Before leaving for the wedding day...what happens the 24 hours after the wedding?

Couples focus so much on the details of the wedding day itself that they forget about what happens when the party ends. Remember to pack your overnight bag for the wedding night and, if you are leaving for the honeymoon (to resorts like Beaches or Sandals) right away, your baggage for that journey as well. Bring all necessary passports, identification, travellers checks, currency and paperwork you'll need for your journey. If possible, exchange your U.S. dollars for foreign currency before leaving America. Make sure your carry on baggage does not contain any prohibited items.

Make sure that you make a reservation at the hotel you plan to stay at in advance. You should be able to get a complimentary room if you fill up a hotel block. (YDD can help you create a hotel block at the hotel of your choice for no additional fee or wedding planning obligation.) You can also negotiate a night's stay should your wedding reception be hosted at the same hotel.

Before starting the wedding day's activities, be sure to either (1) check into the hotel the night before and reserve your honeymoon suite for two nights; or (2) Drop off your overnight bag to the concierge desk at the hotel early in the morning before you start the hectic wedding day. If you plan to have someone decorate your honeymoon suite, you (whoever the room's reservation is in) will need to call the hotel to authorize permission for this person to enter your room and, if they haven't done so already, do a pre-check in.

Also remember to hold your mail and newspaper deliveries. Shut off the water while you're gone. Make sure someone is taking care of your pets.