4 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding

Preparing for your wedding is overwhelming, to say the least. As you make sure every detail falls into place, there’s something you’re likely forgetting about….YOU! Perhaps the most important thing you can do in preparation for your wedding is to make sure you are feeling relaxed and stress-free!

Beauty and fashion blogger, Gwen Lewis, created a fabulous guest post for us on how to pamper yourself before your wedding, both mentally and physically!

A Pampering Plan For The Bride-To-Be Before The Wedding Day

Getting married means there’s a lot to do. With all the planning, people, and money to manage, your wedding can seem like a Herculean task with stress to spare. For these reasons, it’s important to factor in some relaxation and self-focusing into your wedding plans. Though you want everything to be perfect, as the bride it’s just as important you enter the big day with calmness, collectivity, and an ability to have some fun.

Though the decorations, the hair and makeup, and guest details may be at the forefront of your mind, it’s necessary to focus on what’s really important when it comes to your wedding – saving memories with your family (the free WeddingMix photo & video app makes that simple) , celebrating with your future spouse, and you feeling good – that’s right, you!

Family Activities | Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding

Some activities planned for the bridal party, in-laws, siblings, and other close friends or family members is a great way to blow off some steam by taking the focus off of all the work that goes into putting on a wedding. It’s also a great way to bond with the special people celebrating your marriage with you, allowing for an even more wonderful wedding day.

A beach day with fun and games, heading to a paint pottery studio, or having a home cooked meal all are great low-pressure options for getting in some quality time before the bustle of the wedding day. Whatever your plan, make sure to take the proper precautions against sun exposure – you wouldn’t want to be burnt on the big day!

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Spa Retreat | Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding

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Though getting together with the whole bridal party may be great, you may just want to spend some time with your girls. In that case, plan a spa day where you and your maid of honor, mother and mother in-law, and bridesmaids can get manicures, pedicures, and massages.

The setting will be a great way to relax and chat, while everyone can definitely unwind and prep for the wedding ceremony should they so choose.

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Get pampering inspo from a real bride – Leiah and her gals pals chilled out by going to a trendy nail salon in preparation for her big day! She and her leading ladies captured all their fun pre-wedding chill sesh  with the WeddingMix photo and video app! Later, Leiah used a few cute scenes from nail salon in her special wedding video through her loved ones’ perspective.

Physical Movement | Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding

Whether you’re a cardio gal or into Pilates or yoga, doing something physical the weeks or even days before your wedding day will do wonders for you. Your physique, mood, and stress levels will all benefit from getting a bit of exercise before the big day.

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Not only is regular physical exercise good for your body, it promotes a “natural high” due to your brain’s release of endorphins which promote feelings of happiness and contentment. In addition, if your mind has something it’s been fixating on (like your upcoming nuptials for instance), exercise works wonders for both stress and nerves, allowing for greater focus and calmness after a workout session. Finally, a bout of exercise will also give your skin a healthy glow, making you look absolutely radiant when it’s time to walk down the aisle.

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Meditation | Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding

Finally, don’t forget to focus on YOU. Getting married can be a highly emotional and important time in your life, so try to sit down and get some quiet to find your inner peace. Having a simple mantra along with your breathing for just five to ten minutes of quiet can be a great way to find some focus.

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Whatever your pleasure, spend some time with your loved ones and with yourself before your wedding day. You won’t regret it and you may even thank yourself later.