While most couples know that having a schedule for the wedding itself is a good idea, it is also not the worst idea to make some detailed schedule lists for the whole week. Everything in the lead up to the wedding will be done with a combination of excited emotions and many, many well-wishers so being able to refer to that schedule can be a real help to staying on track and not wasting time.
Here are some sections of a wedding week schedule that you might find useful as you plan for your own big day. Getting the planning out of the way can make it easier and better, which deepens the enjoyment for the happy couple themselves!
Before Out-of-Town Arrivals Get to the Wedding Site
If you want anything to be ready when people arrive at homes or hotels, schedule a time to get it into position early, whether that is a sturdy handrail for older family coming up steps or baskets of gifts you want delivered to hotel rooms. These kinds of ideas are fun when the wedding is months away, but they need a specific moment to get done. If possible, schedule a “girls night” with one or two nearby bridesmaids for a week before to make sure you aren’t saving craft projects, assembling gifts, or place cards to the very last minute.
Informal Time
While you may think you’ll spend every moment dreaming of your wedding, it’s good to figure out what you and your guests will do during in-between times: some weddings are in nature areas where hiking and canoeing are natu...