Congratulations on making it to your wedding week! Here is a go-to guide for all the final touches to ensure your special day is as flawless as your love for each other. Remember, above all, to savor every moment!
Beginning of the Week
- Final Dress Fittings: Ensure your dress and partner’s attire fit correctly. This will give you a few days if you have any last-minute tailoring.
- Vendor Confirmations: Chat with all your vendors to confirm details and times.
- Pick Up Your Marriage License: Make sure it’s signed and in a safe place.
- Confirm Honeymoon Arrangements: Double-check travel and accommodation.
- Pack for Honeymoon: Before the whirlwind of the rehearsal and wedding day, pack your bags and get set for your romantic getaway. Make sure to create a list of items that still need to be packed (such as toiletries, electronics, etc.)
- Prepare Payments: Prepare checks or cash to pay any remaining vendor balances.
- Finalize Seating Chart: Double-check that everyone is seated correctly and make any last-minute changes.
- Final Headcount to Caterer: Provide the last guest count for meal preparations.
- Wedding Day Emergency Kit: Put together a kit with essentials for quick fixes. (safety pins, bobby pins, stain remover, etc.)
- Confirm Transportation: Ensure all transportation has been confirmed to avoid any hiccups on the day of.
Mid-Week
- Manicure & Pedicure: Treat yourself to a spa day with your bridal party.
- Pack For The Wedding Day: Gather all necessary items for getting ready, such as accessories, shoes, and undergarments.
- Practice Vows: Take some time to practice your vows with each other. This will help calm nerves and ensure your words come from the heart.
- Visit Venue: If possible, do a walk-through of your venue to note any last-minute setup needs.
- Write Thank You Notes: Write thank you notes for your wedding party and any other special guests who have helped with the wedding preparations.
- Confirm Rehearsal Details: Confirm rehearsal date, time, and location with the officiant and wedding party.
Day-Before
- Rehearsal and Dinner: Walk through the big day’s events and enjoy dinner.
- Delegate Tasks: Assign specific tasks to trusted friends or family members for the wedding day.
- Wedding Day Timeline: At the rehearsal, hand out a detailed timeline for the wedding day and distribute it to all involved parties.
Wedding Day
- Eat Breakfast: Don’t skip breakfast! You’ll need the energy for the day ahead.
- Get Ready: Take your time getting ready and enjoy this moment with your closest friends and family.
- Drink Water & Have Snacks or Lunch: Stay hydrated and nourished throughout the day.
- Enjoy! Savor every moment of your special day, and don’t sweat the small stuff.
As your wedding day comes to a close and you step into the next chapter of your lives together, take a moment to reflect on the joy and love that surrounded you throughout this memorable day. Cherish the memories made, the laughs shared, and the promises exchanged. Remember, the essence of your wedding day is not just in the meticulous planning and execution but in the everlasting commitment you’ve pledged to each other. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, adventure, and love that grows stronger each day. Congratulations on your marriage!