WEDDING DAY GETTING READY PLAYLIST

After months (or even years) of planning, your big day is finally here! Instead of obsessing over a million more little details, get yourself in the right frame a mind with the ultimate wedding day playlist. We’ve gathered all of our faves for you and your bridal babes to dance and de-stress to while you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle. Here’s our 50 favorite Wedding Getting Ready songs!

Photo Credit | Christina Childress

• Bruno Mars - Marry You

• Ariana Grande – No Tears Left to Cry

• Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

• Bazzi - Mine

• Beyoncé - Crazy In Love

• Big Boi - All Night

• Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You

• Salt'n'Pepa - Whatta Man

• Calvin Harris - How Deep Is Your Love

• Carly Rae Jepson – Run Away with Me

Photo Credit | Jessica Quadra Photography

• Maggie Rodgers - Say It

• Usher, Alicia Keys - My Boo

• Normani - Motivation

• Lizzo - Soulmate

• Honne - Good Together

• Drake - Best I Ever Had

• Beyoncé - Drunk In Love

• Dua Lipa - One Kiss

• Hailee Steinfeld – Starving

• Sam Henshaw - The World Is Mine

Photo Credit | Melissa Marshall

• Taylor Swift - Lover

• Fitz and The Tantrums - Out Of My League

• Hunter Hayes - Tattoo

• A$AP Ferg - Moon River

• Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams

• Kacey Musgrave - Butterflies

• Martin Garrix - There For You

• Abba - Dancing Queen

• OutKast - Hey Ya!

• Lauv - I Like Me Better

Photo Credit | Jennefer Wilson

• Lizzo - Good as Hell

• Spice Girl - Wannabe

• Train - Drops of Jupiter

• Brett Eldredge - Beat of the Music

• Fergie - Glamorous

• Mariah Carey - Fantasy

• Rihanna -You Da One

• Shania Twain - Man! I Feel Like A Woman

• Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)

• Miranda Lambert - Fooled Around and Fell in Love

Photography | Chelsea Q White

• TV Girl - Lovers Rock

• Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover

• Taylor Swift - Fearless

• Ellie Goulding – Close to Me

• Bebe Rexha – Meant to Be

• Jessica Simpson - With You

• Carly Rae Jepson - I Really Like You

• Mase - Feel So Good

• Zac Brown Band - Loving You Easy

• Cardi - I Like It

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INSPIRED BY | UNCONVENTIONAL BRIDESMAID STYLE

As classic and beautiful as matching breezy bridesmaid dresses can be, a bride who puts a twist on tradition makes for an exciting change. Bridesmaids dresses have had their fair share of…questionable moments, but thankfully bridesmaid style is evolving. Long gone are the days of puffy sleeves, mega bows, and ruching; 2019 is all about your bridesmaids looking and feeling their best by your side.

Some brides give their crew free rein as long as they stick within a particular color palette. Others tailor their criteria a little more but still keep in mind the shapes, sizes, and tastes of their girl gang. Either way, trying something different can have some super dreamy payoffs. And as a bonus, bridesmaids are more likely to wear the outfit again!

Be it jumpsuits, sexy satin, or whimsical ruffles, whatever your bridesmaid style is, we've found something that'll fit you (we hope!). Here's some inspo from a few of our favorite stylish and unconventional bridal parties!

Suited Up

Photo Credit | Joshua Dwain

Groomsmen aren’t the only ones who can look dashing in a tailored suit. Forget traditional gender norms and suit up your bridesmaids in this fierce girl group look.

Silky Separates

Photo Credit | Pear & Bear Photography

Off the shoulder! Peasant tops! V necks! Separates are a fun way to mix and match a unique bridesmaid look.

Shades of Green (Or Whatever Color Your Heart Desires)

Photo Credit | Averie Claire

Go the semi-traditional route and give your bridal party a color scheme to work with — that way, each person can pick a dress that best fits them best.

Offbeat Jumpsuits

Photo Credit | Matt Lien Photography

Try something entirely outside of the box with a jumpsuit! You’re sure to turn heads and they’re perfect for dropping it low on the dance floor.

Ruffled and Whimsical

Photo Credit | Wynn Myers

Throw caution to the wind with something whimsical and bright. Although these dresses on their own don’t scream bridesmaid, together, they work for an eccentric and colorful affair.

Mismatched Styles

Photo Credit | Sara Monika

Complementary colors are a great way to match without matching. Each dress can have it’s own distinct style and color, but when they come together they won’t clash.

Bright and Color Blocked

Photo Credit | Olivia Rae James

With color-blocked bridesmaids, there’s no such thing as colors not matching, especially when they’re the pops of color in an otherwise sleek and minimalist ceremony.

