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As your wedding day draws near, it is only natural to feel some jitters. Did I plan for everything? What did I forget? What if something goes wrong? These are the types of questions that every bride-to-be asks herself at some point. To calm your nerves, check out this helpful wedding day advice from the veteran brides who have been there before you.
Most brides plan their wedding either with the help of a professional coordinator or a wedding organizer book. If you have kept up with your checklists, you can be pretty sure that you will have all of the major parts of your wedding covered. Often though, it is the little things that a first time bride will not be aware of until it is too late. Luckily, you have the assembled wisdom of many previous brides to make sure that your wedding day goes off without a hitch. Here is what they say.
Break in your shoes! Most dressy shoes are made with thin leather soles that can be very slippery. The last thing that you want is to slip on your way down the aisle while wearing a brand-new pair of shoes. Start by scuffing up the soles with sandpaper. (If you forget, drag your feet around the church parking lot before heading down the aisle.) To help the shoes form to your feet and avoid blisters, wear them around the house with a thin pair of socks a few times. Just keep them indoors so that they stay fresh and clean.
Remember to eat! In their nervous excitement, it is all too common for brides to forget to eat on the morning of their weddings. A little food is important, though, to keep your blood sugar steady and to keep you from getting lightheaded. Even if you do not feel hungry, force yourself to eat a cup of yogurt or a few crackers before slipping into your wedding gown and bridal jewelry. Have little sips of water to stay hydrated, but don't overdo it drinking coffee, as it will make you more jittery, and will make you need to pee a lot.
Speaking of that, use the bathroom before getting into your gown. Most wedding gowns have layers of fabric and crinoline that make using the restroom a logistical nightmare. Even brides with slender skirts will find relieving themselves to be a challenge, as your dress can get all wrinkled when it is bunched up around your waist. Drink just enough on your wedding day to stay hydrated, and designate a bridesmaid or two to assist you with your gown, in case you do need to go to the restroom.
When you are standing at the altar, do not lock your knees. It stops the blood from circulating in your legs, and you can end up feeling dizzy or faint. This is a common problem when brides are standing around for their bridal gown fittings as well as during the ceremony itself. During your fittings, you can practice standing still with soft knees.
The final piece of advice that experienced brides say they would like to share with women who are on the verge of getting married is to relax and soak it all in. It is easy to get so caught up in the whirlwind of your wedding day that you forget to take a moment to appreciate what is going on. When you are in your bridal gown, with your beautiful veil, and special jewelry waiting for the limo to the wedding ceremony, sneak off to a quiet room and steal a few minutes by yourself to reflect on the wonderful day. Do this a few times during your reception with your groom as well just to be able to take a breath and enjoy your wedding to the fullest.
Finding the whole process of weddings and all the planning that goes into one fascinating, Laura writes about many of the considerations that brides have to deal with. For beautiful bridal jewelry, take a look at the custom pearl sets at Silverland Jewelry.com.
