Much attention is given to getting a bride ready for her wedding. There are countless people to help her select the perfect bridal gown, wedding jewelry, and hairstyle to look as perfect as possible on her wedding day. But what about the groom? The groom also needs to look his best! Follow these easy steps to get your groom ready to look his best when you tie the knot.

Normally the bride sets the tone with her attire and then she helps her groom pick out something that will look good with her gown. Certainly their attire should coordinate with yours. A formal bridal gown with a lot of beading calls for the equivalent male attire, which would be a tux. When the bride is wearing an elegant wedding dress for a daytime ceremony, the groom should wear a handsome suit. You might be surprised to learn how many men love the idea of having a new suit made especially for their nuptials. A fine tailor can alter his suit to look almost like it is bespoke. The groom might also want to consider having a custom tie or bow tie made in the wedding colors or theme.

The groom’s attire needs to be ironed before the wedding so he looks nice and neat at the wedding. The bride will no doubt look perfect as she glides down the aisle in her special gown and elegant wedding jewelry. She should not be greeted by a rumpled guy waiting at the altar! The majority of men will need to be reminded to have their suits altered and pressed in time for the big day. He may also need guidance on selecting the appropriate shoes to match his suit, and on picking the right socks for a formal occasion. Giving his outfit the once over will ensure that he has not forgotten anything he needs, like cufflinks!

Although the average guy has a pretty minimal beauty routine, he still needs to take care of a few things to look good for his nuptials. A fresh haircut is a must. It should be scheduled for about a week before the wedding so it does not look like he had it cut that morning. Naturally the groom should shave the morning of the wedding. This might be the time for a man to treat himself to a professional shave at a barbershop. Bearded gentlemen should take the time to have them carefully groomed.

One of the key moments in the marriage ceremony is the ring exchange. A professional manicure is the bride’s secret to picture-ready hands and fingernails. The average guy has never had his hands manicured. That said, if you can talk him into it, a no polish paraffin manicure will really help get your groom’s hands in tip top shape. They will make sure his nails are not raggedy, that cuticles are neat, and that his hands feel smooth. Unfortunately, the guys with the most beat up looking hands are usually the ones who are least likely to get a manicure. At the minimum he should clean up his own fingernails so they are not rough.

That is about all it takes to get a man ready to look his best when he gets married. Men should wait to put on their suits until close to the wedding begins so they look crisp and unrumpled for the ceremony. The pair of you will look absolutely divine in your wedding pictures!