Your wedding day and the planning process are yours and yours only! Make sure to enjoy the process, every step of the way. Know that you have a team of experts that are here for you seven days a week that would love to help! We’re here to manage your details; this is our full-time job, so it doesn’t have to be yours. 

Dos and Don’ts:

Do -  Have A Timeline

Having a set timeline for your wedding day is absolutely crucial to how the day will go, and it starts with getting ready. Make a timeline with your planner, or if you don't have a planner, with your photographer, since they'll need to know when to get there to take pictures of everyone getting ready. 

Do - Have Plenty of Food For Your Crew (and Yourself)

Make sure to have an array of filling, nutritious breakfast or lunch options for your wedding party that will tide them over until the reception. Everyone will be busy and focused on getting ready, and you'll want to spend as much time as possible together that morning. 

Do - Make Sure There Are Enough Outlets

If you have a large wedding party and everyone is getting ready in the same room, double-check ahead of time to make sure there will be enough outlets. Think about it: Everyone will want to charge their phone, hairstylists will need multiple outlets for blow-dryers, curlers, straighteners and hot rollers, and there may be a few steamers on hand to press all the outfits. 

Do - Make a Plan For Your Phone

While you may be tempted to keep your phone in your hand at all times, it can be overwhelming. You will likely get a bunch of congratulatory text messages as well as questions from family members, wedding party VIPs and vendors. We recommend making a plan ahead of time to decide how long you'll be on your phone. 

Do - Delegate Tasks to Your Wedding Party

We know you want to plan the ultimate pre-wedding party, but you've got a lot on your plate already. Delegate smaller tasks to your friends and family members to help bring the morning together. 

Do -  Try to Be Fully Present

You may feel your mind wandering to all of the tasks that need to be accomplished, but we encourage you to stay focused on the moment as much as possible. Allow your vendors to show up and do their jobs (they are professionals, after all) and trust in your wedding planner if you hired one. Soak up quality time with your friends and family members before the festivities start. It's such a special moment—take it all in. 

Don’t - Forget to Hang Up Your Wedding Day Outfit

The first thing you should do when you wake up is take your wedding outfit (veil included if you're wearing one) out of the garment bag and hang it up where it can breathe a bit (preferably where nobody will disturb it). 

Don’t -  Overdo The Drinks

Along with breakfast or lunch, providing mimosas, bellinis, beers or seltzers for your crew is always fun. Who doesn't love a cute cheers-ing photo op? Just be careful: Downing too many of these drinks could give you a headache, an unwelcome buzz, or extra nerves. Two per person is a good amount. 

Don’t - Forget Your Emergency Kit

Things happen—nails chip, mimosa stains and hair droops. That's why it's important to have a day-of emergency kit for any mini-emergencies, including stain remover, breath mints, tweezers, tissues, hair spray, fashion tape and more. Don't forget to have an actual first aid kit on hand too. 

Don’t -  Overschedule Your Morning

While it may be tempting to try and do all of your prep the morning of your wedding,it could get stressful quickly. 

Don’t - Try New Products on Your Face

The morning of your wedding is not the time to try out a brand-new face mask, moisturiser, or foundation. You could have a negative reaction to the products. Stick to the products you've been using leading up to your nuptials just to be safe. 

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