Breaking the centuries' old tradition of just being expected to "show up" for the big day, men today are much more involved in their wedding plans. In fact, according to the Millennium Bride & Groom survey of newlyweds by Lenox, the Gift Company, men today are playing a bigger role not only in the wedding itself but beyond.
Ninety-two percent admitted to taking part in planning their weddings. This was common among men in all geographic regions of the country.
The survey also showed that men are rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen, with 20 percent preparing meals at home. These tell-tale signs indicate that couples are increasingly sharing responsibilities and breaking traditional barriers that dictate specific gender roles in the household.
In addition, of the more than 14,000 people who responded to the survey, 91 percent agreed that it is important to make entertaining personal by cooking yourself and having the soiree at home.
