Alone time before the wedding

I love the idea! It helps get you centered and makes you comfort so go for it!!!

I definitely would like a few moments to myself to collect my thoughts and prepare for one of the greatest moments of my life. Take the time you need. Enjoy the moment

And I'd kick them out of my room if they didn't respect my wishes. The last thing people want is an angry bride.

I had 8 bridesmaids, 2 MUA's, 2 hair stylists, 2 moms, and my 2 kids in my hotel room suite starting at 6am to get hair and make up done. I thought I would lose my mind. My daughter had ripped her tights so I knew we had to get a new pair. Everyone offered to go get them for me but I wanted to get out. I ended up leaving everyone (against all their wishes and pleading) and took my son to Target just him and I and roamed the aisles at 8am by ourselves. It was the most relaxing part of my day. I was completely at ease and laid back. Got 2 coffees (on the house!) that said Bride and Groom and delivered one to my groom's room where we shared 1 kiss before I went back to the suite. It was me time. And I loved it.

Sorry, no. My BP and family would never have told me what I could or could not do. I needed a moment alone and the girls all went out and toured the grounds. I don't do well with chaos and lots of stimuli. I needed a bit of quiet, and they gave it to me. I am sure their intentions are kind, in wanting to support you. Maybe you need to say, "I really need your help, and that help is to just leave me to some peace and quiet for a bit." Perhaps they don't understand how much of a need it is for you and they would be actually helping you and supporting you by giving you some time alone.

This is such a good idea! Hopefully they'll come around and realize that if you want some alone time, that's not a bad thing!

@Mimitrue exactly what I would enjoy. That many people in one room, I would be dying to escape the craziness! I have a small BP but regardless, I just like my alone time!

Alone time is super important. Respect the bride's authoriteh!

Clever way to get everyone out the room, I will admit. Might just be stealing that idea.

It's totally reasonable for you to want this. I didn't plan ahead of time for this but I definitely took a few minutes to myself in my room alone on my wedding day. It was so nice to just sit quietly and fill out tip envelopes by myself on my own without all the getting ready chaos. Steal a few minutes (or lots of minutes!!) for yourself if it'll make you happy.

I think that's a great idea! I can totally understand wanting alone time in the midst of all the chaos. I'm sure they'll come around if you explain it to them.

I had the same issue and put my foot down with my girls on this one. I must have alone time day of in order to keep my calm (mine's 8/20). I'm very introverted & it's hard for me to be having a wedding at all. (doing it for my mom)

It's your wedding day. Ask that they respect the bride's wishes.

Alone time on your wedding day is a great idea! If it's something you want, your friends and family should respect your wishes. I wish I had more alone time to reflect and decompress before our ceremony. I went for a run alone that morning, and I probably would have bitten someone's head off if I didn't do that.

I guess I just don't understand this whole reason why I need someone attached to my hip? I am glad I am not the only one who feels this is a reasonable favor. My Mom can be overbearing at times, she will be the one I will have to really put my foot down with.

I love the idea of a few minutes alone to gather your thoughts.

I think this is totally normal! FH and I will actual go back into the bridal cottage after the ceremony while everyone walks to the barn for social hour. It will be just he and I so that we can collect our thoughts and just be together right after the I dos.

It's your day, you deserve time alone if you want it, and you should plan for it. However, be prepared that it might not happen, or try to plan alone time before the photographer arrives. They will want to take pics non stop bc you're paying them for it. Perhaps if you can run out for a coffee earlier or something you can be IN those family photos later