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Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to overlook some details in the process. Here are some things people most often forget for their wedding day. So hopefully you won’t forget these.

1. Marriage License

  • Couples sometimes forget to obtain or bring the marriage license. Without it, the officiant cannot legally marry them.

2. Vendor Tips

  • Remembering you might want to tip vendors like photographers, caterers, and musicians -it can be easily overlooked. Prepare envelopes with tips in advance?

3. Emergency Kit

  • A small emergency kit with essentials like a sewing kit, safety pins, pain relievers, plasters, stain remover, mints, and tissues is often forgotten.

4. Comfortable Shoes

  • Brides and grooms often forget to bring a pair of comfortable shoes to change into for the reception after wearing formal footwear for the ceremony. Today, there is such a variety of embellished casual shoes available very fitting for the bride to wear.

5. Wedding Rings

  • While it may seem obvious, wedding rings can sometimes be left behind in the excitement of the day.

6. Vendor Meals

  • If appropriate, ensure that meals for vendors, such as the photographer and DJ, are accounted for and that they have time to eat.

7. Cake Knife and Server

  • The couple or venue might forget to bring or arrange for a special cake knife and server for the cake-cutting ceremony.

8. A Plan for Leftovers

  • After the reception, there may be leftover food and cake. Have a plan for how these will be stored or given away.

9. Gifts and Cards

  • Couples sometimes forget to designate someone to collect and transport gifts and cards after the reception. The use of a small post box is a good way to keep all the cards together in one location.

10. Day-of Timeline

  • It’s crucial to have a clear timeline for the day, but it can be easy to forget to share it with the bridal party, vendors, and family members.

11. Transportation

  • Couples might forget to arrange transportation for themselves or their guests, particularly at the end of the night. Planning ahead is essential especially if the venue is in a remote location.

12. Vendor Contacts

  • Having a list of vendor contacts handy is important in case any issues arise. This detail can easily be overlooked.

13. Thank-You Speech

  • The couple might forget to prepare a thank-you speech for guests, family, and vendors during the reception.

14. Snacks and Water

  • The wedding day is long, and couples often forget to eat or stay hydrated. Having snacks and water available is key. Many couples are incorporating crisp walls, sweet tables, and even ice cream vendors as part of the wedding reception. Don’t forget to ask someone to collect any left over or empty jars at the end of the night.

15. Wedding Favors

  • Wedding favours are often forgotten or left behind at the venue. Assign someone to distribute them to guests. These could be biscuits, chocolates, candles, the options are endless, but don’t leave them behind.

16. Music Playlist for the Reception

  • While major songs might be covered, couples sometimes forget to finalize the entire playlist, including “do not play” songs.

17. Wedding Night Accommodations

  • With so much focus on the ceremony and reception, couples might overlook arranging their wedding night accommodations.

18. A Thank You Gift for Parents?

  • Couples often forget to prepare a small gift or note to thank their parents for their support throughout the wedding planning.

19. Guestbook

  • A guestbook for guests to sign as they arrive is sometimes forgotten in the rush of other preparations.

20. Charging Cables/Power Bank

  • Keeping devices charged is essential, but charging cables or power banks are often left behind.

By keeping these commonly forgotten items in mind, couples can help ensure their wedding day goes smoothly. Not all will apply to every couple, but having them listed down and planning on the wedding day – you will not need to worry about the things people most often forget for their wedding day.

Hope this helps!