CHOOSING THE PERFECT BRIDAL SUITE FOR YOUR WEDDING
There’s a secret many wedding professionals don’t talk much about, the potential stress of getting ready on your wedding day. It can be one of the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking, times in your life. There are so many high emotions bubbling up. The bride, the groom, and their wedding parties need a private place to prepare for what can be an intensely emotional day filled with pressure for everything to go just right. They require a sequestered area where they can relax and transform into their most radiant selves.
When you’re touring venues, make sure the bridal suite is comfortable and caters to your needs before, during, and after the wedding ceremony. Here are some key feautures that contribute to making an exceptional bridal suite . . .
MIRRORS AND GOOD LIGHTING
One of the most important ingredients to your glam room is having full-length mirrors and quality lighting. Hairstylists and makeup artists can’t perfect your wedding day look without them. Even if you do your own styling and face, inadequate lighting and mirrors can give you a distorted appearance. Make sure you secure a room with a lot of mirrors to see all of your best angles . . . especially when you’re fully-dressed. Mirrors and good lighting also contribute to creating stunning photos.
ENOUGH SPACE
Getting ready is stressful, especially when your whole bridal party needs to get ready at the same time. Hair, makeup, dresses . . . oh my! So you need to make sure there’s enough space for you, your bridal party, and all of your necessities.
You don’t want to be bumping into each other while you’re trying to look your best. And you need enough room for everyone to put on their gowns. Basically, the more room you have to get ready in, the better!
PRIVACY & COMFORT
A bridal suite should be a comfortable space for the you and your bridal party to prepare, away from the hustle and bustle of the main venue. This should be a space perfect for excitement, laughter and emotional support!
GETTING READY AT THE VENUE...BONUS!
Check with your venue to see if they have a place where you can get ready before your wedding. Many actually DON’T, which means you’ll need to travel to a completely different place prior to your ceremony. Not only will your gown get crumpled en route to your wedding, but these situations add an unnecessary layer of stress. The wedding party is constantly watching the clock to make sure they coordinate effectively with their transportation instead of focusing on getting ready.
If your venue does have a place for the bridal party to prepare, be sure to check on the size. The sad fact is that many locations only have enough space for two or three people. There are few things that add more stress on a bride than by trying to get ready in a cramped room with a group of other women . . . even if they ARE her BFFs. A bride and her bridesmaids require space to move around so they can look and feel their best.
A MOMENT FOR THE DRESS
Choose a bridal suite that can provide an ideal setting for capturing stunning shots of your wedding dress, veil, shoes, and other accessories. In most cases bridal suites will offer a bridal mirror designed to show off your entire wedding attire. Keep in mind the lighting and carefully curated decor of the bridal suite will only enhance the visual appeal of these photos!
EMERGENCY KITS
Accidents can happen. So can forgetfulness. You never know when someone might leave something important behind or need a wound tended to. Obviously, you can’t plan for everything. But if you have a basic emergency kit filled with a sewing kit, feminine products, band-aids, batteries, and anything else you think you might need, then you’re on your way to having one less headache. It seems to be fate that whenever you are prepared for an emergency, it doesn’t happen. So plan ahead to avoid unpleasant surprises.
EXTRA SEATING
You and your bridal party are going to be on your feet a lot the day of the wedding. So it’s a good idea to have enough extra chairs around the room so everyone can relax when they need to. Then you and your treasured attendants can take breaks at their leisure. They aren’t forced to stand uncomfortably while everyone’s getting ready. Taking a load off helps keep you and your attendants recharg before the main event starts. And there is a lot of standing and dancing built-in to wedding events!
A'BULAE PARK LOUNGE
Our bridal suite offers the bride and her bridesmaids a lovely spot to glam up for the ceremony and reception. It features spacious vanity seating for your wedding party, with an enormous full-length, 5-way mirror, a lounge space with plush furniture, and a private powder room.
Lounge around in robes and slippers while sipping on a delicious mimosa. You'll feel like a princess as you get pampered in comfort!
Of course, we didn't stop there! Salon chairs and additional vanity seating makes it easier than ever to save time and reduce stress with on-site hair and makeup. And what would an amazing suite be without the necessities of built-in lighting, hanging space for dresses and tuxes, iPod/iPhone docking stations, a flat-screen TV, and lockers to store your belongings? All come standard as this suite is truly in a class by itself.
Check out more photos of our luxurious Bridal Suite!
