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.
FOR THE MEN
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 OR 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)