Wedding Day Packing List: Everything You Need for Your Big Day
Planning for a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming. To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience on your wedding day, it's crucial to have a comprehensive packing list. Below is a detailed guide to help you gather everything you’ll need.
Bridal Attire
Getting ready attire - loose or button down blouse, robe, slippers, etc.
Wedding dress and dress #2 if you are doing an outfit change
Undergarments
Veil (If you’re using one!)
Hair accessories, such as special decorative pins or head pieces
Handbag/clutch
Engagement/wedding rings (total of 3)
Jewelry - this is everything from earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings, etc.
Garter
Shoes and shoes #2 if you are doing an outfit change or want to get more comfortable
Something old, new, borrowed and blue
Touch up make-up
Men’s Attire
Pants
Shirt
Vest
Bow tie/tie
Suspenders
Belt
Underwear
Socks
Shoes
Tie clip (if applicable)
Cuff-links (if you have a specific pair that you love or have been gifted)
Headpiece (if applicable)
Accessories (handkerchief, watch, etc.)
Photography Detail Shots
Fresh invitation suite
Shoes
Small pieces of floral (ask your florist for a few stems)
Wedding rings + ring box(es)
Vow books
Any religious or cultural add-on’s
Cologne and perfume
PACK THESE ITEMS SEPRATELY IN A SMALL BOX/BAG SO YOUR PHOTO/VIDEO TEAM CAN ACCESS EASILY DURING PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS
Personal Items
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Wedding ceremony programs
Ceremony ritual items (unity candles, broom, communion, lasso, sand)
Wedding vows
Grand exit/entrance items (sparklers, bubbles, rose petals, rice, etc.)
Vendor tips
Favors
Personal Decor
Stationery (escort cards/display, menu, etc.)
Signage (welcome signs, drink menus, favor sign, etc.)
Photos to be displayed (you + your partner, in memory photos, etc.)
Guestbook with pens/markers
Champagne flutes
Cake topper, server & knife
Table numbers
Card box
Seating chart/placecards
Plus, any other decor/rentals that a vendor is not handling on your behalf