- Be rested and well-fed. This seems obvious, but many brides and grooms don’t pay attention to this one and end up exhausted and hungry on their wedding day. Try to get a full night’s sleep and wake up on the morning of the wedding to a filling breakfast with protein and fats that will keep you fuller for longer.
- Brides, wear a clever shirt while you get ready. A t-shirt has to be pulled over your freshly done hair and make-up, while a button-up shirt can be unbuttoned and taken off, doing no damage to your gorgeous curls and lipstick.
- Grooms, make sure you have a list of what to do on the wedding day. Ask your bride to write one out for you and keep it handy, making sure you delegate so that every task gets done.
- Grooms, chat with your groomsmen. Let them know the kind of behaviour you’re expecting from them, what jokes to avoid and what you need help with on the day. Avoid any mishaps or mischief way in advance!
- Brides, avoid the blisters. If you’ve bought brand-new wedding shoes, make sure to wear them ahead of time so they feel comfortable throughout the day and don’t leave you with blisters and sores for the honeymoon.
- Make sure you’ve got help at hand. A mini sewing kit, first aid kit, tampons, a stain-removing spray or pen and some mints are all useful for any minor emergencies that could occur.
- Keep your phones away. Nothing is more important than your wedding day, and there are tons of people around you taking pictures that you can have as memories after the wedding day.
- Keep your composure during speeches. If something inappropriate is said, just shrug it off and move on. Chances are, no one but you has noticed the awkward story or embarrassing mess up.
- Don’t drink too much. It can be difficult if you’re having a great time and friends and family keep bringing you drinks, but you want to remember everything about your wedding day clearly, so don’t go overboard.
- Dance! Enjoy the tunes, mingle with guests and spend time grooving on the dance floor. It’s the one day of your life when you have nothing to worry about but having the best time!
It’s so important to relax and let this be the best day of your life!