Week of Wedding Checklist
I love this wedding week checklist.
In fact, I love all wedding checklists.
Now that your wedding day is almost here, it’s time to double-check and triple-check that list!
After months (or maybe years) of planning, the final week can feel exciting, emotional, and just a little overwhelming.
Between confirming wedding vendors, packing overnight bags, writing speeches, and trying to get enough sleep, it’s easy to forget important details.
The good news?
You don’t have to remember everything on your own.
To ensure everything goes smoothly the week of your wedding, this helpful checklist has everything you should be doing.
This ultimate week-of-wedding checklist will walk you through exactly what needs to be done during the final seven days before your wedding, so you can enjoy every moment without unnecessary stress.
So buckle up, grab your wedding planner and make those notes.
Let’s get started!
Today we wanted to focus on:
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Things to do the week before your wedding
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A last-minute wedding checklist of things not to forget
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What a step-by-step wedding week timeline looks like
Not to worry, you are almost there, and you should be feeling relieved that the end is around the corner.
When all is said and done, all that matters is that you married your best friend.
And don’t forget to read up on things to do the night before your wedding.
Here is the ultimate week-before-the-wedding timeline!
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Why You Need a Wedding Week Checklist
The week before your wedding isn’t the time to make major decisions.
Instead, focus on confirming plans, tying up loose ends, and preparing yourself mentally and physically for one of the biggest days of your life.
A wedding week checklist helps you:
- Stay organized
- Avoid last-minute surprises
- Feel less overwhelmed
- Keep vendors on schedule
- Make sure everyone knows their responsibilities
- Actually enjoy your wedding week
7 Days Before Your Wedding
Now is the time to double-check every important detail.
✓ Confirm all vendors
Call or email your:
- Venue
- Photographer
- Videographer
- DJ or band
- Florist
- Caterer
- Hair stylist
- Makeup artist
- Cake artist
- Transportation company
- Rental company
- Officiant
Grab your vendor checklist and go through it one at a time.
Be sure to confirm:
- Arrival times
- Phone numbers
- Final timeline
- Payment balances
- Setup instructions
✓ Finalize your guest count
Provide the venue and caterer with your final numbers.
Most places require this the week of your wedding; otherwise, follow your contract with the venue and caterer and provide information as outlined there.
Don’t forget:
- Children’s meals
- Vendor meals
- Special dietary requests
✓ Create an emergency contact list
I am type A, and I would have done this weeks before my wedding.
If you haven’t already done this, that’s okay.
Go ahead and create an emergency contact list and have your people contact these people if they have issues or questions.
Trust me, as a bride, your phone will blow up.
Include:
- Wedding planner
- Maid of honour
- Best man
- Parents
- Vendors
- Venue coordinator
Print several copies.
✓ Finish your seating chart
I am team seating chart.
You can read all about why right here, where I discuss the importance of having a seating chart.
Double-check:
- Family tables
- Elderly guests
- High chairs
- Accessibility needs
6 Days Before the Wedding
✓ Break in your wedding shoes
I wore my wedding shoes once or twice when I first got them.
But we really recommend you break them in.
Wear them around your house for a few hours.
This simple step can help prevent painful blisters on your wedding day.
For brides looking to prevent blisters on their wedding day, consider using Dr. Scholl’s BLISTER CUSHION with Duragel Technology.
✓ Steam your dress
Or arrange for professional steaming if needed.
Don’t forget:
- Veil
- Bridesmaid dresses (remind the ladies to steam them)
- Groom’s suit
- Flower girl dress
✓ Pick up wedding attire
If you dropped off your items to be steamed or stored at a parent’s house or a relative’s, be sure to get them the week leading up to your wedding.
Collect:
- Wedding dress
- Suit or tuxedo
- Bridesmaid dresses
- Accessories
5 Days Before
✓ Pack your wedding day emergency kit
Be prepared for unexpected issues on your wedding day by having a wedding-day emergency kit.
Include:
- First Aid Kit: Include band-aids, pain relievers, and antiseptic wipes.
- Stain Remover Pen: For any unexpected spills.
