often overlooked details

preparing a details box

• Create a special box with all important detail items for your photographer to capture:

• Wedding invitation suite (invitation, RSVP card, details card)

• Wedding rings

• Ring box or dish for ring photos

• Wedding day jewelry (necklace, earrings, bracelet)

• Perfume bottle

• Vow books or handwritten vows

• Special ribbon for bouquet

• Something old, new, borrowed, and blue items

• Sentimental items (family heirlooms, special gifts)

• Wedding day shoes

• Garter

• Hairpiece or veil

Signage & Decor Items to Confirm

Make sure these important items are ready and assigned to someone for setup:

• Welcome sign

• Seating chart/escort cards

• Table numbers

• Memorial table items and signage

• Gift table sign

• Card box and sign

• Guestbook and pens

• Ceremony programs

• Bar menu signs

• Flower petals for flower girls

• Unity ceremony items (candles, sand, etc.)

• Reserved seating signs

  
  

Often Forgotten Items

Don't overlook these commonly forgotten wedding day necessities:

• Marriage license (the most important document!)

• Vendor final payments and tip envelopes

• Overnight bag for wedding night

• Cake cutting set

• Toasting flutes

• Bride and groom chair signs

• Thank you gifts for wedding party

• Parent thank you gifts

• Extra copies of vows and speeches

• Comfortable shoes for reception dancing

• Count your vendors in your final guest count for Catering

  
  

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Pack these essential items to handle any unexpected situations on your wedding day:

• Safety pins (various sizes)

• Bobby pins and hair ties

• Hairspray

• Portable steamer

• Stain remover pen or wipes

• Lint roller

• Fashion tape/double-sided tape

• Sewing kit (needles, thread matching wedding attire)

• Super glue

• Band-aids and blister pads

• Pain relievers (Advil, Tylenol)

• Antacids and any personal medications

• Tissues

• Oil blotting sheets

• Makeup for touch-ups

• Deodorant

• Breath mints or gum

• Tampons/pads

• Small scissors

• Snacks and water bottles

• Cash for unexpected expenses

• Notepad and pens

• Thank you cards for day-of gifts

• Contact list of all vendors and wedding party

• Umbrellas (just in case)

• Small mirror

• Comfortable flip-flops or slippers