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Tips to Look and Feel Fabulous on Your Wedding Day

I recently spoke to a young bride-to-be named Erikka. Thought you would enjoy her comments on getting fit for the big day. She’s got a lot of great advice:

“Will you marry me?” is a question that changed my life forever. At first, the overwhelming feelings of happiness and excitement took over my mind and body. Immediately, I wanted to tell the world of the exciting news. So I called my friends and family and shared the details of the engagement. After the excitement, the question became what do I do next?

Stresed? Get Organized!

Personally, after I got engaged, my stress levels were so high that I could not focus on a single detail of my wedding. That is when I decided to get organized. I found it useful to visit wedding websites, which provided free online checklists. This helped me get organized because the checklists provided a step-by-step method of managing the tasks I needed to complete in order to plan my wedding. As I started to contract photographers, florists, limousines, DJs, reception sites etc., I found it essential to use a planning notebook. The notebook helps me visualize what I have left to do, for example, where I stand on payments or appointments. In addition, I save all contracts and receipts just in case there is a discrepancy with a vendor after the wedding.

Exercise With a Friend

It's a fact that physical activity can help you feel and look phenomenal on your wedding day. Currently, I am enrolled in a jogging class at school and the class meets twice a week.

We warm up by walking the perimeter of a football field and stretching each group of muscles. After the warmup, we go on a three-mile jog through a park. When we return we cool down and stretch again. Stretching is necessary but often neglected. (I've often wondered, who wants to stretch after you just exercised?) However, the benefits of stretching outweigh the time and energy it takes. Stretching decreases the chance of an injury, increases flexibility, and decreases lactic acid build up (which can cause soreness, OWW!) The class also provides me with a routine that demands commitment. When I schedule fitness into my days, it's easier for me to follow through with my workouts.

Outside of class, I attend a gym with my friend and bridesmaid, Jess. The buddy system provides motivation and support while we work out. There are days I don't feel like exercising but Jess motivates me to go. She always says, “We are going to look so hot at the wedding.” As silly as it may sound, she is right. My goal is to look as fit and beautiful as possible be. The harder I work, the closer I get to meeting my goals.

In addition, physical activity helps me relieve stress. When I work out I can release aggression and frustration in a healthy way. After I finish my workout, I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders (no pun intended). I can finally relax!

Stay tuned for more of Erikka’s pre-wedding health and fitness thoughts…