11 Things You Will Forget to Do for Your Wedding (Unless Someone Tells You Now)

This is not a judgment. This is a loving heads-up from someone who has watched hundreds of wedding days unfold in real time.

Weddings are emotional, overstimulating, beautiful chaos. And no matter how organized you are — you will forget things. Not big things like “get married,” but the small, annoying, easily avoidable stuff that can snowball.

So let’s save you some stress, dehydration, hanger, and last‑minute panic.

Here are 11 things couples always forget to do for their wedding — and how to stay one step ahead.

1. Drink Water (Like… Weeks Before the Wedding)

Not the morning of. Not the night before.

Hydration starts weeks ahead, especially if you want:

• Clearer skin

• More energy

• Fewer headaches

Dehydrated brides are stressed brides. Same goes for grooms. Start now.

2. Pack Boob Tape and Scissors

This is not optional. This is survival gear.

If your outfit involves:

• Low backs

• Plunging necklines

• Strapless anything

You need boob tape AND scissors. Not nail clippers. Not teeth. Scissors.

3. Print Your Vows

Phones die. Notes apps betray people.

Print your vows. Bring two copies. Put them somewhere obvious.

Bonus points if they’re printed on nice paper so they don’t look like CVS receipts in photos.

4. Bring a Physical Copy of Your Invitation

Your invitation suite answers so many day‑of questions:

• Full names

• Ceremony time

• Location details

Photographers also love these for detail photos.

5. Get Your Rings Cleaned (Right Before the Wedding)

Rings get dull. It happens.

A quick professional cleaning:

• Takes minutes

• Makes a huge difference in close‑up photos

Shiny rings matter more than you think.

6. Steam Your Dress (and Don’t Assume the Venue Will)

Wrinkles show up loud and proud in photos.

Steam your dress:

• The night before

• Or morning of

• Somewhere safe

And yes — even if it “didn’t look wrinkled in the bag.”

7. Assign a Bustle Person (and Make Them Practice)

Bustles are confusing.

Pick one responsible human and:

• Show them how it works

• Have them practice beforehand

Do not wait until cocktail hour with five people tugging at your dress.

8. Bring a Cute Pen for Wedding Paperwork

Marriage licenses. Vendor forms.

There will be paperwork.

Bring a pen that:

• Works

• Looks nice

• Won’t leak on your dress

Yes, this matters.

9. Pack an “Oh Shit” Kit

Band‑aids. Safety pins. Tissues. Pain meds. Deodorant. Bobby pins.

This deserves its own blog post (and it’s coming), but trust me — pack it.

10. Eat a Real, Filling Breakfast

Think:

• Protein

• Healthy fats

• Something that sticks

You want full, not bloated.

Champagne on an empty stomach is a bad plan. Every time.

11. Plan Snacks After the Ceremony

Especially if:

• You’re taking photos during cocktail hour

• Your ceremony and reception are in different locations

Your people will be hungry. Hungry people get cranky.

Granola bars, sandwiches, fruit — easy wins.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be prepared enough to enjoy your day.

Save this list. Screenshot it. Send it to your wedding party.

And if reading this made you think, “Wow, I didn’t know half of this” — congrats. You’re already doing better than most. xoxo Rachel