Your wedding day is your day to shine! With all of the focus put into pampering, finding a dress, and having professional makeup and hair done, it’s no wonder that many women feel the most beautiful on the day of their nuptials.
Unfortunately, the stress of wanting to look their best can make a bride worry about how she’ll look on her big day. Here are some tips and tricks for shining brighter, and looking amazing on your wedding day.
Get the Right Dress Early On
The hunt for the dress is one of the best parts of preparing for the wedding. To make it a stress-free experience, start the hunt for the perfect dress early on. It can take anywhere from a few weeks if you shop at Azazie up to eight months if you purchase your dress from a retailer. Within that time frame, you’ll also need time for alterations to make it fit your body well.
It’s also important to be strategic when purchasing a dress. Don’t take people who make you second guess your choices when shopping. Keep an open mind on styles– you may find that the dress you loved online doesn’t feel great when you wear it. Most importantly, get the dress in a size that makes sense, rather than purchasing a smaller size with the goal of making yourself fit; this is a recipe for disaster.
Hydrate Well
Be sure to drink a lot of water in the weeks leading up to your wedding. Being adequately hydrated will help your body feel nourished, can assist with weight management, and leaves your skin looking supple and bright. You’ll also want to set regular reminders on the day before and the day of your wedding to ensure that you’re getting enough water, especially if you’re planning on having some alcoholic beverages.
Add accountability to your hydration by getting your bridesmaids on board. Challenge each other to keep water close and remind each other when it’s time to sip.
Start a Skincare Routine
Plan to get a facial a few months before your wedding and talk to your esthetician about your skincare routine. They’ll be able to look at your skin and make recommendations based on your skin type. Investing in some high-quality skincare products is well worth it on the big day and beyond, especially if you’re self-conscious or not used to wearing makeup.
A general skincare routine consists of using a cleanser, exfoliant, toner, and moisturizer regularly. Be sure to wash your face after every workout and at the end of the day, taking care to remove any leftover makeup.
Nourish Your Body
A lot of brides engage in crash diets before their big day in attempts to feel better in their dress. However, a lot of these diets that target brides actually deprive you of essential nutrients. Focus on eating minimally-processed foods that are rich in vitamins.
Stocking up on pre-cut fruit and vegetables ensures that you have plenty of healthy snacks in the busy weeks leading up to your wedding. Taking a daily multivitamin can also help fill any gaps that a crash diet creates.
Take some time away to breathe and recuperate. Mindfulness can help offset stress, so that you walk down the aisle feeling shiny and glorious.
I agree with all these tips. I hope that some bride-to-be reads them and follows them.
These are great tips. You don’t want that special time in your life messed up. Thank you for the ideas and the post.