If you are in the last week before your wedding day and have planned everything yourself up to this point, then these last minute pointers will be beneficial as you head into your special day.

The biggest thing that you should be concerned with at this stage in the planning process is the confirmation of small yet very important details. In fact, depending on the size of your wedding, there can be alot of details that needs be confirmed during the last week before your wedding.

Some of these things include your honeymoon, the number of guests for your caterer, and confirming details with the DJ, band, caterer - and even the bridesmaids and groomsmen for the rehearsal dinner.

Also during this time, rest and relaxation is key. Even though confirming last minute details are pivotal, if you have friends and family that can help you out, ask them if they can lend you a hand. This will only reduce your stress while you prepare for the last week before your big day.

So lets begin with some of the things that you need to consider. Do you want a DJ or a live band to perform at your wedding? If you are unsure about your decision, take these factors into consideration. This first thing to look at is price. A DJ almost always costs less than a band.

I mean think about it. A band usually consists of 4-5 people while a DJ is only 1 person. Right there you can see that with a band, the commissions will be split between the band members - thereby justifying the higher price that you have to pay.

The best tip to keep in mind when picking a band or a DJ is to see them play first. You want this to be your special day. So pick the band that is right for you. And guess what? One of the best ways to find the perfect band for you is to check out the band or DJ that perform at a wedding of one of your friends or family members. Makes sense right?

Another approach you could take is to simply search for DJs and bands for hire in your area. Although this can be difficult, a great way to find a band for you is to ask a close friend or relative if they know anyone who is great. If your friend or family member recommended the band or DJ from their wedding, ask them if you could take a look at their wedding video so that you can personally see them yourself.

Lets move on to the caterers for a moment. To be best prepared for your wedding day, be sure to give your caterer a final count for the number of guests during the last week of your wedding. This way, there will be adequate food and supplies for the guests that attend, and that unnecessary money isnt wasted. Also, by doing this, you can avoid the discomfort of not being prepared for additional guests. To best give your caterer an accurate number of guests, be sure to get a confirmed response from all of your invited guests.

And last lets discuss the rehearsal dinner. Its very important during the final week before the wedding to confirm the details of the rehearsal dinner. Your rehearsal dinner will most likely be held the night before your wedding, so its pertinent that all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen are there to rehearse.

Some of the details that need to be confirmed are the number of guests, time, and location - regardless if you and your fiance is hosting the dinner or if a wedding planner is taking on the responsibilities of the event.

During this time also, now would be a good time to write out exactly how you want to thank your parents, friends, and other family members when you make your toast on your wedding day. Even though you want this to be as genuine as possible, its important not to leave out anyone close to heart from your thank you speech - especially if they have gone out of their way to help you during your wedding.

Keep these tips in mind when preparing for your special day.