A Detailed Checklist for the Perfect Wedding Morning

My team and I have had the pleasure of spending countless mornings

with brides on their wedding day. And we've picked up a tip or two, or three, or more... that make the morning run smooth, lessen pre-wedding jitters, and keep the mood fun, light and celebratory! Here is a list I've compiled of small details that may seem obvious, but that often get overlooked on the morning of. With this list you can delegate specific duties to groomsmen, bridesmaids, sisters, mothers, etc..

Hopefully it will help you feel your best, keep the stress at bay, and help you create the perfect morning on your wedding day

Let's start at the beginning...

How much sleep do you function best on? _____________ (a) Great, add an hour to that, and now you need ____________ (b) What time are you starting hair and makeup? ______________(c) How much time do you need before you begin hair & makeup? ____________ (d)

Things to do before hair and makeup and estimated time it will take:

-set up for hair and makeup artists, 15 minutes -shower, 20 minutes

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Now subtract the hours labeled (d) from the time labeled (c), and this is the latest time you can sleep in until ____________ (e) Next count the hours in (b) backward from the time in (e) and this is the latest time you should go to sleep the night before. ____________ Things that will help me sleep the night before and things that I need to remember the night before: - wash face and exfoliate lightly, apply thick night cream - phone charger - pop a headache reliever if I've had a few drinks

- sleep aid?

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Now that we have established a beginning timeline...

Who else will be waking up at ___________ (time) with me? - - - - - -

Will they have any morning duties? (who and what duty)

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Who will be in charge of getting me breakfast? _____________ What do I want for breakfast? ______________ Who will be in charge of getting me coffee? ________________ What kind of coffee do I want? (make sure to have BRIDE put on your cup if you're getting coffee on the go!) __________________

What time will I want my first mimosa or other drink? __________________ Who is in charge of morning drinks?__________________ Grocery list for morning drinks (bought BEFORE morning of!):

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Who is in charge of morning-getting ready music/playlist? ___________________ What do I want to listen to while I'm getting ready? (suggestions: happy music! Get pumped-up music! Sing-a-long music! Britney Spears anyone?!)

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Who is in chaarge of getting-ready snacks?

(to be done BEFORE morning of )_________________ What are my favorite snacks/what are my requests:

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Who will be in charge of getting water and making sure I stay well hydrated all day? (to be done BEFORE morning of) ____________________ My favorite kind of water: __________________ (sparkling, specific brand, etc...) What cute outfit do I want to wear while I'm having my hair and makeup done?

(something you can easily get off without messing up fabulous hair, like a BRIDE tank or a satin BRIDE robe) .___________________

What are the biggest things, special moments, etc, I'm looking forward to on the morning of my wedding?

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Tips...

Have bridal party arrive at least 20+ minutes prior to hair and makeup and help you set up the hair and makeup stations.

Remember to tell everyone getting their hair and makeup done to have DRY and CLEANish (not greasy or flaky) hair and exfoliated and well moisturized skin (makeup sits better on this skin). If you're going to have mimosas (great for cutting morning jitters) get a nice sparkling wine or champagne that won't give you a headache, and mix it with your favorite juice (mine is pomegranate). My suggestion would be to always have a little more juice than sparkling wine or champagne, which will keep you feeling good, but not tipsy. Remember to share with the bridesmaids and the lovely ladies who will be getting their hair done what style you have prepaid for, this will give them time to search for a hairstyle within that parameter that they like, they can then share that inspirational photo with the artist for adaptation.

Don't be afraid to remind your bridal party, and the friends/family who will be spending your wedding morning with you, that YOU'RE the BRIDE, because we have encountered a BRIDE'SMAIDZILLA, or three or four, before.

Delegate! The morning of goes by REALLY quickly! Brides who attempt to do it all- set up everything, oversee everything, and have fun and get beautiful- usually end up stressed and unhappy. If there will be any setting up the morning of, either hire a coordinator (sooooo worth it!!) or make sure you have delegated the tasks that need to be done to people you trust to do them (make very detailed notes on what you want done). Make sure the ladies helping with set up are ready for hair and makeup BEFORE their appointment times, if they signed up for it! Don't forget that groomsmen are great at set up! Don't let your groom go golf, or do nothing, while you're running around stressing about all the last minute tasks.

Consider your timeline when inviting friends or family to visit with you as you're getting ready. It's common for friends and family to want to visit. However, if you're on a strict timeline, or the photographer is on a timeline, or the hair and makeup artists are on a timeline, it's better to leave the chatting, congratulating, and celebrations for the wedding reception.

As a fairly-newly-wed, I know first hand how special a stress free wedding morning can be. I love the memories I have from my wedding morning, surrounded by all my best friends, my mom, and my personal hair and makeup team! With a little planning and delegating, your morning can be perfect, stress free and fun too!

Download a customizable, editable Morning-Of-Checklist Here

Wishing you the best wedding morning moments and memories...

Ciao!

Courtney

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