A Satin Moment

Photo Credit | Ivy Road Photography

Who says bridesmaids can’t be a little sexy? I’m all for something a little extra saucy and satin walking down the aisle!

Bridesmaids in White

Photo Credit | Stanley Babb

White isn’t just for brides anymore. There’s something super modern and stylish about all-white bridesmaid moment.

Glitzy and Glam

Photo Credit | A Sea of Love

Some might say a glitzy gown pulls focus from the bride, but I say a little sequin magic never hurt anyone. Plus, on your wedding day, no amount of glitter is going to stop your friends and family from being all heart-eyed over you and your new spouse.

TOP 5 | NEUTRAL PALETTES

We’ve gathered together the top five neutral color palettes that showcase the beauty in simplicity. We love how one can stick to their natural roots, while also creating a unique and detailed style.

1. GOLD

Photography – Sébastien Boudot

Photography – Sébastien Boudot

2. BLUSH

Photography – Ivy Road Photography

Photography – Ivy Road Photography

3. WHITE

Photography – Maggie Grace Photography

Photography – Maggie Grace Photography

4. GREEN

Photography – Don + Helen

Photography – Don + Helen

5. ROSE GOLD

Photography – Karra Leigh Photo

Photography – Karra Leigh Photo

INSPIRED BY | MATTE BLACK

Here’s to all of my non-traditional couples! Generally, when people think of weddings, they think bright colors, white dresses, and gold or silver flatware. But we’ve been loving the growing trend of adding matte black elements into a wedding. Weddings with hints of black don’t have to always be dark and edgy. By adding touches of light and soft florals can really create a modern and sophisticated vibe. Whether you’re vibe is dark and dreamy, modern and sophisticated, or boho and trendy, these beautiful photos are just the inspiration you need!

Photo | Adam Barnes

Photo: Chantal Routhier

Photo: Chantal Routhier

Photo: Chantal Routhier

Photo | Chantal Routhier

Photo | JEN WOJCIK PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo | JEN WOJCIK PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo | Lyndal Carmichael Photography

Photo | Love in Photographs

Photo | Sarah Ascanio

Photo | Thunder and Love

Photo | Thunder and Love

Photo | The Silhouette Studio

We’re pretty much obsessed with adding matte black to all things wedding. What are your thoughts on the matter?

VENDOR INTERVIEW | TAYLOR OLIVARES

Today we’re sitting down with hair and makeup artist, Taylor Olivares of Taylor Glam. Taylor is Dallas-based and specializes in bridal + wedding day makeup.

What are five words that describe you/your brand?

Dependable, creative, bright, efficient, and energetic.

How/when did you enter the industry?

I entered the industry in 2016, first working as a intern for another makeup artist while also taking on a few gigs on the side mostly doing photoshoot makeup for various photographers in DFW.

What should a bride look for when shopping around for a HMUA?

When looking for a HMUA for your wedding day, you should really first determine your personal style. For example, you may love the look of dramatic makeup on others, however, for yourself you might prefer a natural look.  After you determine your style, you should look for someone with a good reputation,  reviews, solid portfolio and someone who is willing to take the time to get to know you and your personal style.  Always remember if the price seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

What can a bride expect to pay?
A bride should expect to pay anywhere around $275-$575 for their own hair and makeup and anywhere from $125-$200 per person for the bridal party. I get asked quiet a bit why the bride’s cost is higher than everyone else's and that is because of the time and detail it takes to handle the bride and bridal party. A good makeup artist will speak to their bride several times prior to the event date to ensure they understand the bride’s wants and needs on their big day. In addition, the lead makeup artist is ultimately responsible for the entire bridal party even if their assistants are the ones working on the bridesmaids.

What is something you wish brides knew before booking a hair and makeup artist?

I wish more brides understood that ultimately you get what you pay for.  I’ve had many brides contact me the day of their wedding upset and crying that their makeup artist canceled on them last minute. This has become a recent issue as social media has made it easier to locate what I like to call  “fake up artists”. A “fake up artist” is someone who is not professional but offers services for lower prices. In addition to risking a no call no show, you are also risking hygienic and sanitary type issues as they most likely did not invest in any proper training on disinfecting their kit. Another red flag would be if your makeup artist does not provide a written contract or have standard rates.

Why should a bride hire a professional instead of doing it themselves?

Well, the reason is really simple. An industry professional is trained on techniques to highlight your best features and also disguise possibly less flattering features. It is just a myth that brides have a natural glow on their wedding day and the makeup artist is the secret recipe behind the “glow”.

ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY TAYLOR OLIVARES