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2 Weeks Out
Send final guest numbers
to caterer and reception venue
Check your RSVP list for the final time and
send the number of guests to all those
involved with the reception.
Schedule a meeting with
photographer and videographer
Meet to communicate expectations,
must-have portraits, and to share your
wedding day timeline one last time.
Determine wedding party
positions
Choose how your wedding party will
line up during the ceremony.
Confirm details and
timetables with all vendors
Verify details and times with your vendors
and with your honeymoon plans!
Write vows
Draft and prepare notecards for your
wedding vows (if necessary).
Send the final timeline
to your wedding party
Plan for a smooth weekend by giving all
those involved a detailed timeline.
Plan snacks & drinks
for your wedding party
Be sure all are well-fed while getting ready
on the big day!
1 Week Out
Confirm all transportation
Confirm pick up times/locations with your
exit vehicle driver, from both ceremony and
reception.
Pack for honeymoon
Pack your bags now, so it will be off your
mental to-do list!
Arrange final payments
Make final payments to your vendors,
officiant, and musicians.
Prepare a wedding day
emergency kit
Pack a small bag with items like band-aids,
a stain-remover pen, clothespins, tissue,
aspirin, and breath mints.
Delegate tasks
Clear your mind by assigning last minute
tasks to your wedding party or family
members.
2-3 Days Out
Check in with groomsmen
Be certain all groomsmen have picked up
their outfits.
Schedule a manicure/pedicure
Sit back and enjoy some pampering!
Deliver special items
If your venue allows, have someone deliver
all place cards, favors, programs, and
decorations to ceremony and reception
venues.
The Day Before
Rehearse ceremony
Stay relaxed as you iron out the details of
your day.
Write final checks
Write and hand off your final checks for
someone to deliver the day of the wedding.
Give marriage license
to officiant
Hand off your marriage license to your
officiant.
Present your thank you gifts
Show your appreciation by giving your
attendants and anyone who helped with
the wedding a heartfelt gift at the rehearsal
dinner.
Arrange for luggage to be
placed in getaway car
Hand your overnight bag off to someone
who can bring it to the getaway car the day
of the wedding.
Wedding Day
Present your (almost!)
spouse with a gift
Take a special moment to share love and
appreciation for your spouse-to-be before
the day gets going.
Give wedding bands to best
man/maid of honor
Ensure your rings arrive safely at the
ceremony. Relax and enjoy yourself,
your family, and your new spouse!
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