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Packing for The Wedding Day

If for some reason you do not have a Wedding Coordinator to help you remember all of those little, but necessary things, we have typed up a check list for the wedding party and an Emergency Kit list to help you pack for your wedding day.

Packing for The Wedding Day

If for some reason you do not have a Wedding Coordinator to help you remember all of those little, but necessary things, we have typed up a check list for the wedding party and an Emergency Kit list to help you pack for your wedding day.

Toiletries
  • Deoderant
  • Hair brush/Comb
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash
  • Q-tips
  • Razor/Shaving cream
  • Tweezers
  • Cologne/After Shave
  • Styling creams or clay
Getting Dressed
  • Undershirt
  • Pins for boutonniere
  • Iron
  • Shoe polish
  • Bow Tie
  • Black and White socks
  • Cufflinks and Studs
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Suspenders
  • Comfortable change of clothes
  • Silk boutonniere
  • Hand towel
Emergency Items
Medicine/First Aid
  • Prescription medications
  • Tylenol & Aspirin
  • Aleve
  • Antacids
  • Band-Aids
  • Rubbing alcohol/Peroxide
  • Smelling salts
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks that won't stain (dry cereal, cheese crackers, rice crispy treat, nuts, trail mix)

In Case of Stains
  • Stain wipes
  • Shoe polish (black & white)
  • White chalk
  • White out
  • White hand towel
  • Duct tape (black & white)
Miscellaneous
  • Towels/Hand Towels
  • Baby Wipes
  • Earring Backs
  • Super Glue
  • Disposable cameras
  • Umbrella/Rain coat
  • Extension cord
  • Extra candles
  • Garbage bags
  • Safety pins
  • Facial tissue
  • Small Box fan
  • Scissors
  • Extra car keys
  • Apron
  • Needle & Thread or Sewing Kit
  • Double sided toupee' tape

If you've been keeping all of your paperwork and notes in a binder, make sure you take it with you on your wedding day.

  • Copy of everything: Readings, Vows, Music, Contracts
  • Phone numbers and list of arrival time of all vendors
  • Schedule of days events
  • Directions to church and reception
  • Assign one person the job of bustling your gown if you have one and practice before the wedding day!
And Don't Forget . . .
  • Invitations
  • Garter
  • Bridal Bible
  • Ring Pillow
  • Cake Tops
  • Announcements
  • Punch Cups
  • Plates
  • Table Covers
  • Plume Pen
  • Response Cards
  • Response Cards
  • Thank-you cards
  • Wedding Program
  • Flower girl basket
  • Wedding Candle
  • Cocktail Napkins
  • Toasting Glasses
  • Plastic silverware
  • Guest Sign-in book
  • Bridal Bouquet to throw
  • Grooms' Garter to throw
  • Reception or Rehearsal Dinner Place Cards
  • Table Decorations or Centerpieces
  • Pictures (if you decide to display any pictures/portraits)
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There are No Silly Questions
Look and Feel Good- LaSonja Brooks
The 4 Cs of Diamonds
A Handy Bridal Show Tip
Reception Song Selection
DJ Name Pronunciation
Descending Stairs in Your Wedding Gown
How to Keep the Groom Cool
Video is Valuable
Who Should You Tip?
Choosing a Bridal Gown
Your Reception's Flow
Preserving Your Bouquet
The History of the Wedding Cake
Bridal Gifts with Wendy Wiggins
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