The morning of

Getting Ready

The getting-ready room fills up fast. A rack, a steamer, a place to charge phones and something to eat that will not end up on the dress make the morning easier for everyone in it.

40 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.

Prices marked ~ are estimates. Check the retailer for current prices and availability.

The room12

  • Garment Steamer (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Steamer for Clothes

    Faster than an iron and you'll use it before every occasion for the rest of your life.

    ~$70 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Garment Steamer (opens in a new tab)
  • Collapsible Garment Rack (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HOKEEPER Collapsible Rolling Garment Rack

    Eight dresses and eight suits in a hotel room with one closet end up on the bed, wrinkled.

    ~$80 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Collapsible Garment Rack (opens in a new tab)
  • Power Strip with Long Cord (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: 10 ft Flat Plug Power Strip

    Getting-ready rooms never have enough outlets for hair tools, steamers and phones.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Power Strip with Long Cord (opens in a new tab)
  • Wrinkle Release Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Downy Wrinkle Releaser, 3 oz Travel Size

    A steamer needs an outlet and ten minutes.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wrinkle Release Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Matching Wooden Hangers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HOUSE DAY Natural Wood Hangers, 10 Pack

    The dresses-in-a-row photo only works if the hangers match.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Matching Wooden Hangers (opens in a new tab)
  • Portable Speaker (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: JBL Clip 5

    For the getting-ready playlist, the after-party, or a backup when the venue sound misbehaves.

    ~$80 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Portable Speaker (opens in a new tab)
  • Six-Port Charging Station (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Anker 112W 6-Port USB-C Desktop Charger

    Eight bridesmaids and a photographer all need the one outlet in the suite.

    ~$40 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Six-Port Charging Station (opens in a new tab)
  • Lighted Travel Mirror (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: FUNTOUCH Rechargeable Lighted Travel Mirror, 72 LED

    Hotel bathroom light is yellow and tiny, and a daylight LED mirror lets the bridesmaids doing their own…

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Lighted Travel Mirror (opens in a new tab)
  • Makeup Remover Towelettes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes, 20 Single Wraps

    Single-wrapped towelettes: one in each recovery pouch.

    ~$5 (approximate)

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  • Rechargeable Handheld Fan (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: PlayHot Portable Handheld Fan

    Pocket-sized relief for summer ceremonies and airless getting-ready rooms.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Rechargeable Handheld Fan (opens in a new tab)
  • White Cotton Gloves (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Paxcoo White Cotton Gloves, 12 Pairs

    Foundation, tanner and lotion on twelve helping hands end up on the bodice.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: White Cotton Gloves (opens in a new tab)
  • Kitchen Trash Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Drawstring Bags, 13 Gallon, 120 Count

    The getting-ready suite fills a bag by noon with tags, packaging, takeout and bottles, and the bathrooms.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Kitchen Trash Bags (opens in a new tab)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • Eat something real before the dress goes on; the fainting story is always the one who did not.
  • Nothing new on your skin or hair in the final week; treatments, products or a first-time facial are the most-regretted week-of purchases.
  • The free version of the bathroom slip is a large IKEA bag with the bottom cut out.

What to wear while you get ready7

  • Getting-Ready Robe (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Lace Trim Bride Kimono Robe

    Something light to wear through hair and makeup, and to look good in the getting-ready photos.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Getting-Ready Robe (opens in a new tab)
  • Matching Button-Up Pajamas (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Ekouaer Button-Up Pajama Set

    Button-front sets come off without touching hair or makeup.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Matching Button-Up Pajamas (opens in a new tab)
  • Waffle Knit Robes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Turkish Linen Waffle Knit Short Kimono Robe

    A robe that gets worn at home afterward, instead of thin satin worn for one hour of photos.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Waffle Knit Robes (opens in a new tab)
  • Satin Ballerina Slippers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: isotoner Satin Ballerina Slippers with Bow

    Four hours barefoot on a hotel floor is longer than it sounds.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Satin Ballerina Slippers (opens in a new tab)
  • Satin Scrunchies (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Satin Scrunchies, 12

    Used on the morning of, before the hair is done, and every day after.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Satin Scrunchies (opens in a new tab)
  • Personalized Bridesmaid Robes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Robes with Name or Title, S to 5XL

    Getting ready together, each in a robe with her name or role.

