As it gets closer to the big day it can become difficult to keep track of whats needed. So we've put together a list of things to bring that you can pack little by little ahead of time. And it makes a really great check list. We've included items for an "Emergency Kit".
TIP: Organization is key and it will decrease stress levels. Try using a duffel bag or a medium sized tote bag. A small cosmetic bag is ideal for the small emergency items needed for the ceremony/reception, and if you can find one with compartments that's even better. Sometimes you can find these in the pharmacy in the cosmetic section.
TO THE REHEARSAL
BRIDE'S LIST:
_ Wedding announcements (maid of honor to mail after wedding)
_ Bridesmaid's gifts (if not already given)
_ Camera and film
_ Fake bouquet or ribbon bouquet from bridal shower
_ Groom's gift (if not already given)
_ Reception maps and wedding programs
_ Rehearsal information and ceremony formations
_ Flower girl basket and ring bearer pillow
_ Seating diagrams for head table and parents' tables
_ Wedding schedule of events/timeline
_ Tape player with wedding music
GROOM'S LIST:
_ Bride's gift (if not already given)
_ Marriage license
_ Ushers' gifts ( if not already given)
_ Service providers' fees to give to best man or wedding consultant so she/he can pay them at the wedding
TO THE CEREMONY
BRIDE'S LIST:
_ Aspirin/Alka-seltzer
_ Bobby pins
_ Breath spray/mints
_ Bridal gown
_ Cake knife
_ Change of clothes for going away
_ Clear nail polish
_ Deodorant
_ Garter
_ Gloves
_ Groom's ring
_ Guest book
_ Hair brush
_ Hair spray
_ Head piece
_ Iron
_ Jewelry
_ Kleenex
_ Lint brush
_ Luggage
_ Make-up
_ Mirror
_ Nail polish
_ Panty hose
_ Passport
_ Perfume
_ Personal camera
_ Plume pen for guest book
_ Powder
_ Purse
_ Safety pins
_ Scotch tape/masking tape
_ Sewing kit
_ Shoes
_ Something old
_ Something new
_ Something borrowed
_ Something blue
_ Spot remover
_ Straight pins
_ Tampons or sanitary napkins
_ Toasting goblets
_ Toothbrush & paste
GROOM'S LIST:
_ Airline tickets
_ Announcements
_ Aspirin/Alka-seltzer
_ Breath spray/mints
_ Bride's ring
_ Change of clothes for going away
_ Cologne
_ Cuff links
_ Cummerbund
_ Deodorant
_ Hair comb
_ Hair spray
_ Kleenex
_ Lint brush
_ Luggage
_ Neck tie
_ Passport
_ Shirt
_ Shoes
_ Socks
_ Toothbrush & paste
_ Tuxedo
_ Underwear
