On your wedding day, you already have enough on your plate. The entire day can feel like a whirlwind, and with everyone running around, it can be hard to keep up and ensure you keep your thoughts straight. You may be sure you have everything in order, but you will soon find that checklists are your best friend when putting together the biggest day of your life. 

Your checklist will include everything you need to help avoid last-minute panic and last-minute runs to the store. To ensure nothing is overlooked, you’ll want to put everything together weeks prior to your wedding day. This bridal detail checklist for your wedding day is just the one to keep you on task with your eyes on the prize and ensure everyone makes it through the day.

Bridal Suite Preparations – You will spend a lot of time getting ready with your bridal party. Be sure to bring tissue, hand wipes, a portable speaker, and snacks and drinks.

Bring a Comfortable Pair of Flats for the Reception – Wearing heels all day can end up causing you discomfort and even pain. You want to be in peak condition for dancing, so bring your favorite flats so you can dance the night away.

Wedding Outfit – This one may seem obvious, but you don’t want to forget a single detail. It even deserves its own checklist within a checklist. Bring:

• Your wedding dress

• Veil and hair accessories

• Lingerie

• Garters

• Jewelry

• Something new, something borrowed, and something blue

• Your engagement ring

A Full Emergency Repair Kit – Even the best-laid plans can go awry. Prepare and bring an emergency repair kit for any repair that may be needed. This is probably the most essential kit you’ll need, so you will want to bring:

• A sewing kit

• Double-sided tape

• Breath mints and gum

• Tampons

• Scissors

• Safety pins

• Nail file and nail polish that matches your nail color

• Aspirin and antacids

• Bandages

• Tide-To-Go pen

Remind the Wedding Party to Bring a Bag – Everyone will be arriving in normal attire and changing into their formal clothing. They will want something to store their stuff and for their gifts. Check out What Bridesmaids Should Pack with Them for the Wedding for more information on what your wedding party should bring!

Put Together a Wedding Day Bag – Your wedding day bag is one of the more essential preparations on your wedding day. It will include your rings, vows, marriage license, tips for your vendors, and extra copies of your checklists.

Bring Charged Phones and Portable Charges – Your cell phones will be essential for taking your own photos or if you need to make important calls to vendors. A charged phone can ensure you don’t have to worry about your phone dying mid-day. 

Having a detailed checklist of everything you may need on the day of your wedding may seem like an insignificant detail. It can be just the thing to save the day and ensure every detail is perfect. With a bridal detail checklist, you get to have fun and keep your focus on what this day is really about. 

Capturing your wedding moments is just as important as the day itself. You want to have amazing photos to look back on as you celebrate anniversaries and show off to friends and family. As a bay area wedding photographer, I can help you capture your special day and create memories to last a lifetime. Contact me and let’s talk about your wedding day!