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When planning your wedding day you may think that when you’ve checked off the major items on your list that you have time to relax until the day arrives. Don’t get too comfortable! I’m in the final planning stages of a very small ceremony with less than ten guests. You may think how easy! No matter the size of the guest list an event takes planning. Here are some final details I’m currently working out and thought you could start thinking about as well. When you look at this list, it’s all beauty or salon services! If men only knew what we do to look so fabulous. Make a list and check it twice! Hope this helps with your planning.

• Set up a trial run for hair and make-up.
• Ask your make-up artist how long the process will take. This will help you set your start time for the day. Very important to give yourself a little bit of a cushion, especially if you are traveling from the salon. 
• Get your hair trimmed and colored. Stylist, Mandy Zelinka recommends doing this two weeks before your wedding day so your color looks more natural.
• Where are you putting your dress on? Will it be at the church, ceremony site or at your hotel room. Remember, you don’t want to sit in your dress in the car if you don’t have to. Why? The freshly steamed garment will quickly have butt wrinkles!
• Have a dedicated bag packed the night before with everything you will need to get ready. This could include the following: bridal underwear/garments, toothbrush & paste, lint brush, garter, strapless bra, bridal shoes, tide bleach pen, small needle and thread kit, hair products, make-up etc.
• Set up your waxing appointment a few days before the wedding. 
• Set up an appointment for your manicure and pedicure, if you need it add in a massage! We like Pink & White Nail Salon with their shellac colors.
• Book a spray tan three days before for a little extra color. You can also do this after your manicure. You can decide how light or dark you want it to look.  Try the bronze bar at Portland Spa & Boutique, it gives you a nice bronze glow. They also offer some amazing wedding packages for the complete relaxation and pampering experience!