The day of your wedding can be so stressful when in reality it should be one of the most exciting days of your life! A time where you get to spend the entire day with your loved ones celebrating you and your spouse! It’s where you’ll finally get to see all those months of planning come together. To fully enjoy your day and truly have it be as stress-free as possible it’s important to plan ahead as much as you can. While it’s impossible to plan for everything, I’ve created a Wedding Day Checklist to help you prepare for your wedding day so it can run as smoothly as possible!

Day Before The Wedding Checklist

The day before your wedding can get a little crazy if you still have last minute errands to run, so here’s a checklist to help you remember the final details.

• Pack everything you’ll need for the day of your wedding the night before. This includes bridal accessories, emergency kit, wedding party gifts, snacks, and your overnight bag.
• Make sure snacks/lunch has been ordered for your family and bridal party.
• If you’re planning on leaving for your honeymoon the day after your wedding make sure your bag is packed and ready to go!
• Take any reception items to the venue if you have access.
• Confirm details such as times and locations with your vendors.
• Bring your marriage certificate if your officiant doesn’t already have it.
• Place tips in envelopes to give to the vendors.
• Check the weather forecast and be prepared with clear umbrellas if necessary.
• Print a list of all vendor contacts for the wedding day and put it with your emergency kit.
• Print copies of your timeline to give to family and the wedding party at the rehearsal dinner.
• Attend the rehearsal dinner and enjoy the time with family and friends.
• Avoid partying too late after your rehearsal dinner
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Do your normal skincare routine before bed.
• Go to bed early enough for a good night’s sleep.

Day of The Wedding Checklist

If you completed the day before the wedding checklist then mostly everything should be ready to go! Here are a few last-minute things to double check on your wedding day!

• Bring any family and bridal party gifts to your getting ready space.
• Pack a nice hanger for your dress detail photos.
• Pick up any sandwiches/lunch for wedding party.
• Bring your marriage certificate if you’re in charge of keeping it.
• Have your vendor list and contact information.
• Have any tips for vendors ready to go in envelopes.
• Make sure to bring all bridal accessories, vow books, emergency kits, and wedding attire (don’t forget the shoes!)
• Snack and drink water throughout the day.
• Have fun and enjoy the day with your friends and family!

After The Wedding

Wohoo!! YOU’RE MARRIED! Soak in those moments of just-married bliss! The day after the wedding can be just as stressful as planning it with so many little things to do to wrap up your celebration. Here’s a few more tips to make sure the day after your wedding runs smoothly!

• Plan for someone to take your wedding dress and suit for cleaning or return any rented clothing items.
• Arrange for someone to return any rented decorations from the ceremony and reception.
• Mail your marriage certificate!
• Pack for your honeymoon if you haven’t already started!
• Open your wedding gifts.

Wedding day checklists are an essential tool when it comes to planning your wedding and not forgetting the little details! I hope these help you remember all those last minute items to make your wedding day as stress-free as possible! Now go have fun and celebrate your marriage!