Well, so, you’re tellin’ me your man’s gettin’ hitched, huh? And you gotta deal with all them… whatchamacallits… groomsmen? Lord have mercy. Alright, alright, let’s figure this mess out. It ain’t rocket science, ya know.
First off, talk to your man. Don’t go around gossiping with them hens, ya hear? Straight to the source. Ask him what he’s thinkin’. Don’t be shy. Six months out? That sounds about right. Gives y’all time to breathe… and for them groomsmen to get their act together.
Now, these fellas, the Best Man and them other groomsmen, they’re supposed to be helpin’, not hinderin’. They gotta plan some stuff. The bachelor party and all that jazz. They gotta figure out the money stuff too. Weddings ain’t cheap, ya know. If one of them groomsmen is broke as a church mouse, they better speak up early. Don’t want no drama on the big day.
- Figure out the bachelor party: This is a big one. Your man, he might have some ideas. Maybe he wants to go fishin’, maybe he wants to go to one of them… you know… city places with the loud music. Whatever it is, the groomsmen gotta listen. It’s their job to plan it all out. Or at least, get the ball rollin’. Sometimes, the groom wants to be in on it, sometimes he just wants to be surprised. They gotta ask him!
- Money, money, money: Like I said, weddings cost a pretty penny. Them groomsmen, they usually pay their own way for the bachelor party. But sometimes, they chip in for the groom too. You know, the travel, the food, the… what do they call it… swag? Sounds fancy. Anyway, they gotta be clear about who’s payin’ for what. Don’t want no squabblin’ over money later. That’s just trouble waiting to happen.
- Who’s the boss?: Usually, it’s the Best Man runnin’ the show. He’s the head honcho for the groomsmen. But sometimes, it’s a group effort. They all gotta work together, you know? Like a team. If they can’t even plan a party without fightin’, how they gonna help at the wedding?
So, your man, he needs to tell them what he wants. Not too much, but enough. Give ’em some direction. Like, “Hey fellas, I wanna go campin’ for the bachelor party,” or “I don’t wanna spend more than this much money.” Simple as that. If he just says “Do whatever,” well, that’s askin’ for trouble. Then them groomsmen might do somethin’ crazy.
And you, honey, you gotta keep an eye on things. Not in a bossy way, but you know… just make sure things are movin’ along. You don’t wanna be stressed out the week before the wedding because them groomsmen ain’t got their suits or somethin’. You should be relaxing, not fixing their mistakes. They are grown men, or so they say.
Remember, it’s all about teamwork. The groom, the bride, the groomsmen, the bridesmaids… everybody gotta work together to make the wedding day special. And if them groomsmen start causin’ trouble, well… you just give me a call. I’ll set ‘em straight. I’ve dealt with worse than a few rowdy boys, I tell you what.
In the end, it’s all about havin’ a good time and celebratin’. Don’t let them groomsmen ruin it. They’re supposed to be there to support your man, not make his life harder. And if they do, you can always tell ‘em the old lady said to behave. That usually works.
So there ya have it. That’s the lowdown on them groomsmen. Just keep it simple, keep it organized, and keep it fun. And don’t be afraid to speak your mind, ya hear? It’s your wedding too.
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