# Your 2 Weeks Before Wedding Checklist > Your 2 weeks before wedding checklist: reconfirm every vendor, send the final timeline, prepare final payments, review backup plans and update your guests. Source: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks Publisher: ReadyToWeddy (https://readytoweddy.com) · Last updated: 2026-09-17 Two weeks out, the focus is on reconfirming what’s already arranged. A few messages and a final fitting now mean fewer surprises later. Start packing early so the last week feels lighter. ## What should you do 2 weeks before your wedding? Two weeks before your wedding, reconfirm every vendor’s time, address and contact person, and send them [the final timeline](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-day-timeline). Prepare final payments and any tips in labeled envelopes, attend your final fitting 1–2 weeks out and [review your backup plans](https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/backup-plans). Confirm rental and décor deliveries, send music requests, share final details with guests and start packing for the wedding and honeymoon. ## Checklist (10 tasks) ### Send the final timeline to vendors - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Timeline & Logistics - Priority: Essential - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#send-final-timeline Send your final wedding-day timeline to every vendor and key helper about two weeks before the wedding, with arrival times, addresses and your day-of contact’s details. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Add confirmed vendor arrival and pack-down times. - [ ] Check ceremony, photo and meal service times. - [ ] Include speeches, first dance, last song and exit. - [ ] Add the venue address, parking and your day-of contact. - [ ] Send it to every vendor and ask them to confirm. - [ ] Share it with your wedding party and officiant. - [ ] Fix any clashes vendors point out and resend once. **Helpful questions:** - “Does this timing work for you, or is anything too tight?” - “Is there anything you need from us before the day?” **Tips:** - 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. **Best done after:** Create your wedding-day timeline ### Reconfirm every vendor - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Vendors - Priority: Essential - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#reconfirm-vendors Reconfirm every vendor about two weeks before the wedding, checking the date, arrival time, address, services included and who their on-site contact will be. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] List every vendor with their contract. - [ ] Confirm each one’s date, arrival time and address. - [ ] Check what’s included matches your contract. - [ ] Ask for the name and number of their on-site lead. - [ ] Note any final balance due or outstanding paperwork. - [ ] Collect insurance certificates if the venue asks. **Helpful questions:** - “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?” **Tips:** - Often forgotten: Some venues need certificates of insurance from vendors before they can set up, and these are easy to overlook. ### Prepare final payments and tips - When: Up to 3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Payments & Contracts - Priority: Essential - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#prepare-final-payments Prepare final vendor payments and any tips about two weeks before the wedding, paying balances that are due and putting day-of amounts in clearly labeled envelopes. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Check payments against each contract and invoice. - [ ] Pay any balances due before the wedding. - [ ] Decide on tips or thank-you gifts, if customary. - [ ] Label day-of envelopes with vendor and amount. - [ ] Give the envelopes to the person handing them over. - [ ] Keep receipts and confirmations together. **Helpful questions:** - “When exactly is the final balance due, and how would you like it paid?” - “Is gratuity already included in this invoice?” **Tips:** - Often forgotten: Service 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. **Best done after:** List every final payment ### Start packing for the wedding and honeymoon - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Honeymoon - Priority: Recommended - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#start-packing Start packing for the wedding and honeymoon about two weeks ahead, separating wedding-day items, overnight bags and travel essentials, and finish the honeymoon bag in the final week. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] List what you need for the day, night and honeymoon. - [ ] Set aside a space where wedding items stay together. - [ ] Check travel ID, tickets, bookings and insurance. - [ ] Pack clothes, medication, chargers and adapters. - [ ] Buy anything missing now rather than in the final week. - [ ] Finish the honeymoon bag a few days early. - [ ] Label bags and decide who brings the luggage. **Tips:** - Often forgotten: An 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. ### Review your backup plans - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Backup Plans - Priority: Recommended - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#review-contingency-plans Review your backup plans about two weeks before the wedding, covering weather, power, transport and illness, and make sure your day-of contact knows each one. