25+ Planning, Style, and Life Wedding Tips From a Newlywed Editor

Eliminate day-of stress by enlisting a hairstylist who understands you and knows your hair well. Dhiran Mistry of Spoke & Weal (pictured) has been cutting my strands for five years, so he was the perfect man for the job. We had three hair trials to choose my half-up style, cut the extensions, and perfect the look.

On the big day, he kicked everyone out of the room to concentrate. He nailed the updo in one shot, and not a hair fell out after hours of dancing. That's the sign of a good friend (and a pro!).