Money matters

The guys at Groom Groove can’t emphasize it enough - even if you’ve been dating for a number of years, the groom is not likely to have a good idea of what it’s like to live with his new wife from a financial perspective. As we’ve noted in this article on marital finances, some couples end up having separate shelves in the refrigerator. That’s not cool, and an indication that the groom and bride didn’t think about these things, like sharing milk, let alone sharing bank accounts. The bride may have an inkling the the groom is bad with his money and vice versa, but once you’re married, you’ve got an obligation to be on the same page as your wife if you want to avoid money problems - the leading stress factor in newlyweds.