    With her name and role

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Bridesmaid Robes (opens in a new tab)
  • Robes for the Mothers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Mother of the Bride and Groom Satin Robes, Pair

    The mothers are in the getting-ready photos too.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Robes for the Mothers (opens in a new tab)

Food and drink6

  • Protein Bar Variety Box (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: RXBAR Protein Bars, 3-Flavor Variety, 10 Count

    Chips and cookies leave crumbs and grease on white satin, and a bride who ate nothing faints at the toast.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Protein Bar Variety Box (opens in a new tab)
  • Collapsible Metal Straws (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Kynup Collapsible Metal Straws with Cases, 4 Pack

    Drinking from a glass takes lipstick off.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Collapsible Metal Straws (opens in a new tab)
  • Water Bottles (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pure Life 8 oz Bottles, 24 Pack

    Small bottles for the getting-ready room and the wedding party during photos.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Water Bottles (opens in a new tab)
  • Individual Snack Packs (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, 24 Single Packs

    The welcome bag's snack: single packs that survive a suitcase and a hotel room.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Individual Snack Packs (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Party Snack Variety, 40 (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Frito-Lay Party Mix Variety Pack, 40 Bags

    Forty bags in a mix, so each welcome bag is a little different.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Party Snack Variety, 40 (opens in a new tab)
  • Mini Snack Bars (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: KIND Minis Variety Pack

    A sweet option beside the salty one, small enough to eat in the car.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Mini Snack Bars (opens in a new tab)

Detail shots11

  • Personalized Bride Hanger (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Personalized Wooden Bride Hanger

    For the dress photos in the morning.

    With her surname and date

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Bride Hanger (opens in a new tab)
  • Personalized Bridesmaid Hanger (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Wooden Hanger with Name and Title (per person)

    Every dress in the dress photo, each on a hanger with its bridesmaid's name.

    With her name and role

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Bridesmaid Hanger (opens in a new tab)
  • Personalized Groomsman Hanger (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Andaz Press Custom Suit Hanger (per person)

    The suit hanger with his name and role, so the groomsmen's suits photograph as well as the dresses.

    With his name and role

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Groomsman Hanger (opens in a new tab)
  • Velvet Ring Box (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Vicoter Velvet Octagon Ring Box, 2 Slots

    Photographers ask for a velvet box in a wedding colour because the wooden box the rings came in disappears in.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Velvet Ring Box (opens in a new tab)
  • Jewelry Travel Case (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: KElofoN Small Travel Jewelry Case with Mirror

    Three rings, the earrings, the something-borrowed bracelet and the veil comb arrive in different boxes.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Jewelry Travel Case (opens in a new tab)
  • Diamond Cleaning Stick (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Connoisseurs Diamond Dazzle Stik, 2 Pack

    The ring shot is the most-zoomed photo of the day.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Diamond Cleaning Stick (opens in a new tab)
  • Blank Cream Note Cards (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Silunkia Cream Flat Note Cards with Envelopes, 5 x 7, 100 Pack

    A letter to each other on the morning of the wedding is the memory couples mention most.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Blank Cream Note Cards (opens in a new tab)
  • Wide Suit Hangers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HOUSE DAY Wooden Suit Hangers, 2 Pack

    A wide wooden hanger keeps the jacket shoulders in shape between the tailor and the ceremony.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wide Suit Hangers (opens in a new tab)
  • Bridal Handkerchief (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Milesky White Cotton Lace Handkerchief

    You will cry, a handkerchief photographs where a tissue does not.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bridal Handkerchief (opens in a new tab)
  • Wedding Day Card for the Groom (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: To My Husband on Our Wedding Day Card

    The letter exchanged before the ceremony.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wedding Day Card for the Groom (opens in a new tab)
  • Wedding Day Card for the Bride (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: To My Bride on Our Wedding Day Card

    The other half of the letter exchange, for the bride to open while she gets ready.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Wedding Day Card for the Bride (opens in a new tab)

The night before4

  • Silk Pillowcase (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: J JIMOO 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

    No sleep creases and no frizz on the morning your photos are taken.

    ~$30 (approximate)

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  • Silk Sleep Mask (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: BeeVines Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask, 2 Pack

    Hotel curtains never close, and the one night you need eight hours is this one.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Silk Sleep Mask (opens in a new tab)
  • De-Puffing Eye Patches (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Good Molecules Caffeine Hydrogel Eye Patches, 30 Pairs

    Twenty minutes of gel patches while hair is being done takes down the 5 a.m.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: De-Puffing Eye Patches (opens in a new tab)
  • Something Blue Eye Patches (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Patchology Something Blue Under-Eye Patches

    Cooling blue under-eye patches for the morning of: a something blue that actually helps.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Something Blue Eye Patches (opens in a new tab)

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