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Now Groom's I'm sure your future bride has found this page and dragged you to the computer screen kicking and screeming, or you may even be reading a print out dropped in your lap while you were watching the Ashes! This article is a short, short guide designed to keep you out of trouble during the wedding planning process.

Now since your engagement you may have noticed that your bride to be has become a little crazy and stressed. You however are feeling laid back and excited about the bucks party and secondly your wedding day fast approaching.

Need help getting through the wedding planning process? Guys this is your survival guide.

1. Don’t EVER say, “Just tell me when and where to show up.”

Suck it up and show a little interest, nothing will make her happier and make her realize she made the right decision by saying yes. Also your life will be much easier!

2. Don’t EVER say, “I don’t care”

Always offer your opinion and input carefully. If asked which you like better, select one, even if you don’t care. I suggest you even stay away from the always safe out “It’s up to you, baby”. You can always find out what she likes more by asking her what she likes about each product compared to the other. Be smart and tailor your opinion in order to build her confidence on a decision. However if your lost there is nothing wrong with saying, “whatever you want honey, I just want you to be happy.”

3. Don’t complain about the cost of things.

Engagements can be complicated by stressful discussions concerning the budget. Getting hitched gives vendors the chance to really take you for a ride. Set your budget and negotiate every cost to the best of your ability. Explain your budget to your vendors and see what they can offer you within your budget. Prioritize what is most important to both of you; so that you know what you can skimp on and what you can’t.

4. Don’t skimp on the bar or the entertainment.

No one remembers the cake or even the food. People always remember the annoying cash bar with one bartender or the DJ that played “Come on Eileen” twice. A good party needs lots of free drinks and pumping music.

5. Don’t spend every waking moment together talking about and planning the wedding.

Spend time enjoying each other by setting time aside at least once a week. Don't let the wedding planning proccess become a major stresser in your relationship.

6. Don’t leave gift registration responsibilities all to your bride.

Help decide what bridal registries you are going to use. Be aware that your bride may have strong opinions on this one. Understand you will need house stuff, like duvet covers, china, new glasses, but show your interest by noting which store has the wine glasses you like; or which store has the best appliances to meet your needs. Just make sure you pick things of a varying price range to allow all your guests to buy a gift that is within their means. After she has made the final decisions on a place or two, suggest places like Target, K-mart, Myers, David Jones, for items that you would like, such as tools, grills, sporting equipment and electronics.

7. Don’t wait to be told to do something.

Volunteer and offer to do things before she asks you to. It will make you look interested and save you from the, “I can’t do this all by myself” argument.

8. Don’t think everything is under your control.

Something will happen on your wedding day that you can’t control no matter how well you plan, no matter how many times you double check everything. Flowers will end up at the wrong church, it may rain the entire day, your limo driver may fall asleep or the minister may be late. Be prepared for anything. Don’t sweat it and laugh it off.

9. Don’t wait until the last moment (ie. the alter) to decide you no longer want to get married.

This is kind of important. Just our opinion though. We all get a little cold feet, but if you are having serious doubts about marrying your bride, call the wedding off now and postpone the date or cancel it completely. Nothing is worse than having nonrefundable, round-trip tickets to Las Vegas and finding out two days before that the wedding is off.

10. Don’t forget that this is supposed to be fun!!

So if things get hectic, take your future Bride aside and tell her how excited you are to be marrying her. Then do something that's not wedding related for the rest of the day.

Good luck grooms (and brides who are reading the Groom's only article), WeddingCompare.com wish's you all the best for your wedding day and your life together. Hope this helps.