ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
β Pack an overnight bag, and include: your toothbrush, birth
control/condoms, something to sleep in, an outfit for the
next day, honeymoon luggage, and your passport
β Get your wedding manicure/pedicure (if itβs happening at
all)
β Make sure a copy of your honeymoon plans is left with
family and friends
β Put your final payments + tips for vendors in labeled
envelopes and give this to your DOC or someone else to
manage
β Get your wedding day βoh shit kitβ put together (aspirin,
make-up, safety pins, mints, snacks, etc
β Pick up your dress (if it wasnβt delivered to you)
β Try on your entire wedding ensemble
β Give all of your vendors an emergency number to call, just in
case (note: not yours!)
β Assign a family member to be the photographerβs point of
contact
β Hand over all of your planning docs (including a copy of the
vendor delivery schedule, set up times, and phone numbers)
to your wedding stage manager or day of coordinator and
take a step back to enjoy this thing!
1 DAY BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
β Rehearse your ceremony with your officiant and wedding
party
β Confirm your honeymoon transportation, airport drop-off,
etc
β Set your alarm (and a back-up)