Don’t Forget the Details: A Last-Minute Wedding Checklist

The big day is almost here! You’ve spent months (or even years) planning, and now it’s just a few weeks or days away. It’s easy to feel a mix of excitement and panic, wondering if you’ve forgotten anything. This last-minute checklist is designed to help you tie up all the loose ends and ensure a smooth, stress-free wedding day.

One Month Before:

• Finalize Your Guest Count: This is a crucial deadline for your caterer and venue. Make sure you’ve received all your RSVPs.
• Confirm with All Vendors: Touch base with your photographer, DJ/band, florist, and officiant to confirm times, locations, and any final details.
• Create a Timeline: Work with your wedding planner or partner to create a detailed timeline for the day of the wedding, from getting ready to the final send-off.
• Write Your Vows: If you’re writing your own, now is the time to start.
  
  

One Week Before:

• Finalize Seating Chart: This is a big one. It’s tedious, but getting it right ensures a smoother dinner and reception.
• Prepare Final Payments & Tips: Put cash for vendor tips in labeled envelopes and confirm final payment due dates.
• Pack Your “Emergency Kit”: Include items like pain relievers, safety pins, a sewing kit, and a stain remover pen.
• Break in Your Wedding Shoes: Walk around the house in your shoes to avoid any last-minute discomfort.
• Delegate Tasks: Assign small, day-of tasks to trusted friends or family members, like setting up a welcome table or making sure gifts get to a secure location.
  
  

The Day Before:

• Drop Off Items: Bring any items needed for the venue, like place cards, guest book, or favors.
• Have Your Dress/Suit Steamed: Make sure your wedding attire is picture-perfect.
• Get a Good Night’s Sleep: The best preparation you can do is to rest up!