It's here - the big day you have been planning for months.
Here are my 10 things to do the morning of your wedding. Mine was on Saturday & I made sure to do all of these things :)
1. Drink lots of water
You will be on your feet most of the day & you have lots to do so stay hydrated! Try doing this as early on as possible, so you don't need to pee every 5 seconds in your wedding dress haha.
2. Eat!
Have a good breakfast & then graze throughout the day after that. I took photos at a wedding once where there was no food until the reception at 6pm - absolute insanity. I have actually put 'eat breakfast' & 'eat lunch' onto my wedding day timeline to make extra sure we don't forget. You might be a little nervous, but hangry is definitely worse haha.
3. Wear flats
Be comfy when you get ready - you don't need to wear your heels yet. I wore my slippers!
4. Wear something comfy to get ready in
Shirt wise, try something with buttons so you don't have to lift it over your freshly done hair & makeup. I actually wore PJs with a fluffy robe over the top - so good, especially in the middle of Winter!
On that note - don't wear a bra, if you have a strapless or backless dress - you don't want strap marks in your pics.
5. Make time for your parents
This is a big day for them too, so make sure you spend some time with them while you are getting ready. I got fully dressed with my bridal party & then did a first look with my parents, which was super special.
6. Getting ready playlist
Tunes always set the mood!
7. Organise your wedding accessories
Lay everything out so you know where everything is. This also makes for nice pics. Make sure you have everything out you want a photo of so your photographer knows.
8. Have a plan for your phone
Either charge it up so it has enough juice for the day... or set it to flight mode & go tech free!
It really is up to you on this one, but make sure you have a plan for your phone. I popped mine on flight mode so I could use it for taking my own pics, but didn't get distracted by social media or messages. Noone should be calling you - everyone should know to call you designated person with any questions or issues. Everything else can wait until after the wedding!
9. Relax
The planning is done - relax! Take a deep breath, meditate or do yoga, if that's your thing (or a bubble bath perhaps?) & set yourself up to have a fabulous wedding day.
10. Start celebrating
Crack open a bottle of bubbles & get started while you get ready. Mimosas for breakfast anyone? Be sure not to drink too much alcohol though, drink plenty of water & don't forget to eat!!!
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Don't sweat the small stuff - everything might not go to plan, but that's OK. You are going to end up marrying the love of your life & it's going to be great regardless of what happens. No more planning today - just delegate, don't panic about anything & enjoy!
Hx