Groom's Responsibilities

It was moreso my husband helping me with the final touches.

so in my last 2 weeks i packed everything needed, went over our inventory, and we planned the schedule of the wedding, etc. and he just helped

Like Melle said, the last 2 weeks were about making sure all the ducks are in a row. I would suggest asking your fiance what needs to get done and either ask her to give you tasks or tell her you'll take care of x, y, and z (you don't want both of you accidentally completing a task).

Hannah is right. Ask your finance what needs to be done and how you can help. If you know of things that need to be done let her know you’ll take care of those things.

Thanks all,

We have definitely been talking about what I can do and all that. I suppose it would have been helpful if I said that we are both feeling this way. We want to make sure we aren't forgetting anything. But "making sure all the ducks are in a row" would definitely include that. Thanks!

Getting away from logistics a bit, though: Is there anything you wish that your husbands had done on a personal level? Something that would have calmed your nerves, something that would have made it just that much more special? Obviously I have to be personal and whatnot - just looking for ideas!

2 weeks prior to our wedding, my husband Garth decided to finally get involved. Boy I wish he hadn’t, because without my permission he changed our wedding from a quaint barn wedding to a completely WWE themed wedding. My blood just about boiled over when I found out the venue was changed to a wrestling ring and we would be getting married by an officiant in a Viscera costume. I know WWE is his passion but to be honest the whole thing seemed like a joke to him. Anyway, I finally put my foot down when I heard of plans for him to choke slam me off a ladder and through a table when the officiant (Viscera) pronounced us man and wife. The reality was I may not even survive my own wedding day, a day where a girl should be made to feel like a Disney princess.

View Quoted Comment Did this actually happen? Cannot wrap my head around this

View Quoted Comment Yes!! Lol trust me I was just as shocked as you. I should clarify that the table I was to be slammed through was a prop table and much easier to break than solid wood. But that was hardly any consolation.

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I really feel like he should have run all of these changes by you first! I don't think I would be down for WWE fighting my husband on my wedding day either

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I am so sorry this happened to you, but this is the craziest story I've ever heard! I hope you were able to swing things back away from the madness!

View Quoted Comment I'm sorry.... he did what now? That's....something.


Also, Nathan, if you and your future spouse are looking for what needs to be done, check out online checklists like those on The Knot and Wedding Wire. They have lists of things that should be done at certain time points to ensure things go smoothly. Also, I would check in with your vendors and see if/what they need from you within the last 2 weeks. Otherwise, just support each other. As the countdown gets closer, stress levels may increase. Take time to enjoy the last moments of being engaged (being married is fantastic but there is a different kind of excitement that I think comes from being engaged). Mayne have a fun date night or something.

View Quoted Comment Well thank god I convinced him to forget about it !

View Quoted Comment Thanks for the kind words guys. Safe to say I won’t be going through a table on my wedding day!

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I am here for this story and this story alone. GOLD. I am so glad you will not get choke slammed on your wedding day!

In the last 2 weeks my groom helped me with finishing touches- we finished escort cards and put them in alphabetical order, we packed and organized our clothes and accessories. He on his own confirmed pick up and drop off at Mens Wearhouse and was responsible for picking up his tux.

I think that having a second set of eyes on the important day of-things and any paperwork (rings, marriage license, payment/tip stuff, invitation suite, etc.) would be helpful.

I expect FH to make sure all the groomsmen know what time they have to be at the venue and where. He already helped with their attire and everything, which was great.

We're going to be approaching 2 weeks out soon, and I just hope that my FH is ready to do a bunch of last-minute errands with me and talk through things as they come up.

I think everyone has already stated it; Start packing, make sure you have your marriage license, Tip envelopes, etc. Two weeks will pass quickly. You've got this... most of all, be super supportive of your bride to be, she's feeling the pressures as well. Take a day and just enjoy each other before it all starts.