18 Wedding Reminders You Don’t Want to Forget
In the midst of planning your dream wedding, you may overlook a few minor details. But don’t worry, it happens to everyone! To help you stay on top of your wedding planning, here’s a list of 18 things you most likely didn’t think of and will certainly not want to forget!
Practice the kiss.
Who goes left, who goes right? Your right or my right? When the officiant says “You may now kiss the bride” it has to be executed perfectly. The kiss seals your vows, and delights your audience. Some practice will ensure the kiss will be an emotional moment instead of a hilarious video!
Take photos.
Your shower gift ribbons and bows made ideal mock bouquets for the rehearsal, but did you get a photo of it? Darn! Remember to capture photos of everything throughout your planning journey!
Confirm with vendors.
Sometimes a good deal of time passes between hiring a professional and the day of your wedding. Never assume everything is on schedule at the other end. Confirm with every vendor about a month before. If anyone must cancel, you will still have time to find a replacement. A second confirmation a week before will put everyone’s mind at ease.
Mailing invitations.
Oddly shaped or overweight invitations may cost more to mail. If in doubt take one to a post office for weighing and pricing. Every dollar counts!
Protect your dress.
Decorative clips can turn a plain pair of shoes into Cinderella’s slippers; however, if not chosen carefully they can also turn the hem of your gown into a tattered rag. Look for shoe embellishments that won’t harm delicate fabric.
Keep candles lit.
Nothing is more beautiful than a room alight with candles. But candles have one downside – they go out! And when no one has been assigned to replace them, the room’s warm glow vanishes.
Check for allergies.
Planning to give the bridesmaids matching jewellery? You may want to ask them about allergies first!
Compile diet restrictions.
Over the past few decades, food sensitivities have gone from rare to common, and there’s a good chance some, or several, of your guests will have diet restrictions. Compiling a list of who can’t eat what is not only considerate, it’s a must! A hidden peanut could result in paramedics joining your party.
Tape it up.
As a guest goes to put the gift on the table they realize the card is not secure, or the edge of the wrapping has come loose, but thanks to the thoughtful bride there’s scotch tape on the table!
Inquire about insurance.
Planning a decked-out getaway car? Check with your rental company to find out if there are insurance issues or safety restrictions.
Forgetting items.
Cake knives and toasting flutes are among the most often forgotten items. Another one (believe it or not) is the marriage license!
Provide extra seating.
As guests arrive they seldom sit directly next to someone, and this results in a smattering of empty chairs throughout. Having just one chair per guest means late arrivals may have to split up to get a seat or end up standing at the back.
Early arrivals.
Will your reception venue accommodate vendors who need to arrive in advance? Bakers, decorators, DJs are just a few of your vendors who will need early access.
Bustle your gown.
Better make sure someone knows how to do it properly. It’s not rocket science, but it’s precise.
Strapless gown.
On the morning of the big day, don’t wear a bra. Strap marks can take hours to disappear.
Pack an emergency kit.
Baby powder, sewing kit, breath mints, Tylenol, band aids… in short, anything you can imagine needing on the day of!
Reserved seating cards.
Assigning seating is a wonderful way to honour special guests, but unless it’s marked ‘reserved’ how can they know? It’s very awkward when an early guest has to be moved to accommodate a special guest. You can’t just assume that everyone knows not to sit at the front.
Extra bartenders.
Guests will happily wait in line to congratulate you, cheerfully understand the wedding party’s delay, and patiently stand in the buffet line, but make them wait at the bar and they may not have the fondest memory of your wedding. The average is one bartender per 50 guests. Pending COVID-19 guidelines, avoid long wait lines by planning accordingly.
