You know the feeling when you’ve left for a trip and wonder, did I forget anything? Can you imagine having that terrible sensation on your wedding day amongst all the other things whirling around you? Let’s avoid that on your big day with our ultimate wedding day packing list.
For our wedding day packing list, let’s start with day-of items.
- Invitation Suite
- Day-of Signage and Decor
- Menus, programs, napkins, coasters, welcome sign, framed photos, koozies, escort cards, bar signs, dessert signs, etc.
- Honor Attendants Gifts (occasionally given the night before at the rehearsal dinner)
- Cake Knife, Server and Topper
- Table numbers and table number holders (test before packing)
- Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue
- Vow Books or Letters
- Marriage License
- Guest Book with Pens
- Vendor Gratuities (rather than guess how much, check out our tipping guide)
- Toasting Flutes
- Snacks for Honor Attendants (unquestionably the most forgotten checklist item)
- Clear Umbrella (when rain is in the forecast)
- Flower Child Basket/Signs for Ring Bearers
- Print Out of Toasts/Speeches
- Lighters
- Card Box
- Ceremony Elements – Unity Candle, Religious Items, etc.
Next up on our wedding day packing list are couple’s accessories.
- Dress (with appropriate intimates)
- Suit (Shirt, Undershirt, Vest, Tie, Cufflinks, Pants, Belt, Suspenders, Pocket Square)
- Hairpins
- Jewelry
- Shoes/Heels (plus dancing shoes!)
- Perfume or Cologne
- Rings (make sure they’ve been cleaned before the wedding day!)
- Deodorant
- Veil/Headpiece
- Overnight bag
- Pajamas, sleepwear, intimates, shoes, clothes, etc.
- Personal Makeup (later after the post-ceremony photos you’ll be happy to have your fav gloss!)
- Personal Medications
- Handkerchief
- Light Sweater
- Nice Hangers for Suit/Dress
- Cell Phone Chargers
- Extra Cash and IDs
- Family Heirlooms
- Outfits for going out post-wedding (i.e. getting late-night Whataburger)
- Garter
Typically, your photographer will ask you for a box of items for “detail photos.” From the above lists, some of these items may include:
- Jewelry (generally earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings)
- Shoes/Heels
- Perfume or Cologne
- Veil/Headpiece
- Handkerchief
- Garter
- Invitation Suite
- Extra flowers from your florist (because this’ll make your photos pop!)
- Sentimental knick-knacks
Did we miss anything on the wedding day packing list?
If so, let us know! To our slightly forgetful couples, we hope these wedding day packing lists undoubtedly set you up for success on your big day. Our goal is to ensure you know without question that you’re ready to go!
A Sweet Testimonial From Our Featured Bride:
“Sydney was absolutely amazing! When hiring a wedding coordinator, we wanted someone who would be helpful during the planning process and help the big day run smoothly. Sydney exceeded our expectations by so much! She is punctual, full of ideas, and easy going. I can’t imagine our wedding day without her there to run things. My husband has been telling everyone how great she was every time he talks about our wedding.” Cass, December 2021
