We’ve all seen the bridezillas in the movies, but have you ever wondered what makes her finally get to her breaking point? She’s frantically trying to make everything in her wedding timeline work, even when things go awry yet she can never recover. Why is that? The timeline was too tight. She thinks to herself, “I’ll save time here or there and it’ll add up to be enough time.” Reality strikes and everything crumbles leaving her feeling sad and ashamed. Whew, aren’t you glad that isn’t your story?! You are the bride that planned enough time in her wedding timeline thanks to these tips below!

5 Wedding Timeline tips for a stress free day

1. Gather the details in a shoebox or plastic tote so that when things are in disarray in the getting ready room, you don’t have to wonder where those earrings are! I’ll link my blog post on this!
2. Make time in your wedding day to eat before the ceremony! Many brides skip this step, which may lead to passing out or feeling not like yourself.
3. Don’t forget to include time for travel between locations, AND don’t forget to account for potential traffic or parking difficulties!
4. Delegate someone trustworthy to hand out tips to deserving vendors at the end of the night. I see brides scramble at the end of wedding days looking for their envelope full of other envelopes, but this can be avoided. Here are some things to consider when choosing your delegated person:
   Will this person be drinking heavily? Do they lose things often? Will they be jumping around on the dance floor with you? I advise my couples that an elderly family member often makes for a good choice.
5. Do a First Look!
   I know it isn’t super traditional, but let me tell ya; this is one of my favorite parts of the day. Your (almost) husband gets to see you for the first time in your gown, except without all the pressures to react a certain way.

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Here are three BONUS things that happen when you do a first look:

1. When my couples opt for a first look, they get to spend the wedding day WITH each other. They don’t have to wait until the ceremony to spend time together.
2. First looks are private, so you and your fiance can freely feel all of the emotions that flood your minds when you see each other for the first time. You can both take as much time as you need in such a special moment, then when you’re both ready we’ll begin portraits. Which brings me to point number three…
3. You get more portraits when you do a first look! You will have intimate portraits of your reactions, and then you can get the family formals photos out of the way before the ceremony! Then after your ceremony later, you get JUST MARRIED portraits with your husband!
4. Your hair, flowers, and makeup are the freshest they’ll be all day! Might as well grab the best photos you can have!

Here’s another article from Honey Gem on why every bride should have a first look with their (almost) husband!