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Dealing with Wedding Day Nerves | Tips for Couples to Stay Calm

Your wedding day is one of the highlights of your lifetime, and with the biggest moments in our lives, they can bring pressure, nerves and anxiety. It is completely normal for a bride and groom to feel a mixed bag of excitement and nerves as the big day approaches. You wouldn’t be human if it didn’t. Fortunately, there are several strategies to help keep those wedding day jitters to a minimum, ensuring that you can put your mindset towards the Love category instead of living in the Fear category. Here are some tips to help you stay calm and centered on whats important on your wedding day.

Start with a Relaxing Morning Routine (or few days)

How you begin your wedding day sets the tone for the rest of the many moments to come. Start your day off with a relaxing morning routine with rituals you find comforting and enjoyable. Whether it’s sipping on your favorite coffee or tea, your loved ones cooking a tasty breakfast, breathing and connecting with meditation and a stretch, these moments of contentment can help you feel grounded before the excitement begins. Another extended idea is take an extra day before your wedding. Maybe plan a spa day with your wedding party or loved ones, hot springs or hot tub day, or something else that really rests and relaxes you personally. I mean, we don’t get married every day. Taking the extra day(s) for yourself is very justifiable if you ask me.

Delegate Responsibilities

Anxiety can definitely grow from the pressure of coordinating details on the day itself. To alleviate this stress, delegate responsibilities to family members or friends. Share a list of tasks that need to be done, so you can focus on what truly matters, celebrating with your partner and loved ones. This goes for all in-the-moment hiccups big or small. You can’t find a missing sock? Ask someones else to find it. The rings got left at the Airbnb??? Ask someone else to go get it. Being your closest people in the world, they want to be helpful and be a contribution to your wedding day.

Trust Your Vendors

As said above, leaning on family is helpful, but trusting your vendors is key. This is why it is so important to invest in professionals. Coordinator, Photographer, DJ, Florist, Hair and Makeup artists, etc. They all are apart of a living and breathing timeline and all have very specific windows to be met. I know for myself as a photographer, I feel at times I can wear many hats, like being a timeline coordinating guru or a therapeutic advisor. Thats why I love it so much. Just remember, worrying isn’t your job, it’s all of ours.

Take a Moment Alone and Breathe

All the hustle and bustle of the day, carve out a window for yourself. Whether it’s pre-planned or the nerves start to flutter and you need a moment, do it. Step in the other room and take some deep breaths. Deep breathing helps to calm the mind and body and relieves stress and anxiety. Maybe try the 4-4-4 or 4-7-8. Inhaling deeply through your nose for a count of four, hold for four counts, and exhale slowly for a count of four. I practice meditation and breathing consistently and can’t tell you how much it helps. It’s been a life changer for me.

Connect with Your Partner

Find multiple opportunities to connect with your partner throughout the day. One on one if possible. A hug, a inside joke, something you love about them will all just make your day more grounded and feel supported. One way to assure a moment for just you and your partner is a first look. I see so many butterflies fly away during a first look. Magical. And if you are a traditional “down the isle” type, consider a first touch. Just hearing each others voices, asking how their day was will help so much.

Stay Hydrated and Nourished

It’s easy to forget to eat and drink water while you’re caught up in wedding day excitement, but staying hydrated especially in Colorado, and nourished is essential for maintaining your energy and focus. Ensure you eat a balanced breakfast and have healthy snacks available throughout the day. Staying hydrated can help minimize anxiety and keep your spirits high.

Keep a Positive Mindset

Surround yourselves with positivity. Having a few friends or loved ones around who uplift your spirits is always a positive. If worry, fear, or any other negative thoughts arise, consciously replace them with affirmations or positive mantras. Remind yourselves that it’s natural to feel nervous but that you’re about to create some of the best moments of your lives.

Embrace Imperfection

Finally, remember that a wedding timeline and event will never go perfect, and that’s okay! Embrace the unexpected moments. In my experience, specially as a candid minded photographer, they often make the best stories and memories for years to come. Whether it’s a minor detail that goes wrong or weather changes, (snow and rain always make for great photos by the way) stay adaptable and remind yourself that the important part of the day is your love and commitment to each other.

Conclusion

While it’s natural to feel nervous on your wedding day, utilizing these tips can help you stay calm and centered as you celebrate your love in beautiful Colorado. Focus on the joy of the moment, lean on your partner and loved ones, and trust that everything will unfold beautifully. By embracing the experience with these tools and each other, you’ll create lasting memories you’ll cherish for years to come. Cheers to love, laughter, and celebrations on you wedding day ahead!

If you have any questions on your specific day and timeline, I am an open book. Please feel free to message me anytime. And if you want to no more about my booking process or availability, I look forward to hearing from you.