Make sure you're prepared with these wedding-day essentials
(we're looking at you hand-held steamer, pair of flats, portable
speakers, stylish robe, and more), but give these usual necessities the
day off.
1. Your Cell Phone
Who would you need
to call if everyone you love is accounted for? Leave the photo snapping
and posting to your bridesmaids, groomsmen, guests, and family. You can
view, tag, and comment on photos the day after. It'll be fun to relive
your day anyhow! Plus, you and your guy won't be tempted to send snaps
to each other before the first look—or your walk down the aisle.
2. Inbox Zero
Unanswered emails,
one-day-only coupons, and "reply-all" responses can be left un-read and
unsorted. Contrary to popular belief, your inbox won't blow-up if the
number of messages hits double digits.
3. A Cell-Phone Charger
If you insist
on packing your cellphone, a good way to check your usage is to pay mind
to the battery power. If your iPhone starts losing major juice, take
that as a sign that you've had enough screen time for the day, and you
should power down—not up!
4. Gum
With all the candid photos and
poised portraits to come, the two of you need to be camera—and
smile—ready at all times. Don't get caught with a wad of gum in your
mouth—pack mints instead!
5. Pastimes
Fashion magazines, books,
video games (the groom knows what we're talking about), and Candy Crush,
can stay tucked away. For most of the day (even the earliest hour),
you'll be surrounded by your closest friends and family; don't take your
time with them for granted!
6. Keys
House and car keys are destined
for the lost and found if packed along for the big day. Of even more
importance: your room key should be entrusted with the front desk of
your hotel with instructions that you'll be coming for it at the end of
the night.
7. Your Honeymoon Luggage
If you are
headed straight to the airport from the reception, then assign a
bridesmaid, friend, or planner with the task of ensuring your luggage
ends up in the getaway car. You don't want to set foot in the Bahamas
only to realize that your carry-on (and adorable new bikini) is still
stateside in your dressing room or back at the hotel.
8. A Selfie Stick
Leave the photo props
to your friends. How will you hug the necks of your nearest and
dearest, or hold your guy's hand (or that signature cocktail), if one is
tied up by a tech tool?
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