You wake up on the morning of your wedding day and realize that today is the day. The day when "me and you" will become "we". Of course, the main event of the wedding day is undoubtedly the marriage ceremony and the celebrations that follow, but the morning of preparation should not be forgotten or underestimated. To create the right mood, you have to think about it too.

Wedding organizer Alise Kolosova / Boutique Event Planning by Alise Kolosova points out that there are several important things to think about when preparing for your wedding morning. LĪGAVĀM talked to Alice about it and this season's wedding season in general.

How relevant and important do you think is the bride's morning ritual?

It is a special time for the bride, and I invite everyone to think about what kind of morning she wants from the beginning.

There are brides who want to be alone, while others want to see all their best friends next to them, sipping champagne and partying together. We are all so different and only we know in what conditions we want to wake up on the wedding day and spend these beautiful hours before the big event. It will be different for every bride - you have to imagine in which company I will feel comfortable and receive the necessary support. It should also not be turned into a big mess, because there will be no shortage of fun for the whole day, so the morning part and the time until the ceremony should be a little quieter and special. At this stage, I usually suggest that the bride's girlfriends, bridesmaids and family join in. Only they will know best what will bring the bride the most joy and comfort. Based on my experience, brides carefully try on the make-up and possible hairstyle before the wedding day, and coordinate the time when the stylist comes to her on the morning of the wedding. There is no more time and place for doubts or worries - everything should be already planned and without unnecessary surprises.

What do you think is the symbolic meaning of the bride's morning?

This is the time to gather all the loving thoughts and energy to radiate from the bride as she approaches the altar. When it is clear without words - she is getting closer to her loved one whom she trusts, step by step, and is ready to make both of their lives more beautiful and fulfilling.

Brides who believe in and practice various femininity-enhancing rituals choose petal baths, meditation, aromatherapy with special meaning in the morning - any type of practice that sets the mood for the day and gives the necessary strength and peace.

What do you think are the most important details, things and little things that you should not forget on the morning of the wedding?

It should be remembered that on the morning of the wedding, there will probably also be a photographer, who needs a wide, bright room, as well as the opportunity to hang the wedding dress and arrange the matching accessories - the bride's bouquet, shoes, jewelry. All these details reflect the mood of the morning later in the photos:

• fresh favorite flowers;
• sweets;
• favorite champagne;
• selection of tea;
• parents' wedding photo;
• perfume bottle;
• family's trusted friend dog;
• a toy from childhood.

All these details should not be underestimated, because as time goes by, it is the personal details that stick in the mind.

The photographer does not necessarily have to be there from early in the morning. It is best to start the photo shoot when the bride is already with dried hair and make-up base. However, it should be mentioned here again that brides are so different and for some it will be very appropriate to start the report with messy hair and in pajamas.

What should brides never do on the morning of their wedding?

Drink too much champagne! (smiles). I also think that it is not wise to plan too early in the morning, because the day will be long and full. Also, you should not rush it too much. It should, however, be a moment of quiet and thoughtful energy gathering before the upcoming event.

You advise not to start the morning routine too early - what would be the optimal time to start moving, in your opinion?

Yes, I really recommend not to rush the wedding morning too early. If the marriage ceremony is scheduled in the afternoon, it is important to sleep well, rest, and only then start preparing.

Brides are often in a hurry, and when planning the day, they want to start the wedding as early as possible. Usually, I invite you to evaluate it carefully, and despite the fact that the night before the wedding often passes in a very light sleep, I recommend spending the morning lazily on the pillows for a little longer and not exaggerating, waiting for lunch with makeup and hairdo, if the ceremony is scheduled only in the afternoon. The wedding day should proceed in an easy flowing dynamic, without downtime.

What is this wedding season like for you personally - what do couples surprise you with, and how do you surprise them in the process of organizing a wedding?

This season is special for me with several things that I have consciously wanted to introduce in my professional everyday life - work in the office and, despite the intensity of the season, time spent together with friends and family. And so far, both of my intentions seem to have succeeded. I spend my everyday life in Ķīpsala - a beautiful, bright office by the Daugava with a charming view of Old Riga - such an everyday life definitely calms and inspires.

It was this year that I felt the desire for my own place, and as it happens in life - it found me. So, I receive both my clients and business partners in my neat, white and glazed office at the boat pier in Ķipsala. When planning summer projects, I deliberately kept July free, because in recent years the summer has flown by at an unfathomable speed and every time I understand how unfortunate it is that I didn't get to spend more time with my loved ones, enjoying the Latvian summer and so many recreational opportunities. It was, of course, unusual to refuse interesting projects, but at the moment I am very happy about it. Speaking of this season's couples, I never cease to be surprised and pampered by couples of different nationalities and couples who do not live in Latvia. Such collaborations always bring something new. This season I have such pairs in the majority with one exception. And this exception brings me a lot of joy. I can't wait for this August wedding to realize the plan - an unusual wedding celebration in a forest atmosphere with moss tablecloths, a stone instead of a butter dish and barefoot walking over coals.

Wedding photographer Linda Lauva's opinion about the morning of the bride's wedding:

"The morning is my favorite part of the wedding day. I have been present at countless brides' wedding mornings, and I have concluded that the mornings are the nicest when there are not many people.

Thus, the brides themselves also feel more relaxed. Of course, brides are different, and each one will better understand how many people she wants around her this morning, but I still do not recommend inviting many people on the morning of the wedding. On the morning of the wedding, you should definitely think about suitable background music - perhaps you should prepare a playlist for this event in advance. Brides don't always think about it, but you have to remember that music also plays an important role in creating a mood.

You should also think about snacks and drinks, as well as morning clothes - so that it looks good in the photos and gives the desired mood.

The issue of clothing can also be discussed with the make-up artists in advance, because she will undeniably appear in many pictures - so that the clothing is not too conspicuous.

Of course, it is important for wedding photographers that the morning shoot takes place in a bright room with a lot of natural light, not artificial lighting.

Also, I would advise the bride and groom to prepare a letter for each other that they can read on the morning of the wedding," shares Linda Lauva's advice / LINDA LAUVA .

Gallery photo: LINDA LAUVA