- Sewing Kit: To fix any last-minute wardrobe malfunctions.
- Safety Pins: Handy for quick fixes.
- Tissues and Wet Wipes: For tears and quick clean-ups.
- Breath Mints or Gum: Keep your breath fresh.
- Snacks and Water: Stay hydrated and nourished.
- Double-Sided Tape: Useful for securing outfits.
- Blotting Papers: To control shine on your face.
- Deodorant and Perfume: Reapply as needed. Here is a list of amazing wedding perfumes.
- Bobby Pins and Hair Ties: To fix any hair issues.
- Nail File and Clippers: For any nail emergencies.
- Lip Balm: Keep lips moisturized.
- Backup Makeup: For touch-ups throughout the day.
- Contact Lens Solution and Glasses: For vision care.
- Cash and Small Change: For any unplanned expenses.
- Extra Pair of Flats: Comfortable shoes for sore feet.
- Phone List of Vendors: Easy access for any emergency calls.
- Emergency Contacts: List of family and friends to call in an emergency.
- Portable Mirror: For checking your appearance on the go.
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Wedding Day Emergency Organizers!
✓ Prepare vendor tips
Place cash tips inside labelled envelopes.
Assign someone you trust to hand them out.
✓ Confirm honeymoon reservations
Double-check:
- Flights
- Hotels
- Passports
- Transportation
- Excursions
If you are taking your honeymoon right after your wedding or days after, be sure to check everything.
You might want to pack for your honeymoon if you haven’t already.
4 Days Before
✓ Write your vows
If you’re writing personal vows, now is the perfect time to finish them.
Obviously, the earlier you start, the less stressed you will be the week of your wedding.
But if you procrastinated, this is the perfect time to get on with it and write your vows.
Don’t forget to practice your vows by reading them aloud.
It will make you much more comfortable on the day.
✓ Practice your first dance
One last rehearsal helps build confidence.
This is perfect for couples who are not dancers.
All in all, everyone should practise.
✓ Confirm your ceremony rehearsal
We highly recommend booking a rehearsal with your bridal party at the ceremony site and including the officiant or the person marrying you.
This will help everyone involved know exactly what to expect on the day.
Verify:
- Time
- Location
- Everyone attending
3 Days Before
✓ Pack an overnight bag
If you plan to stay at a hotel the night of your wedding or at a different location other than at home, pack your bags.
Include:
- Get ready Pajamas
- Comfortable clothes
- Shapewear
- Toiletries
- Makeup remover
- Phone charger
- Prescription medication
There’s a detailed wedding packing list on here!
✓ Pack your honeymoon luggage
Don’t wait until after the wedding.
Here are great honeymoon items you can pack.
✓ Charge electronics
Charge:
- Phone
- Camera batteries
- Portable charger
- Bluetooth speakers
✓ Get all your beauty regimen done
- Go for your spray tan
- Get your nails and pedicure
- Massage, waxing and all your other preening and prep
- Facials to be done 3 months before to avoid breakouts.
2 Days Before
✓ Pick up your marriage license
If you haven’t already, make sure it’s ready for the ceremony.
Typically, depending on where you are located, you can get this weeks before the wedding.
Make sure it’s handy, and I would already hand it over to the officiant.
✓ Confirm transportation
We are going to say this a lot: double-check and triple-check everything.
Double-check pickup times for:
- Bridal party
- Family
- Guests
- Airport transportation
If anyone is going to meet you, be sure transportation is secured.
✓ Prepare wedding décor
I get asked this multiple times: “How do I organize my wedding decorations?“
Organize everything into labelled bins.
Get clear bins from Walmart or Amazon and label them Table 1 Decor, Table 2, sweetheart table and so on.
Examples of wedding decorations to include and organize:
- Guest book
- Signage
- Table numbers
- Unity ceremony items
- Favors
- Card box
- Toasting glasses
- Cake topper
- Cake knife
1 Day Before the Wedding Timeline
Today is all about relaxing.
Avoid doing any last-minute crafting or making changes.
Read through these amazing wedding day tips and tricks.
Try out these great wedding day affirmations to reduce any and all stress.
