Things to do the week before your wedding to avoid wedding jitters
GUEST POST: Today we have another guest post by lifestyle and fashion writer Sophia Young with some helpful tips to avoid getting cold feet before your wedding! Let us know in the comments what you think!
After months in lockdown and quarantine, many of the weddings that were cancelled or rescheduled are back on. More couples are excited to tie the knot and don’t want to waste any more time before heading into their road forever.
For some couples, it takes months, while for others it even takes years to plan and prepare each intricate detail of their wedding day which will be shared with the closest family and friends.
However, don’t let wedding day jitters ruin your special day. Use these tips to help you better prepare and enjoy your wedding day!
Make a checklist and keep ticking off it before the wedding comes
When having an important event such as a wedding come, it is important to have a checklist on what you’re about to do so you won’t rush things or miss anything important.
From the start of the planning process to the week before your wedding, sit with your partner and go over the check list. This will help you to see what still needs to be done and also see how much you’ve checked off!
Do something fun
To avoid feeling stressed, plan something fun to do with your partner to relax and enjoy each other admist all the planning. This way, you can clear your mind to avoid having pre-wedding jitters.
The days leading to your wedding celebration can feel heavy and so taking time to enjoy something fun like a picnic, romantic dinner, or doing an activity that you both enjoy can help destress and take a bit of the pressure off.
Have some time to sit back, look back at everything and allow everything to sink in
Weddings come with a lot of to-do’s that are both necessary and overwhelming, like marriage licenses, church documents, or choosing the perfect vows.
Talk to each other about how far you’ve come and let your feelings be heard regarding your future together and how planning your wedding has been going. Marriage is a big decision and with that comes responsibility to your partner. Share how you feel and know that you’re in this together no matter what.
You may also look at your meaningful promise ring or engagement ring to remind you of why you decided to do this together forever.
Check in on your soon to be life partner
You may be worried about different things concerning your upcoming wedding, which is why it’s important to check in on your partner through out the planning process.
Checking in on your partner, asking them how they’re feeling, using time to listen to concerns can be really helpful in feeling more prepared for the big day.
While you’ll have the rest of your lives to grow with each other, it’s important to check in before the wedding and keep lines of communication open and honest.
RECAP
Life is full of surprises especially with the right person around, which for you is your soon to be husband or wife! This day is meant to be joyful, so pre-wedding jitters may be something to be laughed at by your guests but this can also mean something more serious.
Taking the time to really talk and connect about the wedding process, the celebration planning, and how you envision life together after the big day is crucial to feel prepared, relaxed, and allow yourselves to really enjoy what the day will bring!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sophia Young is a content writer covering lifestyle and fashion topics. She’s actively participating as a guest blogger for various lifestyle blogs and has been co-authoring some articles of her colleagues. She’s currently enrolled in a content marketing course hoping to expand her knowledge in digital marketing.