The special day you have both been waiting for is about to arrive! Congratulations! To take some pressure off and help a little. I have written your last minute wedding survival kit check list!
The most important thing (besides each other of course) is have you got your wedding rings?
Make sure to pack in the printed copy of your Marriage License. This needs to be given to your wedding officiant so they can sign it off for you
A copy of your wedding vows
Thank you gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen
Cash for tips for your wedding vendors (read this article for tipping advise: https://www.greenockmanor.com/wedding-tips-to-tip-or-not-to-tip/
For the Ceremony please have the list of names for the order of who walks with who for your wedding ceremony processional. This is important to reduce stress at the wedding rehearsal so have it ready so no last minute debates from the peanut gallery! (well meaning commentary for those watching you rehearse)
List of important music to be played by the DJ. This should have been filled out on the DJ planner that was hopefully emailed to you by your Wedding DJ.
Copies of any speeches being said
Damage deposit in an envelope to hand on arrival to your wedding venue.
Have you got your ABC license? This is vital not to forget so print these out and if easier email this over to your venue
Do not forget to have a printed copy or two of your Wedding Timeline. One you should have with you in the Bridal Suite (be sure to take a pic with your phone too) This will reduce all your aunties, cousins and family members repeatedly asking you questions! Please forward the timeline to all by text or email or hand them a printed copy of your wedding itinerary.
Non Alcoholic refreshments are important. This will be needed to prevent you feeling dehydrated later in the evening and can be kept in the bridal suite. Even better bring along a pack of bottled water.
Don’t forget your Cake Cutters and Cake Topper for the wedding cake
Long length Zip ties in white or clear in color to safely attach or secure decor or florals at the wedding venue
Seating plan for guests if there is one
Safety pins for any dress emergencies or band aids for any blisters
Bobby pins for any hair emergencies
A second pair of wedding reception shoes that are comfy to dance in. You will want to change into these when your feet get tired.
Headache tablets or tummy tablets (in case of nerves) or anti-allergy medication
Bug Spray just in case as one never misses that until its needed and its hard to tell when needed but just to be safe bring one or two along.
Cell phone chargers for you both
Steam Iron for the wedding dress or the grooms shirt.
Dressing gown and slippers so you are comfy while getting ready
Lastly and most importantly pack in your smile and rally the troupes (everyone close to you who is involved with your wedding day) to be happy – the wedding day passes so quickly so please make a pact with those closest to you for only smiles and hugs allowed all round! No worry talk allowed and this is the one day when absolutely everyone is instructed not to ask the bride too many questions and to put her first.
We wish you a beautiful, blessed and happy wedding day that will be remembered always!
