1. Detox. You know what they say about a healthy body equalling a healthy body. Well there is much to be said for the healthy mind-healthy body malarkey and a detox is a good way to cleanse your system (good preparation for all that champagne it’ll be plied with). Just a short week long detox should suffice, depending on how far advance you do it. Detoxes vary but are inevitably good for slimming down into gowns!
2. Spoil yourself with a pamper session, or, if you can afford it, a spa break. Nothing beats stress like a good massage and a mani-pedi will make you feel preened and pretty. Just be sure to avoid facials as they can cause break outs - not so ideal for pre-wedding de-stressing!
3. Practice yoga and/or pilates. The gentle exercise will stimulate the production of serotonin and the focus on breathing will encourage calm and relaxation.
4. Take at least half an hour for a long hot soak in the bath, setting this time aside to forget about the wedding details. Think candles, a glass of wine, classical music (or whatever ever else floats your boat) playing softly in the background…
5. Eat healthily and regularly. Weddings are nerve and nausea inducing enough, without factoring a low blood sugar into the equation. Try to eat slow energy releasing foods to maintain your blood sugar levels and drink plenty of water; you’ll feel more energetic and more level headed.
6. Get plenty of sleep. If you’re morphed into a bit of an insomniac as the wedding approaches, try turning off all electrical equipment (laptops, phones etc) at least an hour before bed. Spritz some lavender sleeping spray onto your pillow and unwind either by reading or listening to relaxing music.
7. Keep a diary. Even if you don’t normally, there is something cathartic about unburdening yourself and letting all your worries pour onto the paper.
8. Similarly, make lists. It’s stressful trying to remember to do a million things, and keeping lists will make things seem much more manageable.
9. Look at pictures of your honeymoon destination. There’s nothing like the prospect of an indulgent, romantic holiday to boost a person’s spirits.
10. Do something you love; whether it’s horse riding, painting, shopping or knitting. As long as you love and find it therapeutic it’ll help distract you from any pre-wedding jitters.
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