Essential items: safety pins, fashion tape, stain remover pen, pain relievers, bandages, deodorant, breath mints, phone chargers, tissues, bobby pins, clear nail polish (for runs), scissors, super glue. Assign someone to keep this accessible all day. Prevents 90% of common crises.
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Things always take longer than planned. Build 15-30 minute buffers between major events: getting ready to ceremony, ceremony to photos, photos to reception. This prevents stress if hair runs late or traffic is heavy. A relaxed timeline means better photos (you won't look rushed), more time to enjoy each moment, and flexibility for spontaneous opportunities. Share the padded timeline with vendors but the actual timeline with your wedding party.
Designate one non-wedding-party person (friend, coordinator, trusted family member) as the contact for all vendor and guest questions on wedding day. Instruct vendors and family to only contact this person, never you or your partner. This protects your experience from logistics stress.
Plan your complete paper suite beyond just invitations: Save-the-Dates (send 6-8 months before, include date/location/wedding website), Invitations (send 6-8 weeks before, include RSVP card, details card, directions, accommodation info), Programs (ceremony order, wedding party names, special tributes), Menu Cards (at each place setting or one per table), Place Cards/Escort Cards (guest names and table assignments), Table Numbers (or table names if using that style), Thank You Cards (order extra, you'll need more than you think), Day-Of Signage (welcome sign, bar menu, hashtag sign, gift table, etc.). Order 10-15% extra of each item for mistakes and keepsakes.
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