Easy things to forget that fall through weddign day cracks?

Ok so the photographer, decorater, hall, minister, dj are all booked. we are in the process of booking a florist and baker. bridesmaid dresses have been chosen and so has mine...going to be ordering them next week. invitation paper is ordered ( making my own) now what are the little things that get overlooked when planning a wedding. was their something specific from your wedding that you forgot to do. what steps should i take next? I want the day to be as flawless as possible.

Easy things to forget that fall through weddign day cracks?
Everyone goes for the "perfect" day, but the day is what you make of it.





If you plan to have favors, get those figured out. Make sure that the people in the bridal party know what you expect of them and handle as much as you can before the big day and RELAX. This is supposed to be one of the greatest days of your life... and it will be... even if something tiny does fall through the cracks. If something does fall through... it wasn't that important to start with, right? :) LOL
Reply:Sweetie..that will probably never happen..I was just like you..on top of everything then when the big day came...I finally said I don't care anymore..because I am getting to marry the love of my life..and that is all that is really important...so if you forget something little...big deal..no one will know it has been forgotten but you! Don't stress and remember every second of it!!
Reply:You sound on the ball! How about ceremony programs (not necessary, though), favours if you're giving them. book hair appointments for you and the bridesmaids, and the moms...


One personal item, though. Thought we had everything going swimmingly, until I woke up that Saturday wedding morning - I picked up my glasses, and they fell in two pieces at the nose bridge. They weren't old, and there was no sign of trouble the day before! No way to fix (small town, nothing open Sat.), my former glasses were too old, and I hadn't worn my contacts in a very long time. So I went through the day not being able to see very far away. The day was excellent, but that was a real bummer. So, if either of you are lens wearers of any kind, have a backup!
Reply:make sure your programs are printed, flowers are picked up night before and put into a refrigerator at the church or whereever. they just have to be kept in a cooler or something to keep them cool. that way you dont have to do it in the morning and noone forgets.





second, make sure that someone has your jewlery and that that person also has the rings and that person stays with you at all times the whole day. that way you dont loose them and they go where they are suppose to.





Get to the hair dresser about 3 hours before your time so that way you arent late and you dont stress and rush to get there on time,





finally just relax the night before and get lots of sleep, where a shirt that doesnt go right over your head and bring a change of clothes that are going to be cool enough for when you get out of the dress you dont get into something that is going to keep you hot, so shorts and a tank top or something like that.





well good luck and congrats
Reply:just follow up with all your people one or two weeks before if not the few days before to make sure everything is on for your big day.


Its little things you think of later like a photo list, song list or no play list, favors, throw away bouquet, certain champagne glasses on the head table,


I'm sure everything will be fine. As long as your bride/groom shows up, everything else piece of cake!
Reply:Don't forget gifts for the wedding party..
Reply:I agree with dustysbride. The one thing that is good to remember is children...will they be at the reception? they eat less than adults %26amp; what is there for them to do? Don't want them getting too bored and clawing at their parents when you are trying to enjoy their company.
Reply:No wedding is flawless, no matter how on top of things you are. Something will catch you off guard, but it's ok. It's the little mishaps that are most memorable and make you smile later.





Things I didn't see you mention: Tuxedos, favors?, hair and makeup professional, flowergirl's basket and ringbearer's pillow?. Make sure to delegate, delegate, delegate. Dole out tasks now. The more you have others do the less you have to worry about on your big day. Congrats and good luck!
Reply:when i got married, we didn't know were my throw away bouquet was. i ended up tossing 36 long stem red roses, were as two girls fought over them, and tore them to smithereens. i was crushed, but i had no choice at the time. later when we cut the cake, the bouquet popped up behind the cake. that was 18 years ago. when i look back at the pictures,and see all those red rose heads strooned on the floor i just laugh, because the truth is what matters about that day, is the joy the two of you will share. don't worry every thing will be great.
Reply:Have a little basket of stuff you might need - sewing needle with white thread and whatever color the bridesmaid dresses are, extra pairs of nylons, tampons, bobby pins, hairspray, deodorant, lotion. Basically anything you might need last minute. Then keep it in a back room at the church, or in a car, or something, so someone can run out and get it if you need it. Then relax and have fun!
Reply:the most important thing i forgot was to eat the day of the wedding. I was a nervous wreck, and about a half hour before the wedding i started getting dizzy. i got something to eat and was fine, but it could have ruined my day.
Reply:oh one BIG thing....make sure everyone in both parties has itineraries for the day before and day of. You want to make sure everyone is where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be there. Make sure they all know how to get to all the places and if they should plan of extra time for traffic/construction.
Reply:Schedule hair/make up appointments.


Tux fittings.


Corsages for mother and future mil.


gifts for bridesmaids


caterer


Guest book





It would be alot closer to flawless if you write everything down as to how you plan to proceed on the big day. Ex.





7:00 am shower and eat breakfast.


8:00 meet bridal party for hair and make up





detail each step you plan to take. Know what is needed for each step and make sure it is available. Have someone reliable to make sure things are followed through on the big day and someone to handle anything that may come up. You are going to be busy and don't want to be stressed out.
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Reply:Don't forget something blue, your garter belt, two extra pair of stockings (for potential snags), placement cards for the reception and table centerpieces for each table. If you are going to making some items, do these things months in advance and pack them away in a space saver bag. That way you will reduce your stress as the wedding approaches. Pick a theme and stick with it, don't allow your opinion to waiver or it will drive you crazy as you get closer to the big day. Best of luck to you both.
Reply:go to theknot.com if you really want to make sure you don't forget anything. they have a checklist that lets you know what you need to do each month.
Reply:Most importantly don't forget the rings. I've known a few people who forgot the rings.
Reply:the marriage certificate

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