Julie Dawson at The Wedding Genie is an expert in helping the smooth running of this important day and offers the following advice.

You maybe excited, happy, nervous and scared all at the same time, the big question I am often asked is  - “What is the first thing a bride should do when she wakes up on the morning of her wedding? “

Based on my own experiences and that of others I have had the privilege to help along the way, I thought I would put together a simple list to help you focus on what’s important on one of the biggest days of your life.

• Smile! It’s your big day!
• Have breakfast, something light perhaps cereal and fruit. Try not to miss eating because you are nervous, you will feel even more jittery if you are starving and as the day goes on you will have less time to eat. Make sure you have some nibbles in the room where you are getting ready. If you really can’t face anything put one of those power snacks in your bag to give you a boost when you need it.
• Don’t go to the window and panic about the weather. Our English weather changes so fast in a few hours it will probably be lovely for your ceremony. So just get on and enjoy your preparation. You can’t do anything about it and you will have put a plan in place anyway for bad weather.
• It’s your job to look and feel gorgeous! Give yourself plenty of time to be pampered. Getting hair and makeup done takes longer than you think. Let your bridesmaids help and delegate if you want anything done.
• Make sure you have your little bag of essentials. For each bride that might be different, but your favourite lipstick or lip-gloss for touching up is one that should be in there. A miniature perfume if you want to freshen up as the days goes on. Tissues, you will cry at some point, blotting tissues if the weather is hot and you want to avoid shine on your wedding photos. If you don’t want to use a bag then make sure your bridesmaids have those things for you in their bag. Extra things you should have close by, to keep in the car or your room, an emergency sewing kit, spare tights/stockings, clear polish for runs in tights, safety pins. If you wear contact lenses make sure you have a spare pair.
• It is a good idea to have worn those new wedding shoes for a few hours to break them in. There is nothing worse than having sore feet. You can even have a spare pair for after the ceremony just in case they do start to pinch. Clear blister plasters are a godsend and really do work.
• Take time to enjoy the details of your day. Go and have a look at the tables and decoration before anyone else. You have spent months planning these details, so take them all in before your guests are seated.
• Remember today is all about you and your life partner. Just take a few minutes to think about how much you love your husband to be and why you are meant to be together. It will make you smile as you walk down the aisle.
• Don’t panic, what ever is not done now probably won’t matter and no one will notice.
• Enjoy every single moment of your day. It is true, all brides will tell you the hours just speed by.
• If you hired a wedding coordinator roll over in bed, smile, and begin the pampering in total comfort and enjoyment.

One last thing, your wedding will be fantastic because weddings just are. They are all about you and your family and friends, no one will notice the little mishaps that may occur. If the weather is not as you wished, a good photographer will make sure you have the best pictures and there is always time to pop out when the sun comes out.

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Posted on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 in Wedding Plans.

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