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