The Wedding Day Packing List
Personal Essentials
☐ Marriage License
☐ Wedding rings (both partners)
☐ Ring boxes (if using for photos)
☐ Vows
☐ Invitation suite (for detail photos)
☐ Photo ID
☐ Wallet/purse
☐ Cell phone & charger
☐ Room key/hotel key
☐ Cash for tips
Wedding Dress & Accessories
☐ Wedding dress
☐ Veil
☐ Shoes
☐ Jewelry
☐ Hair accessories
☐ Undergarments
☐ Shapewear (if applicable)
☐ Garter (if using)
☐ Reception shoes or flats
☐ Hanger for dress photos
Suit/Tuxedo
☐ Jacket
☐ Pants
☐ Shirt & Extra Shirt
☐ Tie/Bow Tie
☐ Belt or Suspenders
☐ Socks
☐ Shoes
☐ Cufflinks
☐ Watch
☐ Pocket square
Beauty & Touch-Up Kit
☐ Lipstick/lip gloss
☐ Powder
☐ Concealer
☐ Makeup setting spray
☐ Hairbrush/comb
☐ Bobby pins
☐ Hair spray
☐ Deodorant
☐ Perfume/cologne
☐ Toothbrush & toothpaste
☐ Floss
☐ Mints
☐ Tissues
☐ Blotting papers
Getting Ready Items
☐ Matching robes/pajamas (if desired)
☐ Steamers
☐ Extension cords
☐ Phone chargers
☐ Speaker/music playlist
☐ Snacks
☐ Water bottles
☐ Champagne or beverages
Ceremony Items
☐ Ceremony programs
☐ Reserved seating signs
☐ Unity ceremony items (candles, sand, wine box, etc.)
☐ Guest book
☐ Pens for guest book
☐ Card box
☐ Ceremony décor items
Reception Items
☐ Seating chart
☐ Place cards/escort cards
☐ Table numbers
☐ Menus
☐ Favor table signage
☐ Guest favors
☐ Cake cutting set
☐ Toasting flutes (if using)
☐ Custom napkins
☐ Special décor pieces
Photo & Detail Items
☐ Rings
☐ Invitation suite
☐ Save-the-date (optional)
☐ Vow books
☐ Perfume bottle
☐ Jewelry
☐ Shoes
☐ Family heirlooms
☐ Bouquet ribbon or charms
☐ Any sentimental items
Emergency Kit
☐ Safety pins
☐ Sewing kit
☐ Fashion tape
☐ Stain remover wipes
☐ Double-sided tape
☐ Scissors
☐ Pain reliever
☐ Bandages
☐ Allergy medication
☐ Antacids
☐ Lint roller
☐ Clear nail polish
☐ Tide pen
☐ Tampons/pads
☐ Extra contacts/contact solution
Food & Hydration
☐ Breakfast items
☐ Lunch/snacks for wedding party
☐ Water bottles
☐ Electrolyte packets
End-of-Night Items
☐ Overnight bag
☐ Change of clothes
☐ Pajamas
☐ Toiletries
☐ Gifts/cards collection plan
☐ Vendor gratuities
☐ Transportation confirmation
☐ Next-day outfit
Don't Forget to Assign Someone To:
☐ Bring gifts/cards home
☐ Collect personal décor items
☐ Gather guest book and card box
☐ Pack leftover cake (if desired)
☐ Take home florals
☐ Ensure marriage license is signed and returned