While the bride is usually at the helm of wedding planning, that doesn?t mean the groom doesn?t have his share of duties to fulfill both leading up to and on the big day. In fact, there are a number of responsibilities that traditionally fall on the plate of the groom. A full guide on what these duties are is below.
1. Planning Basics
Even if a groom isn?t super into wedding planning, he should still be involved in helping choose the big parts of the wedding?for instance, the venue and location, the budget, and the guest list. Overall, the groom should convey his vision for the vibe of the wedding, even if he?s not exactly interested in choosing every detail to make that vision come to life.
2. Choosing Groomsmen

It?s only natural that the groom is responsible for choosing both his groomsmen and ushers. After discussing the general number of wedding party members that you?ll have, the groom has to decide who he wants standing by his side. This could be siblings, friends, cousins, or anyone else important to the groom. It is customary to include any brothers of the bride if she has them, too. 3. Handling the Marriage License
Another traditional duty of the groom is to handle the coordination of and fees towards the marriage license. This is a must-have item when tying the knot, so it?s not something that a groom will want to slack off on as he prepares to walk down the aisle!
4. Choosing Wedding Attire

A groom is also responsible for choosing his own attire as well as t...