As the bride, you dream of getting ready for your big day surrounded by all the people who have made an impact on your life. Having the perfect bridal suite will help you do that. The bridal suite can set the tone for your overall mentality going into your ceremony. You’ll laugh with your bridal party, take all of the behind-the-scenes photos, and just enjoy those final quiet moments before you walk down the aisle. Choosing the right getting-ready space can make a huge difference in your overall experience.

Bridal Suite Essentials: What to Look for in Getting-Ready Spaces

Here’s how to better help you when selecting the perfect getting-ready space for you:

1. Natural Light for Flawless Photos

Nothing makes wedding pictures better than taking them in natural light. Having large windows will create a bright and airy space for your photographer to capture stunning pictures with nature’s natural glow. Try your best to avoid dim lighting or yellow hues for the best results both during your day and in your pictures.

Tip: When touring the venue, ask to see the bridal suite around the time you’ll be getting ready so you can get a better understanding of what the space will look like.

2. Plenty of Space for Your Bridal Party

From your loved ones that you’ll want near you while getting ready to the team you’ve hired to make your bridal glam dreams come true, your bridal suite can get crowded quickly. Having a spacious place to get ready ensures that everyone has the room they will need to not only get ready, but to relax and enjoy getting ready together without feeling anxious or crowded together. Make note of how many mirrors there are and how much seating space there is. Have designated places for makeup, and of course, snacks and champagne.

3. Full-Length Mirrors

This is your day. You need a full-length mirror to make sure you achieve your goals with your bridal look. Whether it’s sharing a moment with your bridal party to take the perfect mirror selfie or doing any last-minute adjustments, having a large mirror should never be a compromise.

4. Outlets & Charging Stations

Depending on how many people you have in your bridal suite, you will need plenty of outlets. Curling irons, phone chargers, and anything else that needs to be plugged in, you’ll need your fair share of options to choose from.

5. Refuel Station

To keep the vibes right and to best avoid anyone getting hangry, having snacks and drinks readily available is essential. Look for suites that have space for any amount of snacks and drinks that you’ll want, or the option to bring any item available to make sure you have the space to store extra refreshments. Sometimes snacking is exactly what you need to keep the jitters away and the energy up before walking down the aisle.

6. Comfortable Seating & Relaxation Spots

From being excited to being a bundle of nerves, it never hurts to have a cozy area to sit back and take a breather. Having seating with plenty of options for your bridal party to relax will make a huge difference. No one said your wedding day had to feel overwhelming, so make sure you take a minute to sit and take in your day, but do it on comfortable seating to make your breather that much better.

7. A Neutral & Elegant Backdrop

Your getting-ready pictures are just a start to your magical day. Having a space with neutral tones is a must. Make sure your suite isn’t overly cluttered, and it’s a simple, clean space that you can fully make your own. Having the right atmosphere will make the space that much better for your forever memories.

8. Privacy & Accessibility

To help better set the beginning tone of your day, you’ll want a place that provides peace and privacy without getting interrupted by all the little things you don’t need to be worrying about while getting ready. Check for a space with doors that fully close, proximity to the ceremony area, and having easy access to a bathroom to make getting ready less stressful for yourself and the people getting ready with you.

Your bridal suite is more than just your getting-ready space. It’s a place where you get to make the first memories of your wedding day. Having the right space to make those memories is important when it comes to having a stress-free morning and for taking pictures with your bridal party and other loved ones you’ll want with you. You get to start making memories in your suite, so make sure you find a space that you’ll love.

At the Empire Room, we provide a beautiful bridal suite that will give you all of that and more. Contact us today to schedule a tour with us to see our spaces and talk about making your forever dreams come true.

Empire Room

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