It’s the one detail every bride forgets when planning her wedding: making sure the groom and groomsmen know what to do with the outfits they are wearing!
All too often I arrive to a nervous groom getting ready. He is holding a wedding day item for his suit/tux and doesn’t have the faintest idea how to use it or put it on. The bride is getting ready in another room with both mothers helping her; however, there isn’t a single friend or mom to be found to help the men out! (When this happens, I’ve pulled up YouTube!)
Below is a list of some of the random tasks that I have done to help the groom and groomsmen out. Make sure you help the guys out and show them how to do all of these tasks before the wedding. I’ve provided links!
How to tie a tie (Do you know how many guys actually do not know how to do this?)
How to tie a bow-tie
How to attach Tuxedo Studs
How to attach a tie tack
How to pin on a boutonnière
How to put on suspenders
How to wear a cummerbund
How to wear a vest
How to put a folded pocket handkerchief into the pocket (there are so many ways- pick which way and tell them!!)
How to put on cuff links
Look at the suit or tux selected for your wedding and make sure the men know what to do with each piece of it. Also, make sure you have a couple of pairs of extra black socks. There is always one guy in the crowd who has the white socks on!
Do you have a tip for something to remind the guys? Leave a comment below!
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