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12:00 noon
Bridesmaids shuffle in with their dresses and the something old, new, borrowed, blue.
12:30 p.m.
Hair and makeup stylists arrive. The maid of honor is first on the get-ready list (so that she can devote herself fully to the bride later). Bridesmaids can visit with the bride, make her laugh, help her pack for her honeymoon, snap photos, assemble favors, fold programs, or run errands in the meantime.
Knot Note: Everyone should be hanging out in comfortable, casual clothes. Press at the last possible moment to avoid wrinkling, crushing, sweating, staining, and other dress-wrecking issues.
1:30 p.m.
Take turns getting hair and makeup done. The bride's mom and sisters (if not in the wedding party) arrive with the bride's wedding gown. Help them remove it from the garment bag, steam wrinkles away, fluff crinoline, etc.
2:15 p.m.
Groom's mom and sisters (if not in wedding party) arrive.
Confirm that the bride has brought all the necessary gear (garter, perfume, gloves, favorite earrings). There's still time for a last-minute errand or two.
Review what will happen with the bride's gown and bouquet after the wedding. Will one of you have to take it to the preservationist? If you're in charge, call the service to coordinate a drop-off time.