✓ Attend your rehearsal
Walk through:
- Processional
- Recessional
- Ceremony timing
- Seating
Make sure your bridal party understands where to stand, time the walk and answer any questions they may have.
✓ Attend your rehearsal dinner
Spend quality time with loved ones.
Try not to stay out too late.
Side note: Feed your guests.
It doesn’t have to be expensive.
Some pizza, BBQ, or ordering something in should be enough.
✓ Drink plenty of water
Hydration makes a huge difference.
✓ Eat balanced meals
Don’t skip meals because you are nervous.
✓ Get to bed early
Even if you are too excited to sleep, resting your body is important.
Wedding Morning Checklist
Here is your sample wedding morning checklist.
For a detailed list, check out this morning get-ready timeline.
✓ Eat breakfast
Choose something with:
- Protein
- Healthy carbs
- Fruit
- Smoothie
✓ Give yourself extra time
Hair and makeup almost always take longer than expected.
✓ Keep your phone with someone else
Let your wedding coordinator answer questions.
✓ Bring your wedding details
Don’t forget:
- Rings
- Marriage license
- Vows
- Shoes
- Jewelry
- Perfume
- Invitation suite
- Bouquet
- Veil
✓ Take a deep breath
Everything doesn’t have to be perfect.
The people who love you are there to celebrate your marriage.
No one will be looking at the tiny details.
Wedding Week Self-Care Checklist
Your mental health matters just as much as your timeline.
This week, remember to:
- Get 7–8 hours of sleep
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat nourishing meals
- Stretch each morning
- Limit alcohol
- Take short walks
- Avoid unnecessary drama
- Say no to extra commitments
- Spend time with your partner
- Take photos throughout the week—you’ll love looking back on these memories.
Wedding Week Packing Checklist
Here’s a quick packing list you can check off before leaving for your venue.
Bride
- Wedding dress
- Veil
- Shoes
- Jewelry
- Hair accessories
- Perfume
- Vows
- Rings
- Touch-up makeup
- Phone charger
- Emergency kit
Groom
- Suit
- Shoes
- Belt
- Tie or bow tie
- Cufflinks
- Watch
- Cologne
- Vows
- Rings
Common Wedding Week Mistakes to Avoid
Try not to:
- Leave packing until the last minute
- Forget vendor payments
- Skip meals
- Stay up too late
- Try new skincare products
- Drink too much alcohol
- Schedule unnecessary appointments
- Micromanage every detail
- Ignore hydration
- Forget to enjoy the experience
Save This Wedding Week Checklist
Save this checklist blog post, or keep it on your phone so you can check off each task as you complete it.
The final week of wedding planning doesn’t have to be stressful when you have a clear plan.
That’s All For The Week Before the Wedding Timeline
The last week before your wedding will fly by faster than you think.
While there are plenty of details to manage, remember that the most important part of your wedding day is marrying the person you love.
Avoid making major decisions.
We recommend you focus on tying up loose ends and staying as calm as possible.
Use this week-of-the-wedding checklist as your guide, delegate tasks whenever possible, and don’t forget to pause and soak in the moment and excitement.
These moments only happen once, and they are worth enjoying.
You have made it to wedding week!
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do the week before my wedding?
During the week before your wedding, confirm vendors, finalize your seating chart, prepare vendor payments, pack your wedding essentials, attend your rehearsal, and prioritize rest, hydration, and self-care.
What should I not do during wedding week?
Avoid making major changes to your plans, trying new beauty treatments or skincare products, staying up late, skipping meals, or taking on extra responsibilities that add unnecessary stress.
When should I pack for my wedding?
It’s best to pack your wedding day items, overnight bag, and honeymoon luggage at least two to three days before your wedding.
This gives you time to replace anything you might have forgotten.
How do I stay calm during wedding week?
Create a realistic schedule, hire a wedding day coordinator, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated, eat balanced meals, and remember that your guests are there to celebrate your love!
Read next:
- Wedding day tips and tricks
- 10 Wedding expenses to consider
- Positive affirmations for couples
- Affirmations for getting married
- Wedding vendor checklist
- Mother-of-the-bride tips
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