Week of Advice

manna1212

Hi girls! I am officially getting married within a week. Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom? I still have a bit to do before all the oot starting coming into town and can see myself getting a bit stressed! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks girls!

barbnsteve

First and foremost...Breathe!Your day is almost here!  Enjoy the last few days of being a fiancee as well as finalizing all of details you have worked hard to pull together.  Delegate - this is important, if you think you can't get something done, or if something is stressing you out, PASS it on.Look around - be proud of what you have accomplished!  Wedding planning is not an easy thing and it is all coming together for you!Try to get a couple minutes of you time each day - even if it is just lengthening your shower by a couple minutes.  Use the time to center yourself and get ready for the big events.EAT, EAT, EAT and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.  Trust me, you will not feel bloated on your wedding day if you are anything like myself and many other brides I know.  Oh and do yourself a favor and pack some Imodium just in case!Finally - HAVE A BLAST!  Look in your soon-to-be hubby's eyes as you're going down the aisle, stop a few times during the reception to take it all in, and dance the night away!  Congratulations!!

Gabs71109

The best piece of advice I can give you is to pick a day that you won't do anymore projects. For me it was the Thursday before the wedding. We went to our manager's meeting at our venue at 1pm and we put together our center pieces. We had to be done at that point. There was no sense in stressing myself out over making more "stuff". Decide what is most important to you and focus on those. Once your OOT guests arrive be done so you can focus on spending time with them.

danto

Find something that helps you sleep that doesn't make you groggy in the morning (warm milk, glass of wine, benedryl) and use it the night before to try to get some sleep.Other than that just enjoy it!

Steffy3217

Don't stress yourself out this week. I know easier said than done. No one will notice if something is missing, so if you don't get it done, no worries. Enjoy the time with OOT's and family. They're here to celebrate with you. I agree with PP.. EAT! The day off you will probably feel sick to your stomach, but make sure you choke something down. Don't lock your knees the day of (that's how people pass out) Lastly.. HAVE FUN! This is your moment, enjoy it!

livandrich

ditto to all PPs! and here's my two cents... We had OOT guests by the truck/car/plane/boat load, and I was definitely overwhelmed with seeing people the few days before the wedding. Do not be afraid to excuse yourself from any gatherings etc if you need some time alone to either just relax or accomplish any last minute tasks. We had a houseful of people and I just had to go sit alone in another room and write all of my TY notes, etc, and no one batted an eyelash. Delegate as much as possible and act under the assumption that people truly want to help you because....they truly do! People are honored to assist and feel included, so don't feel that you need to be Super Bride. Definitely take time to look around and soak it all in...there were a few times when I just dragged myself off the dance floor, sat down, and watched for a song or two, and that was just as special for me as dancing etc. Enjoy yourself. Be happy. Be willing to let go of small things. And trust that you WILL feel calm and relaxed because before you know it, you will be walking down the aisle and it will be the best moment of your life!