Essential Checklist for Wedding Guests: Don't Forget to Bring These Items! 🎉

2015.09.14 published

What should I bring to a wedding? ♡

When invited to a wedding, guests might wonder what to bring. It's a very basic question, but it's an important etiquette to remember when celebrating the newlyweds.＊

Recommended items for your party bag ♡

From essential items to handy goods, here's a list of what you should include in your party bag.＊

Essential Item 1 ♡ Congratulatory Money Envelope

A congratulatory money envelope is a way to convey your well wishes to the newlyweds. It's a basic item you should definitely have! ♡

Instead of rushing to buy one at a convenience store on the day, it’s better to prepare a cute and elaborate design in advance! ♩

You can even DIY the decorative cord (mizuhiki) for the envelope! It’s a great idea to make a beautiful congratulatory envelope to delight the newlyweds!

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Essential Item 2 ♡ Wallet

If you arrive at the venue earlier than planned or if you go to after-parties, you might need some cash. It’s advisable to have a small wallet or coin case that fits in your party bag. ♩

It’s handy to buy a favorite smaller wallet or coin case that you can use repeatedly for party invitations. ♩

Essential Item 3 ♡ Invitation Card

The invitation card usually includes a map of the venue, making it essential to avoid getting lost.＊

Don’t forget about guest cards if they were sent along with the invitation! ♡

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Essential Item 4 ♡ Mobile Phone

Weddings are a great chance to reconnect with old friends. You may exchange contact information too! ♩

Essential Item 5 ♡ Handkerchief

You might find yourself getting emotional seeing your friend's wedding dress or listening to a thank-you speech to the parents.＊

Make sure to bring a tasteful handkerchief that won't be embarrassing to whip out at a glamorous wedding! ♡

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Essential Item 6 ♡ Cosmetics

You might end up crying during the ceremony or your makeup might smudge after a long reception. It’s good to have the minimum necessary makeup tools on hand for touch-ups. ♩

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A recommended item is to bring a small hand mirror! You can quickly check your appearance anywhere in the venue. ♩

Recommended Item 7 ♡ Selfie Stick / Camera

The recent trend of selfie sticks! The September issue of Zexy even included a super cute bride-specific selfie stick! ♩ You’ll want to take photos with the bride using a girly selfie stick!

While taking memorable photos with your phone is great, the quality is noticeably better with a camera. Capture the joyful moments of the wedding with a compact and adorable mirrorless camera. ♩

This instant camera that’s popular among models produces photos right away, so you can create an album for the bride on the same day! It's very feminine and highly recommended!＊

Be fully prepared and enjoy the wedding! ♡

How was that? Be sure to remember the essential items introduced, and most importantly, participate in the wedding with a heart full of joy for the newlyweds. ♩

Enjoy the wedding to the fullest! ♡