I’m having brain melt trying to work out the best plan logistically for getting ready! Our venue is a country club that only allows us to access the bridal suite for up to 1 hr before the wedding. So my bridal party and I will be getting ready at a hotel that’s about 15 minutes from the venue. We’re getting hair and makeup done at the hotel and our photographer is meeting us there as well. My question is, should I put on my dress at the hotel, or wait until we get to the venue? Here are the factors I’m considering…
1) Time. Is 1 hour (realistically less than an hour) enough time to get my dress on and take some sweet photos at the venue? My dress has a lot of buttons in the back to do up.
2) Dress safety. I’m worried it could get dirty or wrinkled in the car on the way to the venue if I get dressed at the hotel. Or if there’s bad weather. It’s a fitted dress but has a good sized train.
3) Being seen. If I get dressed at the hotel, what if guests or the groom see me as I’m walking around on our way out?
4) Space. The hotel suite we’re using is two connecting Queen rooms, so it’s not anything special. The bridal suite at the venue is an ok space, but not overly picturesque either, and does not have a full length mirror in it.
I know this is a lot, but I very much appreciate any advice/suggestions!