What Not To Do the Week Before the Wedding
You’ve planned, prepped, pinned, and probably panic-texted your bridal party a time or two — but the final countdown is officially here. The week before your wedding is a whirlwind of excitement, emotions, and last-minute tasks. But amidst all the bustle, there are a few things best left off your to-do list.
If you're a bride-to-be (or someone planning beside one), here’s what not to do the week before the wedding — so you can walk into your big day feeling like your most grounded, glowing self.
1. Don’t Try Anything New (Especially on Your Face or Body)
That TikTok facial? That exfoliator your cousin just told you to “omg try”? No and no. Now’s not the time for a surprise breakout, dry skin, or a botched brow tint.
✨ Do this instead:
Stick with your usual routine — or pamper yourself with something you already know and love, like a calming sheet mask set or your favorite hydrating moisturizer. Your skin will thank you.
2. Don’t Obsess Over the Weather
Yes, we know. You’ve checked three different apps and they all say something different. But unless you control the sky (in which case, congrats), worrying won’t help.
✨ Do this instead:
Prep a plan B and move on. These clear wedding umbrellas are chic, practical, and still look great in photos. You’ll be ready either way.
3. Don’t Host Every Out-of-Town Guest Yourself
We love your thoughtfulness. But you’re not the hotel front desk. Trying to personally greet everyone and organize their weekend will wear. you. out.
✨ Do this instead:
Assign someone else to field the “what time is dinner?” texts.
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4. Don’t Let Your Schedule Get Hijacked
Overcommitting the week before your wedding is the quickest way to burnout. “Quick coffee” turns into a full-day errand spiral real fast.
✨ Do this instead:
Build in buffer time. That way, when something runs over (and something will), you’re not unraveling. Plus, you might just find a spontaneous moment that becomes your fave memory.
Stay organized with a wedding week checklist or plug it all into this bride-to-be daily planner to protect your peace.
5. Don’t Forget to Eat (and Hydrate)
Caffeine and adrenaline are not a balanced diet. You don’t want your wedding glow to be a dehydration illusion.
✨ Do this instead:
Keep protein bars, hydration packets, and maybe even some emergency fries nearby. Throw them in your bag or your maid of honor’s purse — she’ll understand.
Bonus points for a cute water tumbler you’ll actually remember to use.
6. Don’t Second-Guess Your Decisions
You picked the dress, the music, the napkins. Stop spiraling about “better” options. There’s no need to re-Pinterest your whole wedding.
✨ Do this instead:
Mute your inspo boards. Trust your gut. Re-read your moodboard from the start and remind yourself — you nailed this already.
7. Don’t Skip Time With Your Person
Wedding week gets crowded. Like, emotionally and literally. But don’t let the whole thing become a production where you and your person barely see each other.
✨ Do this instead:
Plan something small — a walk, a drive, a phone-free dinner. You don’t need a big moment. You just need one that’s yours. Want to make it special? Write each other a letter in this wedding vow book set to exchange before the ceremony.
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