By now you should be overflowing with unique wedding ideas and feeling more organised. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life so it's understandable to feel the pressure that comes with it. This section offers individual advice to the bride and groom.
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In order to have a wedding morning that runs smoothly, its a good idea to consider the night before. A relaxing night and a deep, trouble-free sleep is very important. Although its understandable to involve alcohol, there is plenty of research that suggests alcohol, and caffeine, can interfere with your quality and amount of sleep. There are some smoothie recipes with great health benefits and are great for assisting with the sleep you'll be needing. There are lots of recipes to choose from out there so have some fun with it.
What you eat is just as important as your sleep. The night before your wedding is no time to be experimenting. Go for something high in protein as it is linked with a good nights sleep, it will also give your skin a healthy glow for the morning. Also try eating some fruits which are great for the skin such as bananas, oranges, apples, papaya and blueberries. Lemon water also has great health benefits. Be sure to look into how certain foods can benefit you and ensure they are available to you the night before your big day.
One of the biggest worries bride's have on the morning of their wedding is not looking their best. Exfoliate and moisturise your face and skin to get it looking its best but avoid facials within three days of the wedding. Avoid a last minute panic about being too pale, if you end up using a sun bed or having a spray tan too close before the wedding and it goes wrong, it can be very hard to disguise. If you would like a tanned look then plan ahead or build it up.
Make sure you drink plenty of water the night before, you skin will thank you for it.
Do not skip breakfast on the morning of the wedding, eat something healthy and easy on your digestion. As nervous and excited as you may be, do not forget your most important meal of the day, remembering this can give your day the start it needs.
This once in a lifetime event has the potential to sweep you into a blur so don't forget to make time for yourself and have a laugh. Take time to breathe, relax and share the day with your loved ones. Arranging a music play list for the morning can create a great atmosphere with laughter and chatter, which will take the edge off your nerves.
Remember to enjoy it and try not to take everything seriously. Your wedding morning is the start of your big day, some might say the start of the rest of your life. It is important to start it off right by being well prepared. Being well prepared will significantly increase your chances of a happy wedding.
This book has been mostly for the bride, but the groom hasn't been forgotten. Here is some advice for the groom, who is also a very important part of the day.
You bought the ring and popped the question, now you have to decide how you will participate with the planning of your wedding. Getting involved is a good way to stay in the good books of your bride to be, but it is your wedding too so it would be nice for you to know more about it before attending it.
You don't necessarily have to get involved with the flower arrangements, but choose some things that interest you such as food or music. Let your fiancee know that she’s not alone by giving your opinions on the major planning points.
Sharing your opinions and ideas is great, but if there are things you are uncomfortable with then putting your foot down and compromising in certain areas will please her and save you from feeling awkward.
If she is planning the majority of the wedding herself then she might be feeling overwhelmed. Give her some time off to relax by cooking her a meal, doing the dishes or watching a film together. Remind her that her efforts will all be worth it in the end.
If she is really struggling to cope with the planning and is going through a difficult patch then hiring a planner will relieve some of the stress. Finding local wedding planners is not hard, having a professional fixing any mix-ups will benefit you both.
If she is complaining about certain people who are being controlling or making unwelcome suggestions, hear her out but don't take it as an opportunity to tell her things that annoy you about her friends or family. Her bad mood will eventually pass away but she might remember your comments.
Take the responsibility of arranging the attire. Send detailed emails to your groomsmen filling them in with all the information they need for the formal wear such as where to get fitted and when the suits need to be returned to avoid late fees. Show your fiancee you have everything under control.
Make sure you manage your men and choose someone reliable to bring your ring to the ceremony. Some of your men will have responsibilities and its your job to make sure they know what they are doing.
When the big day arrives, get sentimental by sending her flowers, a gift or a sweet note to read while she is getting ready. Arranging with the videographer to tape a special surprise message for her to watch back later will definitely make her love you all the more.
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