Wait, this isn't just my wedding?!

Up until a couple weeks ago, I have been running with all of the wedding planning. I'd read in countless wedding magazines about the importance of including one's fiance in the wedding planning to make it a joint effort. However, my fiance is not really that type of guy. Yes, I dragged him to a few bridal shows and he was a trooper! But he is not particularly interested in the wedding event itself. I think his main objectives are A) marry me and B) get to the beach at our honeymoon destination ASAP.


So I was surprised when he offered to design our Save the Dates a couple weeks ago. He did a wonderful job and I only made a few minor adjustments before signing off on them. Rich also started researching caterers after our first attempt at hiring a caterer fizzled (more on that later). Then last night, he announced that we needed an Excel spreadsheet detailing all objectives and who is responsible for each. I was floored. Why in the world was he suddenly interested?! Now I'm wondering if this is a common occurrence. Do guys start out aloof and indifferent in the planning process only to want to become involved as the wedding date fast approaches?