Simple Checklist for the Morning of the Wedding

Simple Checklist for the Morning of the Wedding

The morning of the wedding can be a very hectic time. There are so many things to do and remember.

That’s why it’s crucial to have a checklist to help keep you on track. You’ll most likely already have a wedding planning timeline, but this simple checklist for the day of the wedding is different.

In this blog post, we will provide checklists for both the bride and groom and their attendants.

Simple Checklist for the Morning of the Wedding

What you need to do in the morning of your wedding

For the morning of the wedding, create a simple checklist of things to do to help you stay organized and on track.

This can include taking a shower, eating breakfast, getting dressed, doing your hair and makeup, and packing up any last-minute items you need for the day.

Having a plan in place will help reduce stress and ensure that everything goes smoothly on your big day.

Wedding Day Checklist for the Bride

As the bride, you will have a lot of responsibility on the day of the wedding.

Apart from taking care of yourself, you will also need to make sure that your bridesmaids are taken care of.

Here is a list you can follow on the morning of your wedding:

  • Take a shower
  • Eat breakfast
  • Get dressed
  • Do your hair and makeup
  • Pack up any last-minute items you need for the day
  • A copy of the wedding vows (if you have chosen to write your own)
  • Help your bridesmaids get ready (if required)
  • Double-check that everything is ready to go
  • Designate someone to keep track of the wedding day schedule and keep everyone on track.
  • Set aside time to relax and enjoy the moment.

What the Bride Needs to Pack

On the morning of the wedding, the bride will need to have a few essential items packed and ready to go.

  • Wedding dress
  • Veil or headpiece
  • Undergarments
  • Shoes
  • Jewelry
  • Makeup
  • Hair accessories
  • A copy of the wedding day schedule
  • A list of people in the wedding party
  • Your wedding dress
  • Your veil, your shoes
  • Your jewelry

You will also want to pack any last-minute items you may need for the day, such as makeup, a change of clothes, and your something old, new, borrowed, and blue.

Wedding Day Checklist for the Groom

The groom also has a lot to do on the wedding day. It’s a special day for him too.

Here is a list the groom can follow on the morning of the wedding:

  • Take a shower
  • Eat breakfast
  • Get dressed
  • Pack up any last-minute items you need for the day
  • A copy of the wedding vows (if you have chosen to write your own)
  • Help your groomsmen get ready (if needed)
  • Designate someone to keep track of the wedding day schedule and keep everyone on track.
  • Set aside time to relax and enjoy the moment.

What the Groom Needs to Pack

On the morning of the wedding, the groom will need to have a few essential items packed and ready to go. This includes copies of the marriage license, the rings, wedding vows, and any other important documents.

Bridesmaid Checklist for the Wedding Day

As a bridesmaid, you will play an important role in the wedding. In addition to helping the bride get ready, you will also need to be there for support on the big day.

The following is a list of items that your bridesmaids should bring with them on the day of your wedding:

  • Take a shower
  • Eat breakfast
  • Get dressed
  • Do your hair and makeup
  • Pack up any last-minute items you need for the day
  • Help the bride get ready (if needed)
  • Help the maid of honor
  • Prepare a speech (if required)

What the Bridesmaid Needs to Pack

  • Their wedding day attire, including any jewelry or accessories that they will be wearing
  • Comfortable shoes to change into when you need to
  • An emergency kit including items such as safety pins, double-sided tape, and a Tide To-Go pen
  • A copy of the wedding day schedule
  • A fully charged cell phone
  • A contacts list in the event an emergency comes up
  • A copy of the wedding day timeline
  • A copy of the wedding day playlist
  • A copy of the wedding day photography list

Groomsmen Checklist for the Wedding Day

Wedding day checklist

As a groomsman, you will play an important role in the wedding.

In addition to helping the groom get ready, you will also need to be there for support on the big day.

Here is a list the groomsmen can follow on the morning of the wedding:

  • Wake up early and have a good breakfast
  • Shower and shave
  • Dress in your wedding attire
  • Help the groom get dressed
  • Make sure the wedding rings are secure
  • Head to the ceremony site
  • Stand up for the groom during the ceremony
  • Help the bride and groom with their wedding vows
  • Assist with any wedding photos
  • Attend the wedding reception
  • Dance with the bride and groom
  • Help clean up after the reception

What the Groomsmen Need to Pack for the Wedding Day

  • A copy of the wedding day schedule
  • The wedding rings
  • Your wedding attire
  • A lint roller
  • A sewing kit
  • A first-aid kit
  • A bottle of water
  • A snack
  • A toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Mints or gum
  • A comb or brush
  • Hair gel or hairspray
  • Deodorant
  • Cologne or perfume
  • Sunscreen
  • A hat or sunglasses
  • An umbrella
  • A camera

Wedding Reception Checklist

As the wedding planner, you will play an essential role in ensuring that the big day goes off without a hitch.

You want the reception to be perfect, the cake to be beautiful, and the bride and groom to be happy.

Here is a list of things you need to do on the morning of the wedding:

  • Wake up early and start getting everything ready
  • Do a final check of the ceremony and reception locations.
  • Make sure the venue is set up and ready to go
  • Confirm the number of guests that will be attending the wedding.
  • Make sure all the vendors are on time and set up
  • Confirm that all vendors have been paid
  • Taste the food beforehand to ensure that it is up to your standards.
  • Transportation to and from the wedding venue.
  • Ensure everyone in the wedding party has been briefed on the day’s schedule.
  • Perform a soundcheck at the reception site.
  • Cash in envelopes for on-the-day suppliers (If necessary)
  • Make sure the wedding party is ready and on time
  • Please make sure the bride and groom are happy and have everything they need.

Final Thoughts

The morning of the wedding is usually hectic for everyone involved. By using this simple checklist, you can make sure that you are prepared for everything that will happen on the big day.

Remember to relax and enjoy yourself, because it will be over before you know it.