Planning a wedding is an exciting time. Although it’s filled with joyful anticipation, it is also incredibly stressful. It’s important to schedule in time to take care of yourself in the weeks, days, and hours before the big event.
The Day Of
Whether you like the natural look or prefer something more glamorous, having someone do your hair and make-up the day of the wedding is an act of self-preservation. You will be more nervous than you realize, and shaky hands mean shaky eyeliner. Even if you want to keep your make-up simple, an expert from Beauty and the Bride Chicago IL, for example, can help create a look that will stay in place even through the tears and hugs of all your relatives. A professional make-up artist knows how to factor in the wear and tear of an event. Considering how much you are paying to be photographed on this day, it just makes sense to ensure there will be no pictures of you with streaky mascara.
The Day Before
Taking your bridesmaids for a mani – pedi the day before the wedding is a rite of passage for the bridal party. This little escapade serves two purposes. It gets your nails looking incredible, and it makes you take a pause from the hustle and bustle and just relax. Some of the fun nail trends of the year include moons and stars and all shades of blue, which is perfect for adding “something blue” into your ensemble.
The Week Before
You will feel stressed the week before the wedding because of the last-minute details that have to be attended to. Make sure you schedule a massage for yourself and not with friends. Give yourself the gift of an hour of alone time. You may be shocked to discover how tense you are. It’s not extravagant to take care of yourself.
Choosing to plan for some “me time” doesn’t make you a bridezilla. The calmer and more relaxed you are, the more you and everyone around you will enjoy the day.
