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Your wedding day is said to be one of the happiest days of your life. However, it can also be one of the most stressful. As the bride or groom, all of the questions are usually directed towards you and yet all you want to do is enjoy the day without a care in the world. So, how can you ensure the day is as stress-free as possible?
It can be difficult to relinquish control over such an important day but getting a few people to help with designated parts of the wedding is essential. You can’t be the bride, officiate, caterer and DJ all at the same time. When it comes to your wedding day, you just have to hope you’ve organised everything as well as possible. Handing over certain jobs to trusted friends or family will mean you can sit back and enjoy yourself instead of worrying about things going wrong.
When it comes to weddings, sometimes the smallest details have the most meaning. That’s often why brides are so critical and analytical about their own weddings. However, if something small doesn’t go to plan, it’s likely you’ll be the only one to notice it. It can be frustrating when you’ve done your best to plan things to perfection but don’t allow it to put a dampener on your day. The small stuff won’t mean much in a few years’ time.
Investing in things that are unique to you will not only make your day special but it can also take some of the weight off your shoulders. For example, knowing your husband-to-be has a custom suit from Colmore Tailors will mean you don’t have to worry about whether his suit will fit him the morning of the wedding. The same goes for bridal dresses and bridesmaid dresses. Even smaller items, like bespoke wedding signs and invitations, can make sure guests get to the right venue.
When the morning of the wedding comes, you’ve done all you can do. Now is the perfect time to unwind and pamper yourself ready for your big entrance. Get a glass of bubbly in your hands and laugh with your girlfriends about anything and everything. Get a massage, a facial, pedicure and manicure, and even go for a morning swim if you have the time. If a problem crops up, leave it for someone else to deal with.
Stress can turn you into someone you’re not. It may make you look ungrateful or like a bridezilla. Remember to be grateful for all the help you’ve been given and to those you offer you good wishes and gifts. Most guests will come to celebrate your relationship and send you into married life with nothing but love and blessings. Remembering to be grateful will help you to appreciate what you have and what the day is about when something goes wrong.
With a good night’s sleep and a positive perspective, stress won’t ruin your day.
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