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Wedding planning is usually more interesting for the brides. But, contrary to popular belief, grooms sometimes enjoy helping out. He might not want to create a Bridestory account to browse religiously as women do, nor does he want to know the difference between peonies and David Austen roses. But if he's excited about it, don't put out his fire. To make your wedding planning a team effort is a great way to bond. All you need to do is involve him the right way. Let us share with you some easy ways you can involve the groom and make him even more excited doing it too.
#1 Let him handle the honeymoon
If there's one thing that he would be excited to plan, it's your first ever romantic vacation as husband and wife. Allow him to have full control over the decisions made regarding your honeymoon. This is also a great way of telling him that you trust him.
#2 Let him focus on the fun things
Instead of bombarding him with a million questions regarding color palette or stationary or even wedding flowers, talk to him about the details you think he may be more interested in. He might want to weigh in his thoughts about the music, the food, the flow of events, and the budget, more than he might want to about decor or dresses.
#3 Set one "wedding planning day" a week
While the wedding is the only thing on your mind right now, don't let your groom be on "wedding planning" mode 24/7. Rather than drowning him in a list of things-to-do or wedding-decisions-to-be-made, agree on a specific time for a wedding planning meeting. Respect his time and be consistent with it. Save your questions for then.
Even though the process of wedding planning can be overwhelming for some grooms, generally, guys love to feel needed. All you need to do is ask, nicely without any pressure, and he won't be able to resist being involved. It is a special day for both of you, after all.
