15 ways to be the most romantic groom... ever!
We’ve done the hard work and come up with the ideas. All you have to do is put them into action and pretend it was all your idea.
- Send over a present on the wedding day for your bride to open while she's getting ready. A piece of jewellery or something engraved with your wedding date is bound to go down well. Diamond heart necklace (pictured) Mappin & Webb
- If your fiancée's getting a bit stressed with all the planning, run her a bath and pour her a glass of wine - being romantic doesn't always mean spending a fortune, being thoughtful is worth it's weight in gold.
- In the run-up to the big day send your bride some flowers and remind her why she's marrying you. For an extra special touch, have one of the petals printed with the words "I love you", available from Truly Madly Deeply (0116 259 0092).
- The week before the wedding make time to go on a final date together before you become man and wife. Book your favourite restaurant and leave all the wedding talk at home.
- If you're splashing out and having your suit made, most menswear companies will be happy to add some bespoke touches. Everest Bespoke Tailoring (020 7426 4883) can incorporate threads or swatches of material from the bride's dress into your suit. Made-to-measure suits from about £1695).
- Get yourself a pair of bespoke personalised socks from Turnbull & Asser (020 7808 3000) with your initials or the wedding date sewn into them. After the wedding, it's one way of making sure you never forget your anniversary!
- Wear your heart on your sleeve with a pair of heart-shaped cufflinks, or have a pair engraved with both your initials, or your wedding date . You could even get some made featuring your bride's picture, £33, from Stanislav Reymer, 0208 543 6821
- Have the insides of your wedding rings engraved with a personal message that only the two of you know about.
- On the morning of the wedding, call your bride and tell her how much you're looking forward to seeing her later.
- Have the back of your shirt or your cuffs embroidered with your bride's name or the words "Lucky Man". When you whip your jacket off for the dancing she'll get a nice surprise. from £65, embroidery, £7 per letter, Thomas Pink (020 7498 3882).
- Don't stop telling her you love her and going on romantic dates together once you're married. Be considerate, hold doors open for her and walk hand in hand in public.
- Memorise the part of your speech where you mention the bride and look at her as you say it.
- Make an effort to scrub up for the big day. Get a haircut, clean your nails or venture into one of the new-style grooming salons for a proper shave, manicure and a facial.
- Speak to your travel agent and organise a few treats for you both while you're on honeymoon - such as a couples' massage or a romantic beach picnic.
- Leave a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts for your bride and her friends before they head out on her hen night - they'll love you forever. Visit www.krispykreme.co.uk for stockists.
