Your wedding day will be a day filled with emotions; from feelings of excitement, anticipation, pure joy as well as 
anxiety and stress. That is why it is important to take care of yourself and practice self care in the days leading up to your big day. Here are some helpful ways you can “pamper” yourself so you are ready to take that walk down the aisle stress-free.
Start Your Day with Gratitude
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the day, so it’s important to allow yourself some alone time with your thoughts. Take time to feel it, enjoy it, and most of all be grateful for it. This is a once in a lifetime moment. Take time to reflect and relax the morning of our wedding by spending time in prayer and with the special people in your life.
Take some Time for Your Mental Health
Wedding Planning is just like any other job when it comes to needing a break from it. You’ll drive yourself crazy if talk wedding planning every single day. Give yourself at least 1-2 days off from wedding planning each week. This means absolutely NO planning during your days off! … No browsing Pinterest, no taking wedding-related phone calls, and no wedding talk at all… nothing wedding related is allowed. Everyone knows you’re planning a wedding and will want to ask you about it every chance they get. But you don’t have to talk about wedding planning if you don’t want to. All you have to say is that you’re taking a break from wedding talk right now or you can just smile. One thing that will save your sanity is setting boundaries when you talk about wedding details. You’ll be glad you did.
Put down Your Phone
Your day is meant for you to be present in the moment. No Instagraming and Snap-chatting. Your guests and your photographer can capture those memories for you.
Pamper Yourself
Start your day with off with a peaceful massage or a soothing bubble bath as you feel your heart is going to burst with joy and happiness. However you choose to pamper yourself, this is your day after all, enjoy every minute of it.
Plan a Date Night With Your Man
Take some time away from wedding planning together and make it a priority to get some date nights in. They don’t have to be extravagant or anything, but it’s so important to spend time together with your man! Often times with all the “busyiness” of planning, you and can unknowingly neglect the most important person in your life and what this wedding is all about. Have fun together and soak it all in. Get excited together!
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate
Delegating is one great way to relieve yourself from wedding planning stress. That’s why you have bridesmaids! Don’t be afraid to put them to use when you need to. Have them help with DIY’s, calling around places, and even running small errands. They’re your girls for a reason. They love you and want to help you! Let them.
Start Your Morning with Something to Eat
Brides typically become extra aware of what they’re consuming leading up to the wedding and sometimes which can lead to becoming unhealthy. If you’re not getting the proper nutrition that you need, you’re not only putting your health at risk but you’re also setting yourself up for more stress. When you’re eating well and staying hydrated, your body is happy and healthy. Nothing is worse that a bride that is “hangry”. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast will not only be easy on the stomach but will also help settle any butterflies you’re feeling. Many times brides will feel nervous on their wedding day, and might not want to eat, but eating has a significant impact on your mood. Avoid fatty or greasy and choose things like fresh fruit or yogurt and granola.
Play some Relaxing Tunes
We recommend making a playlist of your favorite tunes to listen to throughout the day. Whether it’s an upbeat music to jam to or a relaxing instrumental, as long as make you feel calm and you can unwind.
Get Moving!
Whether it’s going for a jog or practicing your dance moves, it’s important to get moving. As Elle Woods from Legally Blonde would say, “Exercise gives you endorphins; endorphins make you happy, happy people just don’t shoot their husbands!” So get up and going to get those happy endorphins flowing!
Soothing Your Senses
Bring your favorite scented candle, essential oils and your diffuser as you get ready for your special day. The power of smell is a strong one so while your eyes are closed as you get your makeup done, take a deep breath and soak in your favorite blend or lavender scents and think of the man of your dreams waiting for you at the end of the aisle.
Finally, planning your wedding can take its toll if you let it and the last thing you want is to be tired and burnt out on your wedding day. Taking some time to recharge so you can be at your best. Spend a little extra time taking care of yourself means you can better enjoy the investment you’ve made in your wedding.
