Heyyy — so as you might guess… I’ve been to just a few weddings. Shooting, attending, bridal party-ing, and I’ve seen some perfect, fun, and memorable wedding mornings…. but I’ve also seen a lot of hectic, stressful, and plain not fun wedding mornings. Here are 5 ways to make your wedding morning less stressful!
1. HAVE A PLAYLIST TO GET READY TO!
There’s nothing like music to set the mood! Get your girls/guys pumped up for you! No one wants a slouchy wedding party. I promise you’ll all have way more fun and the nerves will subside. If you’ve got some high school friends or girls from earlier on in life – add in some throwbacks to really bring some nostalgia 😉
2. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STEAMER FOR YOUR DRESSES (ESPECIALLY BRIDESMAIDS)
You don’t want your bridesmaids to come to your big day with a wrinkled dress. If you come prepared with a steamer, they will THANK YOU. And you will thank you when you get those wedding photos back!
3. AS A BRIDE, HAVE ALL OF YOUR DETAILS OUT AND IN ONE PLACE RIGHT AWAY BEFORE UNPACKING EVERYTHING ELSE.
Not only is this great for you to know where all your jewelry and important items are when it’s time to put them on, this is also so helpful as a photog to just come in, say hello and know exactly where the details are for those gorgeous flat-lays.
4. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR TIMELINE WITH ALL VENDORS! ESPECIALLY YOUR FLORIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, VENUES… THE ONES THAT WILL BE MOST IMPORTANT EARLY ON IN THE DAY.
The reality is, wedding vendors are working SO many weddings that it can often get confused, or a couple details overlooked. The more proactive YOU are, the better!
5. DECIDE AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU’D LIKE TO WRITE AND EXCHANGE LETTERS WITH YOUR GROOM/BRIDE.
The moments reading a sweet love letter right before your first look, right before you walk down the aisle, or reading to each other at some point are some of the most memorable sweet moments of the day. If you at least add in a few extra minutes in your timeline, or make sure both of you are prepared, that will make a super special moment even more beautiful.
Bonus – DELEGATE. As a photographer who’s going to be basically by your side the whole day, I’d love to help out wherever I can. Please don’t hesitate to ask.
Happy wedding planning!
