What Should Brides Wear To Get Ready?

A bride should wear casual and fun button-down shirts or matching hoodies for getting ready for the big day. For a comfortable look, a super-smooth silk robe is recommended. Robes are popular choices for getting ready outfits and are also beautiful gifts for the wedding party. Some great alternatives include Succulent Print Bridal Robes, Flannel Pajamas, and Nasty Gal Satin Long Pajama Set and Robe.

When getting ready, it’s important to avoid overscheduling your morning. Get your nails done one day before the wedding to save time on the actual day. If you want an actual hair cut, go a few days before the wedding to save time. The mother of the bride can wear black, especially if the couple is having a black-tie wedding. However, she should consult the bride beforehand and consider the venue, vibe, and season.

Another good alternative is a white cotton button-down and matching cotton short or pants set. Another great option is a basic loose tank top, Palazzo pants, or a plaid shirt. Simple button-up PJ tops from Target can be used with leggings or pants of their choice. Wrap a bridesmaid robe with ruffle trim for a flattering and romantic look.

There are plenty of outfit options for getting ready on your wedding day, including silky, satin robes, cozy pajama sets, and more. These outfits will help you look and feel like your most beautiful and confident self on the morning of your wedding.


📹 What To Do The Morning Of Your Wedding

What to do the morning of your wedding? Surprisingly a frequently asked question. So let’s get to the bottom of what you do.


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What to wear when getting bridal makeup done?

TIP #3: If you’re getting hair and makeup done, wear a button-down shirt or robe, wash your face and hair, and eat well beforehand.

WHY: Each member should wear a button-down shirt or robe so it’s easier to change into wedding clothes after hair and makeup. This helps prevent hair and makeup from getting messed up. Clean/dry hair and a washed face help services run smoothly. Up-dos take longer than curls. If you’re going to be late, don’t show up with wet hair. It’ll take longer to dry and style. The same goes for makeup. If you show up with makeup on, the artist will ask you to wash your face, which can cause a delay. Eat and drink water before your makeup appointment to keep your makeup fresh.

What does the mother of the bride give her daughter?

Jewelry is a classic wedding gift. Give your daughter a piece of personalized jewelry with her name or wedding date on it.

Who traditionally helps the bride get ready?

You can choose who you want with you when you get ready. Most brides have bridesmaids and their mom. Some brides also have friends and family.

Should a bride get hair or makeup done first?

Should you do your makeup or hair first on your wedding day? There’s no right answer, but many artists say it’s best to do makeup before hair. “My experience is that getting your makeup done before your hair is best,” says Voight. She adds, “This way, the makeup artist can blend the makeup into the hairline and around the jaw area without messing up the hairstylist’s work.” The best makeup starts with a well-blended foundation. It should look seamless. A look that is best achieved when the makeup is applied first. Can you get your makeup and hair done at the same time? Most hair and makeup artists would rather spend time on your bridal look individually. It’s more stressful for you as the bride to have two people working at the same time. It also takes longer because your hair and makeup artists are waiting on each other. Even the best makeup artist can’t do a perfect winged liner while you’re getting a blowout. “The way a client’s head is positioned affects how an artist can apply makeup or style hair,” says Voight. “So, changing angles to meet the needs of hair and makeup can make it hard for both artists to make you look your best on your special day.”

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Does the mother of the bride get ready with the bride?

The mother of the bride helps with wedding preparations. She may go shopping for the bride’s dress, attend the hen party, and help the bride get ready on the morning of the wedding.

However, each mother’s checklist of duties will differ. Some brides want their mothers involved in every wedding planning task, while others prefer to be hands-off. Below are the main duties and responsibilities of the mother of the bride. Use this checklist as a starting point, but let the bride decide what to add and remove.

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Who does the bride stay with the night before?

There are no wrong answers. It depends on how you want to start the next morning. You can still make the night unforgettable, whether it’s a sleepover with your bridesmaids, time with your mother, or cuddling up with your soon-to-be husband. This blog looks at whether it’s better to spend the night together or separately.

Different scenarios. 1. You live together. Keep your regular bedtime routine to get a good night’s sleep. If you already live together, spending the night with your future husband will feel natural. It will keep you grounded during the weekend. However, if you want to be surprised on your wedding day, spending the night together might feel too normal.

Do brides do hair or makeup first?

