You’ve planned the party. You’ve secured the dream team of vendors. You’ve colour-coded your run sheet and triple-checked the chair count. Now comes the week you’ve been counting down to—the wedding week. And yes, it can feel big. But here’s your reminder: this week isn’t just about logistics, timelines or spreadsheets. It’s about soaking up the last few days before your “I do” moment with presence, clarity, and—dare we say—a little joy.
Let’s turn down the stress and turn up the good vibes with our low-key guide to managing your wedding week like a pro. You’ve got this.
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1. Lock in your landing space
Whether you’re staying at home, bunking in a cute Airbnb or shacking up at the venue, choose a space that feels calm, beautiful, and yours. Keep it clutter-free, light a candle, and stash a few comforts (a playlist, herbal tea, your fave robe). This is your wedding-week sanctuary—make it feel like one.
2. Choose a day to close the laptop
Yes, last-minute things pop up. But trust us, by Wednesday or Thursday, it’s time to step out of logistics mode. Delegate any remaining admin to your planner, bestie, or someone who thrives on being your go-to person. You don’t need to be reachable 24/7—you need to be present.
3. Create a ‘wedding week’ ritual
This doesn’t have to be deep. It could be a short walk each morning, journalling your thoughts, or even five minutes of breathwork before bed. This is your circuit breaker—the thing that grounds you, even when your brain is buzzing with dresses and dance floors.
4. Spend time with your person (without talking about table numbers)
There are going to be a lot of conversations this week about where the band parks or which shade of rose your aunty prefers. Carve out intentional time with your fiancé where wedding talk is off-limits. Maybe it’s a movie night, a walk, or a cheeky dinner where you remind each other why you’re doing this whole thing in the first place.
5. Keep meals simple and satisfying
This isn’t the week to overhaul your diet or stress over what to eat. Think colourful, nourishing, and easy. Prep some basics in advance, or book a few casual dinners with your crew. And don’t forget snacks—you’d be surprised how many nearly-newlyweds forget to eat on the big day (not you though, you legend).
6. Put your phone on a leash
We’re not saying ditch the phone (we love a sneaky reel as much as the next person), but try not to get glued to it. Limit screen time, hand off the group chat to someone else, and give your brain space to breathe. The memories you’re making? Way better than any scroll.
7. Write a little love note
To your partner. Your best friend. Yourself. This week is emotional, tender, and once-in-a-lifetime. Capture it. Write what you’re feeling, what you’re excited for, what you’re proud of. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just real.
8. Have a loose plan—but let the week flow
Sure, you’ll have key events (final fittings, welcome drinks, a beauty appointment or two), but leave space in your week for nothing. You might want to lie in bed watching rom-coms, go for a quiet drive, or spontaneously visit your grandma. Give yourself that freedom.
9. Pack your wedding-day bag early
Don’t leave this for the night before. A few days out, prep your essentials: perfume, touch-up kit, vows, tissues, snacks, your something borrowed. Then… forget about it. You’re sorted.
10. Remember what this week is really about
The week leading up to your wedding isn’t just a countdown to the party. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime pause—a space between your past and your future. So let it be soft. Let it be sacred. Let it be yours.
You’ve spent months planning a wedding that reflects you. Now let this week reflect that too. Be present. Be loved. And let the magic begin.
Photo credit Glenn Carstens-Peters