LDS Groom’s Checklist

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Traditionally the groom is responsible for a few things on his own and these may include:

Remain temple worthy and true and faithful to all your temple covenant
You and your bride-to-be meet with your bishop(s)
Make sure that both you and your bride have current temple recommends
Obtain a marriage license from the local authority (you may need to have a blood test first)
Obtain a “Recommend for Living Ordinances” from your Bishop(s) and Stake Presidents(s)Schedule the day and time for the temple sealing room
Select/arrange for a temple sealer
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Buy your bride to be her wedding ring
Choose your best man and groomsmen and be sure they can make the dates
Remind all men in the wedding party to get measured and order their tuxedos
Purchase gifts for groomsmen
Prepare a toast (or delegate the toast) for the wedding reception rehearsal dinner
Prepare your speech for the ring ceremony at the wedding reception(s)
Arrange transportation for the wedding and reception day(s) and for the honeymoon
Some guests are from out of town, the groom should ensure they have accommodations
Plan the honeymoon together with your bride
Book the honeymoon flight, hotel/resort and ground transportation (Get written confirmation)
If you are going overseas for your honeymoon ensure both of your Passports are current
Decide the address where you two will live together after the temple sealing
If your bride has not yet received her temple endowments – (We suggest she goes a few days in advance) go with her to the temple