It’s your big day and, as the bride-to-be, it is easy to get caught up in all of the excitement and forget to take steps to get your fiancé more involved in the planning process. If you want to get your fiancé more involved in the planning process, try following these simple tips.

Give Him Direct Instructions

Men are most effective at getting things done when they are told precisely what they need to do. Therefore, give your groom a list of specific things to do for the wedding. Not only will this eliminate confusion, it will also help make your groom feel more useful and involved in the planning of the wedding. It is also a good idea to select tasks that your fiancé is interested in. If he likes music, for example, you may put him in charge of choosing the songs for the reception. If he is a tech-geek, on the other hand, you might give him the job of creating a special wedding website that will help keep your friends and family better informed about your progress and plans.

Offer Choices

In order to get your fiancé’s feedback and input on the wedding plans, offer him some choices in the planning process. Rather than asking open-ended questions such as “What wedding theme should we have?,” present him with three different wedding theme options and see which one he prefers.

Include His Interests

Finally, when making the wedding plans, don’t’ forget to consider your groom’s interests, likes and dislikes. The more you tailor the wedding toward both of your interests, the more enjoyable the day will be for both of you.