9 Tips For Getting Ready on Your Wedding Day by Lexi Truesdale

Okay, so if you’re reading this, it must mean that you’re getting MARRIED, woohoo!

You might feel a bit overwhelmed, but no fear, this will help! While everyone is focused on the planning leading up to the wedding, we lose sight of one thing. The wedding day itself! Your wedding day does not have to be a “production,” “one thing after another,” or a “full day photoshoot” (yes, these are comments I’ve heard!) process that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and stressed throughout the day. The first step in feeling your very best on your wedding day starts with morning prep. If you’re overwhelmed right about now, don’t worry. Below are some of my 9 Tips for Getting Ready on Your Wedding Day. These tips will leave you feeling calm, cool, and collected on your wedding day! So let’s get started…

Don’t Jam Pack Everything the Morning Of

Do you know that overwhelming, irritating feeling when we’re being rushed? Yeah, trust me when I tell you a lot of people feel that the morning of their wedding day. There are so many moving parts; it can feel like everything moves a million miles per minute. Not the best way to start your wedding day. So make sure you don’t jam-pack everything on your wedding day. A lot of things can go wrong, causing everything else to be delayed, which we don’t want! Make sure you’re scheduling big appointments like nails, hair, and fittings, etc., so the morning of your wedding day is smooth sailing.

Choose Who You’re Getting Ready With Wisely

Bride and bridesmaids getting ready on her wedding day

The people you surround yourself with as you get ready on your wedding day can truly set the tone for the entire day. Those quiet, in-between moments — hair, makeup, music playing, deep breaths — are just as meaningful as the big ones. Choose people who make you feel calm, supported, and fully yourself, not rushed or overwhelmed. This is your time to soak it all in, so being around the right energy can make the morning feel relaxed, joyful, and really special.

Decide What You’re Wearing Before Getting Ready

While you may not think this is a big deal, deciding what to wear as you get ready is important. You aren’t going to be wearing your wedding attire while getting your hair & makeup done, so my advice is to choose pieces that are easy to put on and take off (your HMUA will be happy, too!). Choosing items like robes and button-up shirts is the easiest to maneuver and change out of on the morning of your wedding day. Don’t you ever wonder why so many wedding parties have to match PJs and robes? It’s not just for fashion, but because it’s simple and easy to change!

Don’t Forget to Eat (And Drink) Something

This goes for you AND your wedding party, but please eat something the morning of your wedding. You’re running around like crazy getting everything prepped and ready to go, and before you know it, it’s time to put on your dress and start the day. However, I know we all know what being “hangry” feels like, and nobody wants to feel that on one of the most special days of their life. You want to make sure you are hydrating your body and fueling up for a day filled with activities.

Pack An Emergency Kit

It’s inevitable that accidents happen, and the best thing that we can do is be prepared for when/if they do! So packing an emergency kit is key to easing your mind and preparing for anything and everything! Now you’re probably thinking, “What do I put in this emergency kit”? While everyone’s emergency kit may look a bit different, here are a few key essentials every person may need the morning of their wedding.

Sewing Kit
Bobby Pins
Bandaids
Stain Remover
Hair Clips
Chapstick
Eyelash Glue
Super Glue
Advil
Feminine Hygiene Products
Q-Tips
Lint Roller
Mints
Extra Earring Backs
Fashion Tape
Deodorant
Small Mirror
Small Brush or Comb

Make Sure Your Getting Ready Space is Clean

As mentioned several times throughout this blog, things can get crazy on the morning of your wedding. This can lead to a lot of things being thrown around, misplaced, and overall leaving your getting-ready space messier than when you got there. Making sure your getting-ready space is clean will not only ease your mind but also help you find what you need when you need it. Especially if you have hired a wedding photographer, who will be arriving to take photos that morning, having a clean space sets the photos up for success!

Tip: Have a designated area where everyone can leave their belongings. That way, everyone knows where their belongings are, and you don’t have to worry about cleaning the entire space.

Make Sure Your Wedding Details are Accessible

A wedding dress hanging in the getting ready room

This is mainly for couples who have hired a wedding photographer for their wedding day. Make sure your wedding details are accessible before your photographer arrives. I always recommend that my couples gather their wedding-day details a few days in advance in a small shoebox, so everything is in one place on the day of the wedding. Some ideas for wedding details are:

Partner 1 attire
Partner 2 attire
Invitation
All Rings
Veil
Perfume or Cologne
Shoes
Cufflinks & Ties
Any sentimental notes, movie tickets, poems, etc.
Floral Trimmings (Ask your Florist for any Extras)

As always, you can see what else my couples are using for their details here!

Get a Good Night’s Rest

You want to ensure you’re locked and loaded the morning of your wedding. So how do you do that? Well, it all starts the night before with a good night’s rest. As cliché as it sounds, ensuring you’re well-rested is a major factor in how the rest of your wedding day will play out (Atleast for me, haha).

Be Present and Live In The Moment

Above all else, try your best to be present and live in the moment! It can be easy to get distracted by all the small details and to worry about making sure everything goes perfectly. At the end of the day, what matters most is that you’re marrying your partner and celebrating with those you care about the most. Your wedding day is a day of love & joy! So as much as you want to overthink every little detail and everything that could go wrong, don’t forget to take a breath and try to savor every minute of this wonderful day. Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, it’s all over. Cherish every moment, and you won’t regret it.

Hopefully, by reading these 9 tips for getting ready on your wedding day, you’re feeling a bit more at ease. Your wedding day should be filled with fun & celebration, and don’t you forget it!