Getting ready at home versus a Hotel.

Ericia Posted: Jun 28, 2004 01:52 PM

Getting ready at home versus a Hotel.

Hey I have a delimma,

I plan on getting ready at my apartment, instead of renting a hotel room.

One of my friends thought it was a bad idea to get ready at the house. She said between the day before (getting things organized) and after we're done getting ready the day of, the apartment may not be in any condition to have photographer and videographer come in to take pictures.

Are any of you, who are getting ready in your own home, concerned about this? Do you think it would be a good idea to have someone come in and clean?

Any thoughts or suggestions?

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 01:54 PM

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I got ready in my parent's home. I thought it was much easier. I had hairdressers and a make up artist come in. My Mom got bagels and fruit and we made mamosas. The photographer came and it all worked out great. We were done with everything wedding-wise the week before, so there was nothing messy about the house - just the day-of stuff that would occur at the hotel also.

hbradio Posted: Jun 28, 2004 01:54 PM

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I have thought about this but with my anal tendencies I am sure the apt will look fine. If I am too frazzled I know that my mom and sister will keep it under control for me.

CubanBride Posted: Jun 28, 2004 01:56 PM

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I am getting ready at a hotel just for the fact that I don't have any other place to get ready, since I live with my fiance and he will be getting ready at our house.

chicagogal Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:45 PM

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I'm getting my hair done at a salon and then I
will get dresses at the reception hall. I want to make sure I'm not wrinkled when I get there because it's a bit of a ride. My mom will probably be upset that she doesn't get to take pictures at her house but this will just make it easier .

MrsK-in-June05 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:46 PM

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Posted by fashionhag

I am getting ready at a hotel just for the fact that I don't have any other place to get ready, since I live with my fiance and he will be getting ready at our house.

I have the same issue, my friend volunteered her apt but I know myself and I won't feel comfortable at her place, so I am going to a hotel, too.

LadyPrincess Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:50 PM

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Posted by hbradio

I have thought about this but with my anal tendencies I am sure the apt will look fine. If I am too frazzled I know that my mom and sister will keep it under control for me.

Same - I am getting readdy at home
will prep 24/7 to keep things in order

dita531 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:58 PM

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I am getting ready at the hotel because my mom doesn't want any photographers in the house.

nferrandi Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:02 PM

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I'll bet getting ready at a hotle because I live in Westchester and I didn't want to have to be running around and driving ut to LI on my wedding day. My bridal party and I will stay over the night before and get ready all together.

CubanBride Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:02 PM

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Posted by MrsKinMay05
I have the same issue, my friend volunteered her apt but I know myself and I won't feel comfortable at her place, so I am going to a hotel, too.

What hotel are you going to?

james'pokey Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:04 PM

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I am getting ready at home with two dogs!!! No I am getting ready at home but giving the dogs for someone else to watch and the house will be cleaned

wc0143 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:05 PM

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We got ready at our house and the condition of the house was not really a concern (although the photographers did take a picture of me fully dressed dusting the mirror and the videographer has footage of me with hair & makeup down making one of the beds!!!).

fallinlove04 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:24 PM

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i still live in the house i grew up in so i couldn't imagine getting ready any place else. if i had an apartment i probably would still get ready here. i have lots of memories from my home that i would want my pictures to be there.

lorsin Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:29 PM

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Unfortunately, I can't get ready at my house because I'm too far away. I would give anything to get ready at home, because I feel like all the things I love and might need are there. I'm also not psyched about the possibility of people seeing me in the hotel prior to my arrival at the church.

If you feel like you would be more comfortable in your apartment, then you should totally get ready there. Just make sure that your week before to-do list has 'Cleaning The Apartment' on it so you won't stress out the night before.

DjPiLL Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:33 PM

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My girl is currently debating this. Her mom is from Wading River (exit68), and we are getting married at the Swan Club (exit37). Its a long trip back and fourth.

My future MIL wants me to get a nice suite nearby the Swan Club and get it for the two days. The first day would be used for them to get ready. The second would be for me and my girl to spend the night at after we got married.

What do you guys think?

BlondeJD Posted: Jun 28, 2004 04:36 PM

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I think I'm going to get ready at a hotel. I'm worried about the apt not being up to my usual standards (I'm a bit compulsive). Also, I think hotels just photograph better. I remember seeing pics of someone getting ready and there were empty bottles of soda in the background. That would drive me nuts when I got my proofs!