your life LOOOONNNGGGGG before today my friend. It’s like being Colin Kaepernick in the Superbowl… Once you complete a few passes it’s all smooth sailing… NOW GO WIN THE BIG GAME!!!
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written by Chad Yoshimoto