March 2022 Brides

Okay buckle in because I'm going to just sort of copy and paste the list I have from my planner for 2 weeks out! TL;DR: Reconfirm all details and communicate them to your vendors (or your DOC so they can do it for you), pick up any auxiliary items (stationery, etc), get your rings cleaned, pack early, and take some time to relax 💛

(please ignore if long lists overwhelm you! trust that you've taken care of everything and that it will all be beautiful!)

2 Weeks Out

- Prepare unpaid vendor balances and cash gratuities in marked envelopes
- Begin to watch the weather (unless that will stress you out too much)
- Pick up your veil or headpiece and other accessories if you haven't already
- Groom: get a haircut if needed
- Reconfirm wedding day styling services and timeline
- Finalize seating plan
- Pick up reception stationery and put escort cards in alphabetical order and organize table spefic pieces by table number
- Provide timeline, final layout, final guest count, and final vendor list to ceremony and reception venues as needed
- Reconfirm ceremony details with officiant and any readers/other participants
- Review seating details for ushers if needed
- Reconfirm all details and final timeline, layout, guest count, and vendor list to photographer and videographer
- Reconfirm all details including delivery, set-up, and breakdown instructions with the bakery
- Assign a designated person to collect your cake topper and cake leftovers
- Reconfirm all details, and provide final timeline, layout, & vendor list to the ceremony, cocktail, and reception entertainment.
- Reconfirm all details, including schedule and pick up location details, and provide final timeline to all transportation providers.
- Confirm final guest count for the rehearsal dinner and reconfirm final details with venue.
- Compose toasts for the rehearsal dinner.
- Request a hold on mail and newspaper delivery while you are away (if leaving town)
- Provide your honeymoon travel itinerary to a family member and friend in case of an emergency (if leaving soon after your wedding)
- Arrange a date to deliver (or have picked up) the items to be delivered to wedding coordinator during wedding week.
- Reconfirm all details, and provide final timeline, layout, guest count & vendor list to the caterer.
- Reconfirm all details, and provide final timeline, layout, guest count & vendor list to the bartending service.
- Schedule dress cleaning and preservation for after the wedding, if desired.
- Assemble favors, if desired.
- Reconfirm all details, including delivery, set-up, and breakdown schedule with floral designer.
- Reconfirm all details, and provide final timeline, layout, & vendor list to the hair and makeup stylist(s).
- Reconfirm all details, and provide final timeline, layout, & vendor list to the officiant.
- Reconfirm all details, including set-up and breakdown schedule with rental company.

1 Week Before
- Prep and pack all wedding items and supplies for the wedding day.
- Pack an overnight bag for the wedding night and determine how it will get to the hotel.
- Show a bridesmaid or family/friend how to bustle the train.
- Have your dress pressed or steamed as needed.
- Gather all of your personal items for the wedding day (wedding dress, veil, shoes, jewelry, lingerie, etc.).
- Relax and enjoy the wedding week with some pampering (manicure/pedicure, massage, etc.).
- Clean your engagement ring, just before the wedding.
- Deliver or arrange delivery of welcome baskets or welcome gifts for out of town guests.
- If you wrote your own vows, provide a copy to the officiant.
- Wrap all gifts for the bridal party and parents and include a heartfelt note.
- Arrange to give the guest favors to your wedding coordinator.
- Pack for the wedding night and honeymoon.
- Confirm transportation to the airport for your honeymoon.
- If you are departing immediately after the wedding, arrange for someone to pick up your wedding dress and other personal items to take home for you.
- Pack a wedding day emergency kit for the unexpected.
- Deliver all reception stationery to your wedding planner (ceremony programs, menus, table cards, escort cards, place cards, etc.)
- Reconfirm weather forecast.
- Reconfirm and review wedding related duties with wedding day volunteers and helpers.
- Download and print Final Guest List, Vendor Contact List, Bridal Party & Family Contacts and Wedding Timeline.
- Groom: Gather all of your personal items for the wedding day (suit/tux, bowtie/tie, cufflinks, undershirt, socks, etc.).