The Real Role of a Groom in a Wedding: to Smile, Agree and Say, "I do"!

Traditionally, and into the present it has been the role of the bride, and sometimes her family to plan a wedding - in the present however, more men are beginning to get involved. These are the men who are interested in this kind of thing - beyond what food is served, and I like it - as well as the music that is chosen, I like it I really have no opinion on whether it is important that I have a say in other things like flowers, dresses or colors.

I have realized the very important fact about women, not just women planning weddings - but women in general. You may have your opinion, but it really doesn't matter. You see, when a woman asks your opinion she already knows the "right" answer, and there is an answer that she wants to hear from you, this is the difficult part! So, you tell her the centerpieces that she has chosen are beautiful, and the colors are great and you are set to go. After all, to you they are just details.

You are the groom, and people do not refer this to your day. You don't have your own song to walk down the aisle to. You see, the groom may have some responsibilities but most brides take it upon themselves. I lavish in this, as I can sit on the couch and stereotypically watch football and have a beer while she worries about the details. Of course I offer to help, but usually the task is rather mundane, and takes five minutes or a ride in the car to pick something up a couple hours away.

Traditionally, there is a list as long as my arm regarding the responsibilities of a groom during the wedding. I know as well as you do, that she likes to nurture, and she makes me dinner, so she as sure as well is going to take care of these tasks anyway. She knows the fact that I am not detail oriented, and as long as a I give her a kiss and an I love you, she will complete these little tasks that I could care less about!

You smile, you agree, and you nod - This is your part in the wedding. You are there to smile, and in the end say "I do" and if you are lucky, the bridezilla that has come out during the wedding will nicely transform into the woman you fell in love with - that is, until you leave those dirty socks sitting on the floor.