Your Wedding Morning: Tips for a Calm and Organised Start

The morning of your wedding sets the tone for the entire day. After months of meticulous planning, it’s essential to ensure that the start of your special day is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Here are some practical tips to help you prepare:

Choose the Right Getting-Ready Location

Your preparation space can significantly impact your comfort and convenience:

• Home: Familiar and comfortable, but consider the cleanup afterward.
• Parents’ House: Offers a sentimental touch and family support.
• Hotel: Provides a luxurious setting with ample space for your bridal party.
• Wedding Venue: Minamise travel and keeps everyone in one place.

Surround Yourself with Supportive People

Decide who you want by your side—be it bridesmaids, family, or close friends. Their presence can offer emotional support and help keep the atmosphere light and joyful.

Plan the Evening Before

If your bridal party is staying overnight, consider a relaxing activity like a pamper session or a light dinner. This sets a positive tone and ensures everyone is well-rested.

Coordinate with Your Photographer

Ensure your photographer knows your schedule to capture key moments, such as:

• The bridal party getting ready
• First look with parents or bridesmaids
• Final touches before leaving for the ceremony

Don’t Forget the Essentials

• Eat a Nutritious Breakfast: Start your day with a healthy meal to keep your energy up.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the morning.
• Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include items like safety pins, tissues, and makeup for touch-ups.
• Charge Your Phone: Ensure your phone is fully charged for any last-minute communications.
  

Planning Your Wedding Morning: A Time-Saving Guide

Once you've chosen your wedding location and decided who will be joining you for the morning festivities, it's time to create a realistic schedule. While the bride might have a reputation for being fashionably late, delays can significantly impact the day's flow.

Fuel Up: Start with a hearty breakfast. You're likely to be up early and have a long day ahead, so nourishing your body is essential.

Beauty Prep:

• DIY Makeup? If your party is doing their own makeup, ensure they bring mirrors to avoid any last-minute scrambling.
• Professional Team? Allocate 30-40 minutes per person for each service (hair or makeup). Your artists can usually provide a detailed schedule to keep things moving smoothly.
• Early Starts: As a hair and makeup artist, I often begin as early as 6am to ensure everyone is ready on time.

Consider the Little Ones: If children are part of your wedding party, factor in nap and feeding times into your schedule.

Bride's Focus: Allow 1-1.5 hours for the bride's hair and makeup.

Lunchtime: Enjoy a light lunch or snack to avoid any hunger pangs during the ceremony.

Bridesmaids Get Ready: Give your bridesmaids ample time to complete their hair and makeup and get dressed. This allows them to assist the bride and enjoy the final moments before the ceremony.

The Final Countdown:

• 1 Hour Before Departure: Begin the bride's dressing process. This allows time for photos, a celebratory toast with the bridesmaids, and a special moment with her father before leaving.
• Travel Time: Allow sufficient time to travel to the wedding venue.
• 15 Minutes Before Ceremony: The bride should meet with the registrar for any final instructions.
  
  

And Finally... The Ceremony!

I hope these tips help you create a relaxed and enjoyable wedding morning. For expert wedding hair and makeup services, click here.

Wishing you a truly unforgettable wedding day!

Jax
Wedding Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

 .... And remember the most important thing for you to do is to enjoy your day together!