By Deborah A.

describe the imageIt’s the day of your wedding. There you stand looking like your usual radiant self—but better. The ceremony music cues and you’re about to take that first step down the outdoor pathway, when all of a sudden a big gust of wind comes and brushes your hair across your face. Quick! You need the bobby-pins in your emergency kit! Your bridesmaid fastens them in at lighting speed. Before your grandmother can blink back her tears of joy, your hair is neatly set once more and you glide down the aisle perfectly coiffed.   

What’s this emergency kit, you ask? It’s one of your wedding planning essentials, full of tissues, the oft overlooked but ever important bobby-pins, a needle and thread for that stubborn bustle button that just won’t stay put.

One week prior to ceremony is a great time to put together these essentials, as well as scissors, tape, mirror and safety pins!

There are so many details included in planning a wedding and so little time. At Pepper’s we seek to lighten the load in every way we can. Follow our wedding timeline to leave no stone un-turned and no hair out of place so you have maximum enjoyment and minimum worry on your big day!

7-9 months prior:

  • Work with your caterer to decide on a menu
  • Begin to look at Honeymoon options
  • Schedule an engagement photo session

4-6 months prior:

  • Begin a review of details with all of your wedding professionals
  • Order invitations
  • Finalize music selection for the ceremony and reception

2-3 months prior:

  • Finalize catering, bakery & floral arrangements
  • Order wedding rings
  • Make appointments with hairdresser for your wedding day hairstyle and Manicurist/Pedicurist

4-8 weeks prior:

  • Mail your invitations
  • Final fittings
  • Get Marriage License

1 week countdown!

  • Pack for the Honeymoon
  • Check final details with all your wedding professionals
  • Check rehearsal dinner plans
  • Pack your day of emergency kit

1 day until matrimony!

  • Set aside everything you need at the ceremony site: gown, headpiece, veil, accessories, shoes, stockings, slip, emergency kit, purse, brush and hair spray
  • Give each other wedding gifts
  • Get a good night’s sleep and enjoy your wedding day!