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

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