The Ultimate Day-Before-Your-Wedding Guide: The Ultimate No-Stress Guide

Okay bestie, it’s almost the big day—cue the butterflies and excitement But before you strut down that aisle like the main character you are, there are a few lil’ things you can do the day before to keep things smooth, calm, and vibey. Let’s dive into our top tips so you wake up on wedding morning feeling like a cool, calm QUEEN

Check out an Aberdeen Photographer’s top tips on what to do the day before your wedding

You want to be feeling as organised and relaxed as you possibly can on the morning of your wedding. So I have put together some of my best tips for things to check off the to-do list the day before your wedding.

Steam, Hang & Slay Those Dresses

Trust us—you do not want to be steaming dresses on the morning of your wedding. That’s a no from us The steam can mess with your hair & makeup, and water on a dress? Panic central. Hang those babies (and the veil!) the night before. Bonus: they’ll look gorge in your prep photos

The Cutest Lil’ Accessories Box

Put together all the bits and bobs you want your photog ( hey, that’s us!) to capture in your detail shots. Think:
Invites + stationery
Rings in their lil boxes
Spare flowers
Lipstick, perfume, jewellery
Your slay-worthy shoes
Pop it all in a box and you’ll be so organised it hurts (in a good way).

The Ultimate Bridal Bag

Yes queen, you do need a bridal emergency bag. Pack this cutie with:
Hair grips
Q-tips (bye smudgy eyeliner)
Nail file
Mini sewing kit (for mini crises)
Eyelash glue (also keeps necklaces from twisting )
Paracetamol
Your lippy
Ask your MUA if they give you a mini top-up kit too!

Give Your Ring a Spa Day

Your engagement ring deserves its own lil glow-up Check with your jeweller, but usually a soft toothbrush + warm water + a drop of Fairy Liquid = sparkle city. Don’t forget to move it to your right hand before the ceremony!

Pack That Car, Babe

Not staying at your venue the night before? Plz pack your car ahead of time No one wants that “where are my wedding shoes??” panic at 8am.

Chill Night, Not Chaos

Make a lil deadline for all your tasks and then reward yourself. Order pizza with the bridal squad Watch a cheesy rom-com Do a cute face mask You’ve earned it. Nerves are normal—just vibe through it surrounded by your hype crew

Skip the Jitters

Repeat after me: no Red Bull after midday  Caffeine lingers, and you want sweet dreams, not 2am overthinking. Same goes for booze—maybe a wee toast, but skip the wild pre-wedding sesh. Your future self will thank you.

Step AWAY From the Tan

Do not tan the night before.
Trust us on this one—the biscuity smell, the streaks, the stains on your fresh sheets? Nooo thank you. Go for a pro spray tan 2-3 days before. Want our rec? Sam Milne at Brown Sugar = the GOAT

Skincare, Not Scarecare

Stick to what your skin knows and loves. No new products. No spot popping. Just hydrate, cleanse, moisturise and chill. Water is your new BFF. Glowy skin = makeup that slaps

Save the PJ Slay for the Morning

Cute matching pyjamas for the squad? YES. Wearing them the night before and getting toothpaste on them? NO Keep them fresh for your morning-of photos. Bonus idea: surprise gift them to your gals in the AM. So. Much. Vibe.

Ditch the Strap Dents

Those red marks from hairbands and tight bras? Not the look. Take ‘em off the night before and wear something comfy—think soft straps or a sports bra. We’re going for soft bride, not squished bride

One Last Kiss (Or Text!)

If you’re sleeping separately the night before (cute tradition moment ), a lil text or kiss goodbye is the perfect vibe. Wanna stay together instead? Go for it. It’s your day, your rules. You can still do a “see you at the aisle” moment in the AM

Leave a Love Note

If you’re apart for the night, why not scribble down a little note for your boo? Tell them how excited you are. Cry a lil. They’ll be SO emo reading it while getting ready Literal movie scene energy.

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You’ve got this, babe. Now go take on the best day of your life