My series on grooms and what they can contribute to the wedding ends right here with this piece. I have talked about where you can get freshen up and where you would spot a monkey suit, now let me walk you through some of the nitty gritty stuff you need to think through before the day. And I don't mean saving up for the lai see money or writing a memorable speech.
Pen
Have you ever thought of what you will be signing "I do" with? I have seen imitations of goose feather pens, but what you really want is a lasting fountain pen that the two of you can treasure throughout the years. Go to Waterman or Montblanc with your fiancée for a luxurious pair of his and her pens! Remember to practice your signature a lot because not everyone is build for writing in ink. Oh and make sure you double check to see if you have actually filled the tube with ink. Don't want any hiccups on the day do you? Or rather, on the bit of paper you will have to be safekeeping for life.
Wedding Rings
Car
If you are hosting your banquet at Four Seasons, chances are they will be supplying you with a Bentley to pick up the bride. It is pretty much a similar case with the Peninsula and Rolls Royce. I am sure you know more about cars than me, but whatever you choose, if either of your family lives across the harbour, make sure you don't choose a convertible. Seriously.
Wines
Leave the girly bits like choosing wedding cakes to your fiancée and the capable hands of Mrs B's Bakery, while you set off to pick out the booze for the banquet! Unless your father is Li Ka-shing, it isn't very likely that you will be serving a free flow of Lafite '82. Even if he is your father, it probably isn't a good idea anyways, because both you and the guests will be pouring the stuff down like tap water, instead of appreciating it with the proper respect it deserves. Adelaide Cellar Doors specialises in distributing quality wines from down under at a reasonable price, and they have tasting sessions for the two of you to try out what you like best before getting the lot. Drop Jane an email to book a session, and enjoy your time getting intoxicated. Make sure you two decide on which ones you are getting before your judgment is impaired!
Music
Music makes up a huge part of the atmosphere. If you get the first piece right, everything else will fall into place. For a church wedding, I suggest 愛是不保留 (Cantonese) or 相信有愛就有奇蹟 (Mandarin), while for a non-church wedding I would suggest Lucky by Jason Mraz or You are so Beautiful by 側田. Listen to loads of songs together first and see which ones both of you like. I am sure you two have an "our song" you would love to share with the guests. If you have a huge budget, see if you can hire out Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra! They are amazing, just go to the Fringe Club on an evening at a last Saturday of the month and you will know what I mean.