Girls Wedding Day Getting Ready Outfits: What to Know So You Avoid Common Mistakes!

To begin let's talk through the top 3 trending outfits for getting ready - their PROS and their CONS!

1.Robes

• Robes Pros

  • Very feminine and lacy

  • More elegant than a pajama set or flannels

  • Super easy to change in and out of

    

• Robes Cons

  • They ride up, and bridesmaids often constantly have to pull them down

  • They do not do well if you take photos outside (because of wind - it only takes a little to flash everyone!!)

  • You can't lean down in them in photos together because they go very low (boobies)!

  • Just a bit uncomfy for all those reasons

    

    

    

• How to Conquer Robes

  If you would like this look on your day, note the following for ease

  • Have bridesmaids bring spandex for underneath - I promise they will be much more comfy!

  • Honestly, a gentle sports bra is nice too - nothing that leaves marks tho - you don't want bra marks on your shoulders if you are wearing a strapless dress!

  • Plan to take indoor photos

    
    

2.Pajamas

• Pajamas Pros

  • Cozy and cute vibes

  • Always button down style so they are good with quick changes

  • Very modest (no wind will take ahold of these fits!)

  • Comfy

• Pajamas Cons

  • Not elegant

  • Sometimes it is just a pajama top worn with leggings - not as cute for photos

  • Not as flattering - may appear boxy

  • May be warm - if long-sleeved

• How to Conquer Pajamas

  • Choose short-sleeved so no one overheats (it is always going to be warmer in your getting ready room than you think!)

  • Order tops & bottoms, the matching bottoms make a huge difference

  • Personalize the PJs (optional but super cute to have everyone's names on them!)

  • Lighter colors tend to look less boxy

3.Flannels

• Flannels Pros

  • Very country-rustic vibes if that is your style they are a great pick!

  • Always button-up so easy changes (no hair smushing)

  • Fun color coordination (pictured below - flower girls & bride are wearing different colors and it coordinates so well)

• Flannels Cons

  • Very warm - if you are having a summer wedding this is almost a complete no-no and even a winter wedding, the getting ready room will still be crowded and warm

  • Very limited applicability - This really only looks good vibe wise if it is a rustic wedding

  • No bottoms option - just leggings which is fine but still often looks uncoordinated

• How to Conquer Flannels

  • Have a winter wedding!

  • Make sure your getting ready room is large/has good airflow so people won't overheat

  • Pick out a color for your bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers that are all separate from each other for adorable pictures

  • Make sure your wedding vibes are country-rustic

  • Get fuzzy socks because it is adorable!

How to Ensure Everyone Remembers to Bring the Pajamas

Wedding day is so chaotic and there is always those one or two bridesmaids who forget to bring the outfit - no fault of their own really, they have a TON of things to remember!! So how do you ensure this does not happen?

• When you order all the pajamas, ship them to your house and just bring them to the getting ready suite - have the girls change into them there

• I once had a basketball coach who did not give us our uniforms until picture day - because that way none of us could forget them!

• It is simple and streamlined and allows for all the girls to focus on everything else they need personally, besides the outfit!

Lastly, Will You Regret Not Having Matching Fits?

• If matching outfits is not really your thing - that is okay, of course no one is forcing you. However, many brides who skip this step do end up regretting it.

  • Their photos and videos just look more chaotic and messy - it looks like it could be prom getting ready photos instead of a coordinated wedding if that makes sense.

• The rooms are usually always messy anyways - makeup and clothes all around - so having matching outfits really takes your eye from the mess to the focus - you and the girls!

• However, if you only have a couple of bridesmaids or just a maid of honor - just have them wear a solid color button up that coordinates well - no need to match!

xoxo

Amy