As your wedding day approaches, it is
normal to have cold feet. You will check the to-do lists again and again but
feel something is still missing. There could be last-minute fails, like your
wedding dress not fitting well enough or some guests missing from the final
guest list. The wedding week can be the most overwhelming time of your life,
but you can take a systematic approach to make it less stressful. Here is a
list of things every bride must do in the final week before the wedding to
ensure that things are on track.
Test drive
the bridal look
You will want to save the best for
the big day. But the worst mistake you can make is skipping the test drive with
your bridal look. Try on the full ensemble, right from the jewelry to shoes and
lingerie to ensure that it is perfect. Don’t skip the bridal styling because most stylists
will give you a look test if you ask for one. Practice the walk, and you will
feel more confident on the wedding day.
Check your
checklist
You will probably have a checklist of
things to do as a part of the preparations. Although you may have followed it
closely, there are chances of missing out on tasks. You cannot afford to get stuck
with last-minute hassles, so go through the checklist once when there are still
a few days to go. You will be able to handle the tasks and avoid unexpected
emergencies.
Pack your
bags
Most couples have honeymoon plans
right after the wedding, and there is a shortage of time. It makes sense to
pack your bags before the wedding so that you don’t have to scamper around on
the day you have to leave. Pack everything you need, from your makeup to
sunscreen, bridal lingerie collection, and clothing appropriate
to the destination. You will be a lot more relaxed about your honeymoon
logistics once your bags are packed.
Meet your
wedding planner
Hiring a wedding planner makes life
easy for brides and grooms. But you have to be in close touch with the
professional to ensure that they are doing everything right. It is a good idea
to have a final meeting in the last week before the wedding and run over the
arrangements once. Check vital facts like the final headcount, menu, decor,
seating arrangement, cake, and wine and fill the missing gaps, if any.
Have your
emergency kit in place
Brides often struggle with
last-minute malfunctions and emergencies. You could have a bad hair day, or the
dress may go wrong. An unexpected period, a hangover, or a shoe bite could
ruin the big day. But an emergency kit can come to your rescue, so be sure to
have one ready as a part of the final-week preparations. Include things like a
nail file, hair spray, extra makeup, a small sewing kit, painkillers, and
tampons.
Following this last-week preparation
list will help you step into the big day with ease and confidence. It can make
all the difference because a comfortable and confident bride is also a happy
and beautiful one.
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