His & Her: Packing for the 'Moon

The week of your wedding is one of the most hectic weeks you'll ever experience. Every vendor wants to touch base, friends and family are arriving in town, last minute this, that, or the other are happening, and somehow in the middle of all of this you're supposed to pack for your honeymoon. Whether it's being done by you, the MoH/BM, or your future mother-in-law, we've got a checklist to ensure ease through packing. Before we get to the checklist, here are some things you'll want to ask yourselves:
- What is the weather forecast at your destination?
- Do you have reservations to any nice dinners/events?
- Are you planning on doing any outdoors activities?
- Are you going to be walking around a lot?

With this checklist, you'll want to tailor each of these items  to your own trip...

His:
- One Outfit for every day, plus one extra {include days of travel}
- One Outfit for each evening, a bit nicer if you plan to go to a fancy dinner {maybe just a change from jeans to slacks}
- Undergarments & Socks
- Shoes for each activity {Tennis Shoes, Hiking Boots, Walking Shoes, Snow Boots, Loafers...}
- A Swimsuit & Hat {or a couple depending on your destination}
- Light Jacket and/or Coat {depending on where you're going}
- PJs
- Accessories {Wrist Watch, Ties, Bow Ties, Suspenders, Cuff Links...}

Her:
- One Outfit for every day, plus one extra {include days of travel}
- One Outfit for each evening {some nicer dresses if you plan to go to fancy dinners}
- Undergarments & Socks
- Shoes for each activity {heels, tennis shoes, sandals, hiking/snow boots, good walking shoes}
- A Swimsuit & Cover-up {or a couple depending on your destination}
- Cardigan, Light Jacket, and/or Coat {depending on where you're going}
- Cosmetics & Makeup Remover
- Hair Products & Accessories
- PJs
- Lady Products {especially if you're traveling over seas}

His & Her:

- Passport/Driver's License

- Toiletries:

  - Toothbrush & Toothpaste

  - Deodorant

  - Shampoo & Conditioner {although sometimes hotels will provide these}
  - Face-wash and Moisturizer 

  - Hair brush/comb

  - Hair products

  - Razors & Shaving Cream

  - Glasses or Contact-Lens cases
- Sunscreen & Sunglasses 

- Umbrellas or Ponchos

- Small bag or backpack for excursions

- Medicine {headaches, allergies, stomach aches, bandaids, motion sickness, etc...}
- Electronics & Chargers {and convertors if going to another country}
- Travel Guide & Any Tickets or E-Confirmations

Just in case anything happens, it is always wise to leave a copy of your trip itinerary and phone numbers you can be reached at during the trip. Other than that, bon voyage and enjoy the well deserved vacation!

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Girl with Luggage
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Red Luggage
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Know Your {Timeline}

Congrats, you’re engaged!

...Now what?

Figuring out the timeline leading up to your wedding is the key to a successful and seamless event. There is so much to plan and numerous small details to figure out to make your big day perfect, but where do you even start? (This is of course where we recommend working with an experienced Wedding Planner and/or studio like Finery.) Just to give you an idea of what needs to happen, here is a typical timeline after the proposal...

10 to 12 Months Before the Wedding

- Decide on your budget

- Start your guest list

- Reserve your date, venues, and officiate

- Start meeting with bands/DJs, florists, caterers, and photographers

- If you plan to have an Engagement Party it should be held within 2 to 4 months of the proposal

- Hire your wedding planner

8 to 9 Months Before the Wedding

- Hire your band/DJ, florist, caterer, and photographer

- Purchase your dress and start looking at bridesmaid’s dresses

- Register for gifts

- Set the dates for the rest of your parties (teas, showers, bachelorette, etc.)

- Order Save-the-Dates

6 to 7 Months Before the Wedding

- Block off hotel rooms for out of town guests

- Select bridesmaid’s dresses

- Send out Save-the-Dates

- Order wedding invitations and wedding cake

- Send a guest list to the host(s) of your bridal shower, tea, and/or bachelorette 

4 to 5 Months Before the Wedding

- Schedule your hair and make-up artist

- Your Bridal Shower should happen around this time

- Start writing up your timeline for the wedding weekend

- Get together with your band or DJ with song selections

2 to 3 Months Before the Wedding

- Have the bachelorette party

- Finalize all orders (flowers, favors, programs, etc.)

- Send out invitations

4 to 6 Weeks Before the Wedding

- Send the newspaper your wedding announcement

- Review all orders with vendors

- Touch base with band/DJ and the photographer

- Send out rehearsal dinner invitations

- Begin the list of RSVPs

Week of the Wedding

- Have a list of tasks that can be given out to those wishing to help

- Double check with all the vendors on pick up/drop off/arrival times

- Send your final head count or guest list to the caterer

- Have your Bridal Luncheon
- Oh and...get married!

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Aisle with Ribbon
Floral Arrangement
Pen & Planner

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