Creating a well-equipped getting ready space for the wedding party can greatly enhance the experience and help ensure everyone looks and feels their best on the big day. Here’s a list of items that would be beneficial to have:

Essential

1. Full-length mirrors: Essential for checking attire from head to toe and ensuring everyone looks their best. Your photographer will likely use this for photographs, too!
2. Steaming or ironing station: To remove any wrinkles or creases from clothing.
3. Skincare products: Moisturizers, primers, and other skincare essentials to prep the skin before makeup application. Don’t forget the deodorant!
4. First aid kit: Band-aids, pain relievers, and any other essentials for minor emergencies.
5. Snacks and drinks: Keep everyone energized and hydrated with a selection of snacks and beverages. Maybe some champagne for a toast!
6. Chairs and seating area: Comfortable seating for the wedding party to relax between getting ready tasks.
7. Emergency kit: Including items like stain remover, sewing kit, safety pins, and fashion tape for any wardrobe malfunctions.
8. Phone chargers: Keep everyone’s devices charged so they can capture and share special moments throughout the day.
9. Bluetooth speaker: Set the mood with some background music while getting ready. You can have the wedding party create a ‘getting ready’ playlist beforehand!
10. Wedding day timeline: Display a schedule of events so everyone knows when they need to be ready. This is helpful and keeps everyone on task!
11. Personal touches: Consider adding some personal touches or decorations to the space to make it feel special and memorable for everyone involved. Also think about any props you might want in your getting ready photographs.

Optional

These items will come in handy if you and/or your wedding party are opting to do your own hair and makeup! If you have a hair and makeup artists coming, it may be a good idea to have some of these items anyway, as backups.

1. Hair styling tools: Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, and brushes for styling hair.
2. Makeup station: Equipped with good lighting, mirrors, makeup brushes, and a variety of makeup products suitable for different skin tones and preferences.
3. Hair accessories: Hair ties, bobby pins, clips, and any other accessories needed for hairstyles.

By providing these essential items, you can create a comfortable and organized getting ready space. One that will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable wedding day for the entire wedding party!

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