Wedding Preparations

Wedding Preparation Checklist for the Bride & Groom


1-3 Months Before the Wedding

BRIDE

Finalize wedding dress alterations

  • Purchase and break in wedding shoes
  • Schedule hair and makeup trial
  • Select jewelry and accessories
  • Prepare emergency kit (makeup, tissues, safety pins, etc.)
  • Confirm bouquet and floral details


Groom

  • Ensure suit/tuxedo fitting is complete
  • Purchase dress shoes and accessories
  • Get haircut plan scheduled
  • Confirm boutonniere selection
  • Prepare vows if writing your own


Both

  • Obtain marriage license requirements
  • Finalize guest list and seating chart
  • Confirm vendors and timeline
  • Create shot list for photographer
  • Plan honeymoon details
  • Finalize ceremony details and vows


1 Week Before

Bride

  • Final dress fitting
  • Manicure and pedicure
  • Prepare wedding-day items bag:
  • Dress
  • Veil
  • Shoes
  • Jewelry
  • Perfume
  • Invitation suite for detail photos

Groom

  • Pick up suit/tuxedo
  • Try on complete outfit
  • Pack:
  • Suit
  • Shirt
  • Tie/Bow tie
  • Belt/Suspenders
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Cufflinks
  • Watch

Both

  • Confirm timeline with vendors
  • Confirm transportation
  • Practice vows
  • Prepare gratuities for vendors
  • Stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep


Wedding Day – Getting Ready Details1 Week Before

*Please always be prepared and finish everything before the timeline*

Bride Details for Photos

  • Wedding dress
  • Veil
  • Shoes
  • Bouquet
  • Invitation suite
  • Engagement ring
  • Wedding bands
  • Jewelry
  • Perfume
  • Something old, new, borrowed, blue
  • Vow book


Groom Details for Photos

  • Suit/tuxedo
  • Tie or bow tie
  • Shoes
  • Cufflinks
  • Watch
  • Cologne
  • Wedding band
  • Boutonniere
  • Vow book


Wedding Day Essentials

Bride Emergency Kit

  • Lipstick/lip gloss
  • Powder
  • Tissues
  • Bobby pins
  • Safety pins
  • Fashion tape
  • Deodorant
  • Pain reliever
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks

Groom Emergency Kit

  • Extra socks
  • Stain remover pen
  • Breath mints
  • Deodorant
  • Comb
  • Safety pins
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks

Don't Forget

✅ Marriage license

✅ Rings

✅ Vows

✅ Bouquet & boutonniere

✅ Wedding attire

✅ Relax and enjoy the day together!


For beach weddings in Hawaii, I also recommend:

  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Sand-friendly footwear
  • Small towel for touch-ups
  • Clear umbrella (just in case of light rain)


I'm looking forward to serving you! Mahalo!