Bridal Self Care Tips To Remember When Planning A Wedding

Planning a wedding is exciting, fun, and an amazing experience. But at times is can also be time consuming, overwhelming and for some, quite stressful. It is important to remember to take some time away from wedding planning and focus on self care. We are giving you our top tips on bridal self care, and how to look after yourself properly whilst planning a wedding.

We all know the importance of self care and making time for it in our busy lives. Self care looks different for everyone. For one person it could be going for a nice long walk. For others it is catching up with a friend. Self care is also not always as it seems either, some of our bridal self care tips may come as a surprise.

Whatever your self care looks like, for a bride to be it is so important to make it a priority. Now, more than ever.

Mindful Planning

Keeping your stress levels low is important when it comes to self care. It is difficult to use logic in any decision making when you are under a lot of pressure. Having control of your wedding planning process will reduce this stress. When you are considering your wedding planning timeline, remember to consider busy periods of yours and your partners life so you can adapt your to do list around that time. Spread your tasks out over the time you have, be organised and go at a pace you and your partner are both comfortable with.

Create Self Care Rituals & Routines

You will need to use your normal daily or weekly routine to figure out when you can carve out time for self care. But make sure you do. If you have a certain ritual such as Tuesday night is date night, or Saturday morning is long walk with the dog morning, keep up with those. If you don't already have daily or weekly rituals, create some. Once you make self care a routine it becomes a non negotiable task in your general time planning.

Healthy Eating & Drinking

Of course, this one had to be in here. Having a well balanced diet will work wonders for your mood, emotions, skin, sleep patterns and so much more. I am no expert in nutrition but it is no secret that making good eating and drinking choices has so many benefits for all other aspects of your life. But you have our permission to have that second Krispy Kreme too!

Ask For Help

You have picked your bridal party for a reason. They aren't just there to be a support to you on your wedding day. They are there to be a part of the whole process. If things are overwhelming you, get the girls round, have a pamper night, a meal or whatever your friendship love language is (self care in itself) and delegate out some tasks to lighten the load on yours and your partners shoulders.

Embrace Hobbies

One of THE best forms of self care is doing things you absolutely love. Whether it is losing yourself in a good book, crafting, horse riding, watching shows, playing sports, make time for them. Maybe you have lost touch with an old hobby. Embrace the things you enjoy doing and do it at every possible opportunity.

Exercise

Exercise has so many health benefits. Not just for your body. But your mind too. If hitting the gym isn't your thing, take yourself out for a walk, or do some yoga. Just get your body moving. Just ten minutes a day can be a powerful way of working out your body and your mind.

Me Time

Alone time is underrated! Whether it is doing an activity or simply doing nothing. Time on your own and in your own head can help you re focus in so many ways. For some, being in your own head can be a negative experience. Try and keep your thoughts positive. Visualise married life, your dream wedding or just get all your thoughts down on a piece of paper. It really is almost as powerful as offloading onto a friend.

Pamper Yourself

Pamper: verb

To Indulge with every attention, comfort and kindness; Spoil

Everybody loves a little pamper session. Whether that is going for a spa day, having your hair done or even as simple as having an 'everything shower'. Make time to pamper yourself from time to time throughout the entire wedding planning journey. It really will relax your body and mind.

Connect With Other Brides

Nobody can relate to you the way another bride to be can. Even if you're friends are all married, they aren't going through the wedding planning process with you right now. If you don't know anybody getting married, look into joining some online forums. They are amazing for sharing ideas, getting inspired, having bridezilla moments and just connecting with people that get what highs and lows you're experiencing. There are loads on Facebook!

Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness: noun

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations.

Put simply, mindfulness is about being aware of what is happening in the present. Planning a wedding isn't just about the final result. Just like many things in life, it is about embracing the journey too. Keep yourself present always. This will help keep you grounded on what is important and what really matters to you as a couple. Some great mindfulness practices include journaling, gratitude, meditation and focused breathing. To some it can sound a little bit "woo-woo" but research has proven that mindfulness can reduce stress and depression.

Embrace Imperfection

Every bride to be wants their wedding to be perfect right? Of course. But let's be realists for a moment. What in life is perfect?

Bridal self care isn't just about being kind to yourself, it is also about embracing every high and low you are going to experience on this journey. And understanding perfection does not exist.

Whether your lows are minor inconveniences and the odd negative opinion or disaster strikes on your wedding day. The highs far outweigh every single one of them. And what matters is you and your partner tying the knot. The rest, are just details.

Keeping this in mind throughout your planning process will keep your mind and outlook so much more positive.

Prepare for the Miss to Mrs Transition

It may feel like a long time away, but before you know it you will be a Mrs.

For a long time after your wedding you will live in a newlywed bubble. Every time you get called your new name will feel surreal, that first letter that drops through the letterbox saying Mr & Mrs __________ will be a crazy feeling. Sending out your thank you cards, creating your wedding keepsakes, receiving your professional photos and video. It is all like a mad dream. And a really good one, that you never want to wake up from!

But.

There is a transitioning phase you will go through and by implementing all of the tips we have outlined above and continuing them long into married life will help you be ready to take it on. Wedding blues is a real thing, but by practicing mindfulness, taking time out for yourself, finding new or revisiting hobbies that light your fire will put you in good stead for navigating through a happy and fulfilled life as a Mrs.

How are you adding self care into your wedding planning journey? Have we got everything covered? We love to hear your thoughts and opinions, so leave us a comment and we will be sure to reply!