As a beauty team, we are often in a room full of girls getting everyone ready for someone’s special day! The bride has picked out her most important friends and family to be by her side. Whether it is that one best friend or a whole gang, we have a few must and ideas to help make those hours memorable.
Great Lighting
When scoping out your bridal suite, make sure to check that there’s sufficient lighting in the room. We suggest opening all the blinds on the windows and turning on all lights in the room to get a sense of the natural light.
Light Snacks and Beverages
It’s going to be a long day leading up to the reception, so keep you and your wedding party fueled with an array of light and healthy food. Small sandwiches, a veggie spread, granola bars, and chips will ensure that everyone eats something before the ceremony. And of course, you can’t forget to drink plenty of water!!!
Dressing Robes
You’ll want to wait until the very last minute before you walk down the aisle to put on your wedding dress if you want to avoid any stains, spills, or rips. It’s a good idea for you and your bridal party to get ready in dressing robes so you snack and get styled without worrying about staining your dresses.
Champagne & OJ
Of course you know that if you combine those 2 it is the perfect marriage equaling a mimosa. Have a few girls in charge bringing a bottle so there is enough to go around.
The popping’ bottle shot is a good photo opportunity too, so be sure to save one for when the photographer arrives.
A hanger for your wedding dress
The hotel hanger or the dry cleaner’s hanger just doesn’t cut it. We often see brides searching and asking everyone to pass over their “cuter” hanger, and there’s usually not one around. Etsy has a few hangers that will make your dress look Pinterest worthy! You can even customize your hanger with the date of your wedding or your name. If you take a photo with all of the dresses, it’s cute to customize a hanger with the names of each bridesmaid.
Steamer
Skip the iron and go straight for the steamer, which will allow you to get any wrinkles or unwanted crinkles out of your wedding day attire without the risk of burn stains.
& More!
Here are a few other extras we often hear people need in the moments before the wedding.
- Mints
- Nail polish Remover
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Safety pins, needle / thread
- Scissors (Our most borrowed item!)
- And of course having fun!
And last but not least, don’t forget to have fun! This is your wedding day, after all, so enjoy every moment. Take a deep breath and savor every minute because it will be over before you know it!
