IMPORTANT WEDDING DETAILS NOT TO FORGET
details to not forget on your wedding day
PLANNING & STYLING
What are the most commonly forgotten wedding details when planning a wedding?
Well, I’m glad you asked. Here are some wedding details you need to remember. These smaller details can be totally overlooked when wedding planning but I’m here to help you remember as many of them as possible.
Granted, these wedding day details are definitely worthy of a mention since they’re the most commonly forgotten aspects of planning a wedding.
However, if you do forget a few of these things or even almost all of them, as long as you can actually officially tie the knot and you’re happy on the day, that’s all that really matters.
Most commonly forgotten essential wedding day details
WEDDING DETAILS TO SORT BEFORE THE WEDDING
This is a list of details that can often be overlooked and forgotten about in the midst of all the other important things you’ll be planning in the lead-up to your wedding, with everything from smaller decor items, and legal bits and bobs. We’ve put together this list to make sure none of the smaller details get missed off the list.
- DOUBLE CHECK ALL YOUR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS ARE CONFIRMED
This is the time to make sure you’ve paid all your deposits, the suppliers know their arrival times etc.
- ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR SUPPLIERS?
It’s common if your photographer/videographer is staying all the way through to your reception for them to have a meal too!
- SECURE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENCE
Well, you won’t be able to legally tie the knot without this so make sure you’ve applied for your licence!
- FINALISE DRINKS MENUS FOR COCKTAILS AND BAR DECOR
The wedding bar is often forgotten about and you might not want to decorate it.
- CREATE A WEDDING PLAYLIST AND A DO NOT PLAY PLAYLIST
Spotifyis a great resource for this
- CHAT WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER IMPORTANT!
Save time on the wedding day by clarifying what photos are must-haves for you, and what guests you really want to have a photo taken with.
- WEDDING DAY ITINERARY AND OTHER DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
Create a wedding order of the day and put some signs out to guide guests to your venue
- CHECK STATIONERY FOR SPELLING MISTAKES
You don’t want anyone’s names to be misspelt so check place names etc.
- GIFTS AND FAVOURS FOR LOVED ONES
If you’re doing some morning of the wedding gifts for the bridesmaids/groomsmen and then thank you gifts you might give out during speeches, it would be helpful to assign this to a maid of honour or best man.
- MEALS BEFORE THE WEDDING CEREMONY
Make sure to arrange some pastries or breakfast items, so you’ve eaten something before the ceremony. Even if you don’t feel like eating, there will be a large amount of time until you’re tucking into the wedding breakfast!
- TRY ON YOUR WEDDING DRESS/SUIT AGAIN
Just to give yourself enough time to make any last-minute alterations.
- THE CAKE TABLE OR DESSERT TABLE OR CHAMPAGNE TOWER
Most couples have a decorative piece like this for a photo opportunity and to give to guests after the fact.
- WEAR YOUR WEDDING SHOES
The best way to avoid blisters is to break in your wedding shoes.
- SOMETHING OLD, BORROWED AND BLUE
If you believe in this old saying, take a look at our something blue wedding ideas.
- DELEGATE TASKS
You don’t need to do this all by yourself. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the wedding party. They’re your closest friends or family members for a reason, they’d love to help you out.
- YOUR WEDDING GUEST BOOK
A guest book is something easily forgotten. Consider an audio or video guest book or some other alternative guest book ideas to make it easier to remember!
- LOUNGE AREA FOR KIDS OR ELDERLY GUESTS AWAY FROM THE DANCING
Consider those guests who might not have the energy to keep their dancing feet going all night long. A separate lounge area that’s away from the music would be ideal for some guests who might need a nap or some time to relax.
- ASKING PEOPLE TO BE WITNESSES TO SIGN THE REGISTER
Who will have the honour of signing your wedding register
- HOW ARE YOU GOING TO EXIT?
A sparkler send-off, a firework display or a guard of honour as you ride off into the sunset, what will it be?
- THANK YOU SPEECHES
Will you or your partner be thanking the guests for coming?
- WALKING DOWN THE AISLE ORDER
Which order is the wedding party walking down the aisle in and are they walking down the aisle to one song or separate songs?
- WHAT KIND OF CONFETTI ARE YOU HAVING AND HOW ARE YOU PRESENTING THE CONFETTI?
Check whether you can have confetti at your venue and then decide on fresh or dried flowers. Perhaps you might be opting for a bubble exit instead? Then, how are you distributing your confetti? Personalised pouches or open baskets?
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DETAILS
The day before your wedding should be all about soaking up the excitement and nerves you’ll be feeling. Most importantly, the day before the wedding is about preparing to marry the love of your life. There are just a few things we wanted to mention that you may want to do right before the best day of your life!
- PRACTICE VOWS IF READING PERSONAL VOWS AND KISS
It seems silly, but it can really help ease your nerves. In the same way that a first look can.
- SHARE TRANSPORTATION CONTACT INFO
You don’t want to be stressing about the arrival of the wedding transport on the day, so share this with someone in your wedding party.
- PACK YOUR OVERNIGHT WEDDING BAG
Think of things you’ll want that will make you feel relaxed after your wedding day and maybe something sexy for the wedding night.
- WEDDING GIFT CARETAKERS
Have a responsible person who will look after all the wedding gifts and cards.
- TAKE SOME ALONE TIME
It goes without saying that your wedding day will require your full social battery, so get some me time in there!
- GET PLENTY OF SLEEP
Beauty sleep is essential. Try and get as much sleep as you can. Your day will be amazing and you’ll enjoy every second of it.
That’s it
I’m sure I’ve forgotten something but I hope this helps
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