Hi Bridal Diaries Gang! 💌

Some of you are fast approaching this moment of your wedding journey(!!), and if that’s you….a huge, huge congratulations! 🎉🎉

And if your wedding is still a little while away, save this now. Future you will be very grateful.

The wedding week is one of the most exciting weeks…everything you’ve dreamt of, everything you’ve planned for, everything you’ve stressed over…it’s all about to come together! But I’ll warn you, its one of the fastest weeks!!

It quickly turns into a chaotic mix of excitement, nerves, outfit changes, last minute questions, family whatsapp galore, and suddenly…it’s over. You blink and you’re already on the dance floor showing off your new ring (oh yeh..and your husband!)

We’ve spoken before about slowing down and actually feeling the moment, but the reality is…that only happens when things are organised properly and you actually have space to breathe.

So this is your friendly reminder…

The week before your wedding is not for ramping things up. It’s for handing things over, stepping back, and enjoying the ride!

THE HANDOVER

1. Before the week of your wedding you need to send one final confirmation to all of your suppliers with your timeline and then, importantly…check their arrival times properly. Don’t just assume when they will be coming, that’s where things get confusing.

2. Send one clear timeline to your key people: bridesmaids, groomsmen, family members involved in specific roles (especially the ceremony itself, entrances, pheras, group photos). Keep it really simple, and easy to follow, but remember to send it close enough to the day that people actually remember it.

3. Assign a ‘go to’ person for the day. Someone to answer the questions, to be your logistics and planning buffer. Pick someone calm, organised, and most importantly, pick someone who is not already doing five other jobs (e.g. not immediate family!)

YOUR WEDDING BAG

Start your list in advance, and add things as you remember. Must haves:

1. ID/travel documents if required.

2. Phone charger + power bank

3. Perfume or cologne

4. Tissues

5. Safety pins (they will always come in handy!) + fashion tape and/or body glue.

6. Plasters

7. Snacks

8. Cash in labelled envelopes for suppliers that need paying on the day!

THE LITTLE THINGS

1. Remember to break your shoes in properly, there is nothing worse than having painful feet on such a big day! Make sure your family/bridesmaids have a backup stash of plasters just in case. If in doubt, have a backup shoe option!

2. Remember to steam your outfits, after they are done then keep everything hung, labelled and untouched. Lay it out per event with jewellery, shoes and accessories so you are sure nothing will get lost in the chaos

3. No new skincare or treatments - you’ll be tempted to try things but don’t! Even ‘gentle’ products can cause you to react.

4. Hydrate constantly, it'll show on your skin and help with the wedding glow ✨

5. Don’t restrict food, you need your energy! This is going to be a busy week and it’s really important you eat well, nourish your body!

6. Prioritise sleep, honestly there is nothing that you have to do at 2am in the morning - sleep!

AND, DON’T FORGET:

1. If you haven’t already…remember to write your vows and keep them safe. Assign someone on the day to have them with them and to pass it to you when it’s time. The same goes for if you are doing a speech.

2. Practice saying your vows and/or speech out loud at least once. Just so it doesn’t feel unfamiliar.

3. Choose who is holding the rings…and tell them! Tell them where to get the rings and when they need to give them so they are very clear on their role.

4. Finalise your group photos with your photographer, and remind them of any key shots you want for your special day.

5. Pack an overnight bag if needed: toothbrush, makeup remover, pyjamas…the simple things!

6. Check the weather…and as the saying goes remember to ‘bury the sausage’ to keep the rain away, if you believe in that! 🌧️

FINAL NOTE

Remember, this is one of the only times you’ll be in a room with all of your favourite people, make the most of it and soak it all in!

You’ve done the hard part.

Everything that truly matters is already in place.

Now it’s time to step back, trust in it all, and ENJOY EVERY SECOND!

Love always,

Pristine Events 🤍