I am here to cheer you on in choosing a wedding day that is totally you and 1000% the best day ever from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes at night. Getting legally married actually only takes about 30 seconds soooo…..what about the rest of the day? Let’s plan something amazing! Pssst – you can pin this image to Pinterest to save these ideas for later 🙂

The key to planning an awesome wedding day is to start by brainstorming your favorite memories; where were you, who were you with, and what were you doing? Incorporate your favorite things into your wedding day! The list below is just a brainstorm, don’t think you have to do anything just because it is on this list. You get to make the rules on your wedding day!

Please do not try to do all of the wedding activities…as important as it is to make your wedding day special…it is even more important that you have quality time with your partner to soak it all in doing nothing.

Here is a list of 101 awesome things you can do on your wedding day to make it unforgettable.

1. Watch the sunrise and/or sunset together
2. Hiking
3. Helicopter
4. Train
5. Plane
6. Boat
7. Jeep or ATV or snow mobile
8. Get ready together
9. Get ready separately then do a first look
10. Exchange gifts
11. Exchange notes or poems
12. Say a prayer together
13. Fancy breakfast
14. Massages
15. Get your hair done
16. Get your makeup done
17. Hot shave
18. Romantic scavenger hunt
19. Wear wedding inspired accessories (ie jacket that says bride on it)
20. Write on your shoes
21. Rent a cute airbnb to get ready in
22. Serenade your partner
23. Write your own vows
24. Do a dramatic entrance (on a horse or parachute etc)
25. Walk down the aisle together
26. Skip and click your heels
27. Make a painting or piece of art together
28. Tie your hands together
29. Perform a traditional ceremony from your heritage
30. Unity ceremony mixing sand, beer, or wine together
31. Write a love note to open up on your anniversary
32. Blanket ceremony
33. Take a moment to appreciate your guests and/or surroundings
34. Give your momma or best friend a flower or gift
35. Practice your first kiss, will it be normal, a dip, or a lift
36. Special Exit (Lavender toss, sparklers, ribbons, lanterns etc)
37. Get Matching Tattoos
38. Carnival
39. Pop champagne/spray it/champagne tower
40. Have a picnic
41. Sky dive
42. Paddle board or surf
43. Safari
44. Bungee jumping
45. Star Gaze
46. Ride an elephant, camel, or horse
47. Hot air balloon ride
48. Cozy up by the campfire (with s’mores)
49. Gondola ride
50. Zip Line
51. Go skinny dipping
52. Hire a beer burro
53. Hire a musician
54. Dance together
55. Have a great playlist of music
56. Burn sage
57. Wear a new perfume (it will forever remind you of your special day)
58. Name a star
59. Watch fireworks
60. Rent the vehicle of your dreams
61. Arrange for a chauffeur
62. Plant a tree
63. Hire a fire dancer or acrobat
64. Blow glass
65. Get a caricature made
66. Hire a live painter
67. Explore a cave, cliff, or waterfall
68. Bring your pup
69. Trash your wedding attire
70. Setup mood lighting
71. Bring family heirlooms that are important to you
72. Remember loved ones that have passed on
73. Butterfly or dove release
74. Have circular seating for guests
75. Beer pong
76. Wear special sexy underwear
77. Sports – axe, throwing, paintball, kickball, soccer etc
78. Host a concert
79. Go out to your favorite food place in your attire
80. Say your vows at the zoo or aquarium
81. Hire a DJ
82. Have a guest appearance
83. Do a balloon drop
84. Have an open bar with your own signature drink
85. Play the shoe game
86. Hire a personal chef or food truck
87. Scuba dive
88. Go on a carriage or sleigh ride
89. Visit a brewery or winery
90. Craft your wedding rings together
91. Snowshoeing
92. Glamping
93. Make your new mailbox
94. Take a thank you photo to send to loved ones
95. Take an elopement announcement photo
96. Luxurious bath with flower petals
97. Soak in hot springs
98. Smell the flowers
99. Stare into each other’s eyes for 30 seconds
100. Hug each other and do nothing
101. Say “my husband” and/or “my wife” as much as possible

This fun list of things to do on your wedding day could go on and on forever! I would love to know what awesome ideas you have in the comments below 🙂

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