Bridal Getting Ready Tips

Excitement and nerves rise — the morning of your wedding day is incredibly special, especially when your closest friends accompany you while you get ready. This time is all about you, the bride, and your preparation for the big moment. Here are my top tips to ensure your getting ready is relaxed, beautiful, and unforgettable.

1. Energy First
In the whirlwind of hair, makeup, and excitement, brides often forget the most essential thing: energy.

Make sure to:

  • eat a proper breakfast
  • drink plenty of water

Low energy leads to stress and irritability — not how you want to start your wedding day.

Dehydration can quickly cause headaches or dizziness, especially in summer. A breakfast buffet with lots of options works wonderfully for everyone getting ready with you.

2. Avoid Visible Marks
Very important:
Remove any tight clothing early enough, including:

  • hair ties
  • socks
  • bras

These can leave red marks that are visible in photos.

If your wedding is during summer, don’t forget sunscreen — sunburn is the last thing you want.

Pro tip:
If you're wearing a necklace, use a tiny bit of lash glue to secure the clasp at the back of your neck so it doesn’t slide to the front.

3. Prepare Your Playlist in Advance
Music sets the tone for the morning!
To avoid last-minute stress, create your playlist a few days before the wedding.

If you don’t have the time or headspace, ask a friend who knows you well to help curate it.

4. Photographer Timing
Some brides prefer having a photographer there the entire morning, while others want a quieter, intimate start.

Ideally, the photographer should join for the final hour of getting ready.

This allows them to capture:

  • stationery
  • veil
  • rings
  • bridal party moments
  • robe shots
  • details & accessories

Make sure all accessories are laid out neatly before the photographer arrives — it saves time and keeps things organised.

If you’re wearing matching robes, choose a special, distinct one for yourself so you stand out in photos.

5. Allow Enough Time
Getting ready usually takes 3–4 hours — depending on:

  • number of bridesmaids
  • whether hair & makeup artists come to you
  • travel time if you need to go to a salon

If hair and makeup are done by different people, plan even more time.

Remember:
Delays in the morning can throw off the entire schedule — it’s better to have a comfortable buffer. Every bride’s getting rfeady routine is different — nothing is a must. Most importantly, this time should feel calm, enjoyable, and completely yours.

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