After breakfast, you'll want to get dressed. In wedding attire. That could be beach wear, morning coats or tuxedos. The guys at GroomGroove.com suggests having all your attendants meet you where you are staying, be it your hotel room or home, to get ready together. Why? Typically, boutonnières will be delivered to you on the morning of wedding day. You'll be nervous enough without having to cart around flowers for everybody. Further, this ensures that your party is in one spot. No worrying about "where's Peter?" at the 11th hour. Finally, many couples will document the day by having the groom and his attendants pose for photos with the wedding photographer as they are getting ready or once they are ready. It's also nice not to be alone!

GroomGroove.com sincerely hopes you've figured out your wedding day transportation, because - well - that's how you are getting the ceremony itself. Is it your feet? Is it a taxi? A limo? A horse drawn carriage with frilly white ribbons tied just so? Your wedding transportation will arrive about 45 minutes before the ceremony. That will leave you plenty of time to get to the site, greet guests as they arrive and nervously pace the halls waiting for your bride to arrive.

Pre-Ceremony - 30-45 minutes prior to the Ceremony

Running Late?

We're sure you've heard plenty of stories about the groom running late. Hee Hee. GroomGroove.com dares you to even think about it. We just can't understand how you could possibly be late, other than getting stuck on the freeway. With some good planning, you're going to be super early! Forewarned, you will arrive at the ceremony in advance of your bride.

A Few Minutes before it all begins

This is a great opportunity to calm your nerves by making witty banter and talking to your guests, who will slowly start to arrive at your wedding. You will very quickly realize that you are one of the stars of the show. You'll have more attention focused on you than you've likely ever had before. Try to avoid clamming up and don't hide in the back room (unless your best man thinks it's a good idea!) You'll be at least a little nervous.

The Ceremony Itself - Shorter than you think!

This puppy will be over quicker than you can say Ambesol, so pay attention. Forget how you look, savor the moment and how amazing your bride looks. Take it all in as her father escorts her down the aisle as that famous "here comes the bride" music (ed. - It's called 'Wedding March' by Richard Wagner...) pumps out through the church organ (or boom box complete with cassette tapes, depending on your ceremony). Flashes flash, grannies and friends cry and the knot is officially tied. As much as you can, however, calm those nerves, and listen to what your officiant is saying. Don't just recite your vows, think about them. That's the real important stuff. And remember that the marriage contract gets signed by the eyes.

Post-ceremony - About 45 minutes to an hour

Between the ceremony and your grand entrance at your wedding reception, you, your parents, the wedding party and Larry, your wedding photographer, will step away from the eye of your guests and have additional wedding photos taken. This could be at a spot near the ceremony itself, or you may have planned to hop in the Batmobile to a special spot Larry has designated for this purpose. This is the easy part. Your guests, meanwhile, will head back to their cars, get out their wedding gifts ("Do you think they'll like this cutting board and salad mixer combo?") and make their way to the reception.

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Chris McCafferty

Thu, Dec.8th 2011
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Yep, the wedding day itself is always manic - even with good friends doing most of the organising for you - but it should also be enjoyable - And a rehearsal the day before is a good way of preparing your brain for what's to come. Thanks, Chris

The John M. Ashworth Jr.

Thu, Nov.10th 2011
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Well I was searching the web for my name and came across this page. I can't help but to notice how people can post stupid things, especially how john (redneck) posted. Why would some one waste time to do this? And Ben RSA - Why don't you stick to being a loser instead of trying to give someone insight of life. you are probably an ignorant young teenager. So I'm putting you on cyber-restriction!!!!!! No internet for you, until you can grow up Ben RSA!!!!!!!

Betsey

Thu, Aug.25th 2011
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Articles like this are an example of quick, hlpeful answers.

Thu, Jul.7th 2011
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so there is another john m. ashworth jr. out there so look here imposter you put my name to shame fix your future comments please

Groom

Tue, Apr.5th 2011
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Thanks Man...this will be a big help. :)

Jay Taylor

Mon, Aug.2nd 2010
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maidofhonor

Tue, May.4th 2010
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Oh, and AJ nice contribution. The Mendelsohn and Wagner songs are not only completely different in style and tune, you might have a very angry bride if those got confused ;)

maidofhonor

Tue, May.4th 2010
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I have just sent this site to my sister's fiance and his brother, who is the best man. Now I only wish y'all would do one for a MOH who has never been a part of a wedding! You are right though--the most important part of all of this is the celebration of the bride and grooms commitments to each other. Emphasis on celebration!!!!!! Nice job you guys.

Mike

Sat, Feb.27th 2010
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Who cares if there are mistakes they are helping all of us out by putting up a website with all this great info. Stay on the chat forums LOSER

Anna Amar

Fri, Jan.8th 2010
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thanks a million for this article. will forward ti immediatelly to my fiance. i hope i ahvnt made any errors here. but hey even if i have, who cares???? i am too happy to be getting married soon to be worrying over typos and that. my fiance will appreciate this. he's been so clueless. thanks.

Shorty

Fri, Sep.11th 2009
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My fiance doesn't know much about weddings, he has only ever been to 2. This information is great it will help him feel so much better! I love this website! Thanks!

katie

Sun, Sep.6th 2009
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I wish they had a similar website in Australia! Will definately be sending this link to my fiance. He'll need something like this to get him organised on the day!

fu-ka-u

Mon, Feb.23rd 2009
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lame

BlondLFRedneck

Wed, Jan.14th 2009
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Lyke oh my god i totaly wish i was like a redneck omg... this seems so fun. OH MY GOSH!!

Ben, RSA

Sat, Jan.10th 2009
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Dear John (Redneck) - Stick to surfing the web - leave your long & boring comments where they belong - in your mind.

john m. ashworth jr.

Sat, Aug.2nd 2008
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As a redneck i even realized that your spelling to your comment, was off. My Question to you is that how would you think some one would impose that your comment to AJ would affect anyone with your time and effort to proof read your comment to some one who is giving information at free will to help people like you find the response/ tips they need or ask your self this, why spend time out of your life to try to prove someone wrong when you can't even find why you even posted a comment in first place? I understand that text messages are not understood of what tone is used in some cases, so my tone to you isn't negative. It's just to inform you of an error of your own to help you better understand that wording makes the difference. I don't agree with it but it's how america functions now. America judges the book by it's cover. What's on the inside of that book remains a mystery only b/c some don't take the time to take a look inside that book which may be hiding something valuable that don't want the rest to know about. this tells me this, The mesage i'm trying to give is that if you are this book, how would you be presented?

GroomGroove.com

Fri, Mar.14th 2008
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Thanks for catching that, AJ! We've definitely got some well-rounded readers. We always appreciate your input and insight.

Thu, Feb.7th 2008
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There is an error in this article. You speak of the "here comes the bride music" and state that it is called Wedding March by Felix Mendelsohn. As someone with a degree in music, I can tell you taht the traditional processional ("Here comes the bride") was written by Richard Wagner. Mendelsohn is the composer of the traditional recessional.

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