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How to Have a Stress-Free Wedding Morning: Tips from Your Bridal BFF, Dana the Founder of Just Lago and The OG Chillzilla.

Hey, gorgeous bride-to-be!

I hope you feel all the love and excitement as your big day approaches. I’m here to help you have the most chill, fun, and stress-free wedding morning ever, which strategically starts at the beginning of your day with us—your timeline. Remember, this is your special day, and it will be amazing. Let’s make sure it starts off perfectly!

Start Earlier Than You Think (Trust Me, You’ll Thank Me Later)

Okay, I know you’re probably thinking, “But I’m not a morning person!” (pssst, we have a shortened timeline option if you’d like — read below). Trust — starting early is a game-changer. When we start hair and makeup (generally around 8am), it sets a relaxed pace for the day. Plus, people tend to show up on time when we do (you know how it goes). If we push back the getting ready timeline, it will squeeze and shorten the time between being ready and your ceremony. We want to gift you and your loved ones around 2 hours (yes, 2 hours) for all of your getting ready photos, robe photos, detailed shots, first look, getting dressed, driving to the venue, etc. etc. etc. Plus some wiggle room just in case your MOH left her shoes in her hotel room 5 floors down and needs to grab them.

In our experience, if we start later in the morning, your girlies tend to mosey on in. If we’ve pushed the timeline back enough to only allow a 30-minute window before the ceremony, and that gets squashed by your girlies being late, no bueno! It means everyone is rushing, and the energy ramps up. We don’t want that on your special day!

Trust the Experts (That’s Us!)

This might be your first wedding rodeo, but girl, we’ve done this over 500 times! Please trust us. We know what works and what doesn’t. Our timeline might seem strict, but it’s specifically designed to keep everything on track and, most importantly, stress-free. So, take a deep breath and trust us to guide you. We’ve got your back!

Allow Ample Prep Time (More Time Than You Think)

You’ll need about 2 hours before your first look or ceremony. I know it sounds like a lot, but here’s why: gathering everything takes time, getting into your stunning dress, and sharing those beautiful moments with your family and friends. Plus, we want to make sure we capture those gorgeous pre-wedding photos. You know how they say time flies on your wedding day?? These 2 hours sound like a lot of time, but it’ll feel like 30 minutes.

Extra Tips from Your Bridal BFF

Details Bag: Make sure you have a bag or a box ready for your photographer to grab with all of your details. You don’t want to be scrambling the morning of while we’re trying to apply your eyelashes or finish the intricacies of your glam.

Morning Activities: How about starting your day with a relaxing yoga class or a soothing massage? We offer a shortened timeline package with double the artists, so you can start later and still finish on time. Imagine how zen you’ll feel!

Delegate Tasks: Assign a trusted friend or family member to handle minor tasks and questions. This way, you can focus on enjoying your day.

Embrace the Chillzilla Vibe

We aim to ensure you’re the ultimate chillzilla (yep, that’s our term for a super chill bride). We want you to be calm, happy, and soaking in every moment. A well-planned morning is the secret sauce to making that happen. We are dedicated to making your wedding day as beautiful and seamless as possible. You'll have a smooth, stress-free wedding morning by trusting our expertise and sticking to the timeline we’ve perfected over the years. If you have any questions or need more tips, just reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way!

Shortened Timeline

For an additional cost, we can bring on additional artists and shorten the timeline in half. You get to sleep in, enjoy brunch with your girlies, or relax and connect deeper with our massages and a yoga class.

Shoot us an email at info@justago.com or fill out our form to easily add on services, such as a shortened timeline, massage, yoga class, and more!

Big hugs and all the good vibes,

Dana ✨