Picture this.
It’s YOUR wedding day. You’re so excited that everything you’ve worked for is finally here, and you’re about to marry your best friend. All of the plans are set to go off without a hitch, and no small detail has gone unnoticed.
But one thing we find to be true is that brides often forget to take care of themselves while they’re making sure everything is set to perfection.
But isn’t that the entire point of YOUR day? Aren’t YOU supposed to be the one who gets pampered, waited on, and cared for?
You need to keep up your strength so you can actually enjoy yourself until the end of the day - because, trust us, it’s a long one.
Here are three tips to help you last all day feeling your absolute best - rather than dehydrated, hungry, and, dare we say, cranky.
Have boundaries.
Setting strong boundaries for yourself will help you avoid getting pulled in every direction during your wedding.
Your loved ones are there to celebrate you, but that doesn’t mean you need to dedicate all of your time to them. They know you’re grateful for their presence, we promise. And they’ll also understand if you can only hold quick, fleeting conversations with them.
A common boundary situation we see at weddings is guests trying to take photos or strike up deep conversations during dinner. We get that they want to connect with you, but make sure you put your hunger needs first. Don’t skip the meal that you paid for to appease everyone else!
You’re going to need the fuel to dance the night away!
Put your wedding coordinator or your uncle, who looks like a bouncer, near the end of your table to intercede when people try to approach you. You can also let the DJ announce that it’s the newly married couple’s time to eat. Ideally, this is part of the reception program.
Here are a few other ideas for boundary-setting on your big day:
Say ‘no’ to anything that doesn’t align with your vision.
COMMUNICATE. We can’t say this enough. Tell people what you need and want.
Leave your in-laws to your fiance for the day. Does this mean completely ignoring them? No! But allow your soon-to-be spouse to do the people managing if need be.
You have the final say—and make that crystal clear. This is your day, not your cousins' or your sisters'. You have the final say in decision-making, even if it goes against the grain.
Eat and drink all day.
Don’t skip this step! It’s so easy to get caught up in the festivities that you forget to eat and drink.
But this is a big no-no!
Your wedding day is going to be one of the biggest calorie-burning days of your life (okay, we made that up, but it feels like it with all of the running around you do), so you need to make sure you’re properly fueled.
But can you remember to eat when there’s so much to do?
Assign a friend who ISN’T in the bridal party to make sure you’re eating and drinking throughout the day. And we’re not just talking champagne 😉. You need to drink your water, too.
We know it sounds weird, but you’re going to be BUSY. You’ll be shuffled from one place to the next, and you’ll be the constant center of attention. From make-up to getting dressed to your photoshoot, there won’t be a ton of time to breathe—let alone eat!
Food and hydration are important - regardless of whether your wedding is in the summer or winter, inside or outside.
Drink water.
Snack all day, even if it’s something light.
And put someone ELSE in charge of remembering that for you.
Leave logistics to people you can trust.
We cannot stress this one enough.
While you can give small assignments to your circle to help them take care of you, they also need space to experience the day with you.
And you certainly don’t need to be micro-managing them.
You do need to be able to let go and trust that everything is running like clockwork so you can enjoy your day.
Investing in day-of wedding coordination allows you to live in the moment while a team of professionals (heyyyy, it’s us 👋 ) handle the logistics.
Day-of wedding coordination gives you the support you need to know your vendors are being managed, your schedule is flowing smoothly; your bridal party is where they need to be, and so much more! It will be one of the best investments you can on your big day when you’re finally able to put your feet up and relax.
If you’re thinking, “I need this for my big day!”, connect with us. We’ll give you all of the details to help make your day magical.