How to: Stay calm

Mitton Hall by David Scholes

How to: Stay calm and enjoy your wedding

Although your wedding day will likely be the happiest day of your life, it can also be one of the most stressful. With people coming and going, lots of things to think about, timings to stick to and the thought of getting your lines right in front of your family and friends!

Do not fret, here are some helpful ways to relieve some of that stress and make sure you enjoy every moment;

1. Pull together a timeline for the morning

A rough guide to when you and your wedding party are getting make-up and hair done, when the photographer is arriving, and what time you need to get into your dress to be ready to do any final details all help on the day. Our tip – if you have time, get the wedding party’s hair and makeup done first so they can be free to run about with any last minute tasks.

2. Lay out your outfit the night before

Make sure you collate everything together in one area, including shoes and accessories. Not only will this help in the morning rush, but it may be useful if anyone, such as the photographer, needs access to them.

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3. Make sure you have an early night

With all the last minute preparations and excitement it is very easy to want to stay up and re-check everything or spend extra time with loved ones before the day, but your wedding day is a long day and those few extra hours will help carry you through.

4. Eat Breakfast

Holmes Mill by On Love and Photography

It might sound simple, but once the nerves and excitement settle in this is likely the last thing you will feel like doing. Try to have something filling, like cereal and fruit, but if all else fails a couple of pieces of toast is better than nothing!

5. Do something that calms you

This may be listening to some of your favourite songs, laughing with friends, meditation or sipping a glass of fizz. Whatever it is make sure you have what you need to hand and if you need anything else this is what the wedding party are for.

6. During the ceremony take a deep breath

Once the wedding starts everything can move very quickly, when you are stood together make sure you take a pause to take it all in. Look around the room, at your friends and family and most importantly that incredibly special person you are marrying.

7. Food to go

We may sound like a broken record, but you will need to eat, however taking time to enjoy the full wedding breakfast in between guests coming to see you or pulling you away can be difficult. Try to carve at least five minutes with your other half, but if all else fails ask the venue to pack it up for later.

8. Let your hair down

Glendower Hotel by Rebecca Wade Photography

Once the speeches and formalities are over don’t forget to have fun! Grab your new spouse and hit the dance floor, chat with friends and family and fully enjoy this celebration of your love.