Here is a SHOPPABLE link for all the necessities for your big day! No matter how organized you are, the wedding morning moves FAST — and even the most prepared brides forget small but important things that make the day smoother. As a luxury bridal hair and makeup team in Calgary, we’ve seen it all: from dresses with no place to hang, to missing emergency kits, to forgotten accessories.
Here are the top wedding-day essentials brides often
forget, plus the items that make your morning
seamless, stress-free, and beautifully photogenic.
A Place to Properly Hang Your Wedding Dress
The #1 thing brides forget (seriously!).Hotels often don’t have tall enough closets, pretty hangers, or clean spaces to steam or display a gown.
Why it matters:
Photographers need a clean, tall space to photograph the dress
Prevents wrinkles, dust, carpet lint, or last-minute open closet chaos
Keeps your gown safe while everyone moves around
What to do instead:
Pack a collapsible dress hanger hook
Bring a picture-worthy wooden hanger
Assign someone to steam the dress before photos
Forgetting Snacks & Hydration
Wedding mornings run on adrenaline — and brides forget to eat more often than you think!
Why it matters:
Prevents nausea or lightheadedness
Keeps your energy stable through photos
Helps makeup last longer (yes, really!)
Pack easy, non-messy foods: fruit cups, granola bars, nuts, coconut water, etc.
No Backup Phone Charger or Power Bank
Phones die QUICKLY with timelines, vendor messaging, playlists, TikToks, and photos.
Bring:
A long charger
A portable battery
A power bar for the room
