PPM Version:
Women USED to plan their entire wedding . . . and the groom just had to show up. But not surprisingly, 60% of couples now say the man has been involved in planning the big day. 44% of the time, the groom's family helps pay for the wedding . . . half of grooms pick the venue . . . one in three help pick the cake . . . and one in 20 choose the flowers.
Full Story:
Brides used to plan their entire wedding, and the groom just had to show up . . . preferably sober, and in a tux. But not surprisingly, 60% of couples now say the groom has become a lot more involved. Here are five ways guys are helping:
#1.) Half of all couples say that the groom picked the venue.
#2.) The bride's family used to be responsible for paying for everything . . . and 52% of couples say that her parents are paying at least some of the costs. But 44% say that HIS parents are also contributing money.
#3.) One in three grooms helped pick the cake.
#4.) One in three grooms are responsible for haggling to get better prices.
#5.) And one in 20 grooms say they chose the flowers for the ceremony.