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Essential
Advice for Your Wedding Day Written by
Keith Kingston
You've been
engaged for months, you've made it through planning the
ceremony, the attire, the reception, the honeymoon, and you
haven't killed each other yet. The worst is over. When you
wake up on the morning of your wedding day, your only job is to
go along for the ride, enjoy every moment and make some
memories. Read on for essential advice for your wedding day.
Both of you
have been waiting and planning for a long time in order to make
this day go off without a hitch. Just be aware that things
NEVER go as planned, so expect the unexpected and don't get too
worked up about it. It is the unexpected events that make the
best stories for years to come. Relax, and have a good time.
This is your day to celebrate your blissful union.
For her: The
day of the wedding is often more stressful for the bride than
any of the planning process has been. Start your morning off
with a relaxing bubble bath or a massage at the spa. You
deserve to start this hectic day as cool and relaxed as you
possibly can be. Do it alone if you need some private time
(since you will be surrounded by people ogling and vying for
your attention for the remainder of the day), or if you are
nervous and need to chat, invite the bridesmaids along for some
pre-wedding pampering.
Have all
appointments made ahead of time, and allow plenty of time for
hair-dos, make-up, manicures, etc. Have a close friend who is
not part of the wedding party act as your gopher for the day.
If you get a run in your pantyhose, they'll be on call to run to
the store. If your florist is running late, they are in charge
of calling the company. This will keep you removed from most of
the stressful situations, and keep you moving on schedule.
Don't forget to give your friend a gift for helping you through
any wedding day glitches! Arrive at the church with plenty of
time to spare. Remember, you MIGHT tear up a bit, so have
plenty of tissues handy as to not smear that gorgeous make-up.
Spend the
last few minutes before the wedding starts with your
bridesmaids. Do some deep breathing if you're nervous, and
think about how long you have been awaiting this precious day.
For him: It
is perfectly normal for the groom to wake up a bit jittery on
the morning of his wedding. The best way to handle the stress
of this day is to make sure you have all your responsibilities
completed ahead of time so you can spend this day in a
stress-free zone. Things to double check the preceding week
include travel plans for the honeymoon, transportation from
church to reception and reception to airport, cost of anyone you
will be paying on the actual wedding day (and remember to have
plenty of extra cash for tipping- EVERYONE involved expects to
be tipped at least 15%).
Sleep in.
Having plenty of rest is important before the hours of
socializing you'll be doing today. When you get up, a long jog
or a trip to the gym is often just what you'll need to work off
some of those anxious feelings. Allow plenty of time to get
ready and arrive early at the church. Spend some time horsing
around with your groomsmen. Take some deep breaths, and wait
for your beautiful bride.
Keith
Kingston is a professional web publisher who offers advice on
cheap wedding stationery, wedding thank you cards, and bridal
shower invitations.
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