Weddingbee Blog

The morning of the wedding, I awoke to sunshine, took a shower and headed to Starfish Mom’s suite to get ready with the girls. They were already there waiting for makeup and hair. I didn’t have to stress about everyone getting there on time, because they had arrived earlier than I did.

We all sat around and talked. Starfish Mom made us and the boys breakfast including my favorite breakfast casserole. She absolutely loved that her suite had a kitchen and made good use of it the morning of the wedding.

photo by a friend

As we ate breakfast and hung out, the Starfish Bridesmaids made me laugh.

two photos by friends

They made the morning so fun, I didn’t feel the least bit stressed.

They even brought champagne to celebrate.

photo by a friend

We spent the morning taking turns having our hair and makeup done.

photo by friend

Bridesmaid M’s aunt, who is like an aunt to me, did hair for most of the girls. It worked out well because she is most of the bridesmaids’ hair dresser on a regular basis, so she knew how to work with everyone’s hair.

photo by friend

I had my hair and makeup done last. We tried to go quick so we could squeeze in some pre-wedding photos of the girls.

I never had a makeup trial. On the day of the wedding, the makeup artist asked if anyone wanted eyelash extensions, and I said that I did. They felt kind of funny at first, but they were well worth it. I loved the way they made my eyes pop.

After everyone’s makeup was done and the flowers were delivered, it was time to head out for a few photos.

Are you working with familiar people on your wedding day? Do you plan on having hair an makeup trials?

All photos by David Bibeault, unless noted