Confetti, Cake Boxes and Cameras: Last-Minute Wedding Supplies

The big day is fast approaching, and this is the time to make sure you have all the last-minute wedding supplies that make a day run smoothly! Here's a handy checklist for you to tick off...

Confetti and cones 

Whether you choose paper or petals, you'll need to make sure you have enough for your guests. Confetti suppliers recommend around 5 litres of confetti (aka around 60 handfuls) for a wedding with 100 guests, as not everyone will throw. Be sure to check with your venue what kind of confetti they allow, such as biodegradable. Also, make sure to buy enough cones and bags to display the confetti in. See more info on confetti here.  

Flower basket 

If you're having a flower girl on the big day, be sure you have a flower basket for them to carry their petals in. They are super easy to diy too and look really pretty with a ribbon tied onto the handle.

Ring pillow 

Similarly, you may want to purchase or diy a ring pillow for your best man or page boy, depending on who your ring bearer is on the day. If you don't want an actual ring cushion, you could use a pretty box or tie the rings onto a meaningful object instead.

Gifts for the wedding party and parents 

You may have remembered to pick up thank you gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen, but don't forget to get flowers for the mothers on the day, and presents for fathers if you like. 

Guestbook and guestbook pens

You may have remembered the guestbook, but have you remembered the guestbook pens? Be sure to provide several in case any run out of ink! You may also wish to leave some hand sanitiser nearby to help stop the spread of germs. See more alternative guestbook ideas here. 

Card box

Your guests will need somewhere to leave cards and presents on the day. Organise a table or room with your venue, and make sure that you have a nice card box for guests to drop their cards into. We like the post box designs, bird cages and personalised wooden crates. 

Disposable cameras 

For a fun wedding extra, why not place disposable cameras on each of the tables and encourage your guests to take photos? You can get a discount if you buy cameras in bulk. 

Cake boxes and cake knife 

Check with your venue to see if they provide cake accessories such as the cake stand or knife, and pick them up if they're not supplied. You may also want to pick up cake boxes for your guests to take home slices of cake. 

Flip-flops

If the budget stretches to it, it's a nice idea to provide a basket of flip-flops in different sizes for female guests to wear if their heels are getting too much! 

Signs 

A massive wedding trend in the world of weddings at the moment is signs! Whether it's signs directing people to the venue, telling guests your wedding hashtag, or highlighting the bar, photobooth or buffet. Signs are a great last-minute addition to your decor.

Bathroom baskets 

Bathroom baskets can be a lovely way to take care of your guests. In the ladies' bathroom, things such as hairspray, dry shampoo, deodorant, mouthwash, blister plasters and body spray can be very welcome. For the men's bathroom, try hand sanitiser, tissues, mouthwash, breath mints and plasters. 

Children's activity packs

If you have younger guests, then putting together some easy activity packs can help keep them entertained. Include colouring books, puzzles, crayons and stickers for instant fun.

To keep costs down, we recommend looking online for these supplies, as you'll often find the biggest range here.