Why The Bride Should Be The Last One To Get Dressed On Her Wedding Day

Loveland Estates - Pocahontas, IL

On your wedding day, timing is everything, and one of the easiest ways to keep things running smoothly is to make sure the right people are dressed and ready before you step into your bridal gown.

Your getting-ready photos will likely be some of your most cherished, and having everyone properly prepped makes all the difference. Here’s who should be dressed and ready before you are:

MOM (OR WHOEVER IS HELPING YOU INTO YOUR DRESS!)

If your mom, sister, or another loved one is helping you into your gown, they should be completely dressed (hair, makeup, outfit, and shoes) before it’s time for you to slip into yours. This ensures that when your photographer captures those emotional, intimate moments of you getting ready, everyone looks polished and photo-ready.

BRIDESMAIDS

Planning a first look with your bridesmaids? Make sure they’re fully dressed and ready beforehand. That way, their reactions when they see you in your gown can be beautifully captured without anyone scrambling to finish hair or zip up dresses. This also allows everyone to exit the room dressed and ready to go while you take a few final moments to prepare for your day before slipping into your bridal gown!

PRO TIP:

Build buffer time into your timeline for touch-ups and delays. It’s always better to be ahead of schedule than rushed during these special moments.

Your wedding morning sets the tone for the entire day - keep it calm, joyful, and photo-ready by making sure your inner circle is dressed and camera-ready before you are. You deserve all the focus and love when it’s finally time to step into the dress of your dreams!