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How to Wear Your Wedding Dress on the Big Day
As your wedding
day draws near you are bound to be feeling excited, anxious & nervous about what
the future holds. But before you can begin the next chapter in your life you
have to put on the performance of a lifetime at your wedding.
The bride is
probably the most important person during a wedding. She is the person everyone
will be looking at, scrutinizing & talking about long after the day has ended.
You have to look radiant, elegant & not in the least bit nervous! You also have
to be at ease in your dress, able to glide down the aisle in it & look
comfortable all day long. Likewise you will need to be able to spend most of the
day in your shoes, be able to walk in them & not fall flat on your face during
the first dance!
In the run up
to the wedding, you are likely to be very stressed, panicking about every little
detail, worried that you have forgotten something or that everything is going to
go horribly wrong. But if you are well prepared everything will run smoothly &
you should take this last few days to try to relax, pamper yourself & practice
your makeup, hair & walking in those shoes!
A relaxed bride
will have a healthy glow about her on the day, so here are a few tips to help
you de-stress, relax & get prepared.
Avoid over
doing the fake tan
If your tan is
too dark it can distract from your dress & you could end up looking more orange
than blushing bride. If you are really pale & want a sunkissed look then go for
a light tan which will give you a healthy glow. Just remember to err on the side
of caution - less is more, as they day.
Practice your
posture
With all eyes
focused on you throughout the day, good posture is a must. Practice at home by
sitting cross-legged on the floor, relax your shoulders & raise your neck
upwards. Roll your hip bones forward, hold in your stomach muscles & breathe. An
alternative posture exercise is to stand on one foot & try to keep your back
straight for 20 seconds. Put on your wedding shoes & practice walking slowly &
gracefully in them.
Cover your
tattoos
Many brides may
become conscious of their tattoos when they put on their wedding dress. Tattoos
can be a distraction, especially if they are on your back so consider covering
it for your wedding day. Try some cover up makeup in different shades to find
one which give the best coverage.
Give your dress
the once-over
About a week
before the wedding take your wedding dress out & inspect it. If you discover any
flaws, marks or imperfections that weren't there when you bought it take it
straight back to the bridal store to get it fixed or cleaned.
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On Your Wedding
Day
The most
important thing on your wedding day is to try & stay relaxed & stress free.
Delegate anything that crops up to other members of your wedding party & don't
let any little problem ruin your day.
Your breakfast
on the morning of your wedding is vitally important. Don't be tempted to skip it
because you're nervous or worried that you will feel bloated & your dress won't
look right. Your wedding day will be extremely long & will feel even longer
between breakfast & your reception. Eat something healthy & which will release
energy slowly, such as porridge. The last thing you want is to faint at the
altar because of a lack of food. And don't sup too much of the celebratory
bottle of champagne either!
After breakfast
inspect your dress. If you see wrinkles get it pressed straight away with a dry
iron. If your veil is wrinkled hang it up in a steamy bathroom & they will all
drop out. When it is time to get dressed put your garter & shoes on first, then
have your make up done before you put your dress on. After your hair has been
done then attach your headpiece/tiara & veil.
Just in case
something does go wrong, make sure you pack a bridal emergency kit & entrust it
to a member of your wedding party. As you travel to the ceremony, try to walk
carefully & slowly & if at all possible try not to sit on the back of your
dress.
When the time
comes to walk down the aisle, walk slowly & gracefully - don't rush. Hold your
bouquet level with your naval (belly button) so your guests can see the
beautiful bodice of your dress. Holding your bouquet to high & with white
knuckles will make you appear nervous & tense as well as hiding your dress. And
don't forget the most important part - smile!
When you reach
the altar stand up straight, all that posture practice will have paid off when
you stand at the alter looking taller, leaner, more radiant & full of
confidence. Try not to fidget! If your dress is strapless, resist the temptation
to keep hoisting it up. This looks just as bad as pulling the skirt out of your
behind! If you have bought the right foundation garments you shouldn't have
problems.
At the
reception avoid drinking anything which may stain your dress, such as red wine,
coffee & dark colored sodas. Stick to champagne, white wine & water. You maybe
able to knock back bottles of beer with the best of them, but on your wedding
day avoid bottles & drink from the glass instead.
Above all on
your wedding day, make sure you are radiating happiness, keep smiling, stay
positive & don't allow anything to spoil your day. If you are happy your guests
will be happy & your wedding photographs will be enchanting!
About the
Author
Georgina
Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles
related to
wedding favors
and
weddings.
She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today's leading wedding social networking
planning site.
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