To Do List - 1 Week to go

McCloskey_A

Hi Guys

Slightly freaking out - this time next week I will be in the middle of the church cermony!!
However I am wondering am I forgetting to do anything for the wedding itself!

Any suggestions of things people forgot??

A:D

lazygal

The week before I confirmed everything with the venue, timings, menu, numbers, decor (we supplied and set this up ourselves). I also followed up with the band, photographer, videographer, hair and makeup people for timings, special requests and the like. I chased up the last of the RSVPs and communicated any special requests (food allergies etc) to the caterer.

One tip I got was to make everyone who would be in the house on the morning of the wedding (such as parents, siblings, bridal party, relatives) to do a full check of their outfits right down to socks and underwear. Its a good idea, saves any panic on the morning looking for a pair of tights or a lost necklace the person might have forgotten about.

I'd also advise packing for your honeymoon if you're heading off soon after the wedding. I left this very late and was really rushed getting bits. Do a list for your photographer too, not a full list of all the family shots (a good one will know this) but if you want one with a friend or a particular group of cousins etc, tell the photographer because you won't remember on the day.

Clareman

As lazygal said, pack for your honeymoon, also pack a bag for the morning after at the hotel and make sure you have everything, I had to wear the same shirt the day after.

Other than than, confirm everything, make sure you have your passports where they should be, you've gotten cash for honeymoon (if needed), make sure however you're going to pay for the wedding is ready. Once you have the rehearsal everything will be manic till the day itself, Mrs. Clareman wasn't impressed when I likened it to a big match, you are preparing for it for ages, in the days leading up to it it feels you aren't ready and it isn't going to plan, the match itself then flies by.

ABajaninCork

I would suggest laying out everything you'll need the night before. Dress hanging up, underwear laid out, perfume, jewellery, make-up, straighteners all put in a place you can find them.

Another tip I'd suggest: Rub sandpaper lightly over the soles of your shoes. On my wedding day it rained. Someone suggested I rub the soles of my shoes with sandpaper in case of slipping. Bloody glad I did. The cathedral floor was marble and of course being wet it was like glass, and I did slip. Good job I was holding on to the hubby at the time!

Check over your tables plans. Check that vegetarian guests/kids have been catered for. Double check your numbers.

Make a list of supplier's numbers (florist, band, DJ, cars, etc.) and give that list to the BM or CBM.

Check with your photographer that he has your list of pictures you want taken on the day.

Have you booked your rehearsal yet? Make sure that's done.

If I think of anything more, I'll post it up.

Dostoevsky

McCloskey_A wrote: »

Hi Guys

Slightly freaking out - this time next week I will be in the middle of the church cermony!!
However I am wondering am I forgetting to do anything for the wedding itself!

Any suggestions of things people forgot??

A:D

Write a list, in order of importance, of all the people you want the professional photographer to take photos of. Designate one or more people to go through that list with him on the day and round up the people/groups for him (as obviously he won't know them).