Alright, alright, let’s talk about this Indian groom thing. You know, back in my day, things were simpler. But these young folks, they got all sorts of fancy ideas. So, if you’re gonna be an Indian groom, or you got a son who’s gonna be one, listen up. I’ll tell ya what’s what, no fancy talk, just plain sense.
First things first, this weddin’ stuff, it ain’t cheap. Used to be, the groom’s family, they took care of everything. Now, I hear, sometimes the bride’s family chips in too. Confusing, I tell ya! But look here, groom’s family, you gotta be ready to pay for stuff. The rehearsal dinner, that’s like a practice party before the real party. You gotta pay for that. And then, after the weddin’, the honeymoon, that’s where the young couple goes to… well, you know… be alone. You gotta pay for that too. And gettin’ to the weddin’, the cars and all, that’s on you.
- Paying the Bills: Like I said, rehearsal dinner, honeymoon, transportation, and don’t forget the rings! Engagement ring, wedding ring, the groom’s gotta buy ’em. And if you’re fancy, you gotta get gifts for your groomsmen, those are your buddies who stand up with you. Oh, and the booze at the party, yep, that’s your job too. Expensive, I tell ya!
- Picking Your People: You gotta have your crew, your best man, your groomsmen, the fellas who help you out. Just remember, gotta have the same number of these guys as the bride has her girls, those bridesmaids. If the bride got brothers, maybe they gotta be in there too, makes things even more complicated.
- Clothes and All That: Now, the groom, he’s gotta look good, right? So you gotta get yourself a fancy outfit, an Indian groom outfit. Lots of colors and shiny things, depends on where you come from, I guess. And your groomsmen, they gotta look good too, so you gotta think about what they’re gonna wear.
Now, this weddin’ planning thing, it’s a whole big mess. These days, they got checklists and timelines and all sorts of stuff. Makes my head spin! But I guess it makes sense, keeps things organized. So, let’s say you got five months before the weddin’. That ain’t much time, I tell ya.
Five Months Before the Big Day:
- The Party Place: First thing you gotta do, find a place to have the weddin’. And not just the weddin’, all the other parties too, the pre-weddin’ stuff, the after-weddin’ stuff. Lots of parties, lots of places. Gotta book ’em early, ’cause everyone else wants the good spots. You gotta think about if it’s big enough, if it looks nice, if it’s easy for people to get to. And you gotta figure out how much it’s gonna cost, that’s important.
- Food, Food, Food: People gotta eat, right? So you gotta find someone to make the food. Lots of food. Indian food, of course. Spicy, tasty, the good stuff. You gotta figure out what kind of food you want, how much you need, and how much it’s gonna cost. And don’t forget the sweets, gotta have lots of sweets, people like sweets.
- Music and Dancin’: What’s a weddin’ without music? You gotta find someone to play the music, maybe a DJ, maybe a band. And you gotta have space for dancing, ’cause everyone wants to dance at a weddin’. You gotta think about what kind of music you want, how loud it should be, and how much you gotta pay them.
- Pictures and Videos: You gotta remember this day, right? So you gotta get someone to take pictures and videos. Lots of pictures and videos. You want to remember everything, the ceremony, the party, the food, the people. You gotta find someone who’s good, who knows what they’re doing, and who ain’t gonna charge you a fortune.
And there’s more! You gotta get the invitations printed, gotta send ’em out. You gotta figure out who’s gonna sit where, that’s a whole headache in itself. And you gotta make sure everyone knows what’s going on, when to be where, what to do. It’s like herding chickens, I tell ya!
Groom’s Duties, Don’t Forget!
Now, some grooms, they just show up and smile pretty. But a good groom, he helps out. He talks to the bride, he helps make decisions. He goes to meetings, he looks at flowers, he tastes cakes. He’s part of the whole thing, not just a pretty face. And he gotta remember, it’s not just about him, it’s about the bride too. She’s the important one, it’s her day, so you gotta make sure she’s happy. And you gotta be nice to her family, even if they’re a little crazy, ’cause families can be crazy, especially at weddings.
And don’t forget about the little things, like arranging transportation for your family and guests if they need it. Making sure everyone has a place to stay. And most importantly, be present, be in the moment, enjoy yourself. It’s a big day, a special day, and it goes by fast, so make sure you remember it. Don’t get so caught up in the planning that you forget to actually enjoy getting married! After all, that’s what all this fuss is about, ain’t it?
So, there you have it. Some plain talk about being an Indian groom. It ain’t easy, it ain’t cheap, but it’s worth it in the end, I guess. Just remember, be a good man, be kind to your bride, and don’t forget to pay the bills. That’s the most important thing.
