Bridal Suite Prepping: Top 5 Essentials for Getting Ready
When you begin to plan your wedding, you’ll probably start with the big stuff, like finding your venue and hiring a floral designer and caterer. These are all essentials, but a don’t wait until the morning of your wedding to consider your getting-ready plans! These days, priming and prepping with your wedding party is a major part of the wedding day timeline. Your bridal suite could be a luxury addition to your venue or a cozy set-up at home. Either way, you’ll want to put some thought into prepping this space for getting ready on your wedding day!
With all of the excitement surrounding your wedding, you may wake up on the big day and suddenly wonder ‘How am I getting my coffee?’ And, you won’t want to wait until cocktail hour to grab a bite. Trust us – staying hydrated and making sure you have a proper meal to fuel for the day ahead is a must, so some planning ahead is required.
Take a deep breath. We’ve got the answers! Keep reading for our top must-haves for choosing and prepping a dressing suite for your wedding day!
Pick a Bridal Suite with Good Lighting
Your hair and makeup is booked, but where are they going to set up? Good lighting is everything for your hair and makeup artists! You want to ensure that your getting-ready room has sufficient lighting so that your hair and makeup artist can do their job well. Natural light is the most ideal and refreshing light for the morning of your wedding day. If this is not an option, make sure your venue provides additional lighting. Or ask your hair and makeup team to bring additional lighting for you. This will ensure your hair and makeup turns out looking perfect from every angle! It’s also essential to have ample light for photos.
Consider the Size of Your Bridal Suite
Make sure you consider the size of your bridal suite in relation to the size of your wedding party! The last thing you want on the big day is for all of your besties to be crowded and cramped while getting ready. Minimize chaos and stress on the morning of your wedding by ensuring your bridal suite provides a spacious and serene place to prep and spend a few moments with your loved ones.
Keep in mind that if you plan to write your vows or read a letter from your spouse-to-be on the morning of then a quiet, private haven will be necessary.
Beauty Stations + Space in Your Bridal Suite
Your wedding hair and makeup team doesn’t need an elaborate set up but they do need space. Make sure your bridal suite has places for hot tools, makeup palettes and access to power. You’ll want to have lots of mirrors in your bridal suite!
Does Your Bridal Suite Have a Dress Display?
Having a place to display your wedding dress might not be on top of your wedding day to-do list, but it’s something you want to consider depending on your wedding photography checklist. If having a shot of your gown is important to you, make sure there is a designated place in your bridal suite with good lighting and framing to hang your gown. Similarly, consider the options for styling a flat-lay of a few details like your wedding shoes, stationery and jewelry on a piece of furniture in your bridal suite.
Also consider what fun photos you’d like to plan for when making a timeline for the morning of your wedding day. If you want a special photo with all your girls popping the Champagne, make sure to factor that into your timeline. Maybe your bridal suite has a special feature like Heights House Hotel‘s claw-foot tub – be sure to let your photographer know that you want a few portraits with it!
Don’t Forget to Stock Your Bridal Suite with Snacks!
Designate an area where you can set up a mimosa bar and a place for breakfast. You won’t be your best self on your wedding day if you’re hungry – or hangry! Some stand-alone bridal suites will provide the basics such as bottled water and other beverages. Be sure to ask your venue coordinator about this! Make sure to plan ahead for food. No one wants to have to run out for pizza in the middle of things. Check into restaurants that are willing to deliver and set up, and book this at least a week in advance.
