There's no denying it, Wedding Day is full of emotions and it's easy to get overwhelmed. With advance preparation and a healthy perspective, the hours leading up to your wedding can absolutely be a positive and calming experience.
We've compiled a list of healthy practices to implement that nurture the mind, body, and soul, ensuring that you are mentally and physically prepared for what will be one of the most anticipated days of your life.
1. Lay out your wedding wardrobe the night before. Remove all tags, ensure everything is steamed and hung, and place your accessories where they are visible.
2. Ask your wedding planner to contact your mother or MOH with any issues that may arise. We highly recommend having a final meeting with your planner a few days before the wedding to review the day's activities and timelines so you can rest assured that everyone is on the same page and you can wake up knowing that if a problem arises, your planner is fully prepared to deal with it.
3. Whether it’s quiet or not, take a moment to stretch before you get ready— it’ll do wonders for your stress levels. You’re also likely to breathe deeper while stretching, which will lower your heart rate, stabilize your blood pressure, and lessen any anxiety you may feel! Even a quick 10-minute stretch will help you be more present and enjoy the magical day you’ve planned.
4. The day before your wedding, set aside 30 minutes before you go to sleep to think about what your life is going to be like after you marry the love of your life. Think about what you want your life to look like in one year. Brew yourself a cup of chamomile tea and crawl up in a cozy spot and just dream about your future together.
5. On the morning of your wedding, we can not stress enough how important it will be for you to eat a healthy, well balanced breakfast. Food impacts your behavior and your emotions and your goal is to be in a stress free state of mind with enough energy to get you through the day.
6. STAY HYDRATED! No need to elaborate. STAY HYDRATED.
7. When your girls arrive for hair and makeup, huddle up for a moment of silence and prayer. You're surrounded by a group of individuals that love and support you and that is a precious gift that not everyone in life will experience. Be grateful and let them know how much having them there means to you.
8. Consider replacing celebratory glass of champagne for a healthy smoothie. Alcohol is truly the last thing you need when you are in such an emotional state (not to mention it's not conducive to staying hydrated). Perhaps a tiny sip to toast with, but try to sip on a cold pressed juice or smoothie during hair and makeup.
9. If you feel the urge to cry, cry! It's ok and perfectly normal! Your heart should be filled with love and gratitude... plus, you need to go ahead and just get it out because we promise the moment those doors open and you receive your cue to walk down the aisle, you'll be glad that you released those emotions earlier in the day!
10. Give out hugs! Scientists and researchers have confirmed that yes, a hug does indeed trigger a release of oxytocin and, yes, oxytocin is responsible for trust and positive relationships!
