For our ATP Brides:
o Feel free to wear cotton shorts under your dress if it has many layers. The heat can cause extreme sweating and having cotton shorts to help absorb the sweat can be a game changer. Your thighs are probably going to rub together – which will cause the dreaded and terribly uncool “chub rub”! Look for bike shorts, anti-friction bars, Body Glide, or anti-chafing powder gels and creams.
o Put some baby powder WITH CORNSTARCH (the kind with the BLUE LID from Johnson & Johnson is my favorite!) between your thighs, under your boobs, at the small of your back and even in your shoes! This will help absorb the sweat.
o Have deodorant body wipes on hand! (Our FAVORITES are Ban Cooling Deodorant Wipes!) These are GAME CHANGERS!! They are perfect for freshening up after being out in the heat. We use these at every wedding! Have these for the boys, too!
o Have 1-2 extra pairs of underwear. When you get to the reception, you’ll feel gross and disgusting from all the sweating and having some clean undies really helps you feel refreshed!
o Remember that any kind of liquid makeup will “melt” as you sweat! This goes for foundation, eyeliner, etc.
o Dry shampoo is nice to have on hand if your hair gets sweaty.
o Blotting papers are nice to have on hand.