1. Be sure to know how you are going to exit your reception, where you will be going, and how your belongings will get there (i.e. overnight bag - have someone drop off your bag before the ceremony).
2. Choose someone to take your wedding items (guest sign- in book, toasting flutes, cake cutting set, unity candle, etc.) and gifts home after the reception. Typically, I have the Mother of Bride be responsible for signing off on all wedding items. The strapping young groomsmen are then asked to load her vehicle with all of these items.
3. Know how you want your escort and place cards laid out. Where and how will you place your menu card at each place setting along with wedding favors. These are clear instructions that you will have to give to the designated person assigned to set everything up.
4. Be sure to decorate other areas of your ceremony and reception space. Commonly neglected areas include guest sign in table, altar table, bar, and restrooms.
5. Be sure to purchase gifts for your wedding party. It does not need to be anything elaborate, but something thoughtful is appreciated. One of my brides gave each of her bridesmaids a gift bag with the book "The 5 Love Languages" (a must read) and lip gloss in the color she wanted each of the girls to wear on wedding day. There were other miscellaneous items included, but she had a story to tell behind each item in the gift bag.
6. Figure out your day after plans. If you’re leaving for your honeymoon straight from your hotel, make advance arrangements for a car service to take you from the hotel to the airport, and be sure you bring any luggage you want with you on your trip (and a passport if you need it). If you’re not going on your honeymoon right away, then you need to know where you’re going the morning after your wedding (to your new—or old—home, or your parents’ house?) and how you’re going to get there. Park your car at the hotel before your wedding if you’re allowed, or ask a friend to come pick you up and bring you where you want to go the next day.
7. Be sure to bring your marriage certificate. Better yet, remember to apply for the marriage certificate. You can get the certificate no earlier than 60 days before the date of your wedding.
8. Be sure to confirm your vendors at least one week before the wedding with what they are bringing, what services they are contracted to provide, and what time they plan to show up. It is key to get the contact information of the employee who will be servicing your wedding on the day of. Most offices are close on the weekend, so you will need the mobile number for that vendor in the event of an emergency.
Happy Planning!
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