The Final Countdown: Your Wedding is Almost Here—Now What?

Written By alli steele

Cue the confetti and crank up the jams, you’re in the final stretch of wedding planning! If you're just weeks or even days away from saying "I do," this post is for you. This is where all the planning turns into real-life magic (and, let’s be honest, maybe a few last-minute nerves). Whether you’re getting married right here at Emerald Acres—a stunning Cameron MO wedding venue—or tying the knot somewhere else in the Kansas City area, here’s your countdown game plan to stay sane, savor the moment, and soak in every second of this wild ride.

bride and groom looking at each other at sunset at emerald acres in cameron mo

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1. One Month Out: Lock It Down

By now, you’ve booked the venue (shoutout to Emerald Acres for that epic space and scenic views), secured your dream vendor team, and started practicing your “walking down the aisle without tripping” technique. Now it’s time to:

  • Confirm all vendor arrival times and final details.

  • Finalize your wedding day timeline (your photographer—can help with this).

  • Try on your dress or suit one last time—hello, final fittings!

  • Celebrate with your crew (bachelor/bachelorette weekend, anyone?).

Pro tip: If you’re getting married at Emerald Acres, this is the perfect time to visualize the flow—from the ceremony lawn to the reception area to that dreamy golden-hour portrait location by the pond.

2. Two Weeks Out: Communication is Everything

  • Send your final guest count to the caterer

  • Make sure you have your Emerald Acres online planner filled out

  • Share your wedding day timeline with your wedding party and all vendors.

  • Chat with your photographer about key moments and must-have shots. (Think: those pre-ceremony deep breaths, the walk through the private groom’s entrance, or detail shots of your dress in the light-filled bridal suite.)

Fun Fact: One of the best parts of Emerald Acres is they have a professional photographer on staff! Photoalli has been a photographer for over 15 years so she can help you plan some great photo locations.

bride and groom walking and laughing together near a pond in cameron mo

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3. One Week Out: Self-Care Mode Activated

  • Get your nails, brows, and hair done—trust us, your wedding photos will thank you.

  • Pack your emergency kit: mints, blotting paper, fashion tape, extra buttons. You’ll feel like a boss being that prepared.

  • Break in your shoes (just do it—you’ll thank yourself later).

Planning Tip: Have a designated friend or coordinator help with vendors and be in charge of all major questions. That way you can stay relaxed the whole day.




4. Night Before & Day Of: Soak. It. In.

You’ve made it! The night before your wedding in northwest Missouri can feel like a blur, so here’s how to ground yourself:

  • Eat something real (not just cake samples).

  • Drink water like it's your job.

  • Appoint a point person for vendor questions.

  • Take time to just be with your partner.

Bonus if you’re at Emerald Acres: Take a quiet stroll together down by the pond, away from the buzz. It’s peaceful, private, and the perfect moment to just soak it all in.

bride and groom at the pond at emerald acres wedding venue

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Final Thoughts:

This part of your wedding journey flies by—but it's packed with all the heart. The happy tears. The nerves. The laughs in the groom’s lounge. The quiet moments in the bridal suite before walking down the aisle. Whether you’re saying your vows at Emerald Acres in Cameron MO or elsewhere around Kansas City, this final stretch is where memories are made.

Your vendor team is here to support you so you can focus on what matters most—marrying your person and dancing the night away.

 
 

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