I don’t think I have met one couple who didn’t encounter at least one stressful situation during their wedding planning process or their wedding day for that matter! But if you have a great attitude and do your best to prepare, you will have an incredible day regardless. But let’s talk wedding morning… that is absolutely NOT a time to be stressing! Here are five easy ways to avoid stress and start your Big Day off right.
Get Ready Solo
While getting ready with your bridesmaids can be so much fun—it can also be stressful if you’ve got a big group. From unwanted advice to questions being asked regarding your hair and makeup, things can get a little crazy. Begin getting ready by yourself, followed by spending an hour and a half with my maid of honor and then ask the rest of your bridesmaids to join you before the wedding for the final touches and a glass of champagne.
Throw Traditions Out the Window
We all know of the superstition that it is bad luck to see your fiancé the day of the wedding—but, first, looks have sort of crushed that! Then, there’s the tradition where couples stay in separate rooms the night before the wedding. But does that really make sense if you already live together? Keep stress levels low by doing things how you usually do them. If sleeping in the same room makes you at ease, throw that old tradition out the window and hop into bed with your husband-to-be!
Practice Your Vows
Public speaking is a big stressor for many people—so it makes complete sense that most are nervous about their vows! Whether you are doing your own vows or not, it is always a good idea to do a run through the morning of in order to release a bit of the pressure.
Delegate Everything
The last thing you want to deal with on your wedding morning is a mountain of questions from vendors, wedding guests, your bridal party. Delegate someone in your bridal party or a close family member or friend you trust who can be that go-to person for final details. Putting your trust in that person allows you to fully soak in every moment of your well-deserved Big Day! It also helps to create a day-of timeline (something an event planner can help with, too) and hand it out to all vendors involved and any other people you delegate tasks to.
Have a Backup Plan
One of the biggest thing couples worry about when planning their wedding is the weather. Whether you are having an indoor or outdoor ceremony, rain can put a huge damper on things. Make sure to have a solid back up plan so you won’t be scrambling the day of to figure out logistics. Most venues will help you come up with a game plan, too. Having that backup option will allow you to let go and feel confident that rain or shine, you and your loved ones will have an incredible day.
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