You made it. It’s your wedding day. You’ve been planning every detail for months. You’ve thought of everything. The venue. The wedding party.  The perfect dress.  Decorations, vows, music, dinner, and that too-pretty-to-eat cake. It’s finished; the day has arrived.

But did you think of everything?

10 MOST OVERLOOKED DETAILS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

1. Have a go-to person

If you don’t have a wedding planner, have someone specifically designated to answer questions and solve small issues that come up on the wedding day. This could be a friend who is not in the wedding party, a family member, or, really, any trusted person who is willing to help out. Make sure this person has a strong personality and won’t get over run by the wedding party or guests. Many venues will require you to at least have a day-of coordinator. Get to know them early on if you can. You can always book your own day-of coordinator as well. Not as costly as a wedding planner for the entire planning sequence, but on your special day, this person will make sure things are lined up perfectly.

2. Write thank you notes for the parents

Sure, your wedding day is your special day, but it isn’t just about you, or even you and your groom. It is also a milestone for each of the parents. This is easily overlooked when you’re consumed with planning and getting ready. Your wedding day is as much about your families as you, so make sure they know how much you appreciate them for helping you get to here. A thank you note or small gift of appreciation is a great way to show your gratitude to the ones who love you most. Including them in the ceremony in some way lets them know they are important to you.

3. Set aside some special time with your groom

It’s easy to be distracted by the chaos and excitement of the wedding day and miss the most important moments. Make sure you set aside some time that is just for you and your love. This can be 15 minutes when you get the “first look” or, if you want to save that special moment for the ceremony, plan a few minutes alone together between the ceremony and reception. Don’t get too caught up in everyone else around you, this day if for the two of you together. One idea is having a pit stop between your ceremony and venue to pop into a dive bar or diner and have a drink or a milkshake with your new husband. Savor this short time and let your photog tag along to take real-life shots. No poses, just be in the moment and try to forget that your photog is even there. These will be your favorite pics!

4. Fuel up

It’s easy to get busy in the preparation of getting ready the morning of the wedding, but don’t forget to fuel your body! Grab a sandwich or something light if your too nervous for a whole meal. You have a long day ahead of you, so make sure your body has the energy it needs to enjoy it to the fullest. Have a bridesmaid be in charge of setting up snacks for all involved during the photos and while getting ready. You don’t want to be caught taking photos when you and your bride tribe are all hangry!

5. Emergency kit

Wedding planning is all about being prepared! Pack a small kit of emergency supplies for your wedding day. Safety pins, sewing needle, tape, band-aids, mints, tissues, pain reliever, tweezers, lint roller, or eye drops are a few items that might be handy to have in a pinch. Put a bridesmaid in charge of this pack!

6. Photos of venue and decor

You spend so much time planning and decorating for your wedding, so make sure you have someone snap some photos of the venue and decor before your wedding guests arrive. You will want to look back on these in the years to come. Once guests arrive, perfectly placed place cards go awry quickly!

7. Entertainment for children

If some of the guests at your reception will be children, you might consider setting up a table in the corner with a few games, toys, or crayons on it. If families have bored, crabby kids, they will not enjoy your wedding and may, in turn, leave early. You don’t have to go overboard. A little planning can help keep everyone happy and the mood light at your reception. You might even task a bridesmaid with coming up with a fun scavenger hunt for tiny and big guests alike!

8. Keep toasts short and sweet

Even the most heartfelt and meaningful toasts can become monotonous if they are too long. Instruct your wedding party to keep toasts short. 3-5 minutes is plenty of time to tell some funny, heartwarming stories. Short speeches will not exhaust your guests before the party even begins. Also, consider assigning one of your more witty and communication-savvy attendants to edit the speeches for those who will need to deliver. This is especially true if you know your mom or maid-of-honor are particularly shy or not funny.

9. Feed your vendors

Treat your vendors well! Be sure to have the caterer serve them some food so they can enjoy the day too! They don’t need to have the same thing as other guests, but ask your caterer if there is an alternative option to keep them fed and energized to perform for you.

10. Thank your guests

At some point during the night, grab the mic for a minute or two and say a big thank you to everyone who made the effort to show up celebrate with you on your special day! You can procure the services of that witty wedding party attendant one more time to help with a short statement!

If you remember all these tips, then you’ll be on your way to wedding planning bliss!