After months and months of planning you probably cannot wait for the day to finally be here. I’m sure your brain is full of wedding details, anxiety … and possibly family drama (I feel like the word WEDDING just brings the skeletons out of the family closet)

Making so many BIG decisions often leaves the simplest ones left in the dust. But have no fear – this is our ‘Week of’ Cheat Sheet to make sure you have all your bases covered!

 

 

To our Bride and Grooms, while this is not required here are some tips on etiquette for your big day:

 

  • Invite your Officiant to the reception. Usually they will decline but it is very much appreciated when they are invited.

 

  • Make time for you and your spouse to step away from the party and take in the day for a few moments. Soak it all in!!

 

  • Delegate things for your bridal party to be responsible for. Make a list and hand it to everyone at rehearsal or via email

 

  • Plan relaxing events the day before your wedding.

 

  • Have an emergency kit- bobby pins, floral pins, safety pins, sewing kit, glue, tape, band aids, extra shoes, extra set of false eyelashes, lipstick, back up copy of vows, tissues. I will have some things but doesn’t hurt to have additional items for your glam squad

 

  • Publicly thank everyone for coming and give a shout out to your vendor team.

 

  • Designate someone to take home your bouquet, cards and gifts

 

  • Have everything very organized for your planner in individual boxes by table. Everything should be table ready. No plastic wrap, stickers or assembly.

 

  • Bring a extra pair of shoes

 

  • Teach your bridal party how to bustle your dress while getting ready so its a breeze later

 

  • Bring your marriage license, vendor payments and vendor cards to rehearsal so you do not have to worry about it on your wedding day.

 

 

  • Offer a vendor meal to all vendors- Again this is not required but vendors do typically take a 30 minute break while guests are eating so its best to offer them a option.

 

  • Don’t set your expectations too high. Things don’t always go as planned. You have to be flexible. Most likely the only person that knows there was a mess up is you.

Most importantly have FUN!!!