Wedding Day Must-Haves: Don’t Overlook These Important Details

Wedding Tips

The One Thing You Should Do Before Your Wedding Morning

Planning a wedding takes so much time, energy, and work—and now, the day has finally come! The morning of your wedding is here, and the energy is electric. Your wedding party is arriving, hair and makeup are in full swing, and family members are popping in with coffee and breakfast… it’s all happening!

Trust me, the last thing you want to be doing in the middle of all this is scrambling to gather your wedding details for your photographer. Not only can this add unnecessary stress, but it can also slow down your morning timeline—taking time away from first-look photos, group portraits, or even those quiet, intimate moments before the day truly kicks off.

Pro Tip: Prep Your Details in Advance

This small step will save you from frantically searching for your rings, vow book, or shoes while getting your hair and makeup done. Most importantly, it keeps your morning calm, fun, and stress-free—exactly how you want to start your wedding day.

Bonus tip: If you have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, they can handle getting everything to your photographer and keep you on track all day!

What Details Should You Include?

Don’t stress if you don’t have every single item on this list—just gather what you can, and if anything has special meaning (like a family heirloom), be sure to tell your photographer so they can capture it with extra care.

For Brides:

✔ Dress & veil
✔ Shoes
✔ Rings (all three!)
✔ Jewelry
✔ Perfume
✔ Vow book
✔ Invitation suite
✔ Bouquet or loose florals
✔ Any sentimental heirlooms (handkerchief, locket, etc.)

For Grooms:

✔ Suit or tux
✔ Shoes
✔ Tie or bowtie
✔ Cufflinks
✔ Watch
✔ Cologne
✔ Vow book
✔ Rings (if in your possession)
✔ Any sentimental items (tie clip, family heirlooms, etc.)

Taking just a few minutes to prep your details ahead of time makes a huge difference in keeping your morning smooth, stress-free, and so much more enjoyable. Because trust me—the last thing you want to be doing on your wedding day is searching for your earrings while your hairstylist is curling your last section.

Hope this helps, and I cannot wait to capture your big day!