Wedding Day Attire Survival Guide: Keep It Classy, Not Clashy (Or Coffee-Stained): Wedding Day Attire Tips
- Butterfly Kisses Pavilion
- May 7
- 4 min read
By Butterfly Kisses Pavilion | Eastern North Carolina’s Premier Outdoor Wedding Venue
You’ve said “yes” to the dress. The tux fits like a glove. The bridesmaids and groomsmen look chef’s kiss flawless. But how do you actually keep everyone looking this good all day long? Welcome to the Ultimate Wedding Day Attire Survival Guide full of wedding day attire tips brought to you by Butterfly Kisses Pavilion—where we’ve seen it all, from wine spills to rogue lipstick smudges on lapels.
If you're tying the knot at our dreamy outdoor wedding venue in eastern North Carolina (or even just dreaming about it), here’s everything you need to know about keeping your wedding day look photo-ready from aisle walk to dance floor drop.
Wedding Day Attire Tips 🧼Before the Big Day: Pre-Game Like a Pro
1. Steam it, don’t dream it
Wrinkles are the enemy of romance. Make sure attire is steamed and hung well before the big day. Bring a travel steamer (or assign one to the bridal suite squad), but here’s the kicker: only use distilled water in your steamer. Tap water can leave mineral stains or weird residue on delicate fabrics—major buzzkill. Bonus points for wrinkle-release spray if you’re short on time or battling stubborn creases.
2. Label. Everything.
Tag those garment bags with names. Color-code if needed. Groomsmen especially appreciate this—trust us. Nothing derails a timeline like a dude trying on someone else’s pants.
3. Break in those shoes
No one wants to be remembered for limping down the aisle. Wear your shoes around the house a few times (with socks, please) so they’re comfy when it counts. By a few times we mean several times.
💍 Day-Of Dos & Don’ts for Brides, Grooms & the Wedding Party
👰 For the Bride:
Avoid lotion & oils before putting on your dress—it can transfer onto fabric and leave a stain.
Straws are your best friend. Sip champagne, do not wear it.
Go commando—kinda. Nude seamless underwear only. No panty lines allowed.
Emergency veil hack: If the wind tries to snatch it, anchor it with hidden bobby pins in an X-shape.
🤵 For the Groom:
Iron the shirt before it’s on your body. Sounds obvious, but… here we are.
Watch the boutonnière—don’t jab it through the suit! Use pins and ask for help if needed from your wedding coordinator to hide the pin without letting you poke someone.
Avoid the cologne cloud. Go Easy. Your bride wants to smell you, not taste you in the air.
💃 For the Wedding Party:
Skip messy snacks in formalwear (more on that below 👀).
Always, always bring a lint roller.
Ladies: Bring double-sided tape for rogue necklines or hems.
Gents: Spare cufflinks & black socks go a long way.
🍽️ The Bib Moment: Because Spaghetti and Satin Don’t Mix
We’re saying this with love and a wink: consider an apron or bib during your meal. Seriously. That dress didn’t cost four figures to get doused in BBQ sauce. We’ve seen brides in their dad’s oversized hoodie during dinner. We’ve seen grooms rock a barber’s cape over their tux.
You don’t need to kill the vibe—just slip something on over your outfit during the messy bits of dinner and no one will even notice. (Pro tip: white or neutral bibs blend better in photos if someone sneaks a candid, or take a tip from one of Butterfly Kisses Pavilion's past couple. They had special aprons made for their pasta bar meal)
🧰 The Wedding Day Attire Emergency Kit (Don’t Leave the Dressing Room Without It)
Build one for the bride, one for the groom, and have a shared bag for the wedding party. Here's some suggested items:
The Essentials:
Safety pins
Sewing kit (with black, white, and wedding colors)
Clear nail polish (for snags and runs)
Static guard
Stain remover pen (shoutout to Tide To-Go)
Blotting paper or powder
Lint roller
Fashion tape
Earring backs
Extra buttons
Scissors
Mini deodorant
Super glue (yes, for shoes or nails)
We tackle Wedding Day Essentials planning here at Butterfly Kisses Pavilion!
🪩 Final Tips: Dance-Proof & Disaster-Ready
Bustle early, dance freely. Make sure someone attends your final fitting to help you with your bustle or explain it to your day of coordinator.
Tuck a hair tie and a blotting wipe in your bouquet or clutch for quick freshen-ups.
Assign someone the role of “Attire Watchdog” to tell you if you’ve got spinach in your teeth or lipstick on your collar.
📸 Bonus: Outdoor Venue Friendly Fashion Tips
Since we’re all about gorgeous garden vibes at Butterfly Kisses Pavilion, here are some outdoor-specific recs:
Avoid long stiletto heels—they’ll sink into the grass. Go for chunky heels or wedges.
Spray dresses with anti-static + bug spray combo (yes, it’s real) to avoid cling and critters.
Embrace veils with combs + pins—breezy days call for extra security.
Use garment weights or hem tape for flowy dresses to avoid Marilyn Monroe moments.
Blog Featured Local Wedding Professionals near New Bern, NC:
👗 Featured Wedding Dress provided by Thornbury Brides- New Bern, NC
📸 All but one of our Beautiful Photos in this post were provided by Emily Saunders Photography- New Bern, NC
Still looking for the perfect North Carolina wedding venue? Tour Butterfly Kisses Pavilion and see why couples love our romantic, open-air chapel and breathtaking garden spaces. Schedule a tour here!
Thank you so much for stopping by our blog, we hope you found this information helpful. We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally owned wedding venues. Locally owned wedding venues tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service and dedication. As you plan your wedding we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like ours. While Butterfly Kisses Pavilion is a New Bern Wedding Venue, You can find locally owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map across the United States. Below is a shout out to fellow locally owned wedding venues around the country!
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