TIPS FOR YOUR 'GETTING READY'



If you are reading this article, it may be because you are already looking for your Wedding Photography service and you are in the process of Planning your Wedding where much of your attention revolves around the choice of your dress, the choice of the color palette, the decoration, which people to invite and even what the destination of your Honeymoon will be. However, there are a series of crucial elements in the makings of a Wedding that are generally left out and one of them is the planning and importance of Getting Ready for the couple.

 

The term “getting ready” comes from English, which translated into Spanish is to prepare. Therefore, it refers to the entire process that the bride goes through on her wedding day to arrive at the ceremony perfect.

 

Getting dressed, doing your hair, putting on makeup, etc. These moments are unique to immortalize in photos, since it is an intimate moment in which the bride enjoys her preparation with those closest to her, whether family or friends, and it is a very important part of the entire wedding experience.

So relax and keep reading these tips to make an unforgettable wedding getting ready that we have prepared for you. With them, this space will not only be one more step in your wedding, but a moment so special that you will remember forever.



Groom in classic black tuxedo and white vest poses in doorway.
Groom in formal attire gazes out window during wedding preparation.
Off-shoulder lace wedding gown with sweetheart neckline and full skirt.
Elegant wedding couple poses by vintage piano in room with ornate mirror and chandelier.
Wedding couple shares intimate moment in classic formal attire against rustic wall.
Newlyweds exit through sparkler sendoff line with guests cheering.

TIPS PARA SU ‘GETTING READY’


Si estás leyendo este artículo posiblemente sea porque ya buscando tu servicio de Fotografía de Bodas y estás en el proceso de Planeación de tu Boda en dónde mucha de tu atención gira entorno de la escogencia de tu vestido, la elección de la paleta de colores, la decoración, a qué personas invitar y hasta cuál será el destino de tu Luna de Miel. Sin embargo, hay una serie de elementos cruciales en el engranaje de una Boda que por lo general se dejan por fuera y uno de ellos es la planeación y la importancia del Getting Ready de los novios.

El término “getting ready” proviene del inglés, que traducido al español es prepararse. Por tanto, se refiere a todo el proceso por el que la novia pasa el día de su boda para llegar perfecta a la ceremonia.

Vestirse, peinarse, maquillarse, etc. Estos momentos son únicos para inmortalizar en fotos, ya que es un momento íntimo en el que la novia disfruta de su preparación con sus más allegados, ya sean familiares o amigas, y es una parte muy importante de la experiencia de toda la boda.

Así que relájate y sigue leyendo estos tips para hacer un getting ready de boda inolvidable que hemos preparado para ti. Con ellos, este espacio no solo será un paso más en tu boda, sino un momento tan especial que recordarás para siempre.


Bride in white satin robe admires wedding dress hanging in elegant room.
Black and white photo of bride in robe touching wedding dress hanging in room.
Bride in silk robe gazes at wedding gown hanging in sunlit room.

1. Choose a charming space

The place where you prepare for your wedding should be a place where you feel comfortable and calm, that has space and all the comforts. Normally you usually choose a hotel, in the villa where you will get married, or even in your own home. It should be a place that gives you peace and tranquility, since these moments before the wedding are quite stressful and that is where the first nerves will begin to appear.



Groom buttons up white dress shirt while getting ready in bedroom.
Groom fastens buttons on formal white shirt by window.
Groom puts on formal black shoes while getting dressed.

1.  Elige un espacio con encanto

El lugar donde te prepares para tu boda debe ser un sitio en el que te sientas cómoda y tranquila, que tenga espacio y todas las comodidades. Normalmente se suele elegir un hotel, en la villa donde te casarás, o incluso en tú propia casa. Debe ser un sitio que te transmita paz y tranquilidad, ya que estos momentos previos a la boda son bastante estresantes y es ahí donde empezarán a aparecer los primeros nervios.


Close up of hands tying formal black dress shoes on wedding day.

2. Have everything prepared the day before

It is important to plan getting ready in advance so that on the wedding day you are not in a hurry.

The ideal is that you leave everything you have to wear on the wedding day in the room where you will get dressed and if necessary, make a list and cross off so that when you get dressed you don't get any surprises and Realize that you have forgotten some accessory or detail.


A person wearing a white silk robe gets makeup applied during wedding preparations.

2.  Tener todo preparado del día anterior 

Es importante planificar el getting ready con tiempo para que el día de la boda no vayas con prisas.

Lo ideal es que dejes todo lo que te tienes que poner el día de la boda en el cuarto en el que te vestirás y si hace falta, hacer una lista e ir tachando para que en el momento de vestirte no te lleves ninguna sorpresa y te des cuenta que se te ha olvidado algún accesorio o detalle.

 


Wedding day makeup application in progress while wearing a white satin robe.

