1) Stay organized. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your favors or print your programs if you are making them yourself. Keep a well organized file or folder with records of what is done and what still needs finishing. Have a designated place in your home to store all your wedding information and materials. You won’t waste time looking for items related to your wedding. Use a check list and mark off the items you have accomplished already. Take satisfaction in the fact that the list is getting shorter and see how much you have done!
2) Ask for help. Yes, you have done the amazing job of organizing and planning your day, perhaps with little help from others. You do not have to do it alone. Delegate what does not have to be done by you personally. People feel good when they can contribute. Accept offers to do things for you. You deserve it! Your Maid of Honor or bridesmaids will enjoy being involved with some of those final projects. Ask your groom to help you with some of the things you know he might enjoy (maybe booking the limo, picking his favorite songs for the song list for the DJ, selecting the micro brews for the reception bar, your slide show technicalities, etc.) Hire a wedding coordinator to handle the areas for which you need expert help.
3) Take care of yourself. Stay hydrated - make sure you drink enough water. Not only does this keep you healthy but it will help make your skin look great for your wedding day. Eat as healthy as you possibly can. Add a few more fruits and veggies to your meals. Have your morning cup of coffee but don’t let your caffeine or sugar intake increase too much. These will make you jittery and then more tired. Get enough sleep. If you have a lot of things on your mind that are keeping you up, write them down and vow to handle these the next day. Exercise releases chemicals in your body called endorphins which helps you feel more relaxed and actually feel happier. It is true!
4) Plan each day for some non wedding time. Your groom will appreciate this! Take at least one hour every day that you do not talk about the wedding, work on the wedding or think about the wedding. Plan a date with your groom and make anything wedding related a forbidden topic during your date. Watch a favorite movie or TV show. Pamper yourself with an activity you enjoy. Take the dog for a walk and get some exercise.
5) Let go. As the day approaches, start focusing on what the day is really about: marrying your groom, the man you fell in love with. Yes, your dress, the flowers, the cake and the food is all important. Yes, you have spent a lot of money and effort to make this day happen. You want it all to be perfect! These are all totally normal wishes. Sometimes an unexpected or unplanned moment is what a couple remembers and cherishes most about their wedding years later. Most of what you want will probably happen smoothly on your day. In the end, the wedding day is only one first day in your whole long marriage. Have fun and enjoy it.
All of these are simple and basic common sense. When we get stressed and overwhelmed, we tend to forget the simple stuff. I hope these tips help to bring you back to the basics and to become a more relaxed, happy and calm bride
Contributed by Puget Sound Wedding Professional Member: Nancy Skipton of Simply Celebrations. You can learn more about her services on her website and on Facebook.
Yes they are common sense things that need to be reminded to us brides!
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