✅ What to Do the Week Before Your Wedding: The Final Checklist

You’re 7 days out. Here’s how to feel calm, confident, and fully present.

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The countdown is officially on. You’ve planned, prepped, and probably lost sleep over every last detail—but now you’re in the final stretch. The week before your wedding is about final touches, stress-proofing, and most importantly… soaking it all in.

Whether you’re super organized or running on caffeine and crossed fingers, this week-of checklist will help you feel prepared (and actually enjoy your wedding day). No panic required.

🗓️ 1. Final Confirmations with Vendors

Reach out to each vendor to confirm:

• Arrival times

• Contact info

• Final payments

• Meal counts (for your caterer and DJ if applicable)

• Music or shot list (for your DJ or photographer)

💡 Pro Tip: Create a single “vendor timeline” doc to share with your planner or day-of coordinator.

👗 2. Try On Your Full Wedding Day Outfit

Yes, again. Try on everything—dress, suit, shoes, undergarments, veil, accessories—to avoid surprises on the day of. Walk around. Sit down. Dance a little.

Don’t forget:

• Steam or press outfits

• Break in shoes (or pack blister pads!)

• Pack an emergency fashion kit (fashion tape, safety pins, stain remover)

🎁 3. Pack Your Wedding Day Essentials

Create a “day-of” bag or box with:

• Marriage license

• Rings

• Vows or ceremony script

• Makeup touch-up kit

• Phone charger

• Snacks + water

• Emergency kit (pain relievers, mints, mini sewing kit)

💡 Bonus: Pack separate bags for your wedding party with thank-you notes or small gifts!

👰‍♀️ 4. Confirm Hair & Makeup Timeline

Touch base with your stylist or glam squad and confirm:

• Who goes first

• Where they’re setting up

• How long each person will need

• If you need to bring anything (like hair extensions, lip color, etc.)

💡 Create a timeline you can post in the bridal suite to keep everything running smoothly.

💌 5. Write or Finalize Your Vows

Even if you think you’ve got it mentally locked in, write them down, print them out, or transfer them into a vow book. Read them out loud. Make sure they’re you.

💡 Bonus: Record a video of you reading them ahead of time—makes for a beautiful keepsake.

💤 6. Prioritize Sleep (Yes, Really)

This one’s simple and easy to ignore. Don’t let stress steal your energy. Aim for at least 7–8 hours of rest each night the week before. Your skin, your brain, and your patience will thank you.

💡 Wind down early with screen-free time, a bath, or calming music. You deserve it.

📞 7. Delegate Your Day-Of Tasks

Choose your go-to people to handle:

• Vendor check-ins

• Setup oversight

• Keeping your timeline on track

• Managing any minor emergencies

This should not be you. Let people help. That’s what they’re there for.

💡 Create a printed contact list with names, roles, and numbers for easy reference.

💃 8. Confirm Reception Details with Your DJ or MC

Finalize:

• Pronunciation of names for the grand entrance

• First dance, parent dance, and special song selections

• “Do-not-play” songs (in case Uncle Rick is feeling bold)

• Timeline for toasts, cake cutting, and last dance

💡 At DJ Rock My World, we walk through every moment with our couples ahead of time so there are no surprises and no awkward silences.

🧳 9. Pack for Your Honeymoon (If Leaving Right After)

Don’t wait until midnight after your wedding. Get it done early:

• Travel documents

• Outfits + swimsuits

• Sunscreen + toiletries

• Chargers + travel adapters

💡 Set it all by the door, labeled and ready to grab—future you will thank you.

🥂 10. Take Time to Enjoy the Moment

Plan a quiet dinner, a final date night, or even a solo walk to reflect. Your wedding is a celebration, yes—but it’s also the start of something huge.

💡 Make space for presence. It’ll make the memories even richer.

🎤 Final Thought: You’ve Got This

The week before your wedding doesn’t have to be chaos. With a little prep, a solid plan, and the right team behind you, you can spend these final days relaxed, excited, and fully present for the best weekend of your life.

At DJ Rock My World, we help couples feel confident and supported—not just on the day-of, but every step leading up to it. From timeline planning to personalized playlists and seamless MC moments, we’ve got your back (and your beat).

👉 Let’s lock in the music and flow of your perfect day.
Connect with us at DJRockMyWorld.com

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