{"id":1733,"date":"2019-01-30T17:30:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T17:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2019-01-13T17:33:36","modified_gmt":"2019-01-13T17:33:36","slug":"how-to-be-a-confident-bride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/how-to-be-a-confident-bride\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a confident Bride"},"content":{"rendered":"

On your big day, you want to be a confident bride, not a bride that\u2019s hiding away from her wedding guests and the photographer in the corner! Don\u2019t think you can do it? We beg to differ\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Look the part<\/span><\/h2>\n

First thing\u2019s first: if you\u2019ll look the part, you\u2019ll radiate confidence. It\u2019s all about your posture, smile and eye contact. We don\u2019t want to sound like your grandma, but stand straight and keep your head high! We doubt your hubby really had his imagination set on marrying the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Plus, it will do wonders for your back. And what\u2019s more attractive than a gorgeous natural smile and genuine eye contact? Now, for how to actually feel confident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forget what the others think<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t go following trends or other people\u2019s expectations just to make sure your wedding guests are happy on your big day. It\u2019s YOUR day, and it\u2019s about you and your husband getting married \u2013 you\u2019ve got to show each of your personalities, not anyone else\u2019s. Too many brides concern themselves too much with meeting other people\u2019s expectations, from the wedding theme to that \u2018dream wedding body\u2019, which is extra stress that those brides just don\u2019t need. If it\u2019s not you, don\u2019t do it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overdo it<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for brides want to take on as many tasks to do with the wedding as possible, if not all of them. You want to be in control of your perfect day, don\u2019t you! However, don\u2019t overdo it! Make the most of your hubby, your friends and your family \u2013 hand some tasks over to them to relieve yourself before it\u2019s too late, and you start to resent wedding planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a break<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter how much you think you have to do, it\u2019s so important that you take a break from it all from time to time. We mean it! Don\u2019t head home from work and head straight to your laptop to narrow down the different centrepieces you\u2019ve got in mind \u2013 do something a bit different. Schedule in a date night for you and your hubby-to-be where wedding chat is totally banned. Nope, no mention of which colour napkins or what wine to serve. It\u2019s will make you feel revived, refreshed and more ready to get back on it, we promise!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get foody<\/span><\/h2>\n

Eating healthily is not just about losing weight, it\u2019s about feeling great and at your best \u2013 aka feeling confident! A balanced diet, full of lots of goodness, is super important to your mood, \u00a0and we all want a happy bride, don\u2019t we! Make sure you fight the bad binges that just make you grumpy and feel rubbish; pack your fridge full of good-for-you foods, and snack on fruit and nuts rather than that share bag of Doritos you\u2019ve got in your cupboard\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Boost your endorphins<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a number of ways to boost your endorphins, and yes, exercise is one. The idea of exercise might send a shiver down your spine, but we\u2019re not necessarily talking hardcore cardio \u2013 even going out dancing with your friends can count! That\u2019s not the only fun way to boost those endorphins either: laughter is a booster, music is a booster, and sex is a booster\u2026 even more reason to have that date night we talked about<\/span><\/p>\n

Treat yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just because of that wedding diet or wedding budget that you\u2019ve got going on, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t treat yourself every so often. Yes, that means a little retail therapy or a sneaky Twix or Crunchie bar here and there. You should enjoy yourself now you\u2019re engaged, not punish yourself by banning your favourite pastimes or treats. That\u2019s no fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

Relax<\/span><\/h2>\n

Planning a wedding<\/a> isn\u2019t all about running round and doing stuff \u2013 that\u2019s just exhausting! You need the nights when you can run yourself a lush bubble bath, sit back and read your favourite wedding magazine. There\u2019s no point in stressing and getting uptight over things that aren\u2019t going to get done, or aren\u2019t playing by your exact plan, because your wedding day will undoubtedly be the best day of your life \u2013 even if you\u2019re getting a three tier cake instead of four.<\/span><\/p>\n

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