Wedding Week Timeline

Tuesday Do you need to make any grooming appointments Do you need to take anything to the coordinator, caterer, and/or baker Do you need to pack for your honeymoon or find your passport Do you have the marriage certificate How will the photographer get from the hotel to the ceremony to the reception Have you given a copy of the finalized list of pictures to be taken before/after the ceremony to the photographer and to both families Do you need a final check-in with the person performing the ceremony Wednesday Do you need to clean out your car Do you have other appointments scheduled for today Have you confirmed your appointments for later in the week Does everyone involved know the time and place of the rehearsal as well as of any other events for the wedding weekend Thursday Do you have cash to tip everyone Do you have final payment checks written and placed in envelopes addressed for each vendor Have you packed for the night before and the night of the wedding Have you (continued on page 2)  taken everything you need to all the important places Here is what most people wind up taking someplace during the final week: Resources For Planning Your Wedding Favors Cake-cutting set and toasting glasses A basket, bowl or box for cards (and checks) from guests for the gift table Cake topper Alphabetized and color-coded place cards Separate place cards for the head table Diagram with table-seating assignments, high chairs, special meals, etc..