It’s your wedding day, and all you can think about is tying the knot with your best friend!
But, there are so many little details to remember. And each one is important and needs to be taken care of. So, here’s a checklist to make your wedding day preparations go smoothly. Now you can relax and focus on the important things of the day. The union of two like-minded souls, pledging to spend the rest of their lives together. With caring and loving, and forgiving and understanding.
A BRIDE’S ENSEMBLE
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WEDDING DRESS
A bag for your wedding dress, with a place to label your name on the bag
A hanger for your wedding dress
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BRIDAL VEIL
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A bag for your wedding veil, with a place to label your name on the bag
SLIP
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A bag for your slip, with your name labeled on the bag
UNDERCLOTHING
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Unless you are wearing it to the venue.
Set of Packing Cubes in Various Sizes & Colors
HAIR CARE & ACCESSORIES
Clips, combs, hair pins, flowers, tiara, brush, hair spray, etc.
MAKEUP
JEWELRY
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Necklace, earrings, bracelet, special gift from groom. And remember your engagement ring! And the groom’s ring!
Here’s a case for your jewelry:
SHOES, SLIPPERS, BOOTS
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With a waterproof bag to put them in
If the weather is inclement, save the shoes that are going with your wedding ensemble. Wear something serviceable to the venue and change into your wedding shoes there.
NYLONS, TIGHTS, KNEE-HIGHS, SOCKS
Nylons & tights for tea-length dresses, knee-highs for long dresses, socks for boots.
SEWING KIT
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Just in case!
FIRST AID KIT
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With headache relief, bandaids, women’s products, etc.
Put your own supplies in these pouches, to fit your personal needs:
STAIN KIT/SPOT REMOVER
Put on your makeup before putting on your dress. And then be very careful with putting on your dress. Step into it, if you can. If it has to go over your head, hold the dress well away from your face. Have someone help you, such as your maid of honor. And if you are touching up your makeup, possibly in between the ceremony and the reception, consider taking off your dress while you do it.
And tuck it into your first aid kit for easy access
Note: Always test stain remover first! Test it in an inconspicuous place, like the underside of the hem, in the back of the dress.
EXTRAS
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Gloves, sash, special piece of jewelry from a family member, something borrowed-something blue, shoe clips, etc.
Tuck these things into one of these cube bags
TOTE FOR EVERYTHING
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A tote for everything!
Extra Large Travel Tote Bag, with Handles & Shoulder Strap
Have everything ready, collected, and put into one bag before the big day. Then you can just grab your bag and go!
A BRIDE’S GETAWAY ENSEMBLE
DRESS
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You might wear a dress to the venue that’s not your wedding dress. And you might be planning to wear that dress, as well, when you leave. So, you will want a garment bag for it. This dress is going to go through a lot on your wedding day.
Dress Bag with Space for Label
And here’s a hanger for your dress
SLIP
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Does your getaway dress need a slip? Add it to your dress bag.
UNDERCLOTHING
StockCake
Do you need different underclothing to go with your getaway dress? Add what you need to your undergarment bag.
HAIR CARE & ACCESSORIES
StockCake
What are you going to do with your hair once the veil and tiara and any extras are taken off? Add that into your hair accessories bag.
MAKEUP
Make sure you have the makeup that goes with the getaway dress, for a quick touch up. And do your makeup touch up after the wedding dress is off and before the getaway dress is on!
Be sure to add this to your makeup case.
JEWELRY
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Are you switching jewelry? Maybe taking off some of the fancier jewelry and replacing it with something softer? Add that into your collection of jewelry.
SHOES, SLIPPERS, BOOTS
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Have a second bag for your wedding shoes. Especially if the weather is inclement. You do not want to put your wedding slippers into the same bag that held your wet boots!
NYLONS, TIGHTS, KNEE HIGHS, SOCKS
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Pack what’s appropriate for what shoes you are going to wear. For example, if you wore sandals with your wedding dress but are wearing boots with your getaway dress, then don’t forget socks! Be sure to add it to your bag of nylons and socks.
Have everything ready, collected, and put into one bag before the big day. Then you can just grab your bag and go get married!
Invitation Card Vectors by Vecteezy
CHECKLISTS
Click Here To Print A Bride’s Checklist
Click Here To Print A Bride’s Checklist
Share a printout with a family member or your maid of honor, and have that person help you remember everything.
And when the wedding and reception are over, and you are ready for the getaway, have someone tuck your tote, with everything in it, into the getaway car. Then you and your new husband will be ready to make your grand exit!
And most importantly, remember to enjoy your beautiful wedding day celebration!
Photo by Ulyana Tim on Unsplash
Crafting wedding wishes,
Marilee
Edmund Blair Leighton
And take a look at these related posts:
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Romantic Wedding-Day Hairstyles & Accessories
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Beautiful & Nontraditional Wedding Dresses
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