17 things to do 48 hours before your wedding.

You have been planning for the big day for months, cancelled/add one thing after another on your wedding to-do lists. But now as the day approaches in less than 48 hours,  here is a list of 17 things to do before you say "I Do" to your heartrob.

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1. Check your wedding dress and shoes

Your wedding dress is one of the most important and irreplaceable aspects of your wedding.
You’ll want to be sure that there is nothing wrong with it and also that it still fits the way you want it to!
Try on your entire wedding day outfit together the day before your wedding so that if there are any last-minute alterations that need to be made,
you’ll still have time to do so. Practice walking around in your shoes on all types of flooring, such as hardwood and carpet.
If they’re uncomfortable or slippery, get shoe inserted with pads to stick on them.

2. Designate a person to be in charge

When the big day finally arrives, you’ll want to spend the day getting ready with your train and family. Choose a person outside of the immediate bridal party to be in charge of last minute questions and logistics. For example, if your caterer gets lost or your photographer is running late, this person can mediate the situation and ensure that things run smoothly.

3. Confirm details with all your vendors

There would be nothing more annoying than having one of your vendors show up late because they misunderstood what time you needed them.
Call and confirm all of the details with each of your vendors, including start and finish times, venue location and parking info and an itinerary of the whole day. You should also settle any outstanding balances and verify what their overtime charges are just in case.
Give them your designated person’s contact information so that they have it readily available.
such as your caterer, photographer, makeup artist, and the hairstylist.

4. Put together an emergency survival kit

Things may not always go according to plan. As much as we want your big day to go off without a hitch, there are so many different factors in play that could potentially cause a problem.
Be prepared for any outfit or beauty related mishaps with an emergency survival kit.
Include items that can get lost easily like deodorant, safety pins, lipstick, hairspray, face powder, shoe inserts, flip flops or flats for the reception, tissues, paracetamol..… you get the idea? just pack them all. This is something that you and your trains can work on together.

5. Lay out everything you’ll need the night before

The wedding day is always hectic, considering how many people are involved and all the excitement and emotion. Be ready to get started as soon as you wake up by laying out everything you’ll need the night before.
Prepare the getting ready outfits for you and your bridal party, all accessories and shoes. organise breakfast so that you’ll be fueled up for the day.
If you’re leaving shortly after the reception for your honeymoon,
have your suitcase packed and ready to go. This way you won’t be scrambling for anything.

6. Check the weather

Even if you’re not having an outdoor wedding, you’ll want to check the weather for both your wedding day and your honeymoon so that you can be prepared. You don’t want to be caught in the rain without an umbrella or appropriate shoes on the way from the car to the venue. If you are having an outdoor wedding, the weather will highly impact your day so coordinate with the venue accordingly beforehand so that you can avoid potential disasters. Check google or download
weather apps and update yourself.

7. Do a hair and makeup trial run

Even if you fully trust your hairstylist and makeup artist, it’s always good to have a trial run before the actual day so that you know exactly what you’ll be getting. This is a good time to have your bridesmaids and family offer their opinions on what looks best, and you will have a sneak preview of how gorgeous you’ll look on your big day.It may also be a good idea to have a backup hair and makeup plan in case something happens.

8. Meet with your bridesmaids/groomsmen

Your bridesmaids/groomsmen will be your primary support group on your actual wedding day,
so meeting with them the day before to hash out any final details well ensure that everyone is on the same page and things will go more smoothly. Confirm what order the bridesmaids are walking down the aisle, try on outfits and go over a general run-through of what the day will be like, from getting ready in the morning to closing down the reception. After you’ve discussed the more serious details, spend some time just hanging out doing non-wedding related things so that you can have some quality time with your best friends before you are officially married.

9. Spend time with your family

In the same vein as spending time with your bridesmaids, you should also spend some quality time with your family. This is not only a momentous occasion for just you, but your entire family as well.
It’s a time for you to all come together and celebrate love. Carve out an hour or two the day before your wedding to sit down with your closest family members and reminisce about old memories and Pray. This will be a good time for you to connect with your parents and siblings about what is expected on the big day and afterwards too.

10. Focus on yourself

We understand that your wedding day can be very stressful, so make sure that you also take a little bit of time for yourself and relax.

11, Eat a healthy meal.

12. Drink a lot of water.

Keep a cold glass of water nearby and make sure you spend some quality time with it.
This will help you avoid any dehydration that stress and running around can often cause.

13. Get a good night's sleep.

14. Turn your phone on silent few hours to the main day.

Say goodbye to checking Facebook and answering frantic text messages. Turn your chunky device on silent or hand it over to your maid-of-honor.

15. Get Cash on hand. 

Have a couple of bills nearby in case you need to settle any last-minute emergencies.

16. Watch something that'll make you laugh.

In the spirit of putting yourself in a happy and enlightened mood, plop yourself down in front of some funny YouTube videos.

17. Say a big "thank you."
Before the wedding-day chaos kicks in, be sure to thank people in advance for sticking by your side through this adventure. Give an extra hug to your train and your family members.

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