subject: How To Make Your Wedding Day Easier For You [print this page] Don't let low blood sugar or fussy footwear derail 12 months of careful prep. Here's DreessesShop pro advice on how to pull off the perfect party as planned.
Jitters, begone
It's natural to feel nervy on the day, but a few confidence-boosting tricks can help untwist that anxious knot in your stomach. Start off by removing any negative words from your vocabulary while you're getting ready-and banish anyone from the room who asks you how stressed you are. Your unconscious mind can't process negatives, so if you're saying "not stressed", your mind just hears "stressed". Try to switch your vocabulary around and focus on words like "relaxed", "happy" and "in control".
Mix and mingle
The prospect of chatting with absolutely everyone on the day can seem daunting, but don't let that kill your conversational sparkle. The worst thing you can do is get so stressed that you start looking over a guest's shoulder to see who else is in the room. You've got to treat everyone like they're the most important person there, even if it's just for one minute. It's the George Clooney trick of giving a genuine smile, looking into their eyes, and asking how they are. If they have that moment with you on your wedding day, it's enough. Of course, it can't hurt to have a few escape strategies up your sleeve in case you're cornered. The best getaway is introducing the guest to someone they don't know, because you're bridging the conversation rather than ending it. To wind up a bore, introduce the past tense by using phrases like "I wish we could have spoken longer, but..." that suggest you're missing out by not being able to speak to them longer. And if all else fails, your mother can be a wonderful excuse. Try something like, "Between you and me, my mum will kill me if I don't say hello to X". If you present something as a confidence, even if it's quite boring, they'll feel flattered, as if they've shared a special secret with you.
Be bubbly - not blotto
Brides often worry about getting too tipsy, actually, there's no one really drunk. There's so much adrenaline running through you and so much going on around you that, as long as you eat a good meal beforehand, you'll be fine. So don't be afraid to enjoy a warm-up glass of champagne during your hair appointment, but do follow a few simple guidelines to ensure elegant intoxication. Pick one drink and stick to it all night, alternating each serving with a glass of water. And keep control of quantity by not refilling until you've emptied your glass. It helps to have a friend monitor your liquid intake, too. Later on, once the formal pictures are finished and you've been lovely to all your guests, you can unwind guilt-free. After the first dance, you can let your hair down. It all slides by so quickly, so don't forget to enjoy it. No shots required.
by: Meenouir Cheung
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