3. Time is the key

Something important to keep in mind is the actual time that your Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist will take to prepare you (it usually takes a minimum of 2 hours), as well as the time it will take to prepare other people who are also in the room. The most common thing is to encounter significant delays at a Wedding associated with situations around this facet, therefore, it is advisable to ensure that your makeup and hair are completely finished at least 2 and a half hours before the start time of the Ceremony.



Final adjustments being made to a stunning white wedding gown in an elegant living room.
Makeup artist applies finishing touches during bridal preparations.
Beautiful wedding dress being adjusted in an elegant room with antique furniture.
Two people in white shirts making final adjustments to formal attire.
Two people in white shirts preparing formal wear in a bedroom setting.
Final preparations being made to formal attire in a bright hotel room.

3.  El tiempo es la clave

Algo importante que se debe tener presente es el tiempo efectivo que tu Makeup Artist y Hair Stylist tomará para tu preparación (lo usual es que se tome un mínimo de 2 horas), así como el tiempo que le tomará preparar a otras personas que también estén en la habitación. Lo más frecuente es encontrarse retrasos importantes en una Boda asociados situaciones alrededor de esta faceta, por lo tanto, es recomendable garantizarte que tu maquillaje y peinado estén totalmente terminados al menos 2 horas y media antes de la hora del inicio de la Ceremonia.


Black and white photo of bridal preparations with attendants helping with the wedding dress.
Elegant wedding dress being adjusted in a classic room with antique furniture.
A bride in a white ballgown shows her dress to bridesmaids wearing light sage green dresses against a white building.

4. Count on your loved ones

If for the wedding you selected the people closest to your relationship, for Getting Ready you should choose to have the most significant people who have marked your life, your parents, grandparents, siblings, best friends/friends are some of the most common. There is no ideal number, but it will also depend on the type of place where you are going to carry out your preparation and even your personality. Many brides find it additional stress to have many people, others prefer to surround themselves with more. Certainly the greater the number of people, the greater the complexity in all aspects.


Wedding party members in sage green dresses and formal attire pose by a pond with white fence.
Formal wedding party portrait with light pink and black tuxedos against outdoor scenery.
Wedding party in formal attire including sage green and blush dresses pose by pond with white fence.

4.  Cuenta con tus seres queridos

Si para la boda seleccionaste las personas más cercanas a tu relación, para el Getting Ready debes elegir tener a las personas más significativas que han marcado tu vida, tus padres, abuelos, hermanos, mejores amigas/amigos son algunos de los más comunes. No hay un número ideal, pero también dependerá del tipo de lugar en el que vayas a realizar tu preparación y hasta de tu personalidad, muchas novias les genera estrés adicional el contar con muchas personas, otras prefieren rodearse de más cantidad. Ciertamente a mayor cantidad de personas mayor será la complejidad en todos los aspectos. 


Wedding details including white roses bouquet, religious cross necklace and crystal earrings on wooden surface.
Wedding accessories featuring crystal cross necklace and drop earrings on dark wood background.
Elegant wedding dress hanging in bright room with antique chairs and chandelier.

5.Incorporate rituals or traditions

This is the perfect time to incorporate those practices that connect you to your personal story. Wearing a piece of jewelry that has been passed down from generation to generation in your family is a powerful way to feel connected to your roots and loved ones. Or if your family has a special beauty ritual, like a natural mask passed down through generations, or a traditional hairstyle, including it in your getting ready can be an intimate way to honor your heritage.


Groom's formal accessories including patent leather shoes, white bowtie and cufflinks on gray surface.
Classic black tuxedo jacket and white shirt hanging on wooden hanger against neutral wall with modern chair.
White bowtie and gold cufflinks arranged on gray surface for wedding day details.

5. Incorpora rituales o tradiciones

Este es el momento perfecto para incorporar esas prácticas que te conectan con tu historia personal. Llevar una joya que haya pasado de generación en generación en tu familia es una forma poderosa de sentirte conectada con tus raíces y seres queridos. O si en tu familia hay un ritual de belleza especial, como una mascarilla natural heredada de generaciones, o un estilo de peinado tradicional, incluirlo en tu getting ready puede ser una forma íntima de honrar tu herencia. 


Groom in classic black tuxedo and white vest adjusts cufflink during formal wedding photoshoot.

Extra Tip

Breathe and Enjoy

This last tip may seem the simplest, but it is also sometimes the most forgotten in the midst of this busy day. Breathing deeply and enjoying every moment allows you to fully experience your special day.

 

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Bride in off-shoulder white ball gown holds bouquet while smiling in outdoor garden setting.

Tip Extra

Respira y Disfruta

Este último consejo puede parecer el más sencillo, pero también a veces es el más olvidado en medio de este ajetreado día. Respirar profundamente y disfrutar cada momento te permite vivir plenamente tu día especial.

 

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Closeup of bridal bouquet with white roses, baby's breath and eucalyptus held by hands in lace dress.