The week before your wedding is full of excitement, last minute preparations, and worries about how it’ll all come together. As long as you stay on schedule, your big day will be perfect. Hidden Lake Winery of Aviston, IL, a premier wedding venue featuring five unique banquet halls, shares a checklist for this week. 

5 Tasks to Do the Week Before the Wedding

1. Practice Reading Your Vows

At this point, you should have written most of the vows. You’ve been reflecting on your love and relationship throughout the entire planning process, so this final week is a perfect time to add the finishing touches. Practice reading them out loud in front of the mirror until you have a solid grasp of the words.

2. Try on Your Full Outfit  

Yes, this includes shoes and accessories! After you pick up the dress, give it a test-drive with everything else you’re wearing to the ceremony. You’ll especially want to break in the shoes—nobody wants blisters on their wedding day. Make sure everything looks good and fits comfortably.

3. Check in With the Wedding Party

Reach out to the bridesmaids and groomsmen to ensure everyone has their outfits and schedules in order. Keep everyone up-to-date on logistics, such as when and where you’re meeting at the wedding venue. If anyone in the party has a special role or task, confirm that they’ve got it covered.

4. Get Your Packing Done

Pack an emergency kit for the wedding venue. This should include band-aids, spray deodorant, tampons or pads, makeup, pins, a mini sewing kit, and aspirin. If you’re leaving for the honeymoon within a few days of the wedding, get all your packing done for that as well.

5. Finalize Details With Vendors

You don’t want the wedding day to arrive and find out the photographer had the wrong date marked down. Make sure the wedding venue, caterer, baker, DJ or band, hair and makeup, florist, officiant, transportation, photographer, and videographer are all confirmed.

If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Aviston, visit Hidden Lake Winery. They have beautiful banquet halls available for a perfect day. Their top tier event coordinator will help you plan every detail of the special day, from tasteful décor to a customized menu. Visit them online or call (618) 228-9111 to learn more about this winery and event space.