Your 2 Weeks Before Wedding Checklist

Details shift over months of planning: a vendor changes staff, a venue entrance changes, or an email gets missed. A short reconfirmation catches those problems while there’s still time to solve them. It also reassures you that everyone is expecting the same date, the same place and the same services.

• Often forgottenSome venues need certificates of insurance from vendors before they can set up, and these are easy to overlook.

• “Who from your team will be there on the day?
• “Is there anything outstanding you need from us?
• “What happens if your lead person is unwell?

The final fitting confirms your outfit fits as it will on the day, after any earlier alterations. Moving, sitting and raising your arms shows whether anything pinches or slips. It’s also the moment to learn how the outfit fastens, how a bustle works if there is one, and how to store it until the wedding.

• Take a short video of the fastening steps for whoever helps you dress.

• “Can you show my helper how the fastenings work?
• “How should I store and steam this before the day?
• “Is there anything you’d recommend for quick fixes on the day?

Rentals and décor often arrive from several suppliers on the same morning. Confirming each delivery now avoids missing chairs, wrong linen colors or a collection time that clashes with the venue’s curfew. It also tells your day-of contact what to expect and who to call if something doesn’t arrive.

• Often forgottenRental agreements sometimes require items to be rinsed, stacked or packed before pickup.

• “What time will you deliver and collect?
• “Do items need to be rinsed or packed before collection?
• “Who should sign for the delivery?

Your DJ or band needs to prepare specific versions, edits and cues for the processional, first dance and last song. A do-not-play list is just as useful: it avoids songs with difficult memories or ones you simply dislike. Sending both now gives them time to source music and ask questions.

• “Can you take requests from guests, and do you want us to limit them?
• “Can you fade the first dance song at a set point?

A haircut a few days to a week before usually looks settled and natural in photos. Booking now secures appointments during a busy week. Choosing familiar treatments matters: trying a new facial, peel or product right before the wedding can cause redness or irritation you don’t have time to recover from.

• Nothing brand new in the final two weeks is a good rule to follow.

Each vendor sees only their part of the day. A shared timeline shows the photographer when speeches happen, tells the caterer when the ceremony ends and lets the DJ know when to announce dinner. Sending it two weeks out gives vendors time to raise conflicts, and it becomes the single version everyone works from.

You’ll need a finished wedding-day timeline before sending it to vendors.

• Label the file as final with the date, so older versions don’t get used.
• Send later changes only to the day-of contact, who can pass them on.

• “Does this timing work for you, or is anything too tight?
• “Is there anything you need from us before the day?

Guests usually look for practical details in the last week, not when they first RSVP. A short, friendly update answers the common questions in one place, reduces messages to you on the day and helps everyone arrive on time and dressed for the weather. It’s also the perfect moment to share how to send you their photos.

• Often forgottenCouples often forget to tell guests how they’ll get home at the end of the night.
• Keep it short; link to your website for anything longer.
• If the ceremony is unplugged, say so kindly here as well as on the day.

The final days fill up quickly with rehearsals, guests and last details. Packing gradually lets you notice what’s missing while there’s still time to buy it, and keeps wedding-day items separate from honeymoon luggage. It also makes it easier to hand bags to the right person on the day.

• Often forgottenAn outfit and toiletries for the morning after are easy to forget when everything else is packed.
• Pack one outfit and essentials for the day after the wedding in a separate bag.
• Take photos of important travel documents and store them securely.

Final balances are often due shortly before the wedding, and paying late can hold up services. Sorting payments now means you aren’t making transfers the night before. Labeled envelopes for anything paid on the day let a trusted person hand them over, so you’re not carrying cash or thinking about money during the celebration.

It helps to have your full list of final payments before preparing envelopes.

• Often forgottenService charges already on an invoice are easy to miss, which can lead to tipping twice.
• Check whether service charges are already included before adding tips.
• Tipping customs vary; do what feels right for your budget and location.

• “When exactly is the final balance due, and how would you like it paid?
• “Is gratuity already included in this invoice?

Most weddings need at least one small change on the day. A backup plan that only exists in your head isn’t much help if you’re getting ready when the rain starts. Reviewing plans now, and sharing them with your coordinator, means decisions can be made calmly without you, and it usually lowers your own stress too.

• Keep your backup plans on one page so they’re easy to hand over.

• “What do you do if the power goes out?
• “Do you have someone who can cover if you’re unwell?