You’ve spent months, perhaps years, meticulously planning every detail of your wedding day. Now, the day has arrived! Your instinct might be to check on the caterers, confirm the florist, or supervise the seating chart setup.
If you’ve done your job well (and hired a great coordinator!), the morning of your wedding is not for logistics. It’s a gift you give yourself: a final, glorious moment of calm before the chaos (the good kind!) begins.
Here is your essential checklist for the morning of your wedding—it involves exactly zero planning tasks and one hundred percent enjoyment.
The key to a relaxing wedding morning is the peace of mind that comes from knowing everything is being taken care of by an expert.
If you have hired an On-the-Day Coordinator (like me!), your job in the final weeks was to hand over all supplier contact, timelines, and coordination details. On the morning of your wedding, I am the primary point of contact for every single vendor and logistical question.
This frees you up to follow this simple guide:
Choose a beautiful space for your preparations. Whether it’s a gorgeous suite at your venue, a relaxed Airbnb, or the comfort of your own home, ensure the room is clean, tidy, and has great light (for your photographer and MUA!). Put on a calming playlist and light a favourite scented candle—this will instantly help you relax and distinguish the space from your everyday life.
Eat a proper breakfast! We know the nerves can hit, but a low-sugar, protein-rich breakfast is essential. This prevents low blood sugar and keeps your energy steady through the ceremony. Have water and non-alcoholic sparkling drinks on hand, and instruct someone in your party to enforce this rule.
This is the main event of the morning! Enjoy sitting back and letting your hair and makeup artists pamper you. Use this time for connection—chat with your bridesmaids, your mother, or simply look through old photos. The goal is to feel radiant, relaxed, and present.
Right before you put on the dress, take five minutes alone. Look out the window, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Think about the person you are about to marry. This small moment of solitude is priceless.
The morning is all about camaraderie. Gather your groomsmen for a hearty, relaxed breakfast. This is a great time for speeches, gift exchanges, and simply enjoying the last few hours of bachelorhood!
Take your time putting on your suit. Getting dressed should be an event! Pay attention to the details: the pocket square, the buttonholes, the watch. If you have hired me, I've already ensured your buttonholes are safely delivered and your tie perfectly tied!
If you are writing your own vows, take a few minutes in the quiet to review them. This helps ground you in the emotion of the day and reminds you of the deep commitment you are about to make.
You might feel pressure to manage the day, but that’s my job! Your only task is to be ready on time. Check in with me (your coordinator) once, confirm the plan, and then let go. Maybe enjoy a low-key game or listen to some great music with your squad to keep the energy light.
The only things the bride and groom should be "thinking" about are each other, their family, and the joy ahead. By handing over the logistics to your wedding planner, you unlock the peace of mind needed to truly be in the moment and savour the start of your happily ever after.
If you’re looking to plan your own, unique Wedding in Essex and the surrounding areas, you too can experience the perfect Wedding Day with the help, support & guidance of a professional Wedding Planner.
I can help you to unravel your ideas, develop you dreams & bring your Wedding vision to life. Connecting you with the very best and most trusted, local Wedding Professionals to craft your day; I can help you to create a more sustainable Wedding, without compromising on the style, elegance & luxury of your event.
With luxury & dedicated Wedding Planning support, you can enjoy a fun, relaxing & stress-free Wedding Planning Journey. You can also rest assured that every detail will be taken care of and your journey from start to finish will be in the safest hands.
No matter where you are in your Wedding Planning journey, I can offer support and guidance to help you achieve your perfect Day. To learn more about the Wedding Planning services available to you, follow the links below or contact me to discover how I can help.
