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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Sarah J Scott Photography
Woohoo! Your wedding week is here. It’s the last few hours before your big day (finally) and I am here to share my handy guide on just what to do this week. So here’s an ultimate checklist of things to do the week of your wedding. Ready? Let’s get organised 💪
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I’ve broken down the week before, into easy bitesize chucks. That way you can tackle your checklist together, with ease. Oh yes!
Sit down together and confirm your final wedding day timeline. Then send it to your suppliers and wedding party members who need to be in the know.
Photo: Honey and the Moon Photography via Titchwell Manor Wedding
Get in touch with all of your wedding suppliers to confirm your bookings, timings and answer or ask any last-minute questions. Don’t forget to give your suppliers a contact number/name for the wedding day itself if anything arises that needs to be fixed. Not to mention sending your photographer the final wedding photo checklist.
Book last-minute beauty or grooming treatments such as haircuts/colour, massages, hair removal, mani/pedis, lashes or tanning.
Photo: Gabriela’s Photography & Film via Beige Barn Boho Wedding HMUA: Eleanor Jayne Makeup Artistry
Have a final check on your RSVPs. Quite often you will get last-minute dropouts, don’t worry, this is normal. Illness or unforeseen circumstances will crop up, simply amend your list and let your venue or suppliers know. If you have a backup guest list (be wary of these and fully transparent to avoid any hurt feelings) now’s the time to invite those guests.
If you haven’t yet done so, check in with your suppliers to see if you need to settle any final balances. It’s likely that suppliers will have been in touch to request payment, but it’s still good to check your own records.
If you have changes you can make and are able to edit your table plan, it’s a good idea to do this. If not, don’t fret, these things happen and no one is likely to notice a change of seat too much. Use our handy free downloadable wedding table planner to help organise those seats.
If you have yet to do so, break in your wedding shoes and remind your wedding party to do so as well! Sore feet equals zero dance floor fun, a total no-no for party wedding vibes.
Photo: Chloe Bolam via Barrington Hall Wedding Ideas Shoes: Jess Bolam Art
If you’ve omitted to hand out wedding day roles, consider doing this swiftly.
Make and hand out a paper or virtual contact sheet with your supplier’s details and key wedding party members.
If you haven’t already, it may be time for those final outfit fittings. Be sure to leave enough time for any last-minute alterations.
You can’t change or control the weather, but knowledge is power. So if the weather looks unpredictable, ensure you have a backup plan. Whether it’s set to be a heat wave, snowy or windy/rainy, there are many things you can do to help alleviate any concerns.
Photo: Charlotte Razzell Photography via Colourful Relaxed Tipi Wedding
It’s time to be pampered. Get your hair cut/trimmed, have a pamper and fully relax.
Photo: Maytree Photography via Cumbria Barn Wedding
Pick up all of your wedding outfits and distribute them or ensure your wedding party collects them if you’ve assigned this.
You may wish to have a last-minute hen do, stag do or joint gathering. How about a chilled-out date night or relaxed drinks with your nearest and dearest?
Pack and prep for your wedding day emergency kit.
If you have an engagement ring, look to get it cleaned so it sparkles brightly in your photos.
Photo: Rossella Putino via Villa Orsi Di Azzate Wedding Jewels: Oreficeria Ceriani
Run through your speech and get practising to polish your performance.
Whether or not you’re hosting your wedding morning, it’s lovely to return to a tidy house after the wedding (or honeymoon)!
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding
Bought gifts and cards? Take some time to write a thoughtful message and wrap presents.
Photo: Fox and Bear Photography via Llyn Gwynant Barns Wedding
Get in touch with your wedding party, confirming the last details. Also, be sure to ask if they have any questions before you switch off before the day.
Headed off on your honeymoon straight after the wedding? Get those bags packed and check tickets/passports/currency and travel arrangements.
Photo: Jessica Hill Photography via Wes Anderson Wedding Ideas
If you are writing your own vows, think about double-checking them and practising them ready for your ceremony.
Make sure your wedding insurance is in place and ready in case it’s needed on the day.
Confirm you have all the legal paperwork in hand and ready for your ceremony.
Ensure you have your wedding overnight bag packed and ready to go.
Photo: Fly On The Wall Photography via Peak District Elopement
Arrange to take your wedding décor to the venue or begin decorating the space if you are DIYing your day.
And a sixpence for your shoe. If you’re following this tradition of course!
Photo: Photos By Hash via West Midlands Barn Wedding
Your rehearsal is likely to be this week. Maybe plan a casual meet-up afterwards to ease any last-minute nerves.
It’s nice to have any ironing or steaming out of the way beforehand. But be sure to hang up outfits in a safe place where they are not going to get damaged afterwards and ask your boutique/designer how to prep your wedding outfits safely.
First and forest, your wedding day is going to be busy so relaxation is key. Partake in exercise, soak in the bath, meditate, practise yoga or do whatever makes you feel relaxed.
It’s easier said than done, but getting a good night’s sleep before the wedding will help you feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. No matter who or where you plan to reside the night before, try planning something soothing. Wedding movies, gentle drinks or a comforting meal are lovely ways to spend the night.
Photo: Stevie Jay Photography via Chilli Barn Wedding
How about writing your soul mate a letter or writing in your journal your feelings at this very special moment? It’s a precious time to look back on.
It’s tricky to mitigate your annual leave days, but if you can try to have a couple of days off work pre-wedding. This will help you to stay rested and complete your wedding to-do list.
Try to avoid dramatic or harsh treatments such as a drastic hairstyle change, facials, cosmetic procedures or treatments you’ve not tested before. You won’t want to regret a big transformation or have any hiccups that won’t have time to settle.
Self-care is key to a calm wedding day. If you feel stressed try meditation, exercise, talking to a trusted loved one, eating well, staying hydrated, taking your medication/supplements and activities that you find soothing.
Photo: Photography By Vicki via Wedshed Wedding Ideas
If possible, try to put down the scissors and glue gun. Unless you absolutely need to, resist any more DIY decoration projects. Guess what, no wedding is perfect, no wedding has to have 101 wedding details. So if this item is not going to bring joy, memories or an enhanced experience, walk away from it now and put your feet up. Your guests won’t know the difference.
And last, but not least, stop scrolling for wedding ideas. You don’t want to wish you had X,Y or Z or had chosen something different. Everything is organised, all is in hand, and it will be bloody well awesome!
And so there we have it, the whole shebang. All you need to do the week of your wedding to nail your checklist. Woop! Happy getting married!
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