The pro’s of getting ready at the wedding venue
Can’t decide where to get ready for your wedding?
Home, hotel, your parents’ place? We outline why getting prepared at the wedding venue might just save you time, money and a whole heap of stress.
Often brides will ask me where’s the best place to get ready before the big day. And my answer is always the same: hands down, get ready wherever you’re getting married. Whether it’s a vineyard, a hotel or a special wedding venue, life becomes so much simpler when you get ready at the location. Here’s why.
Simplicity:
there’s something to be said for keeping things simple. You’ll have enough logistical balls to juggle with guests, venue staff and photographers all wanting your attention. So, if you want a seamless experience, this is definitely the way to go.
Time and money:
Often wedding venues have a room specifically dedicated to the bride, and the cost of this is often included in the overall hire fee. You also don’t need to factor in travel time from your home to the venue, which can save you stress if you get stuck in traffic. Just make sure that the room you’ll use is large enough to fit everyone in who’s helping you.
Better photos for you:
Typically, hotel rooms or suites have a cleaner backdrop for portraits and getting-ready shots than your home does. You might need to do a bit of homework with the venue to see if there’s plenty of natural light, but you’ll likely get better photos of before the wedding if you’re getting ready at the venue.
Great for the photographer:
You’ll get the most out of a photographer’s schedule if you can get ready at the venue. You won’t have to pay extra for their time traveling between venues, and you can line up the first-look photos (if you’re having them) all at the same place, before (or after) the ceremony.
And if you’re stressed about coming back to a messy room at the end of the day, just ask someone to give it a quick clean-up, so you can come back to the room feeling the same level of luxury as at the start of the day.