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Be honest about your budget<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not the bride, being part of a wedding can be expensive. A new wedding dress and accessories<\/a>, gifts, travel expenses \u2013 it all adds up. Before you buy your outfit or even RSVP, it\u2019s a good idea to be honest about your budget and what you can afford. Don\u2019t go dress shopping \u201cjust for fun\u201d and end up falling in love with the designer gown \u2013 this goes for brides, too!<\/span><\/p>\n

Write down all your to-dos<\/span><\/p>\n

This one goes without saying for the bride-to-be, but don\u2019t think as a wedding guest that you don\u2019t have a lot to get sorted! From hair and nail appointments, to finding the perfect gift, dress and accessories to match, it\u2019s a great idea to make a compact to-do list so that you\u2019re not panicked at the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practice those wedding picture poses<\/span><\/p>\n

Hate how you look in photos? Many people become\u00a0self-conscious and slouch over as soon as a camera appears. It might sound silly, but spending some time in front of the mirror practicing picture-perfect poses will give you extra confidence on the day. Holding a smile for endless pictures can actually cause you to frown, so remember to try and keep your smile natural.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have your nails professionally done<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, everyone will want to see your hands on your wedding day! Showing off your beautiful new ring means that\u00a0people will notice if your nails aren\u2019t up to scratch \u2013 the same goes for bridesmaids who are holding bouquets. Take time to moisturise your hands in the week running up to the main event and get a chic matching manicure to your dress or accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid crash diets<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding \u2018clean\u2019 foods to your diet, like fresh veggies, as well\u00a0as cutting out or limiting your consumption of processed foods, is a great way to look and feel healthier. Avoid crash dieting \u2013 it can put a stress on your body and cause your metabolism to go into starvation mode, while also adding unnecessary feelings of guilt during an already stressful time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid last-minute treatments (facials, Peels, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Waxing, facial peels and other intensive skincare treatments\u00a0can cause short-term in inflammation and irritation, so doing these one or two nights before the wedding is a bad call. To give your skin some time to recover, make sure you have all your treatments done at least a week before the event. This will ensure your skin is radiant and ready in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experiment with hairstyles<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s hair is different and what suits one bride or\u00a0bridesmaid might look disastrous on another. Check out some simple hairstyles in a magazine or online and try them out to see what suits. Don\u2019t be afraid to mix it up a bit \u2013 if you usually go straight, try some loose curls for an elegant look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wear natural-looking make-up<\/span><\/p>\n

Painting on too much bold makeup will make you stand out\u00a0in wedding photos \u2013 and not for the right reasons. If you love a bold lip colour, balance it out with light foundation and simple eye makeup. A natural-looking glow can be achieved with a good exfoliator, primer and highlighter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get to know the rest of the wedding Party<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially if you\u2019re part of the main event, spend a little\u00a0time getting to know the rest of the party before the wedding. This is a great way to break the ice and you\u2019ll all feel much more comfortable dealing with any last-minute stresses together on the big day!<\/span><\/p>\n

Break in new shoes<\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing new shoes that haven\u2019t been broken in can\u00a0mean taking them off before the night is through. If you find some new shoes that are perfect for your wedding out t, make sure you spend a few days walking in them around the house so that they\u2019re nice and comfortable in time for the celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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