Article: Bridal Must-Haves: Shapewear, Getting-Ready Essentials and Wedding Day Favorites
Bridal Must-Haves: Shapewear, Getting-Ready Essentials and Wedding Day Favorites
Bridal Must-Haves: Shapewear, Getting-Ready Essentials and Wedding Day Favorites
After fitting brides every week, I know what makes the day easier: the right foundation under the gown, a pretty getting-ready look, and a little kit for whatever goes wrong. Here is my must-have list.
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Every bride who walks into the boutique asks me the same thing: what else do I need besides the dress? These are the pieces I recommend most, from shapewear that disappears under a fitted gown to the shoes, accessories and day-of essentials that make the whole day feel effortless. Swipe through the full list below, then read why each one made the cut.
Bridal Must Have
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Shop all bridal must-havesShapewear Under the Gown
The smoothest silhouette starts underneath. Fitted gowns, mermaid cuts and satin fabrics show everything, so I always tell brides to bring their shapewear to fittings. Wearing it to your fitting means your alterations match how you will actually look on the wedding day.
Bodysuits, shorts and strapless support
A sculpting bodysuit smooths from bust to thigh under a fitted dress. Mid-thigh shorts and lace shorts prevent chafing and add smoothing without a bodysuit. For low backs and plunging necklines, a deep plunge or strapless bra keeps everything in place all night. Honeylove’s bodysuit and short bundle is a great way to try two silhouettes at once.
Shop the shapewearGetting-Ready Look
The morning photos are some of the most-shared of the day. A satin bridal robe and a Bride sweatshirt for the hours before the ceremony keep you comfortable and photo-ready while hair and makeup happen.
Robe, sweatshirt and claw clip
A satin wrap robe with embellished trim looks beautiful in photos. Pair it with a cozy Bride sweatshirt for the car and the rehearsal, and a rhinestone Bride claw clip to keep hair up while makeup is done.
Shop getting-readyShoes and Finishing Touches
Little details tie the whole look together. A satin bow sandal is soft, bridal and photographs beautifully, and a pearl bow belt can dress up a simple gown or a getting-ready robe.
Kate Spade bow sandals and pearl belt
Break your shoes in before the wedding and bring a second comfortable pair for the reception. A statement belt is an easy way to make a simple dress feel custom.
Shop shoes and accessoriesBeauty and Day-Of Essentials
A glowy highlighter, a lip treatment for the touch-ups, and a wedding day emergency kit with everything you did not know you needed. Hand the kit to your maid of honor and relax.
Glow, lips and an emergency kit
Rhode Highlight Milk gives a soft glow on camera, the Peptide Lip Treatment is perfect for keeping lips soft between kisses and photos, and the Preppi emergency kit covers sewing, stain and blister emergencies.
Shop day-of essentialsStay Organized
A bridal planner keeps vendors, dates, and budgets in one pretty place. The Kate Spade planner makes a lovely engagement gift, too.
Bring your shapewear to your fitting. The best alterations are done with the same undergarments you will wear on the wedding day.
Order early. Give yourself time for returns and exchanges before the wedding.
Gifting a bride? See my bridal shower gift guide and bridesmaid gifts.
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