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Pack your bag in advance – don’t leave it until the last minute

You’ve booked a swanky boutique hotel for your wedding night. But remembering to pack your ‘first night’ overnight bag can easily slip through the net in the midst of wedding-planning chaos. And it will be the last thing you’ll want to be left doing (undoubtedly in a panic!) on the morning of your wedding.

So – for one less thing to worry about on the day – be sure to get it packed in advance. And don’t forget to organise for someone (be it your groom, dad, the best man, or one of the ushers) to drop it off at the hotel so it’s ready and waiting for you… otherwise you’ll be checking out in your wedding dress the morning after the night before!

TOILETRIES

Make up remover
Face wash
Moisturiser (face & body)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shampoo & conditioner
Perfume
Make up bag for the next day
Paracetamol & Alka-Seltzer (if you’re planning a big night!)
Any other medication (including any contraception, unless you’re planning a wedding-night baby!)

CLOTHING & Accessories

Underwear for the wedding night
Nice pyjamas
Underwear for the next day
Outfit for the next day
Shoes for the next day
Jewellery & accessories for the next day
Sunglasses for the next day
Swimsuit (if the hotel has a spa)

ELECTRICAL

Hairdryer
Phone charger - you’ll no doubt have a LOT of photos and messages being sent your way
Mini speaker (to carry on the party à deux!)

OTHER

Bottle of champagne (what’s one more drink?!)
Dress bag to put your wedding dress back in
Shoe bag to put your wedding shoes back in

Once you’ve got your overnight bag sorted, don’t forget your all-important bag for the wedding itself. Give it to one of your bridesmaids, or a trusted member of the bridal party, for the ceremony – then find a safe place for it at your venue for the rest of the day. Your wedding day clutch bag essentials include: