by Sandy Ezrine
Whether a couple has lived together many years, or still live at home with their parents, all brides get some jitters just before the wedding. Here are some suggestions to make this time pass quickly and peacefully. It is a time to be selfish and not worry about anyone else.
You want to create a cocoon of warmth, love and relaxation for yourself while knowing that your life is about to change.
Here are Some Tips
- If you can afford it, find a beautician who will do your hair, make-up and help get you dressed. (Basically all you have to do is show up and be pampered.)
- Have a close friend, mother or a limo take you directly from the beauty shop or home to the wedding location.
- If you are getting dressed at home, put some relaxing music on the stereo. Take a bubble bath and leave yourself plenty of time to get dressed in a relaxed manner.
- Make a list of everything you need ahead of time and tape it to the bathroom mirror. Then don't forget to look at it.
- While you are getting ready only allow people you are very comfortable with in your space. This is your day and Aunt Doris can wait to pinch your cheeks until after the ceremony.
- If you are having a destination wedding, go to the location at least the night before. Rushing to the wedding site the day of the wedding only opens the door for tension and problems.
- Forget about the wedding and reception for those few hours and pamper and focus on yourself.
- If someone is making you tense, ask them nicely to leave. You can be assertive without being aggressive.
- If there are last minute details assign them to someone else. Everyone wants to help a bride.
- Put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door.
This is your day! Allow 3-4 hours for yourself and stick to it. |
