I've attended hundreds of wedding mornings - here are some helpful tips on how to have a relaxed and organised start to your big day

Your Wedding Morning: Planning for a Relaxed and Special Start

You've likely spent months, perhaps even a year, meticulously planning your wedding – from choosing the perfect venue and dress to securing your dream photographer. But have you given much thought to the morning of your wedding day?

The morning of your wedding sets the tone for the entire day. It's a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of nervous energy. To ensure it's a truly special and relaxed experience, This about:

Your Location:

• Home: Offers familiarity and comfort, allowing you to begin the day in your own peaceful space, but can get stressful cleaning up after everyone!
• Parents' House: Can evoke cherished memories and create a warm, family-oriented atmosphere.
• Hotel: Provides convenience and luxury, allowing for a pampering experience and easy access for your wedding party.
• Wedding Venue: Streamlines the day by minimising travel time and keeping everyone in one location.

Who do you want to spend your morning with? Bridesmaids, parents, partner, pets? A wedding morning can be quite emotional, so surround yourself with loved ones who will provide genuine support and encouragement.

Logistics. Will your loved ones be staying with you the evening before? If so - remember to factor in some time during the evening before to socialise or have a pre-wedding pamper party where you all have your nails done ready for the big day. If not - bear in mind where each of your wedding party lives or if they have children, which may affect what time they can join you on the wedding morning.

If you are having a photographer, will they be able to take photos of both you and your partner's wedding preparations easily? Will they be able to be present and capture the look on your parents or friends faces when they see you in your dress, before they have to leave to get to the venue?

Is there parking for your wedding car, wedding party, florist, photographer and hair / makeup artist?



By carefully considering these factors and planning ahead, you can ensure that your wedding morning is a truly special and memorable experience, setting the perfect stage for the rest of your magical day.

Planning Your Wedding Morning: A Time-Saving Guide

Once you've chosen your wedding location and decided who will be joining you for the morning festivities, it's time to create a realistic schedule. While the bride might have a reputation for being fashionably late, delays can significantly impact the day's flow.

Fuel Up: Start with a hearty breakfast. You're likely to be up early and have a long day ahead, so nourishing your body is essential.

Beauty Prep:

• DIY Makeup? If your party is doing their own makeup, ensure they bring mirrors to avoid any last-minute scrambling.
• Professional Team? Allocate 30-40 minutes per person for each service (hair or makeup). Your artists can usually provide a detailed schedule to keep things moving smoothly.
• Early Starts: As a hair and makeup artist, I often begin as early as 6am to ensure everyone is ready on time.

Consider the Little Ones: If children are part of your wedding party, factor in nap and feeding times into your schedule.

Bride's Focus: Allow 1-1.5 hours for the bride's hair and makeup.

Lunchtime: Enjoy a light lunch or snack to avoid any hunger pangs during the ceremony.

Bridesmaids Get Ready: Give your bridesmaids ample time to complete their hair and makeup and get dressed. This allows them to assist the bride and enjoy the final moments before the ceremony.

The Final Countdown:

• 1 Hour Before Departure: Begin the bride's dressing process. This allows time for photos, a celebratory toast with the bridesmaids, and a special moment with her father before leaving.
• Travel Time: Allow sufficient time to travel to the wedding venue.
• 15 Minutes Before Ceremony: The bride should meet with the registrar for any final instructions.
  
  

And Finally... The Ceremony!

I hope these tips help you create a relaxed and enjoyable wedding morning. For expert wedding hair and makeup services, click here.

Wishing you a truly unforgettable wedding day!

Jax
Wedding Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

        .... And remember the most important thing for you to do is to enjoy your day together!