Help on Wedding Day Scheduling: Any Help?

Question

My wedding day is next week.

August 30th @ 6 p.m.

Can anyone help me think of things I know I'm supposed to be doing... everytime I try to think of stuff that me and my 5 bridesmaids need to do, I completely draw a blank and get nervous...

Help me write a schedule:

i have:

- 2 maids of honor

- 3 bridesmaids

- location of ceremony and reception are in one place

Please! Help. LOL... I think I just feel overwhelmed.

Answer 1

I would start by calling all of your vendors just confirm everything. Make sure they have the right flowers, food, song list, etc. You could give each bridesmaid a vendor to call so it won't seem so overwhelming.

Be sure to have a wedding day emergency kit ready:

Wedding Day Survival Kit

Aspirin or other pain reliever

Breath mints

Chalk (to hide smudges on dress)

Clear nail polish (for runs, etc.)

Deodorant

Energy bars

Extra panty hose

Feminine products

Handkerchief

Honeymoon documents and suitcases

Keys

Kleenex

Lint roller

Makeup for touchups

Medication (upset stomach, decongestant, etc.)

Nail polish for touchups and nail repair glue

Safety pins

Travel or steam iron

Be sure to have payment envelopes to pay your vendors. Give each envelope to a bridesmaid or groomsmen to give to people on the day of the wedding so you don't need to worry about it. You should probably have envelopes for the following (if you haven't paid them yet)

Officiant

Organist/harpist/musicians

Limousine driver (gratuity, if not included in bill)

Photographer/Videographer

Caterer

Reception facility

DJ/band

Make sure that you have your marriage license. I would recommend giving it to your officiant ahead of time. You can give it to him the night of the rehearsal, or drop it off beforehand so you don't need to worry about it.

If you have favors make sure they are all prepared and ready to go.

Have your manicure/pedicure done.

Start packing for your honeymoon.

Make sure the groomsmen/groom have picked up their tux

Drop off cake topper at your bakery

Drop of your centerpieces, guest book, placecards and favors at the reception site for the staff.

Think about the pictures that you want. I know one of my regrets was that I didn't get enough pictures with my family. If you have some ideas in mind go over it with your photographer or email them a list so you don't have to worry about it the day of.

Make sure your dress is pressed and fitted correctly

Don't forget your veil (3 of my friends forgot theirs)

Make sure you give the rings to the best man and maid of honor the night before the wedding

Basically, go back over all of your plans. Check to make sure everything is done in regards to the ceremony, reception, DJ, Florist, Photographer, Transporation, Cake, Hair/Makeup, Attire.

And most importantly, enjoy yourself. The day goes by so quickly - savory every moment of it.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

i forgot panties!!!! so my mom had a new thong(gross i know) that was white so that was my borrowed!!!!  i also brought only my NEW makeup which was not cute!!!! so dont forget utr old and new makeup, deoderant. i also forgot to brush my teeth! 1 of my bridesmaids was getting her hair done like 30 min b4 the limo pickup. EVERYONE  else neeeds to be completely ready so everyone can focus on u! thats the most imporatant thing. i was crying b/c so much was going on with my bridesmaids!!!! good luck and congrats!!! RELAX RELAX RELAX!!!

Answer 3

i say fix a small fix it bag  that has  a tube of lipstick a pair of slippers  pantyhose pins hair spray.  and just relax and enjoy the day

Answer 4

I take it you have the HenNight etc over?

RELAX

Have final final dress fittings

Make sure all the arrangements are in place (food, flowers etc)

Fill an emergency handbag to give to your mother (Spare liptick, tissues, make up wipes, body spray, etc just in case)

Grab a bottle of champagne

Head to a spa and have a chill relaxing time!

Congratulations, I wish you all the hope and happiness your future can offer

Answer 5

At this point, you basically need to make sure everything you have arranged is on track.  I would call the bakery/florist/dj/hair stylist/etc. to verify what times they will be arriving.  Make sure your favors are finished, your place cards are ready, etc. for the reception.  Schedule a time for your bridesmaids to help you decorate, if you are doing the decorations...make sure you allow for extra time!  Talk with the minister or whoever is officiating the ceremony to verify times for the rehearsal.  Also, confirm your honeymoon plans, and start packing early.  Most importantly, relax, and enjoy!  Congrats!!

Answer 6

I'd start by just writing down everything that needs to be done in no particular order and then start thinking about the timing.  For example, you need your hair and make up done just before the ceremony, but you need to check the flowers are ordered a couple of days beforehand.  

It will be easier to work out WHEN to do everything when you've worked out WHAT you have to do!!  

Answer 7

http://www.weddingphotographydirectory.c...

Excerpt:

As you start to plan your wedding day, try to begin by working backwards. One common strategy is to plan your day according to the starting time of your ceremony. When planning backwards, take into consideration of travel time, loading your car, time to eat, etc. Your plan should leave considerable room for slack time ; you would rather have too much time to spend with your friends and family then be rushing around and feeling stressed. If you wish to take a shortcut, a common recommendation for contingency reserve is between 15% to 30% of the time you anticipate for each event.

There is also a wedding day Schedule Template / Worksheet on this page that looks very helpful.

Also you need an bride emergency kit!

Small sewing kit

Aspirin/Tylenol

$20 (you never know what you may need it for)

Coins (parking meters, vending machines, etc.)

Visine

Tweezers

Touch up make-up*

Safety pins*

Straight pins

Small scissors

Small can of hair spray (for both hair and stopping minor hosiery runs)*

Extra buttons

Hair pins

Tissue

Cotton balls

Cotton swabs

Band aids

Small snacks (i.e.. crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)

Breath mints*

Small bottle of water

Brush/comb for hair touchups*

Disposable camera for candid shots

Small portable mirror*

Travel size bottle of bride’s favorite perfume

Hand lotion

Dental floss

Crazy Glue

Touch up fingernail & toenail polish*

Clear nail polish (for hosiery runs)*

Nail file*

Nail clippers

Extra panty hose*

Extra suitable pair of earrings for the bride (in case she should happen to lose one of her original pair)

Extra earring backs*

Local taxi company phone number (just in case)

List of wedding vendors and phone numbers (should you need to contact one of them)

Cell phone numbers of those in the wedding party and family

Baby wipes

Shoe polish

Scotch tape

Corsage pins

Chalk (to cover last minute smudges on gown)

Sedatives (use sparingly if absolutely needed, we don’t want a bride with noodle knees!)

Hem tape

Spot remover

Matches

Wrinkle out spray

Straws (for the bride to sip something to drink without smudging lipstick)

Smelling salts

Sanitary supplies*

Handkerchief*

* Maid of honor should keep these items in an evening bag on hand for the bride.

Answer 8

What I did for my daughter was made a list of everything that she needed to do that day:

Shower

Make up

Hair

Eat

Dress

etc...

Then we worked our way backwards from the start time of the ceremony and made a timeline of when things needed to be done.  Obviously you will want to over estimate your time needed in case something comes up, but her wedding was last saturday and this schedule helped to keep us on track as to what we were supposed to be doing when.