Should you do your makeup or hair first on your wedding day? There’s no right answer, but many artists say it’s best to do makeup before hair. “My experience is that getting your makeup done before your hair is best,” says Voight. She adds, “This way, the makeup artist can blend the makeup into the hairline and around the jaw area without messing up the hairstylist’s work.” The best makeup starts with a well-blended foundation. It should look seamless. A look that is best achieved when the makeup is applied first. Can you get your makeup and hair done at the same time? Most hair and makeup artists prefer to work on your bridal look separately. It’s more stressful for you as the bride to have two people working at the same time. It also takes longer because your hair and makeup artists are waiting on each other. Even the best makeup artist can’t do a perfect winged liner while you’re getting a blowout. “The way a client’s head is positioned affects how an artist can apply makeup or style hair,” says Voight. “So, changing angles to meet the needs of hair and makeup can make it hard for both artists to make you look your best on your special day.”

What are brides supposed to wear?

The bride usually wears a wedding dress. I love seeing a bride in a beautiful, comfortable dress! I love seeing brides in flats or comfy shoes. You can’t really see the shoes anyway! As long as you love it, it doesn’t matter what you wear.

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What does a bride need on her wedding day?

White or light-colored underwear; wedding dress; undergarments; pantyhose and garter; shoes, flip flops, other comfy shoes; veil or headpiece; necklace(s), earrings, bracelet(s), ring(s), wedding band, and other accessories. Rain boots, umbrella, rain jacket (if it rains); sewing kit, extra buttons, extra pins; double-sided tape for fallen hems or slippery straps; sandpaper to scuff new shoes so you don’t slip. Other items to remember on your big day:

Cash and envelopes for tips or payments to vendors; gift for your husband; thank-you cards for bridal party or parents; rings or just your husband’s wedding band; water and healthy snacks.Batteries and phone charger; hangers, hooks, etc.; mirror; tape of every kind; whatever you might need for the night of your wedding.

What not to do before wedding makeup?

Avoid exfoliating, using heat treatments, sun exposure, new products, and overdoing it before your wedding to ensure your skin is in the best condition for a flawless application.

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Who gives the bride something blue?

“Something borrowed” was usually a woman’s undergarment, and “something blue” was a garter belt under the bride’s dress. The groom’s father gave the bride a sixpence to put in her shoe.


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  • The dress you ended up picking more last minute was totally meant for you… STUNNING! ✨ Thank you for filming on your special day, although you didn’t have to. It was so nice to feel like you had us be apart of your wedding day. Congratulations you two! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughs and happiness. 🤍

  • I love that you guys celebrated how you wanted and what made you comfortable. We did the same this year, eloped to the island, 5 min official “I dos” with our siblings, photos and a great dinner, done and done with no nervous sweats cause I too am a sweaty gal 😂 You guys looked amazing, biggest congrats!

  • You looked absolutely breathtaking, Lan 🥰. From head to toe! Congratulations to you & Dejan ❤🎉🥂. Those clips were fabulous. Your gown was perfectly chic & stunning on you. Your hair and makeup were beautiful. Dan, the man looked so handsome. I wish you two a lifetime of happiness & good health!! Xoxo ❤ I can’t wait to see more pics…..eeeeekk!! Mr & Mrs. Dejan!!!!! ❤ 🤗🥳🥹

  • Oh guys, I feel so incredibly grateful that you shared these special moments with us! And I am in awe of your calmness I mean I would be freaking out while getting ready 😅😅 You both looked beyond beautiful, I loved seeing Dejan getting ready too, and everything you chose was absolutely perfect, that dress! Made just for you! And now we’re going to make that Nudestix shade viral like we did for Sofia Ritchie’s wedding and Picante! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • This was so genuine and sincere. Thank you so much for sharing your joy and excitement with us. It wasn’t something you had to do, and would have been completely understandable if you didn’t. I cried and laughed with you while I drank my morning coffee and it was just such a bright start to my day. You and Dan both looked gorgeous and I wish you both a very happy married life ❤️.

  • Omg Allana this was great! You’ve inspired me to have a minimal wedding (not that I’m engaged lol) but it’s so beautiful to see how people have such an intimate and beautiful day without the over-the-top celebrations (not that it’s a bad thing, obvs to each it’s own) Anyway, im so so happy for both of you. You looked absolutely STUNNING! And I love how minimalistic you are. I aspire to be like you 💞congratulations!!

  • What a great surprise and how generous of you to share a glimpse of your morning, middle and close of such a special and momentous day! ♥️ Congratulations! I love the way you chose to celebrate and acknowledge your wedding. I don’t know how you were so composed to talk to us while you were doing your makeup! I’ve never seen you look more stunning. Classy and sophisticated. Wishing you a lifetime of continued happiness together. 💖

  • Oh my heart. My goodness Allana 😍 There is just so much that is beautiful, the least of which is how exceptionally stunning you are, and Dejan as well. Your energy, your love, and just who you are is such a genuine human. Thank you for sharing this with us! All week I’ve been shoving your wedding photos in my husbands face and he is so confused. I’m sooooooo happy for you!

