10 Tips Every Bride Will Wish She Knew Sooner
A thoughtful guide to help you feel calm, confident, and radiant from your first fitting to your final ‘I do.’
There’s so much beauty in planning a wedding, but it can also feel overwhelming with all the little decisions (and opinions). Whether you're months into your checklist or just getting started, these tried-and-true tips are designed to help you focus on what really matters: feeling like your most beautiful, relaxed self on your wedding day.
Here’s what we think every bride-to-be should know:
✨ 1. Start your bridal skincare 3–6 months ahead
Consistency is your secret glow weapon. Focus on gentle exfoliation, daily hydration, and trusted products you know your skin loves. Avoid experimenting with new treatments too close to the big day, your glow should feel effortless, not risky.
✨ 2. On the day, create calm with a morning routine you love
Your wedding morning sets the tone for everything that follows. Whether it’s journaling, soft music, a quiet coffee with someone special or a dancing out the Wedding day nerves with your girls, protect that time for yourself. The pre-Wedding moments surrounded by your besties will be some of your most treasured.
✨ 3. Do your hair trial in the same neckline and colour you’ll wear on the day
Your hairstyle isn’t just about the updo or long flowing waves, it’s about how it frames your whole bridal look. Wear a similar top or robe during your trial, bring your earrings, and take photos from every angle to see how it moves and holds throughout the day.
✨ 4. Less is more when it comes to bridal makeup
Think timeless over trendy. The best bridal makeup enhances your natural features and feels like you, not a different version of you. Do a flash test during your trial to ensure your products don’t leave a white cast or unwanted shine.
✨ 5. Book your final dress fitting after you’ve chosen your shoes and lingerie
This is a must. Final adjustments to hem, bustline, or fit will only be accurate when you’re wearing exactly what you plan to on the day. Bring your accessories too, it helps your stylist shape the final silhouette.
✨ 6. Prioritise your budget based on what you’ll remember
Not what’s expected. For some brides, it’s all about the photos. For others, it’s music, florals, or the dress of their dreams. Invest in what brings you joy and skip the pressure to overdeliver on every detail.
✨ 7. Do a tanning trial, even if you’ve done it before
Your wedding tan is different. Try it a few weeks in advance to see how it looks in natural light, with your dress, and under camera flash. Stick to a soft glow and avoid last-minute experimenting. Pro tip: moisturise dry areas like elbows and ankles well in advance. And on that note, book your Bridal tan 2 days before the wedding. This gives your colour time to settle into its most natural finish, and reduces transfer risk onto dresses or undergarments.
✨ 8. Don’t forget to breathe
This one’s not about beauty or budgets, it’s about presence. Weddings can fly by. Take a few intentional pauses throughout the day to soak it all in: the way your robe felt while you got ready, the smile on your mum’s face, the moment you took your partner’s hand.
✨10. Don’t rush your dress decision — but don’t over-shop either.
Say yes when it feels right, not just when it fits. Trust your gut and bring the right people (supportive, honest, calm). Too many opinions can blur your vision. If the shop stylist suggests something different to your vision consider trying it on. Many Bride's end up with a dress that wasn't part of their original vision board, be open to exploring your options.
✨ 10. Choose details that feel like you
From an embroidered denim jacket to personalised pyjamas with your new name. A custom Mrs bikini or Wifey Loungewear it’s the little details that create magic. Make room in your plan for something special just for you.
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