Last Minute Checklist
Enjoy the final countdown to "I Do" by making sure you're organized and have everything you need. A checklist of last minute details will help keep everything under control.
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Schedule your final gown fitting |
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Assemble your entire ensemble (dress, headpiece, jewelry, shoes, handbag, lingerie) |
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Confirm pre-wedding manicure or spa treatments (invite your bridesmaids to join you!) |
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Finalize your wedding day hair and makeup (schedule a trial run) |
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Find a special dress for your honeymoon and/or rehearsal dinner |
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Don't forget your groom's attire |
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Finalize ceremony music (prelude, processional, recessional) |
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Design and print wedding programs |
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Confirm floral order and delivery details |
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Create a list of must-have shots for your photographer & videographer. Confirm arrival times at each venue. |
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Finalize transportation times and locations (wedding day and honeymoon) |
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Determine seating arrangements and create place cards |
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Provide emcee announcements, schedule and song list to your DJ or band (tip: include a "Don't Play" list) |
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Gather ceremony items together (wedding rings, readings, programs, unity candle, flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow) |
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Order & organize reception items (favors, place cards & holders, guest book & pen, toasting flutes, cake servers, disposable cameras) |
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Order wedding party gifts and decide how and where to distribute |
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Create a detailed wedding weekend itinerary & give a copy to key participants |
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Print & distribute directions for all sites (hotels, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception) |
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Select readings and distribute a copy to each reader |
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Assign tasks (guest book attendant, pre-wedding delivery of ceremony and reception items, post-wedding transport of gifts and any dιcor you would like to keep, wedding gown preservation, groom's tux rental return) |
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Be organized and make sure your plan doesn't leave important details to chance |
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If something goes wrong, laugh it off |
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Get a good night's sleep the day before |
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Eat breakfast and have a healthy snack every few hours |
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Take time to savor in the many wonderful moments |
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Be a gracious host and try to visit with each guest |
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Relax, enjoy and have fun! |
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