Weddings days are stressful, but don’t let it overwhelm you! We’re here with all the wedding day self-care tips. We’ll keep you breathing easy all night long!
Good Nights Sleep - Get all the zzz the night before your wedding.
You’ve probably heard it from your mom 100 times, but you need to have a good night’s sleep! The chaos that is getting married is going to be way too much when you’re cranky and exhausted. If you have the jitters the day before the wedding, try sleepy time tea or melatonin gummies to get you there.
Photo | Silver Bear Creative
Delegate Tasks - Both your planner and bridal party are there to help.
The main duty on your wedding day is getting hitched. I know it may be tempting to answer that text (probably just your second cousin asking for the venue’s address AGAIN), but that what friends are for. You should be sitting back, relaxing, and getting ready to start your happily ever after.
Set Up Emotional Buffers - Give your planner the 411 on family dynamics.
We wish every couple’s family was loving, involved, and mature, but we’re in the real world, and that’s not always the reality. Before your wedding day let your planner know about any family members to keep out of your bubble. When you set up emotional buffers beforehand it takes the stress off of you.
Photo | Created by Noah
Eat (and Drink) - Snack, snacks, and more snacks!
We know this sounds like a given, but don’t forget to EAT. Your wedding day goes by in a flash and it’s easy to forget the basics. Make sure there’s a light breakfast for you to nom on while you and your bridesmaids get ready, ask your planner to grab a few of the passed hors d’oeuvres to snack on post ceremony, and at least take a few bites of your dinner before you make your rounds.
Bonus tip: Have someone grab you a to-go box of cake, thank us later!
Time alone - Take advantage of the quiet moments.
There are many ways for you and your spouse to catch a few moments alone, but some of our favorites are:
The First Look
The Final Dance
A Private Dinner
Share Private Vows
Photo | Ashley Rhian Photography
Make a Clean Get Away - If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.
Don’t forget to have your getaway bag packed for your big exit. A change of clothes, toiletries, extra shoes, whatever you need to de-wedding that night. If you have it ready and your planner aware of its location, they can have the getaway car loaded up and ready to roll when you are.
Oh Sh*t Kit - Accidents happen and happen and happen.
You or your wedding planner need to have a bridal bag filled with all the mini emergency needs. I’m talking sewing kit, bandaids, pain reliever, stain remover, super glue, and so much more. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. Not quite sure you’ve covered all your bases? Below we’ve rounded up all of our must haves for your wedding day preparedness kit. You’ll never be caught lacking.
