If you’re like most people, you’ve probably spent your entire life dreaming of the day you say “I do.” However, people are often surprised at just how much stress and work a wedding involves. If you’re feeling the pressure of pulling off a perfect wedding, take a deep breath. Your big day should be a day you enjoy and cherish, and these tips can help.
Let Go of Perfectionism
First things first, give yourself a pre-wedding reality check. Let go of the idea that your wedding is going to be a perfect fairytale where nothing goes wrong. Chances are that one or two things will not go according to plan. If you can accept this fact and let yourself be okay with it, you’ll enjoy your wedding a whole lot more.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
Many brides and grooms feel pressure to get fit and look their best on their wedding day. That’s perfectly fine and understandable. But, on the day itself, let go and enjoy. Eat all the cake you want, drink plenty of champagne, and count the memories, not the calories.
Give Yourself Some Down Time
Your wedding day will probably involve a ton of movement, activity, and socialization, all of which can get exhausting. Thus, give yourself a little time to just relax and breathe. You could start your morning with some meditation. Or, if you’re getting married somewhere like Maui, take a morning walk on the beach. Also, create a little hideout where you can go whenever you need a quick break or breather throughout the day. This can also come in handy for stealing a few quiet moments (and some quick kisses) with your partner.
Even if you follow all this advice perfectly, you may still experience some stress on your wedding day, and that’s okay. Things can be both fun and stressful, and a wedding is a major event. Give yourself some grace, focus on the positive, and try your best to have a good time at all times. That’s really the key to creating wonderful wedding memories.
