How to plan for the “day of” your wedding?
If you’re a DIY bride without a planner, here’s a little tip in case there are any “Uh-Oh” moments that need to be fixed:
Get contact names, numbers, and arrival times for ALL of your vendors, even if your vendors are your friends. Cake, DJ, Photographer, Videographer, Caterer, Ceremony Location, Reception Location, Transportation, etc. I’m not talking office phone numbers. Cell phone numbers are needed for at least one person from each company. You can ask your ceremony and reception locations for the information of those who will be on-site the day of your wedding.
Make a spreadsheet or timeline of when your vendors will arrive, followed by the names and phone numbers. If you don’t have a day of coordinator then select a friend or family member that you will not need with you at the ceremony. That chosen person can be on site when your vendors start arriving to ensure that everything is delivered and setup for your wedding.
Too much information is never enough. Share that list with all your vendors in case they need to call to coordinate between themselves. Oh, and try to make two copies. One for your friend or family member, and one to leave in an easily accessible place (someone’s car, for instance). The list could get lost, smudged by rain, or torn. But again, no worries! You have a handy dandy backup list!
Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners
