You have a partner, a ring, and a date.
Wait. My stress shot up just writing that. So how does a bride juggle a gazillion tasks and stay cool on her wedding day? Consider starting now with these four steps:
No. 1 — Get moving.
How handy to know exercising will help you both fit into a gorgeous wedding gown and defeat stress. The Mayo Clinic says even moderate exercise, like walking or yoga, will ease stress by producing happy hormones, a.k.a. endorphins.
As a bride, you may be motivated to reach a goal weight to look fit and toned on the big day. Still embrace all of the benefits of exercise—melting away pounds and stress—as you prepare to say “I do.”
No. 2 — Fit your to-do list on a calendar. Stick to the timeline.
If you overachieve, you’ve already nailed this. If you procrastinate, consider this a friendly shove to figure out what needs doing—how often, when—and then do it.
This ultimate bridal beauty timeline from Sona will capably counsel you on what and when to do all of the health and beauty tasks you’ll want to do before your wedding. Nailing down a schedule will help you feel in control. And control equals calm.
No. 3 — Have a cuddle.
Turns out being partnered up can also enhance your emotional health. Take time daily to hold hands and snuggle.
According to Biological Psychiatry, physical closeness with your No. 1 produces oxytocin, which lowers the bugaboo stress hormone known as cortisol. Regular physical intimacy will keep you and Boo on the same page during the high-traffic, pre-wedding months, and reduce stress on your wedding day.
No. 4 — Best anti-stress balm? Family.
Take some stress-reduction inspiration from the Duchess of Sussex. When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry of Wales in May, she stayed close to the most important person in her life—her mother Doria Ragland.
If you watched the royal wedding, you’ll remember the grace and joy Ragland exuded as she rode with Markle and witnessed the ceremony seated across from Queen Elizabeth II.
Were you wondering, “How can this American—sitting here in this knee-buckling, royal pressure cooker—stay calm?” The source of Meghan’s composure was the centered, lovely woman in the pastel green Oscar de la Renta suit.
Brides, feed off the support from a beloved family member and breathe easier.
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Ensure a low-stress wedding day by planning, moving, loving and accepting love during those 24 hours.
The stress you’ve dodged for months will recede.
And the wedded bliss you’ve craved for years will rush in.
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