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Check the forecast and your weather decision time. - [ ] Confirm the indoor or covered option is available. - [ ] Arrange umbrellas or shade in case you need them. - [ ] Ask vendors about backup power and equipment. - [ ] Note a second transport option for you and key guests. - [ ] Agree who steps in if a key helper is unwell. - [ ] Share the plans with your day-of contact. **Helpful questions:** - “What do you do if the power goes out?” - “Do you have someone who can cover if you’re unwell?” **Tips:** - Keep your backup plans on one page so they’re easy to hand over. ### Attend your final fitting - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Attire - Priority: Essential - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#attend-final-fitting Attend your final outfit fitting about 1–2 weeks before the wedding, wearing your wedding shoes and undergarments, and arrange when and how you’ll collect the outfit. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Bring your shoes, undergarments and accessories. - [ ] Check the length with your wedding shoes on. - [ ] Sit, walk, dance and raise your arms to check comfort. - [ ] Have your dressing helper learn the fastenings. - [ ] Confirm the collection date or delivery arrangements. - [ ] Ask how to store and steam it before the day. **Helpful questions:** - “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?” **Tips:** - Take a short video of the fastening steps for whoever helps you dress. ### Book pre-wedding grooming - When: Up to 3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Beauty & Grooming - Priority: Optional - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#book-pre-wedding-grooming Book haircuts, nails and other grooming for the week before the wedding, sticking to treatments you’ve had before so there are no surprise reactions. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] List grooming you’d like, such as a haircut or nails. - [ ] Book appointments for the final week or so. - [ ] Stick to treatments and products you’ve used before. - [ ] Leave a few days between skin treatments and the day. - [ ] Add appointments to your shared calendar. **Tips:** - Nothing brand new in the final two weeks is a good rule to follow. **Optional:** If none of this feels like you, skip it; you’ll look like yourselves, which is the point. ### Confirm rental and décor deliveries - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Flowers & Décor - Priority: Recommended - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#confirm-deliveries Confirm rental, flower and décor deliveries about two weeks before the wedding, checking quantities, delivery times, the drop-off point and when items will be collected. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] List each delivery: rentals, flowers and lighting. - [ ] Check quantities, colors and sizes against the order. - [ ] Confirm delivery and collection times with the venue. - [ ] Check damage terms and any packing before pickup. - [ ] Share the drop-off point and access details. - [ ] Tell your day-of contact what to check on arrival. **Helpful questions:** - “What time will you deliver and collect?” - “Do items need to be rinsed or packed before collection?” - “Who should sign for the delivery?” **Tips:** - Often forgotten: Rental agreements sometimes require items to be rinsed, stacked or packed before pickup. ### Send music requests and a do-not-play list - When: 1–4 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Music & Entertainment - Priority: Recommended - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#send-music-requests Send your DJ or band your key songs, a short request list and a do-not-play list about two weeks before the wedding, including timings for each music moment. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Choose processional and recessional songs. - [ ] Pick songs for entrances, first dance and cake. - [ ] Pick a last song, and note versions and cut points. - [ ] Add a short list of songs you’d love to hear. - [ ] Write a do-not-play list. - [ ] List announcements with phonetic name spellings. - [ ] Share your guest requests policy and any volume limits. - [ ] Send it with your final timeline. **Helpful 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?” ### Send guests the final details - When: 1–3 weeks before (2 Weeks Before) - Category: Guest Experience - Priority: Recommended - Link: https://readytoweddy.com/wedding-checklist/2-weeks#send-guest-updates Send guests the final details about 1–2 weeks before the wedding: timings, addresses, parking, dress code, weather advice, transport and your photo-sharing link. **Why it matters:** 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. **Steps:** - [ ] Update your wedding website with the final details. - [ ] Write a short message with the essentials. - [ ] Include arrival time, addresses, maps and parking. - [ ] Add weather, footwear and dress code notes. - [ ] Share shuttle times and the photo-sharing link. - [ ] Name a guest contact who isn’t either of you. **Tips:** - Often forgotten: Couples 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. ## FAQ ### What should you do two weeks before your wedding? Reconfirm vendors, send the final timeline, prepare final payments, attend your final fitting, confirm deliveries, send your music requests and a do-not-play list, and email guests final details such as parking, schedule and weather. ### Should you get a haircut right before your wedding? A trim a week or two before usually gives it time to settle. It’s best to avoid trying brand-new treatments, colors or skincare this close to the day, in case you don’t love the result or react to something. ### What should the final guest update include? Keep it short: start times, addresses, parking or transport details, dress code, weather advice, any schedule changes and a link for sharing photos. Point people to [your wedding website](https://readytoweddy.com/guides/create-wedding-website) for everything else.