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The groom's role Men increasingly are involved in wedding planning Return to articles index | Announcing your news | Wedding showers | Name-change tips | Budget worksheet | The groom's checklist 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. Return to articles index |
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