You have your dress: check. Your vail: check. Your shoes, bra, underwear: check, check, check. Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. You have your lipstick in your maid of honor’s purse and more comfortable shoes to slip into once the party really heats up. You’ve thought of all of the must-haves. But what about those items you don’t think you need until you need them? And then its too late! Below are our top ten Bridal Essentials you might not think to pack.
1.) High Heel Protectors
Stop your heels from sinking into the grass! Great for outdoor pictures, walking down a grassy isle and cocktail hour on the lawn.
2.) Double sided tape
You never know exactly how your dress will fit or stay on your big day. Be prepared!
3.) Different sized safety pins
Bustles often come undone after a few spins on the dance floor. Safety pins will help your bridesmaids or family members re-bustle your dress so you look fantastic and can keep dancing the night away!
4.) Deodorant
Because everyone will want to talk to you and hug you, and you will want to party!
5.) Mints
Eating, talking, drinking… mints
6.) Nail file
To smooth over any last minute snags or chips that happen while getting ready
7.) Hair elastic and bobby pins
Twirling and jumping around and dancing with friends and family means flat hair, slipping styles and the need for a touch up. Don’t forget, the pictures don’t stop until you do!
8.) Water bottle and a snack
The excitement of the day can mean you forget to eat or drink. Low blood sugar and dehydration can lead to a sensitive or cranky bride! Stay happy and energized with small healthy snacks throughout the day while getting ready and taking all your pictures. We love food that beats the bloat and keep you feeling satisfied like dried fruit and nuts, eggs, cucumbers with hummus, apples with nut butter or greek yogurt. Say no to carbonated beverages and salty foods like chips, pretzels and processed deli meats as they make you retain water!
9.) A good playlist
Pump the jams while you and your bridesmaids and family get ready. Keep them going during your pictures. Keep the energy level high and the mood fun and festive. This is your big day! The whole day!
10.) A “nothing can bother me” attitude!
This one is the most important! All the hard work is done. You’ve spent the last weeks or months working hard to look your best. Your friends and family are all here to celebrate you and the occasion. And you are about to marry the love of your life. And that is the most important thing. This day is about you and your partner, committing to each other, loving each other, and celebrating this fabulous decision with the people who love you the most. You will be surrounded by your favorite people, good music, food and drinks. Everything else are just details. If you are relaxed, having fun and living in the moment, then your guests will do the same and you will have a most fantastic wedding! Take a moment to step back with your partner and look around. Look at the people at your wedding, the tables and the decor, the smiles and each other. And have a blast!
EMBODY wedding bliss!