  • So emo perusal this 🥹🥹 I’ve been following for SO long, and it just feels like perusal a sweet friend get married. Truly, this makeup is next-level stunning/professional level. You are SO talented, Lan, and this was such a testament of that! Wish you and Dejan a whole lifetime of love and happiness and joy. You two are so meant to be! xx

  • Oh sweet Lan. This is just the most beautiful glimpse of your special day. You look incredible. ❤ Your eyes sparkle like the diamonds. To have watched you for so long and now see you married to your love. I’m really all emoche 😭🤩🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 congratulations to you and dear Dan. I hope you have a million happy tomorrows together 😘😘😘

  • You are so damned adorable. I just love how down to earth you are. When you posted model photos of you, it is hard to reconcile with the bubbly goofy person that you are, you know? I mean that in the best of ways! So natural. Full of beauty inside and out. And your approach to your wedding day is so refreshing. 🙂

  • This is so sweet! Johnathan and I have been married for 33-years and we still feel like newlyweds! This new journey you two are starting is one grand adventure and we wish you both the very best blessed life! This feeling you have today……hold onto it and bring it to the forefront of your brain in all situations you two will endure…..its an awesome, bumpy, sad, crazy……amazing ride!!!!

  • Omg I love this. You look stunning! I love the hair and makeup and all the jewelry ❤. Congrats to the new Mr. &Mrs. (I actually eloped to Vegas the day before on 9/8/23 and too ended up doing a celebration dinner w family 😅. We felt the same way about vows and all the planning- lots of photos on my end too)

  • Congratulations on your beautiful wedding! First time here. I was drawn to your hair article from 3 years ago. On how you grew out your blonde hair. I tried finding the article when you decided to put highlights back in your hair. Before your wedding. Just love the color and was trying to find the process before and after. To show my hairdresser. 🤍🤍🫒🕊🌿🤍🤍

  • You looked like a proper Princess (Dutches 😂) the makeup, the hair, the bod, the necklace, the dress, the earrings everything perfection ! But also why do I cry throughout the whole article ? The last face before the photo I literally started waterfalling ! So happy you went with this and not the elopement. I’m sure that the people around you were grateful for the opportunity to celebrate you guys and your love ❤️ And it made that day a tiny bit more special

  • The epitome of elegance! The hair, the nails, the dress, the jewelry, the rings? And of course, the makeup look. A pleasure to follow along with you along the way on your special day Allana, as well as the past decade or so. A most heartfelt congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.! 🩵💍💎 p.s. 9/9/23 was also my best friend’s wedding day too! I did her makeup with my skills I’ve learned along the way, that you’ve definitely contributed to. 😉

  • Congratulations, Allana and Dejan! You both looked INCREDIBLE. Small intimate ceremony was the best way to go especially in the circumstances of the stage fright. My husband and I eloped 21 years ago and we have never regretted the decision. It was all about the marriage for us. I am so happy for you in this beautiful commitment. I wish you unconditional LOVE and overflowing joy for the rest of your life together. Enjoy being a new wifey and you will always be Dejan’s Bride 😘💋💋

  • I am such a fan of the idea of not blowing a bunch of money on a wedding. For some, it comes to the point that it’s about the marriage, not the wedding. I recall you said you invested in relandscaping your backyard instead, which was a very smart move. It’s an investment that you will enjoy daily. And your wedding was just as special capturing the moment in stunning photos and spending quality time with your family. Congats!!.

  • I am following your website since 2017 and I am so happy for you. seeing you standing in front of each other for the lady to pronounce you husband and wife made me cry. You looked absolutely stunning in your dress and oh my god you look very fit and elegant. Congratulation my dear Allana. Wish you a happy and wonderful life.

  • Eeeeeeeeeeee so happy for you! I agree with you about the big wedding thing. We flew from Nova Scotia to Vegas to get married and took a few peeps with us. It was so much less stressful than a big wedding. Our 5 year anniversary was on the 5th and we went back to Vegas to celebrate. ❤ Wish you all the happiness in the world!

  • A..I’m really happy for you both! Looks like a perfectly intimate wedding day! My hubby and I had an intimate morning wedding and a brunch reception immediately after with 35 friends and family. We are still so happy with those decisions and the memories 19 years later. I imagine you two will feel the same! You both looked beautiful! Your dress and overall look were perfectly classic for the event. Are you now wearing the wedding band closer to your heart than the engagement ring? Congratulations to you both!!!