Bridal Suite and Big Day Essentials + [Free Checklist]

The Bridal Suite.

This is where you get mentally prepared, get out those last-minute jitters and of course slip on the wedding dress of your dreams. Talk and/or pray with your girls and mother before the big moment and take cute pics with fresh hair and makeup that you will cherish forever.

In addition, you will want to have everything you need to prep for our big day. We're talking emergency kits, flats, extra makeup, water and other knick-knack to make sure things go smooth.

Besides the bridal suite, we took it a step further and included everything you need on your Big Day. 

Download THE BIG DAY CHECKLIST FOR BRIDES here

You will have a million things on your plate leading to the big day (don't hesitate to give this checklist to your maid of honor if you're feeling overwhelmed).

Click here to download the list.

Water Bottles

Water! A fresh sip (or gulp) of H2O helps to keep you hydrated for those tears and hours of talking you're about to endure. If you drank the night before, water can also help to clear out some of those toxins. Your girls can drink as much water as you want, however, be sure you don't drink too much of it to prevent any bloating. You can simply buy a 24 pack from your local grocery store and if you want to take it a step further, order custom labels for as low as $5.99 on Etsy.

Phone Chargers

Dead batteries? Ain't nobody got time for that! Be sure phone chargers for iPhones and Androids are on deck! For the most part, this is for your girls. They will be taking pics and videos before/after and all through the reception.

They can easily keep their phones charged during the wedding portion and whip them out for their own personal memories. *Wireless chargers are also a great alternative for mass charging.

Emergency Kits

You never know what can go wrong on your wedding day. That's when your emergency bridal kit comes in to save the day! Having a headache? Forgot to put on deodorant? Need to put a band-aid on the back of heel inside your wedding shoes? The list goes on. Now we are not counting on anything going wrong, but better safe than sorry. You can easily make your own kit with "airport size" products from your local Walmart or get one premade from out favorite site, Etsy. Shop for an emergency kits on Etsy starting at around $24+. Don't be discouraged by the prices, they are more than worth it if you add up the products individually. *Get the kit pictured here

Robes

A cute robe is a great gift for your bridesmaids and to yourself as well. There are a number of options when choosing what style works best for you. Many people opt for floral robes, but there are tons of different ways to do something different. As the bride, you can go as sexy as you want and as different as you want. Robes are perfect for getting ready and taking cute pics. 

Wedding Hangers

More than likely your bridesmaids already have basic hangers on their dresses, but for picture purposes, a nice custom hanger or velvet hanger adds the perfect touch. Depending on the number of people in your bridal party, custom hangers can get costly. We found the hangers pictured above on Etsy for only $7.99 each. Not too bad. If you have a bridal party of 10+, velvet hangers may be more affordable and often come in a 12 pack or more and are available in multiple colors to match your wedding theme. Add a ribbon to give it even more pop and hang up bridal robes and/or dresses. 

Food

Your big day can get long and your bridal party may get hungry. We're not talking about ordering a box of pizza or chicken, more like light snacks and snack trays. Taking photos can be draining, so leaving a few snacks around for both wedding parties is a great way to pass the time in between shots. P.s. Cheese always goes great with wine. Thank us later.

Wine

We're sure you will have plenty of wine during the wedding, but a little sip or two before the wedding may help to calm your nerves. This is totally optional, but is great to have during makeup and hair. This is more so for your girls and trust us, they will greatly appreciate it. As an added bonus, custom wine glasses also make a great gift keepsake for your bridesmaids. Shop for custom wine glasses here starting at only $8.80 per glass from Etsy. 

Flats

 

Wedding day flats are great for receptions. Of course you will want to show off those hot heels you paid for during your entrance, professional pics, first dance, etc. Your flats come in handy when roaming around your bridal suite and when it's time to really turn up on the dance floor. Get the pair pictured above by Betsey Johnson here. You can best believe that your girls more than likely already brought a pair to change into immediately. Another great gift idea could be to include a pair of foldable flats and your squad will greatly appreciate it. Check out some of our favorite foldable flats from Amazon:

Other things to pack on your big day and bring with you to the bridal suite:

• Veil
• Heels
• Vows
• Groom's Gift, Note 
• Undergarments
• Getting-Ready Playlist
• Steamer
• Brightening Face Masks
• Hydrating Face Mists
• Jewelry
• Mints, Mouthwash
• Straws 
• Perfume
• Lotion
• Makeup Wipes
• Garter
• Bouquets
• All gifts for bridal party, mother, father, etc.