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The morning of your wedding day is filled with excitement, joy, and a little bit of nervous anticipation. Whether getting ready at home or on-site at your wedding venue, to ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your special day, here are some practical tips to help you get ready and make the most of these precious hours.
1. Start with a Good Night’s Sleep
While it might be tempting to stay up late finalizing details or celebrating with your bridal party, getting a good night’s sleep is essential. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of rest so you wake up feeling refreshed and energized for the big day ahead. Remember, it’s a long day ahead of you, so a great night’s sleep is key.
2. Have a Relaxed Morning Routine
Start your day with a calm and relaxing routine. Take a few moments to yourself—whether it’s meditating, enjoying a cup of tea, or taking a light walk—to centre yourself and embrace the significance of the day. Try and allocate a time for this before arranging for makeup artists or hairdressers to arrive. Avoid rushing, and allow yourself time to savour these quiet moments before the festivities begin.
3. Stay Hydrated and Eat a Nutritious Breakfast
With all the excitement, it can be easy to forget to drink water and eat. It’s important to plan your meal times. Make sure to have a light but nutritious breakfast, and arrange for a mid-morning or early afternoon snack to keep you going. Staying hydrated is key, especially if you’re having an outdoor or summer wedding, especially if you are having one or two pre-wedding drinks.
4. Create a Comfortable Getting-Ready Space
Choose a comfortable, well-lit space to get ready. Whether it’s your bridal suite, a room at home, or a special location, make sure it’s organized, calm, and filled with natural light. Declutter the space ahead of time so it feels serene and welcoming for you and your bridal party. Ensuring a tidy space also helps when photos are being taken – the last thing you want in the background of your photos is a messy, opened suitcase in the background.
5. Keep a Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Prepare a small emergency kit with essentials like safety pins, tissues, stain remover, a sewing kit, breath mints, and any makeup touch-up items. Having this handy will ensure you’re prepared for any unexpected hiccups.
6. Plan a Realistic Timeline
Work with your hair and makeup artists to create a realistic timeline that includes enough time for everyone to get ready without feeling rushed. Factor in time for hair, makeup, getting dressed, and some buffer time for any last-minute adjustments. Make sure your schedule allows for a few moments of calm and reflection before walking down the aisle.
7. Surround Yourself with Positive People
We can’t stress this enough!! Surround yourself with friends and family who bring you joy and calmness rather than encourage drama or negativity. Everyone’s heard of the term “bridezilla”, but trust us, the “bridesmaid-zilla” is a more common feature on the morning of a wedding!! Ensuring a positive atmosphere will help keep you relaxed and happy throughout the morning.
8. Avoid too many people being present at the one time
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for couples to book a photographer, a videographer and a content creator for their wedding day. Adding in hair and make-up, that can add up to a lot of people present all at once. If possible, stagger the arrival time of all suppliers to avoid a cluster of people present, or arrange the various suppliers (photographer, videographer etc.) to take shots of your partner that morning also.
Conclusion
The morning of your wedding day sets the tone for the celebration ahead. By starting your day relaxed, prepared, and surrounded by positivity, you can enjoy every precious moment leading up to your “I do.” Remember, this is your day—embrace it fully, and cherish every second.
Lucan Spa Hotel offers a wedding day of your dreams in Dublin no matter what your size and plans. For more details and to arrange your own private viewing, you can contact our wedding team by filling out the online form here.