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Keeping Emotions at Bay during your Wedding

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Your wedding will probably be one of the most emotional days of your life and it will be difficult to control your emotions as you are walking down the aisle. Many brides, who are even more emotional than some, will have an even more difficult task when trying to control their emotions than the average bride.

For these brides, looking for ways to control those emotions so that the wedding photos turn out great can be quite a chore. However, there are many things that you can do to help keep your photos beautiful and your emotions at bay.

Think of Something Funny

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Does your groom have a funny nickname for you? Or perhaps you have a funny experience that you shared together. Whatever typically makes you laugh, keep this thought in your mind while you are going through the marriage process.

Whenever you begin to feel the tears pile up, bring to mind this memory. It may be enough to keep your emotions under control during the ceremony. It may even be helpful to have a few jokes in mind or to write humorous vows to each other as well.

Get your Fiancé on Board

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Inform your fiancé that it is likely that you will be fairly emotional on your wedding day. He may be able to think of some ways to help ease your nerves while you are going through the process of becoming married as well.

It may be helpful if he whispers to you during the ceremony when you look as though you are about to lose it. Or perhaps he could hold your hand a little tighter when you appear to be ready to cry as well.

Consider Letting the Tears Roll

Nothing is more special to a groom than an emotional bride. Your groom will probably love that you are overly emotional on your wedding day because it will mean that you are excited to marry him. You may want to consider simply letting your emotions run their course during your wedding rather than trying to hold them back.

While you may be worried about the wedding photos, you may want to consider taking pictures before the ceremony. This way you will be nervous, but your emotions will not have already taken control yet. You can also hold some tissues and invest in some good waterproof mascara as well. This way you will have something to protect your makeup and dry up the tears along the way.

Conclusion

Even though your wedding is an emotional event, there are ways that you can attempt to keep your emotions under control. However, keep in mind that crying because you’re happy is a wonderful feeling. It may be best to simply allow yourself to experience one of the best parts about becoming married.

Don’t forget to stop by Best for Bride for all of your wedding day needs. The store will be able to provide you with all of your wedding day attire and help you plan every aspect of your wedding.

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Wedding Officiant Choices: From Your Priest to Your Best Friend

Wedding Officiant Choices: From Your Priest to Your Best Friend

While couples may automatically choose to be married by their minister for justice of the peace, many wedding officiant options are available. Couples often don’t realize how many options there are. The engaged couple could easily get married by a friend or family member as long as the person becomes ordained before the wedding. Many people believe a ship captain can marry a couple in international waters. What are the possible wedding officiant choices?

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How to enjoy your engagement and begin your marriage right

Isn’t your engagement a beautiful experience? The time when you acknowledge your commitment and love to the perfect partner, and when you look forward to being united in marital bliss. Every bride goes through this period where it seems unreal and too good to be true. But, once the reality sinks in, and it is time to plan and prepare for the wedding, it can cease being fun.

Engagement is the transition between being single and getting married, and as with any transition period, it too involves a fair share of stress. Most couples are so caught up with the hectic pace of planning their wedding, that they end up doing nothing else.

Is this the right way to start your marriage? Definitely Not!

Here is how you can enjoy yourself before the wedding, and make your engagement less stressful.

Plan ahead and do it well

Soon after you celebrate your engagement with your dear ones, begin planning the wedding. Fix a wedding date and split up all the tasks that are to be completed before it. Allot reasonable time for each task, and set your calendars to make sure they are done on time. This will allow you to work at a relaxed pace and get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

Make sure you enjoy everything about the wedding planning

Whether it is shopping for your wedding dress, choosing your wedding cake or fixing the wedding venue, make sure that you are fully involved in the task. A major mistake that most couples make is that they take the tasks too seriously in the beginning and are exhausted by the end. Enjoy every aspect of what you do, and you will find yourself looking forward to the next one on the list.

Take a short break from the wedding

When everything seems to revolve around the wedding, it is time you break loose and take a day or two off. Spend a weekend at a nice destination. Make a decision that you will not discuss anything about the wedding during this short holiday, and it will help you unwind and rejuvenate yourself.

Make time for just the two of you

Don’t forget that you are in love and need to enjoy yourselves as a couple. Continue having dates and plan surprises for your partner, like you did before getting engaged. Find time to talk, discuss and have fun. Plan your honeymoon together, discuss your future and you will find yourself eagerly looking forward to your wedding day.

Enjoy time with family and friends

Relax and unwind with your favorite girlfriends once in a while. Spend time with your parents, and discuss your wedding plans with them. Not only will you receive plenty of suggestions this way, you will also benefit from the relaxed atmosphere.

Have fun watching wedding movies together

Spend your evenings together, watching romantic or fun wedding movies. This will help you and your partner appreciate this time in your life all the more. Pick up “Father of the Bride” or “The Wedding Singer” and enjoy some light comedy, before getting back to the rest of the wedding planning.

Enjoy your engagement, and make the best start to your life together. For all your wedding needs and valuable tips and wedding advice, visit us at Best for Bride.

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Tips to help you Relax and De-stress before your wedding

woman-387510_1280Your engagement is an exciting time, but it can be very stressful too. Wedding planning can leave you feeling overwhelmed, tired and anxious. Before the stress wreaks havoc and turns you into a Bridezilla, stop and take control. Here are some simple tips to help you relieve yourself of wedding planning stress, and make the process easy and manageable.

Plan wisely

It may seem that there is no end to the tasks you have to handle ahead of your wedding, but it isn’t that bad. All you have to do is take it easy and come up with a good plan that can be executed within the available time. Think of the whole wedding planning as a series of small projects, and divide it into small tasks.

Spend some time sorting all that you have to do into lists, and determine the best time to work on each list. Allot the tasks in these lists to each day, week and month. Set reasonable time limits to complete each one. Also set aside some extra time with no designated tasks, so you can use this time for anything that you complete as per plan.

Enlist help

Don’t worry about doing everything yourself. If your parents, friends or relatives offer help, accept it graciously. Can you afford a wedding planner? If yes, enjoy the privilege. Else, consider delegating certain tasks to “part-time” planners, who can expertly handle these jobs. This may be drafting your wedding invitation, decorating the venue, or finding the right vendors to cater to your event. While they do charge a fee for their service, it is worth it. You can supervise the job, but step away from micromanaging as this will again cause unnecessary stress.

Plan your deadlines well-ahead of the big day

This particularly relates to getting your wedding dress, accessories, invitations and bookings done. Draw up the vendor contracts well-ahead of time, book your band or DJ as early as possible and get your honeymoon tickets quickly. While signing contracts, remember to check for what their back-up plan is in case of an emergency. Knowing that there is a Plan B will reduce your anxiety, especially if any aspect of the wedding worries you excessively.

Set aside time to relax and pamper yourself

Make sure that you enjoy this time before your wedding, and prioritize your well-being and health. Treat yourself to a facial or massage. Attend a regular workout or yoga class to get in shape.

A well-rested bride is a happy bride, so don’t skimp on sleep. Also, find time to get together with the people you love. Enjoy your wedding shopping, and don’t rush through things that are important to you. If you feel overwhelmed at any time, pour out your worries to your mother or friend. It’ll help you relax, and they’ll probably have suggestions that you never thought of.

In all the frenzy leading up to the wedding, don’t miss out on the excitement of being a couple in love. Make time for each other, and not let it be entirely about the wedding. Relish every moment, and tackle every situation with a clear head. Look forward to a wonderful wedding day, and it will be just what you dreamed it to be.

For more bridal advice, as well as for all your wedding shopping needs, visit us at Best for Bride.