Getting Ready on Your Wedding Day: Tips + Must-Have Checklist
Your wedding day is finally here and somehow the morning always flies by faster than you expect.
The getting ready part? It sets the tone for your entire day. Calm, fun, a little champagne, your favourite people… that’s the energy we’re going for.
So here are a few tips to keep your morning smooth, stress-free, and photo-ready:
Give yourself more time than you think you need
Hair and makeup always run a little behind it’s just how it goes. Build in extra time so you’re not rushing into your dress. Slow mornings = better vibes (and better photos).
Keep your space clean + clutter-free
This makes a huge difference in your photos. Toss bags in a corner, keep surfaces simple, and let that natural light do its thing.
Wear something cute but practical
Think matching sets, robes, oversized button-ups anything easy to slip off without messing up hair + makeup.
Eat. Hydrate. Breathe.
It sounds obvious, but it gets skipped all the time. Drink water, have snacks ready, and take a minute to actually soak it all in.
Pack a little “getting ready kit”
This saves stress later. Toss these in a bag:
- lip gloss / lipstick for touch-ups
- perfume
- deodorant
- tissues
- comfy shoes
- phone charger
- any little must-haves you’ll want nearby
And don’t forget your flat lay box
This is so worth it for those dreamy detail shots.
Have everything together in one spot for your photographer:
- invitation
- rings (both!)
- vow books
- jewelry
- shoes
- perfume
- loose florals
- anything sentimental (heirlooms, letters, etc.)
Pro tip: keep it all in a small box or bag so it’s easy to grab the second we arrive.
At the end of the day, this morning isn’t about perfection, it’s about the feeling.
Laugh with your people, take it all in, and let the day unfold.
We’ve got the rest.
