What Can Grooms Do for Wedding Planning?

The Barn at Belle Hills • May 28, 2025

Is there anything more exciting than counting down to your wedding day? From dancing and cake cutting to saying vows and taking photos, there’s lots of fun on the horizon. Of course, as our grooms get closer to their special day, a few questions might pop up. Namely, what can grooms do for wedding planning? From learning what to do after getting engaged to being ready for the big day, our experts are here to help.

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Step 1: start planning after getting engaged

After planning the proposal, grooms deserve to celebrate their engagement with their fiancé. Of course, once the celebration is done, it’s time to start planning! Grooms can help with wedding planning by sitting with their partners to discuss budgets, to-do lists, and big-picture ideas like venues and dates. Whether you dream of a barn wedding at Barn at Belle Hills or a backyard soiree, starting these conversations early can help smoothly guide the rest of the planning experience. After you lock down the big picture, grooms can begin researching and touring venues, compiling a list of vendors, and deciding on your wedding party. Organizing transportation or handling tuxedo rentals is a great way for grooms to step up to the plate.

step 2: Divide and conquer your to-do list

There’s no doubt that wedding planning is a team effort. However, there are certain areas where grooms can take the reins. For example, planning the guest list, attending vendor meetings, writing your vows, and building a wedding playlist allows you and your fiancé to divvy up the to-do list to keep the stress low. What you decide to take on should be tailored to your strengths. Are you a detail-oriented person? Then, crunching numbers for the budget might be for you. Do you have an eye for design? Planning the layout might be your calling. As always, check in with your partner to ensure you are on the same page.

Step 3: Remember the little things for your big day

The wedding day can feel a little stressful when you think of everything that must go smoothly. Here are some last-minute checklist items the groom can help check off the list:

 

  1. Empty Your Pockets: Don’t let a wallet or phone cause lumps in your pockets and ruin your photos.
  2. Make Room for the I Do Crew: Greet your groomsmen with a handshake, hug, or special inside joke as they walk down the aisle to start the ceremony with a smile.
  3. Hold Hands with Your Fiancé: Keep a physical connection with your partner once you’re at the altar to steady nerves and set the stage for sweet photos.
  4. Embrace Your Own Traditions: Make the day your own by embracing classic traditions, like throwing a garter, or making your own rules, like a first look before the ceremony.

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Whether you have a small wedding or a big bash, there are plenty of ways grooms can get involved with their wedding. At The Barn at Belle Hills, we’re happy to work with you and your fiancé to make your special day one for the books. Contact us today to schedule a tour!

 

The Barn at Belle Hills is located in Crittenden, Kentucky, and proudly serves the greater Crittenden, Kentucky, area, including Grant County, Owen County, Harrison County, Falmouth County, Gallatin County, Pendleton County, Boone County, Kenton County, Bracken County, Campbell County, and Scott County, Kentucky.

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