Bride’s Packing Checklist
With the excitement of wedding week, it’s easy to forget the little things! To help, we’ve created you a packing checklist so you can feel calm, organized, and ready for your big day. ✨💍
👰 Wedding Day Essentials
THINGS TO WEAR:
Wedding dress (don’t forget the hanger & garment bag!)
Veil or hair accessories
Undergarments (seamless + strapless options) & Garter if doing one
Bridal shoes (plus a comfy pair for dancing!)
The RING!!!, Jewelry & heirlooms
THINGS TO PACK:
“Something old, new, borrowed, blue”
Vows (printed or written in a vow book)
Marriage License
Wedding night lingerie
🏔️ Tahoe Must-Haves
Reusable water bottle (hydration is key at elevation!)
Layers (it can be chilly in the evenings—even in summer!)
Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF
Bug spray
Flat shoes or boots (for walking on docks, trails, or sandy beaches)
Sunglasses
Altitude remedies (hydration packets, electrolytes, or ginger chews)
💕 Getting Ready
Robe or PJs for “getting ready” photos
Slippers or cozy socks
Snacks, your reusable WATER BOTTLE, & champagne (a bridal suite must!)
Music playlist + portable speaker
Extra phone charger / portable charger
📸 Detail Items & Personal Decor
DETAIL ITEMS:
Invitation suite (for your photographer to capture)
Ring box or dish for your rings
Special keepsakes (love letters, family mementos)
PERSONAL DECOR: (OPTIONAL)
Card Box for well wishes
Guest Sign In item
Framed Photo of you, or loved ones
Place Cards or Seating Chart Cards
Unity Ceremony Items
Guest Favors
Other: _____________________________
✈️ Travel Attire & Personals
ATTIRE ESSENTIALS:
Rehearsal Day and/or Evening Outfit
Next Day Brunch or Send-off Outfit
Swimsuit & Beach Day Outfit
PERSONALS:
Makeup remover & skincare
Passport or ID
🧰 Emergency Kit
Sewing kit + safety pins
Stain remover pen
Fashion tape
Bandaids (hello, new shoes!)
Pain reliever + allergy meds
Breath Mints
Touch-up kit (lipstick, powder, tissues, blotting papers)
Extra contacts/solution or glasses
Final Tip from Your Planner 🌸
Lake Tahoe weddings are all about balance—mountain adventure meets joyous celebration. Pack smart, stay hydrated, and most of all—soak up every unforgettable moment. Your planner (that’s us!) will handle the rest. ✨
