Once upon a time, weddings used to be very simple and intimate. Today, individuals want to throw extravagant and luxurious weddings, which in return, can cause a whole lot of anxiety. Weddings can be emotional and full of stress for just about everyone, especially for the bride. Take some time and read over these tips that will help you prepare for your special day.
“PLANNING A WEDDING WAS EASY AND STRESS FREE”
-Said No Bride Ever.
1. Get Some Sleep
Getting adequate sleep the night before the wedding day is crucial. It may feel impossible to get sleep the night before, but sleep can either make or break your special day. Feeling tired will only heighten your anxiety. Try:
Taking a long bubble bath the night before with your favorite scents.
Unplugging yourself from all social media and focus on yourself.
Listening to your favorite music that relaxes you.
Thinking about one thing at a time to prevent overthinking; know that your wedding will be great.
2. Nourishment
Eating may be the last thing on your mind, but it is very important to eat on your wedding day. Focus on food such as:
Avocados: Vitamin B6 helps the body make several neurotransmitters, including serotonin, which influences mood.
Blueberries: When we’re anxious and stressed, our bodies crave vitamin C to help repair and protect our cells; blueberries are packed full of it.
Turkey: If you’re nervous you’ll have trouble sleeping the night before, eat turkey for dinner! Turkey contains tryptophan; an amino acid that the body needs to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin which helps regulate sleep and mood.
Vitamin D
Researchers are increasingly linking vitamin D deficiency to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Foods such as salmon, eggs yolks, orange juice, and even mushrooms, all are packed with Vitamin D.
3. Have a Small Wedding
If you know you are an anxious person there is nothing wrong with having a smaller wedding. Inviting only those that are special to you can greatly help reduce your anxiety. Usually, during larger weddings, the bride and groom are overwhelmed and consumed with hundreds of people. Keep the wedding small; you can have more control and enjoy this special day with those that are most important to you.
4. Remember to Laugh
One of the very best ways to deal with the stress of a wedding is to have a good laugh. When you get really stressed, you become set in your ways on how things “Should Be”. That perspective can take over everything, but laughter allows us to lighten up and see things from new perspectives. Understand that nothing is perfect and allow yourself to laugh instead of cry. This will put the wedding details in perspective. In addition to finding time to laugh, you need to prioritize spending time with your significant other without all the planning. Take time during the planning months to take time out and create a fun connection between each other. This is often forgotten and is the most important aspect of the entire wedding.
5. Realize How Beautiful You are
You’re gorgeous. A beaut. Girl, you look smokin’ in that dress! You are perfect! You are finally here. You’re in the dress, your hair and makeup are done. If your hair is a bit out of place, or maybe your one eyelashes won’t stay. It is ok. Try not to worry about your body, your skin, or your hair. Brides with that wedding day glow always look spectacular. Besides, you know that stress takes away from you looking like a massive hottie!
If in doubt, look in the mirror, and repeat “I am spectacular” ten times in a row. Twenty if needed. I promise you’ll start to believe it!
6. Breath and Take CBD
Weddings seem to kick stress into high gear. CBD tinctures taken orally can help calm the pre-wedding jitters. For brides and bridesmaids, applying CBD body lotion on the feet will help with high heel pain. To avoid waking up with a hangover from the festivities, taking CBD gel capsules before bed will help fend off a hangover.
The body has an endocannabinoid system that naturally creates cannabinoids. Taking CBD supplements can help keep this system in top performing shape. The endocannabinoid system is essential to the life cycle of basal cells which comprise the inner layer of the epidermis. CBD regulates the life cycle of these cells resulting in youthful, radiant skin.
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