A Self-Care Guide for Brides and Grooms

Congratulations, you’re getting married! At this point you’ve likely selected a date, chosen a venue (hopefully ours!!!), and the planning has commenced. The days leading up to your wedding can be both exciting and exhausting. Between last minute appointments and tying up loose ends, it’s likely you and your spouse-to-be will be pulled into a million different directions, causing you to feel burnt out. This is why, now more than ever, it’s crucial you make time for yourself. Below, we’re discussing a few ways in which you can practice-self care during one of the most hectic, yet memorable times of your life.

Don’t Let Stress Get the Best 

The number one culprit of burnout is stress, and during wedding planning, it’s likely you’ll feel stressedmore often than not. For this very reason, it’s necessary to find outlets to channel your stress and use them as often as possible. Some people choose meditation, while others prefer a few miles on the treadmill, or even an hour-long drive to clear their minds. Regardless of the how, it’s important that you utilize these activities in order to give your mind a break from the anxious feelings you’re experiencing.

Stress can not only make you feel terrible internally, but it can affect your physical appearance as well. Some signs of stress on the outside include fluctuations in weight, hair loss and breakouts. Getting ahead of your stress is one of the best things you can do for yourself and those around you. If you’re someone who currently suffers or has suffered from acne throughout your life, be proactive and consult your doctor and devise a plan to treat your acne with a prescription medication like this. If hair loss is of concern, consider incorporating these foods, which contain properties to help strengthen your strands, into your daily diet. The most important thing to keep in mind is that stress is just a temporary feeling and you cannot allow it to consume you, especially during the happiest time of your life! 

Don’t Be Afraid to Say “No Thank You”

Although the wedding day and time leading up to it should be about the couple getting married, it’s likely that many people around you will want to partake in celebrating this joyous occasion. These celebrations will come in various forms, but in order to avoid burnout, there will be instances where you’ll have to decline invitations to things. You may feel rude or selfish saying no, but those around you must take into consideration that you’ve got a lot on your plate at the moment and your time must be invested in preparing for the big day. However, this does not mean that you have to say no to every single activity you’re invited to partake in, it just means those around you must be more understanding of this very hectic, yet very special time in your life! 

Ask For Help

One of the biggest mistakes couples make while wedding planning is failing to ask for help. This may be because they feel they can do it all on their own or they don’t want to inconvenience anyone, but at the end of the day, trying to do everything yourself will leave you feeling miserable and exhausted. If you have the funds, hiring a wedding planner is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. A wedding planners sole purpose is to be there to handle any and all things related to your big day. They are with you throughout the entire planning process to help keep you on track and ensure everything is taken care of right down to the music you walk down the aisle to. If you want to learn more about affordable wedding planners in the area, click here. 

If a wedding planner is out of the question, you can always rely on friends and family to help you plan. As you approach the wedding day, you may even want to assign someone outside of your wedding party or immediate family to be the contact person on your actual wedding day. This means they would respond to any calls from vendors or answer questions guests may have in order to keep you stress-free and allow you to enjoy the hours leading up to your ceremony. If you decide to go this route, be sure to select a person you trust in order to avoid any mishaps when the big day rolls around.

Your wedding day should be magical, memorable, and filled with love. Taking the time to avoid stress and burnout with these self-care tips will set you up for the happily ever after you and your partner deserve. Remember what this day is about and make it your main focus from the moment you’re engaged until the moment you say “We Do!”  

Photography: Sophie Epton Photography