One of the biggest concerns for all brides-to-be is getting into or staying in shape for the wedding. Most everyone wants to lose a few pounds in general, but many brides feel pressured to get their bodies fit as a fiddle to look their best and take terrific photos for their big day, not to mention fit into their dresses properly! We at Best For Bride encourage all women to feel happy and comfortable with their bodies, regardless of the size, but if you’re looking to shed some pounds and gain some lean muscle to shape your body up for your wedding day, here are a few things you can do.
Planning a wedding is a job in and of itself, and when you have a mountain of wedding-related tasks piling up on top of your everyday errands, stress from work, and maintaining healthy relationships with your soon-to-be husband, bridal party, and others, things can get very. . .meltdown-ish. I’m currently assisting my best friend with the planning of her wedding next fall, and even though she’s the one making the decisions and we have a whole year to get these things planned and done, sometimes I just want to lock myself in my bedroom with a tube of cookie dough. Don’t worry, dears. This, too, shall pass, and it can pass by much more smoothly just by implementing some no-brainer tips and methods of leveling out the stress.
Exercise Regularly
With all that’s going on, it’s so easy to skip on the gym and rely on comfort foods to get you along. Heck, I’m not even the bride, and I’m tempted to drown my sorrows in cookie dough at times. Wanting to veg out with some TV or keep on working until you’re too tired to think are both completely understandable for women planning a wedding, but it’s important to take time to get your workouts in. Exercise has been proven to help reduce stress and releases those feel-good hormones that give us a sense of peace. It’ll also help you stay in great shape for all of your photo engagements and ensure that you look fabulous on your Big Day.
Spend Time With Your Fiancé
Yes, he, too, can be a source of all your wedding-related stress, especially if he’s not as into planning and prefers to let you have your way with it. However, it’s absolutely critical that the two of your spend time together that’s completely unrelated to this major upcoming event. Stay focused on the important things. Go on dates. Have spontaneous dance parties at your apartment. Laugh together. Never let the process of planning your wedding make you lose sight of the strength and depth of your love.
Put Yourself First
Wedding planning is important, yes, but you know what else is important? Oh, just the little things like eating properly, getting good rest, taking a drink of water every now and then (hey — put down that glass of wine!), and just doing things for you. You can’t possibly take on these huge tasks without having taken care of yourself both physically and mentally. You’ll get sick or fall asleep at work or run away to Costa Rica without telling anyone. Ahem.
This is where you want to wind up, NOT hiding away in a different country. Remember that.
So, when you feel like you’re about to reach your breaking point, just stop. Stop whatever you’re doing and go for a leisurely walk with your dog. Take your future husband with you and reminisce your happiest moments, rather than unload everything onto him. Vent to your best friend (we love you even if you do want to run away to Costa Rica, it’s fine). Pop in your earbuds and sing Florence + The Machine at the top of your lungs. Just don’t let it get you down. Everything is going to be fine.
For more advice regarding wedding planning, check out the Wedding Tips section at Best for Bride, the best place for brides-to-be.
Your wedding day is something you look forward to for years and as such, when it comes time to plan you don’t want to hold back. The goal is to make all of your wedding day dreams come true and the best way to do that is by planning a truly unforgettable wedding.
Often the first impression your guests have of your wedding comes from the invitations so this is where you want to start making the day unforgettable. The first thing your invitations will do is set the tone for your wedding in advance so that your guests know what to expect. This can be the first step in getting them as excited about your wedding as you are.
A crucial part of the wedding planning process is making sure your reception will be enjoyed equally by you and your guests. One of the biggest factors in a successful wedding reception is the entertainment provided. Going all out to hire the best DJ to perform at your wedding is usually a good way to ensure that everyone has a desire to participate. Sparing no expenses when it comes to the entertainment will pay off on your big day. You want the best possible DJ money can buy and that means you have to hold your chosen DJ to some very high standards.
Your wedding day will only be as happy as the people who are attending it. For a truly unforgettable wedding your best bet is to limit your guest list only to people who will be as over the moon as you are on your wedding day. This includes people who might only show up out of obligation or to take advantage of the free meal and open bar. These are not the type of people you want at your wedding. It is better to save the money you would have spent on guests you don’t really want at the wedding and spend that money on say, the food, wine or cake instead.
Speaking of the cake, going all out with it can also contribute to an unforgettable wedding. Remember, each of your guests will be taking home a piece of the cake, so the larger and more luscious your wedding cake is the more it will cement your wedding in everyone’s heads as one of the most unforgettable they have ever been to. The key to making your cake memorable is to personalize it so it represents you and your fiancé as a couple. Adding a personal touch to it will delight your guests as well as your groom.
When you send your guests home at the end of the day you will want them to take with them some amazing favors. Anybody can send their guests home with a pen or a keychain. To send your guests off with something unique a mini plant or the promise they will donate to your favorite charity makes your wedding day even more memorable.
For a comprehensive guide to wedding planning for both brides and grooms be sure to head to www.BestForBride.com, the best one stop shop for all your bridal needs. There you will find a wide selection of dresses, accessories and more. Planning your wedding is a piece of cake when you purchase all the necessary items from Best For Bride.
Here Comes the Bride: Fun Photo Ideas for your Wedding
“Here Comes the #Bride: Fun Photo Ideas for your Wedding” has different ideas that one can try on his/her wedding day. One of these includes Instagram & this infographic will show you how! Get creative and get hash tagging to have some fun photo memories to look back on from your special day. You will find the tips mentioned in the attached infographic quite interesting.
