Here are the DO’s and DON’Ts of getting ready for your big day:

1. Wear a ‘Mrs’ hoodie, silk printed robe or something else that will look good in photos.

Editors’ Pick: ‘Wifey’ terry-cloth hoodies and robes.

Make your bridesmaids wear something similar for great group shots, too. These silk, printed floral robes  are a favorite on Pinterest, and ‘Mrs’ hoodies are well-priced and a celebrity favorite.

2. Set out everything you’re wearing to your wedding (including jewelry, your veil, shoes & shapewear).

Always be prepared.


Make yourself notes if necessary – I myself left my grandmother’s diamond earrings at the hotel, and ended up walking down the aisle wearing a pair from Forever 21. Another BRIDEfinds staffer got halfway to the church, before realizing that she had forgotten to put on her engagement ring. It’s easy to forget the essentials in the day-of chaos.


3. DON’T try any new beauty products or treatments. 





Stick to the basics.


Perform your regular morning beauty routine: tweeze, moisturize, and pamper your skin (everything short of putting on make-up), but don’t try anything you haven’t already taken for a test run. You’ll risk beauty disasters like skin redness or irritation (a definitely DON’T for photos).


4. EAT. This is a big one. You’ll be a bundle of nerves, but at least remember to snack throughout the day. If you can totally handle it, treat yourself to a nice big breakfast, and then skip lunch. (Do avoid overly salty snacks – they may make you retain water.)


. Pack essentials in a small clutch and have your maid of honor carry it from the ceremony to the reception.





The bride shouldn’t be caught with a clutch — no matter how cute.


Pack tissues, lip gloss for touch-ups, oil-absorbing sheets, a Tide stain pen, a comb, and a spare pair of flip flops or flats in a sparkly clutch and have one of your bridesmaids tote it around for emergencies. We call it the Wedding Survival Kit.
5. Thank your parents and anybody else who helped you prepare for this day (especially if they’re bankrolling it!). They will appreciate any graciousness — it’s not all about you today, it’s about your friends and family, as well.


6. ENJOY!





Don’t forget to frequently pause and take mental snapshots of your big day. Let the good wash over you, let the less good roll off your back – it’ll all be over before you know it!

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