After photographing 150+ events and weddings, I’ve learned a few things about making an important day go smoothly. I know your to-do list is already a long one, but adding these few little things can help eliminate the worries and allow for a stress-free wedding day!
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Day
Remember to eat
It seems simple, but so many people forget to eat enough on the morning of their wedding. There’s nothing worse than feeling faint on such a busy day! Even if your nerves are affecting your appetite, try to get something in you anyway. Have some fruit trays or muffins around the table while you’re getting ready, have a relative make breakfast sandwiches for everyone, or have food delivered.
Make sure you’re hydrated
Another simple thought but often overlooked. Try to get enough water throughout the day, especially if your wedding is outdoors in the hot sun. Lack of hydration can lead to headaches, fainting spells, and dizziness throughout the day.
Have a backup plan for rain
If you’re having an outdoor ceremony, make sure to have a backup plan with either a commercial-sized tent or an indoor venue nearby. If your ceremony and reception are already taking place indoors but you’re planning outdoor portraits, scout out a few spots inside your venue or other indoor spaces nearby just to be prepared.
Do a trial run of hair and makeup beforehand so you know exactly what you’ll look like
This can be extremely helpful. It’s a big day, you’ll want to look your best but also like yourself. If your hair and makeup don’t feel like you that’s a recipe for stress. I’ve seen a few clients upset by this on their wedding day; it’s an extra layer of self-consciousness they don’t need.
Take a break when you need it
Unless you’re a professional event planner or in a management position at work, you probably don’t get this many questions from so many people on a daily basis. If ever you feel overwhelmed, take a minute for yourself. Nobody will be upset if you need a moment to collect yourself on your own wedding day.
Hopefully you found those tips useful and they help you to have a stress-free wedding day! If you have any questions for me or ideas you want to chat about, feel free to reach out. You can check out more posts like this here.
