What are some easy wedding responsibilities I can delegate to my fiancé? He is eager to help but I am an admitted control freak.

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Even if you’re a control freak, I’d try and let go a bit- it is his day too after all! Maybe you can both research things separately and then go over each other’s choices together? Doing mood boards for like centerpieces or invitation style, etc. Then you both have a say in what you’re looking for.

Play to his strengths! Doesn’t have to be “dude” things. My SO (male) is much better designer/creatively and musically minded so he has handled a ton of design elements that I have no eye for. I’m doing a lot more coordination.

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Mine planned the honeymoon and just ran the narrowed down choices by me before booking!

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I've seen a lot of music and food! Agree with the other posters about writing down and list and seeing what he is interested in! My fiancé helped me pick my wedding dress and went with fittings with me. Also helping with hotel booking and credit card points strategy and honeymoon

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Tracking down rsvps, making a wedding website, getting quotes from xyz

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For example, he has already: chosen and coordinated the DJ, directed the organist and church music, arranged booze, played air traffic controller with bussing people to the ceremony/after the reception. I guess that’s a lot. Just looking to hear what kinds of things dudes typically handle for weddings.

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