The day of the wedding and the days that follow are just as important as the planning leading up to the big event. From making sure all the final details are taken care of to preserving special memories and showing appreciation to everyone involved, there are several important tasks that couples should keep in mind.
THE DAY OF
- Aim for getting your hair and makeup done as early in the day as you can manage.
- Hand off the wedding rings to the best man and/or maid of honor for safekeeping.
- Give your father or best man the officiant’s fee in a labeled envelope, to be handed off after the ceremony.
- If it hasn’t happened already, introduce your maid of honor or wedding planner to the reception manager so they can deal with any questions during the party.
- Have a wonderful time and enjoy your special day!
POST-WEDDING
- Make note of any stains on your dress, and send it off for proper cleaning and preservation.
- Return tuxedo rentals.
- Carefully wrap and freeze the top layer of your cake.
- If your bouquet will be preserved, send it to a professional service.
OTHER POST-WEDDING
- Keep your gift log updated while writing and sending thank-you notes as timely as possible.
- If you were pleased with their service, send each of your vendors a thank-you note.
- Write online reviews about your venue and vendors so other brides will know what to expect.
- After the honeymoon, call and thank each attendant one more time.
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