The groom's role
Men increasingly are involved in wedding planning
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The days of the groom
being responsible only for the rehearsal
dinner and showing up on time for the wedding are long gone. Today's
groom is involved in almost every aspect of the wedding plans.
With today's belief that marriage is an equal
partnership, most men feel wedding responsibilities should also be
shared equally. As men become more involved, traditional wedding duties
are changing. Beginning with the newspaper engagement announcement, more and
more couples are choosing to feature photographs of themselves together instead of just
the bride-to-be.
Many newlyweds today not only both work full-time
but they share housekeeping duties as well. Because of this the groom is being included in many bridal showers.
Theme showers, which include interests of both the bride and groom, have
become very popular. Be sure to invite his male relatives and friends.
The groom is also becoming more involved in the financial aspects
of the wedding. With couples marrying at an older age, many are paying for their own
wedding or contributing towards the parents' wedding expenses.
After the wedding, the groom may take on the
responsibility of writing thank-you notes to his family and friends.
The bride will send thank-you notes to her family and friends.
One of the oldest marriage traditions has
changed dramatically in recent years. The bride is not required to
change her name after the wedding; many retain their maiden name or
use both names hyphenated. Many grooms are making changes in their
names, also. The last name of the bride and groom may both be used
as a celebration of their lifelong commitment.
The ever-changing roles of men and women are indeed having an effect on the
traditional wedding. We are seeing a "Best Woman" in place of the "Best Man," female
ushers, and groom-centered male-only wedding showers. This crossing of traditional barriers is
allowing today's bride and groom to share everything about their wedding as well as their life and their love.
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