3) Select your best man with care
Know your mate who would lose his head if it wasn’t screwed on? Or the one who always drunkenly flirts with your fiancée’s little sister? Yup, you guessed it, they’re probably not the guys to put in charge on your big day. I’m not suggesting that you pick your old chemistry teacher because he’s the most responsible guy you know, but it’s important to have reliable people around you. Your wedding day is a stressful one and you will undoubtedly be nervous. Your best man needs to be able to keep you calm and get you to the church on time. Not need dragging out of a late night bar at 2am on your wedding day.
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4) Help With Preparation
While your beautiful wife-to-be may have everything from the seating plan to the transport in hand, don’t forget you have your part to play too. When will you and your groomsmen pick up the suits? Have you got enough time to get a replacement or alterations should something go wrong? How much time do you need to get to the venue (before your other half!)? Your best man will help you, but it’s important to be prepared so the day runs smoothly. Writing a checklist can really help here. Also it feels really good when you can check off a task as complete.
5) Practice your speech
Your new father-in-law has reduced half the room to tears with his speech and now all eyes are on you. You’re probably nervous about what the best man has up his sleeve (though hopefully you picked someone who won’t stitch you up too badly) but it’s your turn. This is your chance to let everyone know just how wonderful your new wife is – so make sure you’ve had some practice beforehand. You might be able to wing it in front of the guests, but she will know. Take along some notes if you’re likely to be really nervous. Whatever you do, don’t watch Tom Fletcher’s wedding speech before the big day!
6) Help Plan Your Group Photos
One piece of advice we give every groom is to have a think about your wedding photos. During the drinks reception we will take the couple aside for their portraits and then capture the group photos. We give all our couples a list of shots which they can tweak to suit their wedding. Don’t let the bride decide this all on her own! If it’s important for you to have a photo with a particular family member, note this down and let us know! You can also book an engagement session before the wedding day to get comfortable in front of the camera. This is also a lovely gift to surprise your partner with. See our Manchester wedding photographer prices for more details.
What To Do On Your Wedding Day
Finally the big day has arrived! You’ve made it, but your stomach is churning with nerves. Knowing that you have a big day ahead will be a little bit daunting, or maybe just exciting. Remember that nerves and excitement are pretty much the same emotion. Psychologists top tip to keep anxiety at bay is to focus on the feeling of excitement. Studies have shown that students facing a big test when told to reframe their nerves as excitement actually performed better!
Here are some more tips for grooms on their wedding day. The following advice will make your day one to really remember!
7) Don’t forget to eat!
If you’re getting married in the afternoon, chances are this is the last opportunity you’ll have to eat for some time. Make sure to have a good breakfast, even if you don’t feel like it your future self will thank you. Drops in blood sugar levels can make feelings of nerves worse. Setting yourself up with a nutritious meal in the morning is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself calm. You can order the most amazing breakfast platters to make sure you and the groomsmen are well fueled for the day ahead.
8) Have a settler
You will be nervous, so it’s a good idea to take some time out before the wedding to prepare yourself. Whether it’s a beer at the local pub or a quick stroll to gather your thoughts, you’ll need a few minutes just to get your head together. A good best man is worth his weight in gold here. Having a drink is always a piece of advice given to grooms on their wedding day, but this is standard practice anyway! Make sure to keep off the strong stuff until later on though!
9) Don’t worry about the small stuff
Things can and do go wrong at weddings, but don’t let them spoil your day. It’s about you marrying the person you love, so don’t let the fact that the table flowers are a centimetre too short ruin your day (or your wife’s!). A great way to take away any stress on the day is to hire a toastmaster for your wedding. Their job is to run the day and deal with anything that might pop up. Plus your bride will be really impressed with you when you tell her all the reasons why you should have a toastmaster.
10) Take time out with your new wife
Your wedding day will pass in a blur of emotion, wine and good friends so it is easy to forget to spend time together. A good wedding photographer will give you some time out when taking your pictures but getting some time alone during the day will help you take it all in.
Have a read of our advice about picking a wedding photographer if you’ve not got one yet.
11) Enjoy it!
This probably sounds really obvious, but so many people spend the day stressing about everything and forget to have fun. This is your big day – enjoy it! It’s last on the list, but probably the most important bit of advice that should be given to grooms on their wedding day.
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We hope this has given you lots of practical tips for your wedding day and helped ease your pre wedding nerves. The main responsibility for the groom is to have fun and be relaxed. The day is about love, commitment and of course fun! Give our blog a go for more wedding tips.
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