{"id":1633,"date":"2018-08-14T19:25:20","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T19:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1633"},"modified":"2018-07-17T19:26:53","modified_gmt":"2018-07-17T19:26:53","slug":"wedding-day-nerves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wedding-day-nerves\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding day nerves"},"content":{"rendered":"

We can assure you that as soon as you see your betrothed at the end of the aisle, those nerves will disappear, but how do you cope with them in the meantime? Well, to give you some top tips on calming those wedding day nerves in the lead-up to and on the big day itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Identify your list of chief concerns<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a list, get some hierarchy and perspective going. Identify your big worries, know the smaller ones and accept them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Surround yourself with positive people<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone that has an agenda about your wedding should not even be in your vicinity. If there are certain friends or family members that are causing problems, do not engage with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk about your anxieties<\/span><\/p>\n

Any doubts about anything will fester so articulate them to your nearest and dearest, don\u2019t get distracted but do tackle what you need to tackle them. Confronting them and taking action will instantly reduce stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on your breathing<\/span><\/p>\n

If you start feeling anxious, focus on your breath, and in particular, your diaphragm. And become calm \u2013 yoga is a brilliant way to learn body awareness, build stamina to stress and remain flexible, emotionally and physically. Take it up! \u00a0Spending five minutes each day focusing only on your breath is a fantastic strategy for dealing with worry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look ahead with positivity<\/span><\/p>\n

Start visioning a wonderful day ahead of you, with people who want to share it with you\u2026 This is the gift of a wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allow yourself to be supported<\/span><\/p>\n

This wedding is not solely your responsibility, you can delegate tasks to chosen trusted friends, you do not have to be the one holding it all together alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of your posture<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think you\u2019re getting overwhelmed you will look at the floor more, give and receive eye contact less and your voice will become more high pitched. If you haven\u2019t realised yet you are stressed, those around will have done. Acupuncture is a brilliant way to counteract the manifestations of tension and finding a good practitioner will pay dividends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allow yourself to be pampered<\/span><\/p>\n

Let go and relax. Have fun in the run up, lighten up, see the funny side to any conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehearse the day in your mind<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentally walk through what will happen on the day, from beginning to end. If there are parts you are worried about (these are usually the aisle walk, the vows and the speeches) focus on your role in that only \u2013 you can\u2019t control what anyone else does or says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be positive<\/span><\/p>\n

Smile, be happy and enjoy planning your wedding day<\/a>. It\u2019s going to be amazing!<\/span><\/p>\n

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