Your Complete Last Week Wedding Guide
The final week before your wedding sets the tone for your big day. Stay organized, delegate effectively, and remember to enjoy this special time. Here's your comprehensive checklist for a stress-free final week.
Monday: Final Confirmations
Call all vendors with arrival times. Confirm final guest count with venue. Review timeline with wedding party. Check weather forecast and adjust plans. Confirm honeymoon reservations. Print ceremony programs if DIY.
Tuesday: Payments and Paperwork
Prepare vendor payment envelopes. Organize tip envelopes labeled clearly. Pack marriage license safely. Print vendor contact list. Gather contracts in one folder. Confirm vendor meal counts.
Wednesday: Beauty and Attire
Final dress steaming or pressing. Break in wedding shoes again. Manicure and pedicure appointments. Groom's haircut if needed. Pack wedding day outfit bag. Prepare getting-ready outfits.
Thursday: Logistics and Setup
Deliver items to venue. Set up reception space if allowed. Drop welcome bags at hotels. Final seating chart to venue. Pack overnight bags. Charge all electronics.
Friday: Rehearsal Day
Morning relaxation essential. Ceremony rehearsal with key people. Rehearsal dinner and speeches. Distribute wedding party gifts. Early bedtime mandatory. Phones off for better sleep.
Emergency Kit Assembly
Fashion fixes: safety pins, fashion tape, stain remover. Beauty supplies: makeup, hair spray, deodorant. Health items: painkillers, antacids, plasters. Practical needs: phone chargers, cash, snacks. Weather items: umbrellas, sunscreen, wraps.
Delegation List
Best man: rings and vendor payments. Maid of honor: emergency kit and bride needs. Parents: greeting and directing guests. Coordinator: vendor questions and timeline. Designated person: gift/card collection. Friend: social media monitoring.
Communication Plan
Out-of-office messages set. Voicemail updated appropriately. Emergency contact designated. Vendor issues go to coordinator. Family questions to parents. Wedding party WhatsApp final messages.
Self-Care Reminders
Hydrate consistently all week. Maintain normal eating schedule. Avoid new foods or alcohol excess. Gentle exercise reduces stress. Meditation or breathing exercises. Quality time with partner daily.
Final Week Wisdom
"The last week I stopped trying to perfect everything and focused on enjoying the anticipation. Delegating the small stuff and trusting our planning meant we arrived at our wedding day excited, not exhausted." - Rachel, 2023