The day of your wedding has been something you've likely been building up to for a while now, especially if you've been planning for a year or two. The week before is a great opportunity to really focus on all the final details like picking up your marriage certificate, getting your nails done, and confirming with vendors for things like the reception photo booth rental. However, you don't want to forget to do some things to help you relax and to make some extra memories with friends and family. Here are some tips to prepare for your wedding day the week before.
Book Time Off Work
Your wedding will be an eventful day that could end up just flying by. It's really important that you are able to experience the day fully, and one way to do this is to book some time off work. Trying to finalize your wedding prep is going to be difficult enough, so it's a good idea to book a few days off before and also a few days off afterwards. Going back to work after you get married on the weekend or the day previously is tough and something you might get seriously deflated about. Ideally, if you can have two weeks off—half the week before, the week of the wedding, and half after—that would be a perfect amount of time. It also means you can fully experience your wedding without having to worry or stress out more because of the lack of time you have. Hopefully, you can get plenty of rest and downtime both before and after your big day.
Get Pampered
Getting pampered is essential when you're getting married; and having the opportunity to get a massage or have your hair styled by a hairdresser are just two examples. It's a chance to indulge and to splurge a little on the finer things in life as you make your way toward a life that might have to be a little less selfish in parts. Preparing yourself for the big day and helping relieve some of that stress you might be carrying will all make it more of an extended experience rather than it being just the one day. So think of the things you like to do to unwind and use this as an opportunity to spend some time with your family such as a parent or sibling. Taking this time to spend with your family can be a lot of fun. Splurging a little, perhaps on dental work that can actually help strengthen your teeth and teeth whitening is very popular to get that picture-perfect smile.
Spend Time With Your Partner
Time with your partner is one thing you think you'd get plenty of once you're married; and, of course, on the big day. However, just before the wedding, you'll likely be so busy that unless you take the time, you might find yourself without them. Booking that time of the week before can be really handy to get in some alone time and to spend some time for yourselves. Have a date night or spend a weekend or a few days at your wedding venue or nearby if that's not possible. Give yourself the opportunity to revel in the moment of becoming a married couple and the enjoyment of your last few days as single people. This moment really will be a memory that stays with you forever, so you want to do as much as you can to look back on.
Consider a Wedding Rehearsal
A wedding rehearsal is something you have when you want to run through the logistics of the day and to finalize anything that you might be unsure about. It's a great way to practice things like the walk down and how you'll stand during the ceremony. You can talk with the venue management about what exactly is expected of you when it comes to the running order of the day. It's essentially a way of ironing out all the kinks that could potentially delay certain parts of the day itself. Some consider the wedding rehearsal a chance to go through things you're nervous about and to perhaps put your mind at ease so that you can sleep easier the night before.
Go Over Final Details
There are a few things that in the weeks before your wedding, you'll need to pay off or finalize. From caterers to final wedding dress adjustments, these are all things that are important. Make a list of things that need to be sorted at the last minute, and try to get them all done a few days before. Have all hands on deck so that you can stress a lot less, knowing that there are plenty of people who are available and can actively help. That's what wedding planning is all about, so try and give some responsibilities to others so that you can relax.
Think About the Honeymoon
Whether you're doing the honeymoon straight after or in a few months time, the wedding is a great time to plan the rest of the details regarding the honeymoon or to start thinking about booking it if it's not going to be for a while. You might want to consider having a honeymoon fund that guests can contribute to and can be for spending money that you take with you while you're away.
Prepping your big day is something that you will want to get organized about as soon as possible. Remember that booking time off work is worth doing to prolong the event as a whole and to give yourself a bit of time to yourself before going back to reality. Treat yourself to a bit of pampering where you can, and don't forget that this is your opportunity to get glamorous before the big day. Spend some quality time with your partner as this is the last time you'll get to enjoy being single before married life. Think about the honeymoon; and if you'e able, a wedding rehearsal is worth having if the option is there. Apart from that, get ready to enjoy your big day.
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