Wedding checklist: What to pack for the actual day

With a million and one things to prep, there's nothing quite like lists (like this wedding planning checklist and this bridal beauty countdown) to get your wedding planning sorted. And you're now down to the last leg of your special occasion.

Especially if you're staying over at the hotel or venue, you'll be needing an arsenal of items to survive the big day. To help, we've come up with a list you could possibly find handy, but you may find that you might not need some/a lot of the below so modify it accordingly!

Tip: Get to packing a few days before the actual day, especially for stuff you won't be using on the day of, to cut down on the stress and minimise the possibility of leaving out something important. Make use of packing cubes so you'll know where to get everything in a flash, instead of frantically rummaging through your luggage.

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THE ESSENTIALS

Legal paperwork for your solemnisation: Marriage license, NRICs (or work permit if your spouse is a foreigner), certificates of marriage

Wedding bands and ring pillow

Red packets/ Cash payments in envelopes

Credit and/or bank cards

Your wedding vows and speech

A printed copy of the timeline (although many couples have it saved in their phone these days)

Gifts for your parents, wedding party, bride or groom

FOR THE BRIDE: WARDROBE

Wedding dresses

Wedding veil and accessories

Wedding lingerie

Wedding night lingerie (though after a long day, you might not actually use it till your honeymoon ... but just in case! And speaking of which, you might want to add birth control to the mix)

Flipflops, flats or sneakers

Jewellery

Change of comfortable clothes or pyjamas

Change of clothes for the next day

Bridal clutch or small handbag

Emergency kit: Sewing kit, fashion tape or double-sided tape, safety pins, stain remover/white chalk and a small pair of scissors.

This can also be delegated to a bridesmaid.

Heel protectors (if yours is an outdoor wedding)

FOR THE BRIDE: BRIDAL BEAUTY

Makeup to touch-up and for the day after

Compact mirror

Blotting paper or translucent powder

Makeup remover or wipes

Skincare and toiletries

Cotton wool and swabs

Bobby pins and hair ties

Sanitary napkins or tampons

Perfume

Anti-perspirant or deodorant

Hair styling products (brush, comb and curlers, if needed)

FOR THE GROOM

Suit(s)

Shirt(s)

Shoes and socks

Accessories: Tie or bow-tie, lapel pins, cuff links, belt, tie clips, watch, if needed

Underwear

Change of comfortable clothes and/or pyjamas

Change of clothes for the next day

Flipflops or sneakers

Hair styling products (wax or gel, hairspray, comb)

Cologne

Razor, shaving cream, aftershave

Skincare and toiletries

DECOR & MISCELLANEOUS

Any DIY decorations

Wedding photos for display

Guestbook and pens

Snacks and breath mints

Bottles of water (with a straw if the bride's worried about messing up the lipstick)

First-aid kit with pain relievers, band aids, ointments and allergy medication you'll need

Phone charger (and portable power banks if you have)

Portable steamer (if your venue doesn't have it)

Tissues and wet wipes

Eye drops

Contact lens cases and solutions

Also read: 13 QUIRKY WEDDING IDEAS AND STORIES FROM THESE SINGAPOREAN COUPLES